In the way that most people are connecting their Intake Tubes (via PVC pipe),
it'll break away before anything even gets close to the Throttle Body. The
factory air hat is pretty weak anyway and will break before the PVC will.
- Bernd
> This a repost that I buried in another thread and saw no
> response. I think it might be interesting to some of you so I
> gave it its own subject.
>
> There is one serious thing to consider when using PVC fittings
> and pipe on the intake. If it shatters in an accident pieces can
> easily get sucked into the intake and melt in your heads and on
> your cylinder walls and rings causing instant friction.
> Something to think about as this would likely require a rebuild.
> An ABS plastic would be much better (like stock air box etc)
> doesn't shatter nearly as easily (abs = antiballistic something;
> i.e. shock resistant). No idea where you'd get it in the shape
> you want though. I think I will go with the metal then insulate
> it.
>
> Marty
>
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