I had been using an AIRAID intake system on my 98 R/T but I never like
having to use the factory corrugated tube from the air box. I bought an
aluminized 90 degree mandrel bent 3.5" tube which has about a 9" on each
side of the 90. I cut the 90 in half and ended up with two 45 degree tubes.
I took the conical filter and attached it to the straight end and attached
the 45 to the factory air box. Since the air box is slightly smaller in
diameter (approx. 3"), I had to use thin weather stripping to seal that end.
I used a rubber collar from a plumbing supply house and two hose clamps to
secure it. I spent $28 for the 90 degree bend ( makes two intakes) $5 for
rubber collar and hose clamps. total cost not including filter is $20 per
intake. The aluminized coating looks real good when it's buffed and clear
coated. I made a fiberglass mold of the factory airbox and will be using it
to made a better flowing box with a 3.5" inlet. Also need to rig up a cold
air baffle similar to the Gen II units.
Guess I'll be selling the AIRAID soon. Also need to look for a larger
conical filter. Any part numbers?
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