The dual inlet's a good idea, hadn't thought of that. Need to see how much
clearance I have for the second pipe. Don't know that my basically stock
engine needs that much air (K&N< JET II) but it would look great. Thanks.
GV 98 BL CC R/T
-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Yates <j_hurricane_y@yahoo.com>
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 1999 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: DML: New Air Intake
>When you say "airbox," I gather that you are speaking of of
>the stock airhat that sits atop the TB? So you're going to
>fab up another airhat ("airbox") outta fiberglass? If
>you're taking the time to make a new one, why not add a 2nd
>inlet like the Turbo City/Ram Air setup ('cept better) and
>then you could have a matching K&N on the driver side (I
>know space with the battery is an issue, but just an idea)?
> Where did you get that aluminum pipe anyway? I've
>actually made an even cheaper copy of the system you're
>talking about using black PVC sewer pipe; actually, it's
>not finished and I was just waiting on the K&N filter to
>come in before I mentioned it, but might as well talk about
>it now since you brought it up. I think the PVC and
>hardware cost me about 15 bucks total for two 45's and a
>scrap length of 3" pipe. I'm using the first 45 bend at
>the top to attach to the airhat as you did (also with a
>rubber collar) and the second 45 on the other end of the
>pipe to provide a better angle for the K&N to sit in the
>cool inlet of the opening on the passenger side of the
>radiator. Make sense? Its not as pretty as yours, but
>since I have a 4x4, I don't really care. Plus, I don't
>have an extra 200 bucks lying around for the K&N Gen II
>that just came out. If you think of a way to rig up a
>'cold air baffle' let us know. Oh, and as far as getting a
>bigger K&N element, I just asked the parts guy to let me
>look at the catalog and discovered that it lists the
>filters with all their dimensions, so after comtemplating
>my various options I found something that would work. When
>it comes in, I'll get you the part number if you want.
>
>Sorry for the rambl'n,
>JY
>
>--- gmvega <gmvega@gateway.net> wrote:
>>
>> 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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