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Old 04-18-2007, 05:31 AM   #1
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I wanna build my own intake any red flags?

so i've searched for it but cant find anything!

So i just want to get rid of the ulgy stock box and put just a pipe with a good fillter on it and i'm a machinist so i can make an adapter for the MAF and IAT is this worth my time or should i just pay the stupid prices for a real one?
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Old 04-18-2007, 08:19 AM   #2
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so i've searched for it but cant find anything!

So i just want to get rid of the ulgy stock box and put just a pipe with a good fillter on it and i'm a machinist so i can make an adapter for the o2 sensor is this worth my time or should i just pay the stupid prices for a real one?
I think you've kind of answered your own question. Being a machinist may not be sufficient to provide you all that is required to create this piece. A lot of science, thought and testing go into the quality units that are available (Notice I said the quality ones).

By the way, the O2 sensor doesn't go on the intake
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Old 04-18-2007, 08:24 AM   #3
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Cool Essentials.....

I agree, the good ones are very good, (even the stocker is a fine piece), and many are terrible.

The most essential criterion is that the air comes thru that hole from in front of the rad,(or another cold air source) any intake that sucks hot air out of the engine compartment is, by definition, a failure.

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Old 04-18-2007, 10:23 AM   #4
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i can make an adapter for the o2 sensor


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Old 04-18-2007, 10:24 AM   #5
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your search skills are teh suxorz
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Old 04-18-2007, 01:04 PM   #6
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look in the do it yourself forum on the 4th page...
i did it and love it, feels better in all rpm. best of all there is no heat soak!
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so i went and looked at the one in the DIY and its a good idea Jeromie u said that u did it and loved it do u have a turbo or did u cut up the stock box and use that?
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