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grand_wag_85
04-10-2007, 07:49 PM
Is there any possible way, without using gobs of RTV and hose clamps:rolleyes: , to have the intake hose go from the square factory intake snorkel to a 3" round fitting? Does anybody make an intake hose that'll work or do I have to get creative?
DanHS
04-10-2007, 07:52 PM
Why?
Gambler68
04-10-2007, 07:55 PM
my vote=creative :D
jstggs
04-10-2007, 07:56 PM
Oh God, here we go again:rolleyes:
DanHS
04-10-2007, 08:01 PM
If you want to mount a cone style air filter, there was just a post on this to which I suggested using a 'carb hat' used for blow-through blower and turbo setups. However, this is not useful in any way on a carbureted engine unless you're making a snorkel or using forced induction. The best high flow air intake for these things would be to find a dual snorkel intake from a Ford or Dodge, or make one like Ristow did, and connect the hoses to the two cold air inlets in the front valence.
grand_wag_85
04-10-2007, 08:02 PM
I got me one of these gizmos:
http://www.enginehouse.ro/Poze/ARB/snorkel_01.jpg
lines up perfect, just gotta get arround to hooking it up and waterproofing.
DanHS
04-10-2007, 08:04 PM
Search for a carb hat on ebay and aftermarket suppliers. Then find one to fit a 3" tube that has a 5 1/8" base. This is for the Chero I assume?
grand_wag_85
04-10-2007, 08:08 PM
Search for a carb hat on ebay and aftermarket suppliers. Then find one to fit a 3" tube that has a 5 1/8" base. This is for the Chero I assume?
Yeah, will be posting pics, a write-up &PN's once it's done.
Tripwire
04-10-2007, 10:04 PM
What about using one of those ABS Gutter adaptor things - they are a cap that fits on a 3" round ABS/PVC pipe and has a square tip for your downspout to slip into?

Can get them at almost any decent hardware store

Tripwire:drivin:
AlsChopShop
04-10-2007, 10:14 PM
What about using one of those ABS Gutter adaptor things - they are a cap that fits on a 3" round ABS/PVC pipe and has a square tip for your downspout to slip into?

Can get them at almost any decent hardware store

Tripwire:drivin:that was my thought....:thumbsup:

Al
grand_wag_85
04-10-2007, 10:33 PM
that was my thought....:thumbsup:

Al
Will look into that, thanks!
AMX factor
04-11-2007, 11:14 AM
Use a heat gun and just get the plastic hose hot and form it to the new tube.