Custom Built CAI! (Installed 08/06/13)
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4DRHTRD said:I've sent some emails out to some prototyping plastic places, if we make the tube out of plastic it will stay cooler and it would be much cheaper.bpd1151 said:
We'll see what I get back.
Mike, let me know. I might have a guy to use. They do small run prototype plastic molding and extruding. I would guess they could do a model of the real thing....
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bpd1151
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Well, I had a chance to meet up personally with Kirk (Doucette) last night, as he was part of the contingent making their way from the East Coast, heading out to Denver, CO. for this year's 22nd Annual, National SHO Convention.
The caravan made a pit stop in Joliet, IL. last night, and it was fun getting to shake hands once again, with a bunch of old friends, and fellow SHO enthusiasts alike.
Anyhow, long story short, I spoke to Kirk about me shipping out this intake setup he made specifically for me, to 4DRHTRD (for duplication, and subsequent reproduction) and Kirk quite bluntly stated he did NOT want me to do that, as he "doesn't like his stuff being copied".
So hate to burst anyone's bubble(s) that may have been looking forward to this mod addition down the road, but doesn't look to promising at this point.
I was able to at least introduce the idea of him making more of these on his own volition, which he seemed receptive to the concept, replying simply "let me think about it".
So there's your update on this. sorry it wasn't more encouraging, but something told me in the back of my mind, that it wouldn't be right for me to just up and hand it off, w/o asking for permission to do so first.
At least I'll continue sleeping well, knowing once again, that I did the right thing.
Oh, BTW, as a side note, I hear the 2014 Nat'l SHO Convention is tentatively slated to be in Texas. So just a heads up, to keep that location in mind for 2014. Usually all the Conventions have occurred during the month(s) of July just FYI.
The caravan made a pit stop in Joliet, IL. last night, and it was fun getting to shake hands once again, with a bunch of old friends, and fellow SHO enthusiasts alike.
Anyhow, long story short, I spoke to Kirk about me shipping out this intake setup he made specifically for me, to 4DRHTRD (for duplication, and subsequent reproduction) and Kirk quite bluntly stated he did NOT want me to do that, as he "doesn't like his stuff being copied".
So hate to burst anyone's bubble(s) that may have been looking forward to this mod addition down the road, but doesn't look to promising at this point.
I was able to at least introduce the idea of him making more of these on his own volition, which he seemed receptive to the concept, replying simply "let me think about it".
So there's your update on this. sorry it wasn't more encouraging, but something told me in the back of my mind, that it wouldn't be right for me to just up and hand it off, w/o asking for permission to do so first.
At least I'll continue sleeping well, knowing once again, that I did the right thing.
Oh, BTW, as a side note, I hear the 2014 Nat'l SHO Convention is tentatively slated to be in Texas. So just a heads up, to keep that location in mind for 2014. Usually all the Conventions have occurred during the month(s) of July just FYI.
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geswek
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I have to go back outside and look at my hood.
I'm so confused--
How is that working for you? Is your intake plumbing different than mine? On my 2013--my intake tube off the Airaid does a hard 180* turn, but yours goes for miles. Or is it the angle of the photos and I'm looking at the wrong pipe? LOL.
I'm so confused--
How is that working for you? Is your intake plumbing different than mine? On my 2013--my intake tube off the Airaid does a hard 180* turn, but yours goes for miles. Or is it the angle of the photos and I'm looking at the wrong pipe? LOL.
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geswek
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I think I just figured it out.
The short 90* stubby off that filter is what I have as a 180* turn and back to front of engine--correct?
The longer tube goes under the car to the other turbo?
The short 90* stubby off that filter is what I have as a 180* turn and back to front of engine--correct?
The longer tube goes under the car to the other turbo?
bpd1151
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Nope. You still got it wrong.
The piping completely eliminates all of the stock plumbing. Including that 180 degree that feeds the front turbo.
The Airaid, or even the K&N, or any other similar setup, simply bolts onto the stock plumbing.
This set up, uses two completely separate pipes, to feed each turbo individually.
The diameter of this custom setup, is a full 3" the entire run up to the turbo inlet(s).
Much larger than the factory diameter's.
Additionally, the "long" tube you are looking at, does NOT go under the motor as you are believing.
It travels (kind of where the 180 used to be) on TOP of, or rather NEXT TO (the top of the driver's side of the motor) and drops downwards to feed the rear turbo. This comes off of the top flange of the filter.
That small, 90 degree drop comes off of the bottom flange of the filter, and proceeds directly to the front turbo.
Do you get it now?
That black, corrugated tubing that pipes in from the bottom part of the heat shield, is just yet another, alternative location for/of which cold air will feed the plumbing.
I plan on routing that from the bottom of the heat shield, and placing the other end down in the spot on the lower grille, where the ACC Radar Sensor is located for those that have ACC.
Since I don't have ACC, I should be able to manage placing it there.
Hope that explanation helps you out a lil bit more there Lord Tubby Ton. :bangin:
The piping completely eliminates all of the stock plumbing. Including that 180 degree that feeds the front turbo.
The Airaid, or even the K&N, or any other similar setup, simply bolts onto the stock plumbing.
This set up, uses two completely separate pipes, to feed each turbo individually.
The diameter of this custom setup, is a full 3" the entire run up to the turbo inlet(s).
Much larger than the factory diameter's.
Additionally, the "long" tube you are looking at, does NOT go under the motor as you are believing.
It travels (kind of where the 180 used to be) on TOP of, or rather NEXT TO (the top of the driver's side of the motor) and drops downwards to feed the rear turbo. This comes off of the top flange of the filter.
That small, 90 degree drop comes off of the bottom flange of the filter, and proceeds directly to the front turbo.
Do you get it now?
That black, corrugated tubing that pipes in from the bottom part of the heat shield, is just yet another, alternative location for/of which cold air will feed the plumbing.
I plan on routing that from the bottom of the heat shield, and placing the other end down in the spot on the lower grille, where the ACC Radar Sensor is located for those that have ACC.
Since I don't have ACC, I should be able to manage placing it there.
Hope that explanation helps you out a lil bit more there Lord Tubby Ton. :bangin:
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geswek
Guest
I got it.
No worries , I can make a reasonable copy without having his intake in my hand. I'd been thinking about replicating the one tube per turbo idea for awhile, your post had just brought it to the front of my list again. Having something in hand to use as a template would have been nice but not a necessity. I'll make sure to make some improvements as well to the design.
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bpd1151
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Install scheduled for Tuesday, August 6th, 2013.
I decided since my retro check was hung up due to an unfortunate, self-inflicted death of one of my agency's Supervisor's, which caused HR Staff to hold off on tabulating hours accrued etc......
That I'm going to go ahead and install this piece separate from the turbo upgrades that I plan on hopefully ordering within the next week, or two.
This way, my mechanic pal and I can kind of poke around while in/over/under the car, we can see what exactly is involved with the R&R'ing of the turbos themselves.
I'll post up some post-install pics of this new Custom Fab'd CAI once install's complete.
Just wanted to keep the community updated.
I decided since my retro check was hung up due to an unfortunate, self-inflicted death of one of my agency's Supervisor's, which caused HR Staff to hold off on tabulating hours accrued etc......
That I'm going to go ahead and install this piece separate from the turbo upgrades that I plan on hopefully ordering within the next week, or two.
This way, my mechanic pal and I can kind of poke around while in/over/under the car, we can see what exactly is involved with the R&R'ing of the turbos themselves.
I'll post up some post-install pics of this new Custom Fab'd CAI once install's complete.
Just wanted to keep the community updated.
bpd1151
Active member
SHOdded said:
Yea, definitely was a total shock. Had to cut my vacation short in order to return for the services. Cop suicide's are often a hush hush, taboo topic.
But alas, life goes on. Always does.
Anyhow, retro checks were expected tomorrow, but we recv'd notification that not everybody's hours were finished, and they want to issue them (the retro checks) all at once (agency wide).
Therefore, we were told to expect them sometime next week. So meh....
Either way, i'm excited about to see this aspect of the project come to fruition.
After all, it's been like 5/6 weeks since it was powder coated.
Granted I was on vacation for 4 weeks, so that was a chunk of that time, but either way, glad to have a tangible date scheduled for installation.
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DJE624
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We'll be looking forward to seeing it in. That white ought to really set things off under the hood!
bpd1151
Active member
Woo Hoo! :yell:
Finally got around to installing my custom fabricated and powder coated CAI.
Haven't gotten a whole helluva lot of driving time into it, but for the short duration I have driven from my mechanic's shop, back to my residence, I was pleasantly surprised to have seen my MPG increase between .4-.5 p/gal.
Certainly an unintended by product of this particular set up.
Another thing I've pleasantly noticed is that the "woosh" noise is MUCH more pronounced than with the combo of the Airaid bolt on, and the OEM plumbing.
Seat of the pants seems a bit more responsive as well.
I still have yet to get a newly revised dyno tune, but I don't plan too, until I get the upgraded turbo's ordered and installed.
So anyhow, I couldn't believe how restrictive the factory plumbing is that feeds each of the turbo's.
Particularly the plumbing leading back to the rear turbo was even more receded than I had expected. Not only that, but there were also several indents, bumps, and what not, all throughout the factory plumbing.
I was left scratching my head as to how this could even be remotely considered anything but sub-par air delivery to each turbo. :doh:
I figured each of you would like to see what the hell the factory plumbing looked like (besides the completed install pics) therefore, I took the time to clean up the factory plumbing and snap off a few pics for each of your inquiring minds......
Here's two different shots of the (factory) piping that feeds the rear turbo:
Here are two shots of the (factory) plumbing that feeds the front turbo:
Here's two shots of the (factory) piping that is pre-throttle body, including the "noise maker" contraption that flares off from same:
I also had to remove the bottom tray / support thingy for the factory airbox (in order to route the corrugated tubing that acts as the 3rd source for fresh air). This it what it looks like removed:
Just a heads up, I will also be placing up for sale my Airaid CAI and will entertain all reasonable offers. When time permits, I'm sure I'll create a "For Sale" thread:
Finally, here are the COMPLETED INSTALL PICS:
Hope ya'll enjoyed the pics, as well as the updates!
unk:
Mike :beer:
Finally got around to installing my custom fabricated and powder coated CAI.
Haven't gotten a whole helluva lot of driving time into it, but for the short duration I have driven from my mechanic's shop, back to my residence, I was pleasantly surprised to have seen my MPG increase between .4-.5 p/gal.
Certainly an unintended by product of this particular set up.
Another thing I've pleasantly noticed is that the "woosh" noise is MUCH more pronounced than with the combo of the Airaid bolt on, and the OEM plumbing.
Seat of the pants seems a bit more responsive as well.
I still have yet to get a newly revised dyno tune, but I don't plan too, until I get the upgraded turbo's ordered and installed.
So anyhow, I couldn't believe how restrictive the factory plumbing is that feeds each of the turbo's.
Particularly the plumbing leading back to the rear turbo was even more receded than I had expected. Not only that, but there were also several indents, bumps, and what not, all throughout the factory plumbing.
I was left scratching my head as to how this could even be remotely considered anything but sub-par air delivery to each turbo. :doh:
I figured each of you would like to see what the hell the factory plumbing looked like (besides the completed install pics) therefore, I took the time to clean up the factory plumbing and snap off a few pics for each of your inquiring minds......
Here's two different shots of the (factory) piping that feeds the rear turbo:
Here are two shots of the (factory) plumbing that feeds the front turbo:
Here's two shots of the (factory) piping that is pre-throttle body, including the "noise maker" contraption that flares off from same:
I also had to remove the bottom tray / support thingy for the factory airbox (in order to route the corrugated tubing that acts as the 3rd source for fresh air). This it what it looks like removed:
Just a heads up, I will also be placing up for sale my Airaid CAI and will entertain all reasonable offers. When time permits, I'm sure I'll create a "For Sale" thread:
Finally, here are the COMPLETED INSTALL PICS:
Hope ya'll enjoyed the pics, as well as the updates!
unk:Mike :beer:
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geswek
Guest
Looks good Mike.
How's she sound?
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How's she sound?
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