Home made air intake for '96-'99 Vortec trucks. - Page 3

DruDizzle2003 · 02-15-2004, 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by 1badgmc
I'm running an eBay intake basically like that on the Yukon and it's just fine. You can't even get a K&N cone filter for the price I paid for the whole tube and all.

Sometime I plan to run a smooth tube between the TB and the MAF to get rid of that "slinky."

How did u go about installing this intake. I have no idea what i am doing! Any help would be great!

-Andrew

MidTexChevy · 02-20-2004, 01:12 PM

Your pics on the install were not working, but I think I know what you have in mind. My question is the stock air box still needs help getting more are in. I was looking to drill a 3 1/2in hole though the bottom of the air box and though the pan the box sits on. Then take about a 4in piece of 3in PVC and attach an elbow and put it though the bottom of the box facing the fender. Maybe with a small screen on it. Would this work?

Luke2kZ71 · 02-20-2004, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by MidTexChevy
Your pics on the install were not working, but I think I know what you have in mind. My question is the stock air box still needs help getting more are in. I was looking to drill a 3 1/2in hole though the bottom of the air box and though the pan the box sits on. Then take about a 4in piece of 3in PVC and attach an elbow and put it though the bottom of the box facing the fender. Maybe with a small screen on it. Would this work?

www.fullsizechevy.com/fscu

the pictures should be up there

LilMule · 02-20-2004, 06:13 PM

just installed mine i ran into a few snags... well alot they didnt have the 3 1/2" fernco at any damn stores so i got a 4" and my scissors out

and made my own to fit perfectly and i could find the hanger so i just wire tied it down for now till i can find out nice and snug hope i dont loose it...

454ss · 02-20-2004, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MidTexChevy
Your pics on the install were not working, but I think I know what you have in mind. My question is the stock air box still needs help getting more are in. I was looking to drill a 3 1/2in hole though the bottom of the air box and though the pan the box sits on. Then take about a 4in piece of 3in PVC and attach an elbow and put it though the bottom of the box facing the fender. Maybe with a small screen on it. Would this work?

Pictures are back up now.

CKTA · 02-23-2004, 05:19 AM

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Originally posted by LilMule
just installed mine i ran into a few snags... well alot they didnt have the 3 1/2" fernco at any damn stores so i got a 4" and my scissors out and made my own to fit perfectly and i could find the hanger so i just wire tied it down for now till i can find out nice and snug hope i dont loose it...

Check back w/ Depot in a couple days or check w/ lowes or a plumbing supply store. Someone should have both in stock.....they are very common parts.

forum282 · 03-15-2004, 08:15 PM

Just installed the intake today, I love it. Sounds great and helps throttle response, can't wait to hear it with the soon to be exhaust.... thaks CKTA!

CKTA · 03-16-2004, 04:59 AM

pohlyman · 03-31-2004, 01:07 PM

When you said K & N replacement filter, do you mean a K & N filter that replaces the stock air filter?
Thanks,
pohlyman

CKTA · 03-31-2004, 01:15 PM

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Originally posted by pohlyman
When you said K & N replacement filter, do you mean a K & N filter that replaces the stock air filter?
Thanks,
pohlyman

Yes, it works out nice w/ the stock replacement. However, a simmilar size length K&N will work too.

retorq · 03-31-2004, 01:23 PM

Doesn't PVC give off some sort of hazardous fumes if it gets too hot?? I'm pretty sure that's why most poeple use steel exhaust tubing.

CKTA · 03-31-2004, 01:29 PM

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Originally posted by retorq
Doesn't PVC give off some sort of hazardous fumes if it gets too hot?? I'm pretty sure that's why most poeple use steel exhaust tubing.

1. It does'nt get that hot.

2. Unless you let people ride under the hood...who cares?

Carver1 · 04-27-2004, 10:59 PM

If you remove the "Vortec" silencer, what do you replace it with?

CKTA · 04-28-2004, 05:08 AM

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Originally posted by Carver1
If you remove the "Vortec" silencer, what do you replace it with?

I left mine on, it makes the motor look better IMHO.

HegsZ-71 · 05-01-2004, 10:55 PM

alright I've been meaning to do this, but haven't got around to it until now. Roughly how much did all of this stuff run you? and I've heard that taking the silencer box off will help with power is it true? will it make my engine more loud? Thanx for the help I'm in need of some power.

CKTA · 05-03-2004, 05:08 AM

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Originally posted by HegsZ-71
alright I've been meaning to do this, but haven't got around to it until now. Roughly how much did all of this stuff run you? and I've heard that taking the silencer box off will help with power is it true? will it make my engine more loud? Thanx for the help I'm in need of some power.

1. Minus the K&N.....less then 20 bucks!

2. Mine works fine w/ the box still on.

3. It may be a LITTLE louder, but only under acceleration.

jspx_22 · 05-03-2004, 08:13 PM

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Originally posted by TB383
This is a grea idea but what if you are one that goes off roadin and get dirty in the mud. When you go through some thick mud alot of mud gets into the engine bay and might cover ur filter with some mud. Any ideas on how to like cover of build some box so it wont get muddy and wet when going off road?/?

yeah and what about water any problems there

CKTA · 05-04-2004, 05:00 AM

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Originally posted by jspx_22
yeah and what about water any problems there

Unless you go through a puddle that's over your hood.............you'll be fine.

HegsZ-71 · 05-04-2004, 08:43 PM

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Originally posted by CKTA
1. Minus the K&N.....less then 20 bucks!

2. Mine works fine w/ the box still on.

3. It may be a LITTLE louder, but only under acceleration.

Alrighty. Looks liek I'll have something to do in a couple weeks. I'll let ya know how it goes and see if I can get some pics up.

CKTA · 05-05-2004, 05:08 AM

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Originally posted by HegsZ-71
Alrighty. Looks liek I'll have something to do in a couple weeks. I'll let ya know how it goes and see if I can get some pics up.

02-20-2004, 06:13 PM	#44
LilMule Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2003 Member ID: 5848 Pics: My Gallery Location: Lombard Il, Age: 22 Posts: 451	just installed mine i ran into a few snags... well alot they didnt have the 3 1/2" fernco at any damn stores so i got a 4" and my scissors out and made my own to fit perfectly and i could find the hanger so i just wire tied it down for now till i can find out nice and snug hope i dont loose it... 98 GMC Sierra 1500, 350 Vortec ,Short box, 31's, Custom Intake, custom Straight Pipe Exaust, 2 JL 10s, 400w Memphis Amp.

03-16-2004, 04:59 AM	#48
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03-31-2004, 01:07 PM	#49
pohlyman Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2003 Member ID: 7585 Pics: My Gallery Location: Idaho Age: 25 Posts: 18	K & N When you said K & N replacement filter, do you mean a K & N filter that replaces the stock air filter? Thanks, pohlyman

03-31-2004, 01:23 PM	#51
retorq Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2004 Member ID: 13358 Pics: My Gallery Location: AZ Desert Age: 31 Posts: 1,912	Doesn't PVC give off some sort of hazardous fumes if it gets too hot?? I'm pretty sure that's why most poeple use steel exhaust tubing. "I LIKE TO HAVE MY NIPPLES PINCHED WHEN I'M GETTING SCREWED!"

04-27-2004, 10:59 PM	#53
Carver1 6 is better then 4 Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2001 Member ID: 429 Pics: My Gallery Location: Albuquerque, NM Age: 33 Posts: 287	If you remove the "Vortec" silencer, what do you replace it with? 2003 Silverado 3500 LB7 CC/DRW 4X4 DURAMAXDIESEL/ALLISON EDGE HOT Juice w/ATTITUDE [][]=o=[][] Club Member #221 www.dieselplace.com *2005 Tahoe* 4X4 275/60R20's 2000 Jayco Eagle 293 RKS 1990** Ford Mustang 5.0 LX Notchie carver1@gmail.com


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02-20-2004, 01:12 PM	#42
MidTexChevy Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2004 Member ID: 12333 Pics: My Gallery Location: Texas Posts: 5	Your pics on the install were not working, but I think I know what you have in mind. My question is the stock air box still needs help getting more are in. I was looking to drill a 3 1/2in hole though the bottom of the air box and though the pan the box sits on. Then take about a 4in piece of 3in PVC and attach an elbow and put it though the bottom of the box facing the fender. Maybe with a small screen on it. Would this work?

03-15-2004, 08:15 PM	#47
forum282 98 Tahoe Status: Offline Join Date: Feb 2004 Member ID: 12004 Pics: My Gallery Location: Boulder, CO Age: 23 Posts: 56	Just installed the intake today, I love it. Sounds great and helps throttle response, can't wait to hear it with the soon to be exhaust.... thaks CKTA!

05-01-2004, 10:55 PM	#55
HegsZ-71 This Is How I Get High Status: Offline Join Date: Jul 2002 Member ID: 2195 Pics: My Gallery Location: Iowa Age: 21 Posts: 3,015	alright I've been meaning to do this, but haven't got around to it until now. Roughly how much did all of this stuff run you? and I've heard that taking the silencer box off will help with power is it true? will it make my engine more loud? Thanx for the help I'm in need of some power. *www.Precisionresto.com* 07 D-Max. 4-5in mbrp exhaust with no kitty,Predator, 18's and 285's, esky handles, billet grill, Tint. (daily) 1995 Jeep XJ 4.5in lift, 32's 27 Model T Tudor Sedan chopped 6in. (project)

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