3800 My Custom Built Intake

[itlnrob]

Well I bought the setup from PFYC.com

The 9 Inch Cone filter

And the Elbow bend from the the throttle body.

My 97 PCM is a huge monster and was in the airbox. So when i removed the old box, I had the PCM just sitting there. I know a lot of people use Plexyglass for boxes....


Mind you i'm not that good at building stuff, i went to homedepot and bought some stuff.

Here is my Box, its not completely covered.....

There is a piece in the back blocking it from the header, and its open in the front so cold air can hit it coming from underneath the car/radiator area.

Also there is a lot of space from the cone where the cold air is coming in from that hole in the fenderwall...

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[itlnrob]

dfd

 

[evastos]

What are you trying to cover the pcm or the filter? You do know the only thing that needs to be covered is the Air Filter right.

 

[mybluegtp]

actually both. You really want to keep your pcm safe if not...BOOM!! there goes your electrical system.

 

[itlnrob]

Air filter is barely covered.....


Under the pcm is a piece of plexy, and a piece of foam. I tied the pcm down with a wire tie.

 

[evastos]

Theres a bunch of people that have just tied down their pcm's and they havent had any trouble for years, including my self.

 

[itlnrob]

Originally posted by evastos@Jan 17 2005, 03:18 PM
Theres a bunch of people that have just tied down their pcm's and they havent had any trouble for years, including my self. 

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well i spent $20 on supplies so i at least wanted to build something LOL

 

[Royalgtp]

needs to be enclosed more

 

[imported_Ron Vogel]

I wish my filter still looked that good. Anyway it's more important that the sides are sheilded than the front and back. Under the hood, air flows front to back; from over the headlight to under the cowl (esp with the weatherstripping removed). Enclosing the box may actually trap hot air whereas keeping the front and back open lets it flow past. Insulating between the crossover and the AC condender (Dryer?) will help the most. The A/C components are very close to the exhaust, and they are right under the filter. Keeping it insulated from those parts will help keep IAT's down.

 

[Royalgtp]

While highway driving my BTK cai is right around a degree or 2 of outside temps...

If you ever seen this thing it is one fine piece of work.

The gap tolerances are pretty damm tight. Not much chance for any hot air to enter.


Ron, if your sealed pretty well on all sides, there is no reason why you would trap heat with a full enclosure.

 

[itlnrob]

I'm not a pro builder. I did this for fun. I don't care if its not perfect. It still does the job. Not much of a difference from how i have it to how it should be.

I got my ws6 when i want more speed. But the gtp holds its own.