Post by Baizy on May 9, 2021 14:59:19 GMT -5
I'm pretty sure everyone on here has considered a pod filter intake because it looks cool. Some people like a small pod right off the carb, some like a large pod as far away as possible. The jist of it all is there is no real consensus on the best way to do it. What I want to offer to you is another muddled opinion.
1. You'll need any 1.5" Inside Diameter (ID) rad hose with a shape you like. I used GATES 22166 (mean for a V6 1997 Ford Explorer) which cost me $11CAD on Rockauto, it's a simple 90° L shape so you can cut it to the size you need to clear the tire and kick out towards the CVT cover.
2. You'll need a 1.5" ID pod filter of your choosing. Make sure you get a straight flange filter, tapered or not doesn't matter, just make sure the ID of the flange is a true 1.5" (I bought one with a 45° angle to it that was a 1.5" outlet but a 1" inlet) looks good but is really restrictive. I bought the K&N RU-0160 for $63CAD because I already had a cleaning kit and this filter would have lots of surface area to let air in. The other good K&N options are RU-0155 and RU-0175 however you can get cheap filters for $10 on amazon
3. Some good tubing to slot between the filter and the hose. I am using 1.5" Outside Diameter (OD) 0.032" aluminum tube. Free to me from the scrap bin at work. Any thin wall tubing would be good for this part. Remember the thicker your tube here the more restrictive your intake will be.
4. Hose Clamps for 1.75" applications. You'll need 3 of them at roughly $1 a piece +-0.50¢
5. Environmental Bonus Part: Some 1/4" plastic vacuum hose fittings to super glue into the rad hose. If you want to save the environment a smidge and want to prevent acidic oil ruining the crank bearings you'll want to ensure you get suction of the valve cover breather. Without suction to that port the PCV valve is really useless as you won't be sucking out the bad air and sucking in fresh air. I strongly suggest you include this in your own diy intake.
6. This is a bonus part but you can build a hoop or a plate to attach the filter to in order to support the intake system. This will reduce the strain on your carbs own mounting hose. Mounting and styling will be similar to what the ruck shop offers.
Alright if you've made it this far just take all the parts you've bought and slap them together in whatever way makes you happy. Seriously, there's no wrong way of doing this it's all up to your own personal aesthetic now. Alternatively just buy the Gates 22166 rad hose and a velocity stack and see how fast you go before you suck up dirt and wreck the engine (can you tell I dislike the TVR intake).
Post pics below of your own setups and I will post mine once I have the time to complete the tomfoolery!
1. You'll need any 1.5" Inside Diameter (ID) rad hose with a shape you like. I used GATES 22166 (mean for a V6 1997 Ford Explorer) which cost me $11CAD on Rockauto, it's a simple 90° L shape so you can cut it to the size you need to clear the tire and kick out towards the CVT cover.
2. You'll need a 1.5" ID pod filter of your choosing. Make sure you get a straight flange filter, tapered or not doesn't matter, just make sure the ID of the flange is a true 1.5" (I bought one with a 45° angle to it that was a 1.5" outlet but a 1" inlet) looks good but is really restrictive. I bought the K&N RU-0160 for $63CAD because I already had a cleaning kit and this filter would have lots of surface area to let air in. The other good K&N options are RU-0155 and RU-0175 however you can get cheap filters for $10 on amazon
3. Some good tubing to slot between the filter and the hose. I am using 1.5" Outside Diameter (OD) 0.032" aluminum tube. Free to me from the scrap bin at work. Any thin wall tubing would be good for this part. Remember the thicker your tube here the more restrictive your intake will be.
4. Hose Clamps for 1.75" applications. You'll need 3 of them at roughly $1 a piece +-0.50¢
5. Environmental Bonus Part: Some 1/4" plastic vacuum hose fittings to super glue into the rad hose. If you want to save the environment a smidge and want to prevent acidic oil ruining the crank bearings you'll want to ensure you get suction of the valve cover breather. Without suction to that port the PCV valve is really useless as you won't be sucking out the bad air and sucking in fresh air. I strongly suggest you include this in your own diy intake.
6. This is a bonus part but you can build a hoop or a plate to attach the filter to in order to support the intake system. This will reduce the strain on your carbs own mounting hose. Mounting and styling will be similar to what the ruck shop offers.
Alright if you've made it this far just take all the parts you've bought and slap them together in whatever way makes you happy. Seriously, there's no wrong way of doing this it's all up to your own personal aesthetic now. Alternatively just buy the Gates 22166 rad hose and a velocity stack and see how fast you go before you suck up dirt and wreck the engine (can you tell I dislike the TVR intake).
Post pics below of your own setups and I will post mine once I have the time to complete the tomfoolery!
/80 and HECK, throttled in rich at 12.2:1 afr, but ended up lean at 15.5:1 afr. I am thrilled to get reasonable readings and will be jetting up in the foreseeable future. Then I'll invest in some slow jets and get it to idle right when it's cold XD