OEM Drivetrain capability
yeah I just read that and no worries on wasting my time, i have too much of that while im at work. But after reviewing the pics and posts, ive decided to agree with everyone as to what that looks like. Wouldnt the crushing of the flex tube basically destroy the purpose of making the homebrew?
It's debatable. The purpose of the "Cold Air" intake is to re route where the engine is getting the air from to an area where the air will be more away from the engine and have a good amount of air flow.
It would definitely give you colder air mass although it probably would have less flow than one where it isnt crushed. That being said I believe that it will still be a much greater improvement to the stock supply to the air box.
It would definitely give you colder air mass although it probably would have less flow than one where it isnt crushed. That being said I believe that it will still be a much greater improvement to the stock supply to the air box.
well what if i were to run the tube over the what i read was the CC thing? I guess i still wouldnt be able to fit a 4incher under the hood. I could run the tube down the original hole where the stock intake gets it air from maybe? I havent checked to see where that hole stops at.
ah yeah i forgot you run with a 360, nobody around here wanted to get rid of their 5.9s but a 4.7 isnt too short on power vs a 5.9. I may have to look into it tomorrow when theres light out.
Yeah take a look on that and like I said really anywhere where there's open air to get into the air duct that is not near the engine heat will help A LOT! I had the home brew CAI before I purchased my spectre setup and it did make a huge difference in the throttle response. I'm sure, whichever route you end up taking the air duct, you will be very pleased.
Get back to us when you get that looked at that in the daylight and feel free to post any questions you may have on it.
It's always nice helping someone like you that's not a dick and appreciates the help and doesn't reply back with something bashing down my advice. Theres way too many people on here like that lately.
Get back to us when you get that looked at that in the daylight and feel free to post any questions you may have on it.
It's always nice helping someone like you that's not a dick and appreciates the help and doesn't reply back with something bashing down my advice. Theres way too many people on here like that lately.
Hey thanks, it means a lot to me when someone appreciates my respect to people. Others ought to realize that you make more friends when your not a d bag to everyone you come into contact with. I will most definitely look at my options and post my findings.
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Kensai did it here but with a metal line (but his was a 5.9L):
Move down to Dan's post as his is the 4.7L #14 post and you will see this:
Okay you all know my dismal first attempt at making a homebrew CAI:
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...console-2.html
Here is my second attempt I hope I redeemed myself hydra and Indy.
First I disconnected the TCM wireloom using the bolt to loosen the connection.
Okay, here's the TCM's bolts: It has three one right at the top middle of the TCM bracket and two on the bottom of the bracket.
I had to bend the tab that was protruding out of the bracket cause it was getting in the way of the frame. I also bolted the bracket into the frame using one of the existing bolt holes.
Then I zip-tied the top bracket hole because it didn't line up with the fender wall. Then I tightened the bolt to make the connection.
I then reconnected the tubing and widened the opening throughout the length. Notice how much better the tubing looks?
Another view of the reroute. I like the way the TCM is out of the way freeing up more space for more airflow!!!
The homebrew scoop for the ram air.
Before it was a scoop. I cut off the narrow end just enough to screw the tubing in to make a secure connection and I cut off the lip at the opening of the funnel.
The view after I zip-tied the scoop to an a/c line.
The view through the grill.
I think the relocation of the TCM will not affect the cooling properties of the fins cause it has been relocated right in front of the original air intake so it will get airflow no matter what. Okay, this long entry has come to an end. Now for the feedback be they good or bad. All is welcome.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...console-2.html
Here is my second attempt I hope I redeemed myself hydra and Indy.
First I disconnected the TCM wireloom using the bolt to loosen the connection.
Okay, here's the TCM's bolts: It has three one right at the top middle of the TCM bracket and two on the bottom of the bracket.
I had to bend the tab that was protruding out of the bracket cause it was getting in the way of the frame. I also bolted the bracket into the frame using one of the existing bolt holes.
Then I zip-tied the top bracket hole because it didn't line up with the fender wall. Then I tightened the bolt to make the connection.
I then reconnected the tubing and widened the opening throughout the length. Notice how much better the tubing looks?
Another view of the reroute. I like the way the TCM is out of the way freeing up more space for more airflow!!!
The homebrew scoop for the ram air.
Before it was a scoop. I cut off the narrow end just enough to screw the tubing in to make a secure connection and I cut off the lip at the opening of the funnel.
The view after I zip-tied the scoop to an a/c line.
The view through the grill.
I think the relocation of the TCM will not affect the cooling properties of the fins cause it has been relocated right in front of the original air intake so it will get airflow no matter what. Okay, this long entry has come to an end. Now for the feedback be they good or bad. All is welcome.
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I believe one of the other major benefits to a cai intake is the smooth air pathe to the engine. Stock tubes are always flex style tubing and that does not flow air as well as a smooth inside pipe. My understanding is that just opening up the pipe to cold air such as in the example you shown would really only help in slow to off idle speeds. Reason being that at highway speeds cooler air is already pushing in around the radiator and behind the headlight and every where else and getting to the stock air box. If you can get a smooth air flow all the way to the throttle body that would seem to help the most in my opinion anyways. Maybe using pvc pipe or even some sort of thin aluminized duct material (that way it could be bent slightly if needed) might be more benificial to power and/or fuel economy. Just my $.02