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Old 11-20-2009, 07:56 PM
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Lets just say if I had access to a CNC machine, could I make a plenum plate out of 1/4" aluminum? Or is there something Im not seeing....
 
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just get the hughes plenum plate for 86 bucks, and never have to worry about itagain, nor do you have to worry about the fabrications
 
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I was thinking the same thing but looking at them I don't think I have to machine it. Just trace the original and bandsaw and drill. If anything I would mill the bottom of the plenum off to make a flat mating surface.
 
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sounds risky IMO
 
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I sounds very do able. I say go for it. Let us know if you do it.
 
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And when you have to buy a hughes plenum plate.
 
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If you are going to go that far to make it yourself, don't drill the holes and have someone weld it on.
 
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is money that tight? it would be pretty sweet you could engrave somethin cool in there a nice little suprise for the next owner. hows she runnin? you still having starting problems?
 
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Engrave something? That would be a waste of time. If you have access to the tools and material, then I say do it. Beats paying for shipping and waiting for it to get there.
 
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I was just wonderin. Normally things take awhile to get here sometimes... Only gettin 7 mpg, have a coolant leak up front, takes 10 sec to start when cold, needs tuneup....gotta love it
 
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