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Old 12-14-2010 | 12:14 PM
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yeah have seen that before...my only ? is how do you keep the water and what not off the motor?
 
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Old 12-14-2010 | 12:17 PM
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wish those scoops were not so expensive.....and I wish someone would post some cohones up for sale in the marketplace cause I need some bigger ones to take a sawzall to my hood...lol
 
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Old 12-14-2010 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by WTEBOY703
yeah have seen that before...my only ? is how do you keep the water and what not off the motor?
I made a drip edge out of ABS plastic that channels the water away from the filter.


I made my scoop out of fiberglass, From a mold I made from my brothers hood scoop. Cost me maybe 30 bucks.

They are on ebay for around 60-ish I think.
 
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Old 12-14-2010 | 03:21 PM
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Are you still working on your body kit, Eric? I still want to see that thing on the truck!
 
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Old 12-14-2010 | 05:14 PM
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I havent touched it in ages.

I was Hired by Dr. Pepper/snapple a couple months ago, and havent had much time to focus on anything other than that really. Also have some family stuff going on, and a project outside of the forum that takes up most of my "free" time.

Once I get settled into a place and have my stuff all sorted out, I will start on the Lip kit again. (Just think Hemi-sport lip kit from like the 06 ram rumble bees and sports.)
 
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Old 12-14-2010 | 06:35 PM
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Alright well I purchased all the parts needed for my Intake and found a K&N 3" filter on ebay for 14.99. So far I'm $35 into the project. Just have to wait for that to come and I'll be almost ready to install. Any idea on what size grommet is needed for the IAT sensor? I'll put up pictures as soon as I've got it installed.
 
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Old 12-14-2010 | 06:52 PM
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I made one out of abs pipe, similar to the original link you have there. Threw a K&N on the end and I love it, sound is much better since the resonator it gone.
 
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Old 12-14-2010 | 06:58 PM
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parky, did you notice any increase in gas milage?
 
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Old 12-14-2010 | 07:19 PM
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Word of warning for anyone doing a DIY intake; dont use PVC. When PVC heats up, it releases toxic chemicals which is why it is only approved for cold water applications. CPVC or ABS are the only things I would use; and Im not sure if you can get CPVC in 3" applications.
 
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Old 12-14-2010 | 11:45 PM
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parky, did you notice any increase in gas milage?
I did for highway driving slightly. City driving no, but thats a given. Made the truck peppier around 2200rpm to the shift point. I ran the numbers(approximation) for a research project for one of my classes, came out to about a 2-2.5 mpg increase at an avg speed of 105km/h(yes I converted)
 
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