This might be ghetto but
#12
If it's indeed aluminum, go for it, but I bet you found the ricer stuff that's mostly painted plastic. With that said, alot of Cobalt guys are making custom intakes as described.
#13
Having said all that, here are some pseudo-random comments on the value of hard IC pipes--
- hard IC pipes are relatively expensive for the immediate performance benefits. You're replacing plastic pipes with metal... so they're now heavier (nominally).
- metal sinks more heat (nominally, especially thanks to the charge speed).
- metal gives you a "round" cross-section, which, in terms of laminar air flow, is better than the stock pipes. However, under turbo pressure, the significance of laminar flow is partially mitigated.
- metal gives you pipes that don't "breathe" when they get pressurized, thus accelerating system pressurization (nominally, though the silicon hose connection points still do, also nominally).
... I'm tired of typing. That is all.
#14
#15
i understand and agree , but
There is a fair amount of professional engineering that goes into building a quality product. While pieces and parts connected together with clamps and hoses every few inches may be what you're looking for, it's not likely to turn out like the professionally engineered products being offered. On the other hand, depending on your objective, you may get exactly what you're looking for (shiny, less expensive, whatever).
Having said all that, here are some pseudo-random comments on the value of hard IC pipes--
... I'm tired of typing. That is all.
Having said all that, here are some pseudo-random comments on the value of hard IC pipes--
- hard IC pipes are relatively expensive for the immediate performance benefits. You're replacing plastic pipes with metal... so they're now heavier (nominally).
- metal sinks more heat (nominally, especially thanks to the charge speed).
- metal gives you a "round" cross-section, which, in terms of laminar air flow, is better than the stock pipes. However, under turbo pressure, the significance of laminar flow is partially mitigated.
- metal gives you pipes that don't "breathe" when they get pressurized, thus accelerating system pressurization (nominally, though the silicon hose connection points still do, also nominally).
... I'm tired of typing. That is all.
#17
What's a little C gas, never killed anyo... oh wait... yeah it has. I think it's been said plenty of times but what's one more. Don't do it!
#18
I know plenty of people who have fabricated intakes from all manner of plastic piping. None to my knowledge have every had any temperature related issues.
This outfit carries all manner of aluminum tubing, rubber elbows, couplers, humps, etc. to roll your own.
This outfit carries all manner of aluminum tubing, rubber elbows, couplers, humps, etc. to roll your own.
#19
Something to consider when designing or purchasing an intake sytem. Yes I know this is pretty basic for many of you, but judging from some systems (aftermarket included) there are other folks that don't seem to get the basics of cold air intake. Here is one of many write-ups on the subject. http://www.kennebell.net/techinfo/ge...AirWARNING.pdf
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