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Old Jan 5, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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solid intake for lt1 vortech

how many people would be interested in a solid intake tube for a vortech supercharger when i get mine made??

a buddy of mine has made some lately for turbo and supercharged ford products and he will use mine for the template for the lt1. it can be made from aluminum or steel if you choose.
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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I'm interested.

4 inch or at least 3.75? I have a t-trim.
Old Jan 5, 2004 | 01:04 PM
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I'm need one too. I don't want to run the flexible tube.
Old Jan 6, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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Be sure to let us know.. im in
Old Jan 6, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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aluminum might be a better idea just because I can see mild steel rusting possibly if moisture gets in there? If aluminum isn't much more its probably worth it.
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 01:46 PM
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solid intake

let me know what size and material would you be interested in?

aluminum or steel, with aluminum a little more $$
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 01:47 PM
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a coated aluminum would be good.. how much total price?
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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If it's a significant difference between steel and aluminum steel should be fine.. heck I can just have it powdercoated or jet hot coated myself so I don't have to worry about it.
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 02:00 PM
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solid intake

im going with steel and jet hot coated
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 03:08 PM
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well, keep us updated on it. When are you planning on having it made? I am actually going to try a mushroom hks style filter for $20 if this doesn't get made.

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Old Jan 8, 2004 | 06:12 PM
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solid intake

we are going to try to fab up my intake this weekend so we can then have a template to work from on the others. once this is done my buddy can start on the "production" units.

i know there are people trying to find these and it is about time someone started making them, so my buddy knows how and as long as people want them im sure he will make them as long as it pays him to do so.
Old Jan 8, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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btw I found this picture of what a solid tube looks like if anyone's interested:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33741
Old Jan 15, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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I'd be interested too. Mine would be steel and 3.5". Let us know

Thanks
Old Feb 24, 2004 | 08:32 AM
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solid intake

the intake is almost ready. just waiting for it to be jet hot coated.

on my car 3inch is the biggest we can fit around the steering and suspension.

as soon as it is on i will send pics of the intake.

we are looking to get $250 shipped with finished intake and new hose clamp and connector hose.
Old Feb 24, 2004 | 08:48 AM
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Well I am really really interested depending on fit and finish



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