best intake tube material
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best intake tube material
im looking to make an intake this year to replace the mild steel one i currently have. Im looking to make something that will help avoid heatsoak and keep my iat's down. i have access to a tig so aluminum is an option for me. ive also contemplated making one out of carbon fiber. what do you guys think?
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Re: best intake tube material
I personally have never had an issue using 16 gauge aluminum tubing (in whatever diameter that is needed), a few people I know go the same route when building custom intakes and of course tig weld where necessary to avoid using a bunch of couplers.
I typically log intake temps similar to what the outside temperature is in my civic.
Something I have looked into and thought about using is a plastic tube, such as the airaid builder kits they sell, would probably prevent heat soak pretty well.
I typically log intake temps similar to what the outside temperature is in my civic.
Something I have looked into and thought about using is a plastic tube, such as the airaid builder kits they sell, would probably prevent heat soak pretty well.
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Re: best intake tube material
im looking to make an intake this year to replace the mild steel one i currently have. Im looking to make something that will help avoid heatsoak and keep my iat's down. i have access to a tig so aluminum is an option for me. ive also contemplated making one out of carbon fiber. what do you guys think?
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