Brian P Posted November 13, 2007 Report Posted November 13, 2007 I'm not critical with the washer fluid resevoir, since I could melt and bend it, or just use a different one and mount elsewhere (like the old airbox location) I'm just critical with the battery.
dohc v6 Posted November 14, 2007 Author Report Posted November 14, 2007 I should get some more pics tonight
PCGUY112887 Posted November 18, 2007 Report Posted November 18, 2007 Any updates? Did you manage to make it fit without moving the battery or anything? I am curious since I planned on just hacking my stock airbox for my 3500 (see sig), but if this looks good then I may just go this direction... easier. I have a size 78 battery in mine, Duralast gold 800CCA/1000 warm. Fits perfectly... but the intake would have to fit "around" it somehow. The easier the install the easier you will be able to sell them, especially since winter is rolling around for many people and people do not want to work long hours out in the cold (like me!). If no battery relocation and everything fits fine, no fender cutting, good price... & good performance then you have a great intake to sell there!
alphagtp Posted November 18, 2007 Report Posted November 18, 2007 hey!!! Do I need to take my horn and stuff out in order to install my intake??
dohc v6 Posted November 18, 2007 Author Report Posted November 18, 2007 umm just one horn, the one on the left stays
dohc v6 Posted November 18, 2007 Author Report Posted November 18, 2007 Sorry bout the dealy. I will shoot some up as soon as possiable.
pwmin Posted November 19, 2007 Report Posted November 19, 2007 hey!!! Do I need to take my horn and stuff out in order to install my intake?? you can move the other one down to the bottom corner of the radiator support easily.
dohc v6 Posted November 20, 2007 Author Report Posted November 20, 2007 I will shoot some pics up tomorrow.
dohc v6 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Posted November 21, 2007 Ok I got pics, they are uploading now
dohc v6 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Posted November 21, 2007 Oh shit I forgot to get pics with the waher fluid resivore. Well damn, it will fit I just forgot to get a pic.
dohc v6 Posted November 21, 2007 Author Report Posted November 21, 2007 The tube at the top will get a hose that will come with it that attaches to the rear, the battery can be tucked away in the back for a cleaner look or you can leave it up front, if you leave it upfront you just need to move your wiring harness around. The washer tank does fit, I just forgot to get a pic with it in, sorry.
Brian P Posted November 26, 2007 Report Posted November 26, 2007 Seems that the battery has to be cocked sideways?
Chancho Posted November 26, 2007 Report Posted November 26, 2007 on the 3100 lumina there isnt much room for 3 inch piping, so yes it is cocked sideways, but for the power difference, yes its there, the angle is worth it, i dont know if there is more room on other cars, i doubt it tho cause we all have the same bodys, but with fender differences there might be more room... but cocking the battery sideways is worth it in my oppnion, i drove my car with this intake on it... not a bad power gain, and as far as appearance... it looks great too
andrew383 Posted November 27, 2007 Report Posted November 27, 2007 geez that black looks bad ace cant wait to see installed
Addicted to eaton Posted November 27, 2007 Report Posted November 27, 2007 Ill get one but kidna broke right now but i would like one.
dohc v6 Posted November 27, 2007 Author Report Posted November 27, 2007 God alright, I just need to recoupe some of this money that i spent building and designing this intake.
SigEpCutlass Posted November 27, 2007 Report Posted November 27, 2007 I'd definitely like to see a pic with everything all put back together (w/ the washer reservoir) before I'd consider buying one. I'm still interested but I'm not sure I can afford it at the moment with Christmas coming up & the laundry list of maintenance the cutlass needs. How much are you looking to get and do you have any already made ready to mail w/ whatever instructions/advice I need to put it in correctly?
Brian P Posted November 27, 2007 Report Posted November 27, 2007 on the 3100 lumina there isnt much room for 3 inch piping, so yes it is cocked sideways, but for the power difference, yes its there, the angle is worth it, i dont know if there is more room on other cars, i doubt it tho cause we all have the same bodys, but with fender differences there might be more room... but cocking the battery sideways is worth it in my oppnion, i drove my car with this intake on it... not a bad power gain, and as far as appearance... it looks great too How exactly are you holding that battery down? I haven't tried it myself, but it has been done (and posted up here earlier). I'm not going to risk my battery flopping around on a turn or whatever, or short to the frame. There also seems to be a lot of space that the pipe can be mounted further back, closer to the strut tower.
dohc v6 Posted November 27, 2007 Author Report Posted November 27, 2007 I did not make something for the battery to be held down by, I think that should be left up to the buyer. I reccomend that you put it in the back, but it will fit in the front. There is room for adjustment, thats why I have the rubber hanger there. I mean for 135 bucks u guys are just aking for way to much. I sell intakes to zx2 members for 180 and thats the cheapest one. My intakes make power and they look good. Now if you want to pay a little extra i can make somehting for the battery to be held down with, but I am not going to go through more trouble if all I ma going to get is, "HOW MUCH LOWER CAN YOU GO".
BXX Posted November 27, 2007 Report Posted November 27, 2007 Honestly man, your whining about us wanting them slightly cheaper??? You cant even supply pics in a timely manner when you are asked for them
dohc v6 Posted November 28, 2007 Author Report Posted November 28, 2007 Hunn, I supplied 2 sets of pics. Also I dont have a 3100 its my buddies, so it makes it a little harder. Also I am not whining about a simple drop in price, but when all you do is whine about an extra $20 that just goes to show me what I am dealing with.
Brian P Posted November 28, 2007 Report Posted November 28, 2007 I don't think the price is bad at all, in fact to piece this together something like this with new materials would net only a minor savings. It just won't work for me, cause I'm not willing to relocate my battery.
dohc v6 Posted November 28, 2007 Author Report Posted November 28, 2007 you dont have to, If I take pics with the battery being held down, can I get a commitment for atlest 2-3 intakes?
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