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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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FS: V-tube Z-tube larger diameter than oem

FS V-tube Z-tube larger diameter than oem by 2 mm or so ,
for improved air flow
made out of plastic so it wont transfer heat like metal tubes do
$65 shipped
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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will it still fit??
 
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by krezievietboi
will it still fit??
yes its still fits with original rubber pieces, a little tight but it fits, if you want just get new ones at any hardware store for a few bucks
 
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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where did you get this?
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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its a fvcking pvc pipe painted black...
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:48 AM
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^^^ yea it kinda does.....
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:49 AM
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its a fvcking pvc pipe painted black...
I bet it flows more air than you z-tube
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 02:56 AM
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and you'll gain a whole extra ~1hp??? no intake does a damn thing but give better sound on our cars unless you get it tuned.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 05:29 AM
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Larger tube = lower velocity = HP LOSS unless you are FI.
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 10:58 AM
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i'm still very curious where the hell he got this
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 11:25 AM
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i'm still very curious where the hell he got this
Its homemade. I don't know if by the OP or someone else, but its definitely pieced together PVC. All standard stuff you can buy at any home improvement store.
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Yes I made it myself

Velocity on our stock sized tube looks a little higher than it should be, so by opening up a little you will see the same results as in plenum spacer mod.
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CreativeDesignZ
its a fvcking pvc pipe painted black...
This is dangerous, becasue with heat the PVC melts and emits dangerous fumes that go to your engine.... BAD !!!!!
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Why are you selling it, didn't you JUST make this thing?
 
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Hes got one on ebay too, i think he is trying to make and sell these!!!


Bad news to use PVC pipe!! Your better off using the intake kits they have at Pep boys that have bends in them...
 


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