Building the intake...

[ericsmith32]

Since it's getting awful quiet in here might as well post my current project.
Consists of 1 6" and 1 8" 3 inch exhaust pipe, 2 - 3" to 2 1/2" reducers, 1 3" 90 degree elbow (I didn't care for the chrome elbow but that's all they had). I still need to tap and install a 5/8 vacuum connection for the IAC, paint and make the mounting points. I'll use a small filter for the crankcase. It may take me another week or two to get it done, I want to do this right the first time.. can't wait to get it installed though.

[ericsmith32]

Well its done...



I had to modify the hood to keep it from hitting unfornately I think it still is. So far I don't know if I like it. It sounds kinda funny and really I don't know if it pulls any harder than before. I'll probably leave it on for couple days if I don't like it I'll probably remove it.

[darkdan]

Looks nice. I'm sure it gives no gains, but it looks nice.

After all, our little motors spinning at red line only need about 150 cfm tops.

[ericsmith32]

I agree. The only thing it seemed to help was torque maybe revs up a little faster. But in the end the still the same.

[Guest]

yeah, no reason for doing it unless you open up the exhaust as well.. and even then.. it's still just a B3

[ericsmith32]

I'm working on the open exhaust fms header free flowing cat and better muffler. I may not do the header because I'm trying to do everything so I can use it on a 1.5L or 1.8L if I ever get around to it.

[cedaspire]

you'd probably get more of a "pull" if you made that 90 degree bend a little less harsh.

[ericsmith32]

I'm already planning on using that intake as pieces on the bp swap into the festiva this summer. I'll make another one with 2 45 degree angles instead... maybe.

[cedaspire]

sweet. you should try to make it longer though to try and draw some COLD air instead of the hot air in the engine compartment.