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DIY soft intake pipes, where to get soft piping?

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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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DIY soft intake pipes, where to get soft piping?

I am building some intake pipes. I have the runner on the top of the motor finished, but I need to find a source for some soft piping. 2.5 inch I believe. Any links? Thanks.
 
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[QUOTE=brnrdtns;3798636]I am building some intake pipes. I have the runner on the top of the motor finished, but I need to find a source for some soft piping. 2.5 inch I believe. Any links? Thanks.[/QUOTE

Hey, I did finish them. I used a rubberized canvas line that has wires in it. Got it from a racecar shop. I would say that it is OK, I would like to replace it with some thicker rubber sometime. I dont know what markski uses, maybe you could get the info from him?
 
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you need piping thats smooth inside and that will not melt under heat... furthermore, you need adaptors and special fittings for a vent line on the drivers side...
 
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you need piping thats smooth inside and that will not melt under heat... furthermore, you need adaptors and special fittings for a vent line on the drivers side...
I have no business with that website, but regular (quality) silicone connectors will be fine and are rated for heat already. They do also sell a connector with a metal nipple/vent integrated to the piping. A good alternative for a DIY setup.
 
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Originally Posted by s65e90
I have no business with that website, but regular (quality) silicone connectors will be fine and are rated for heat already. They do also sell a connector with a metal nipple/vent integrated to the piping. A good alternative for a DIY setup.
I know that site, all good... but I don't think they have that specific nipple integrated to a ALU piping... never seen it ...
 
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