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brnrdtns 02-21-2017 02:04 PM

I have one welded up I can sell if anyone wants it, along with the silicon part for the turbos.

r0nd3L 02-21-2017 02:17 PM


Originally Posted by brnrdtns (Post 4610033)
I have one welded up I can sell if anyone wants it, along with the silicon part for the turbos.

Pics?

BLKMGK 02-21-2017 04:58 PM

That duct looks like it would work well for brakes!

brnrdtns 02-21-2017 05:09 PM

It would, light and strong. Smooth inside.

markski@markskituning 02-21-2017 05:25 PM


Originally Posted by brnrdtns (Post 4609149)
I tried to do this as the Markski pipes are over priced despite his objections.. I never found a suitable solution and Markski doesn't sell the soft pipes separate. I wound up buying a set of Markski pipes second hand for $400 but there are no markings on the tubes so I still can't find them. They are 2.5 inch. I was going to try this but found the used pipes before I did: http://www.cleancraft.com/50ft-Vacuu...vh-c5025bl.htm

With all due respect, it costs me more then $400 to make the kit let alone sell it for that.. try to make the aluminum intake with a fabricator, I bet you will be at $800 just for that part. I do offer an immense amount of support and help to my loyal clients but at the same time I am not the Red Cross.


best,
Markksi

ps. the money is in intake part...


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brnrdtns 02-21-2017 06:13 PM

It is a beautiful part for sure. Maybe more than it needs to be though.

brnrdtns 02-21-2017 06:35 PM

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This is what I used on my last setup, $250 for this stuff. The tubes are racecar canvas stuff, very strong. I put conduit and pvc tape around it to prevent rubbing. It worked well. The tubes aren't very smooth inside, the grey ones are much better. It is a bit heavy, Markski's part is feather weight compared to mine though, I am glad I got it for 400. :)

markski@markskituning 02-21-2017 06:46 PM

[QUOTE=brnrdtns;4610120]It is a beautiful part for sure. Maybe more than it needs to be though

I'm manufacturing them and to date I've sold at least 300.
Most clients by other parts and or tuning and I always hook them up. But it is made in America per order one off and my fabricator gets real wages :)

ghostofpain 02-22-2017 02:12 AM

Thx for all your imput guys. After a little searching i found a company which sells tubings in all variations. I will order one there.

markski@markskituning 02-22-2017 09:02 AM


Originally Posted by brnrdtns (Post 4610128)
This is what I used on my last setup, $250 for this stuff. The tubes are racecar canvas stuff, very strong. I put conduit and pvc tape around it to prevent rubbing. It worked well. The tubes aren't very smooth inside, the grey ones are much better. It is a bit heavy, Markski's part is feather weight compared to mine though, I am glad I got it for 400. :)

Right. Your replacing 32lbs for 5lbs. it's not all about the "vacuum" as some tend to say. It's about the functionality and ease of installation without need to drop the motor like with hard pipes ( I make them too ) but I don't like them.
As I mentioned, to fabricate that aluminum intake takes time and money. I tried various hoses years ago and ended up with this this. It's 2.5" ID , pretty smooth, and bends well. Haven't had any issues due to heat. Take a knife it will rip but the purpose is to install it once and move on.

DaveCarrera4S 02-22-2017 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by MARKSKI@911tuning (Post 4610105)

With all due respect, it costs me more then $400 to make the kit let alone sell it for that.. try to make the aluminum intake with a fabricator, I bet you will be at $800 just for that part. I do offer an immense amount of support and help to my loyal clients but at the same time I am not the Red Cross.

best,
Markksi

ps. the money is in intake part...

Those are beautiful assemblies!

Kerma996 03-09-2017 01:25 PM


Originally Posted by ghostofpain (Post 4610205)
Thx for all your imput guys. After a little searching i found a company which sells tubings in all variations. I will order one there.



Any update on this? Would love to hear what you bought, experience with installation and performance so far.

ghostofpain 03-09-2017 02:18 PM

I will use these. https://www.shp-primaflex.com/de/pro...maflex-uni-m9/

pwdrhound 03-09-2017 08:05 PM

I had the soft steel spiral reinforced tubing on my car for 40K miles and 12 years. Looked a little rough on the outside but was still fully functional. I switched to the 1/4" thick hard plastic 2.75" ID tubing. It's bullet proof but requires an engine drop for the install. Even with that it's a pain to install and get the alignment perfect but it's well worth it in my opinion. If your engine is coming out I'd do the hard tubing if not the soft tubing is well proven..


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brnrdtns 03-11-2017 02:47 PM

The blue grey tubing is tough an it is the smoothest inside. After installing Markski's parts I've come full circle. I think it is worth it. It fits perfectly and the weight savings are significant. Really nice setup.


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