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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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This might be ghetto but

Has anyone tried making their own IC Piping? Using PVC piping?
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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The continuous operating temperature rating for PVC is around 140 deg F, and for CPVC about 200 deg F. Underhood temperatures can get a bit higher than even 200 F, so I think that would rule it out.
Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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Ghetto? Absolutely.

And, as c2vette indicates, melty.

Note: The "C" in PVC stands for "chloride." This is the diatomic form of chlorine... as in chlorine gas... as in...

Old Dec 29, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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XXL, I really think this board would be crap with out you.
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Ghetto? Absolutely.

And, as c2vette indicates, melty.

Note: The "C" in PVC stands for "chloride." This is the diatomic form of chlorine... as in chlorine gas... as in...

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:47 AM
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Has anyone tried making their own IC Piping? Using PVC piping?
No, but you could get an ebay kit and a hacksaw and probably get some pretty good results.
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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XXL, I really think this board would be crap with out you.
He does make viewing a pleasure!
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Those dogs have gas masks!! LOL

And no to the homemade version with PVC..... Buy a welder and bend some tubes first.
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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I Was In Napa (auto Parts Store)

the other day. i asked them about a special tool to change my oil filter. i think i read on this site that the tool was required or very useful and available at napa. napa says they have no such tool , and a mechanic on the phone with 1 of the salesman also says a special tool is not necessary. i need some more input. oh , while i was there i noticed a whole section with all different types and pieces/parts for fabrcating cold air intakes!!! i thought they looked pretty nice and priced very reasonable , especailly compaired to some i have seen. -$250 for a 4in piece of aluninum tube !!!! WHAT THE ^%$#@!!!!!- i think every part at NAPA was $50 or much less!!!!!!!!! i am thinking of trying to make one from the napa parts.
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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the other day. i asked them about a special tool to change my oil filter. i think i read on this site that the tool was required or very useful and available at napa. napa says they have no such tool , and a mechanic on the phone with 1 of the salesman also says a special tool is not necessary. i need some more input. oh , while i was there i noticed a whole section with all different types and pieces/parts for fabrcating cold air intakes!!! i thought they looked pretty nice and priced very reasonable , especailly compaired to some i have seen. -$250 for a 4in piece of aluninum tube !!!! WHAT THE ^%$#@!!!!!- i think every part at NAPA was $50 or much less!!!!!!!!! i am thinking of trying to make one from the napa parts.
Any site pictures.
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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I Was In The Store

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Any site pictures.
sorry , i don't know if you can find it at thier site. you could try. is napa not nationwide? i really could believe how much aftermarket stuff they had in that store. next time i go i'll try to remember the manufacturers , look them up , n try to post.



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