My try at cold air intake ($5.00) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OlChev67 · 08-25-2007, 03:49 PM

I have been thinking about something like this for a while. I think it will be kind of functional, right? I just tied it on with some strong trot line string, its just to kind of mock up and hold until I can mount it better if I like it.

I used about 4 or 5 feet of black plastic drainpipe and it routed through pretty well. I have a pull string to pull it up behind the bumper if it rains or dirty road. Might just be like a vacuum cleaner and suck bad things up too.

lemme know thoughts, opinions, improvements.

should I shroud the air filter some so it would suck more air through?
maybe some kind of shroud to funnel the air in and compress it more at the entrance under the bumper. I keep tryin to think of ideas for it.

timcos · 08-25-2007, 03:54 PM

What a great start.

Keep tweaking.

cdowns · 08-25-2007, 04:11 PM

i'd think your efforts would be better spent working on a shroud smstem for your radiator

**jamie72** · 08-25-2007, 04:17 PM

aaa wow...

OlChev67 · 08-25-2007, 04:18 PM

haha you mean my shroud is a little small. I know, just gotta find one that fits and looks ok. I never thought about that much though, its always ran about 190 degrees, so I havent really tried much there.

c10crazy · 08-25-2007, 04:19 PM

Is that kite string or rubber bands?

OlChev67 · 08-25-2007, 04:22 PM

catfish line string, like 150 lb tensile strength

mtndewmaniac66 · 08-25-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timcos

What a great start.

Keep tweaking.

Definitely keep tweaking. Tube idea is a great start, but hopefully an air filter housing is next?

watahyahknow · 08-25-2007, 04:34 PM

i've seen a couple of designs for these system in old hot rod magazines they used two old style aircleanerhousings from the wreckingyard shortened the necks put the extra neck from the one aircleanerousing on the other base and run the airhoses off that .
they allso used the airinlet from the base of the windshield wish normally gets used for the defrosting inside the cabine of the truck , this makes the hoses realy short and the whole thing looking verry nice actually .
just the hose pointed at the filter whon't work as good as using a housing around the filter blocking out the hot air comming off the engine

OlChev67 · 08-25-2007, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i've seen a couple of designs for these system in old hot rod magazines they used two old style aircleanerhousings from the wreckingyard shortened the necks put the extra neck from the one aircleanerousing on the other base and run the airhoses off that .
they allso used the airinlet from the base of the windshield wish normally gets used for the defrosting inside the cabine of the truck , this makes the hoses realy short and the whole thing looking verry nice actually .
just the hose pointed at the filter whon't work as good as using a housing around the filter blocking out the hot air comming off the engine

Yeah, I figured a shroud around the airfilter will pull more clean/cool air through. and I need a small screen somewhere to keep rocks and small things from gettin all the way up to the filter and damaging it.

Thanks for the comments everybody keep them coming.

Andy4639 · 08-25-2007, 05:16 PM

Look at the driver's side head light. See the 4" hole in the support it's for cold air intake. The picture was taken with the screen removed. Plumed to the air box off a caddy.

I know the TPI unit is differant but the princibles the same. I bought 4" couplers and 90 at Lowes and used them. Cut a 4" hole in bottom of box and sealed up the factory hole with sheet metal and sealer. The hose I got at NAPA. You could even get a late model air box off someone that has bought a cold air kit and use it then go to a junkyard find the factory intake hose setup and plum it back to the intake leaving your filter off completely. Just a idea. It's your truck.

**john** · 08-25-2007, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i've seen a couple of designs for these system in old hot rod magazines they used two old style aircleanerhousings from the wreckingyard shortened the necks put the extra neck from the one aircleanerousing on the other base and run the airhoses off that .
they allso used the airinlet from the base of the windshield wish normally gets used for the defrosting inside the cabine of the truck , this makes the hoses realy short and the whole thing looking verry nice actually .
just the hose pointed at the filter whon't work as good as using a housing around the filter blocking out the hot air comming off the engine

Heres an example. Pardon the f word.

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/1999/12/ramairbox/

OlChev67 · 08-25-2007, 05:22 PM

Andy, thats the spot I would like to put it, just dont have the tools on hand to cut the core support, maybe next time I got to my parents place. Yours looks good.

Andy4639 · 08-25-2007, 05:37 PM

Tools are nice. I barrowed a 4" hole saw at work to do mine. It made it easy.

watahyahknow · 08-25-2007, 05:38 PM

maibe you can rent a holecutter there are types that kindah punch out a hole http://www.bizrate.co.uk/handtools/oid323812082.html dunno if there available in the states as whell

msgross · 08-25-2007, 05:41 PM

Why not just try a stock air cleaner and hook your tube to the snorkel? I think the intent is good but the execution could be adjusted for better effect...

Good luck...

OlChev67 · 08-25-2007, 05:43 PM

msgross, I have a few at my parents house, I am gonna try to make them work next time I go there. I think its a good idea, and would make it easier.

msgross · 08-25-2007, 05:46 PM

I think the point of cold air is to get away from any "under hood" hot air entering the engine... Also opens it up to the fresh ram air on the open road...

08-25-2007, 03:49 PM	#1
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	My try at cold air intake ($5.00) I have been thinking about something like this for a while. I think it will be kind of functional, right? I just tied it on with some strong trot line string, its just to kind of mock up and hold until I can mount it better if I like it. I used about 4 or 5 feet of black plastic drainpipe and it routed through pretty well. I have a pull string to pull it up behind the bumper if it rains or dirty road. Might just be like a vacuum cleaner and suck bad things up too. lemme know thoughts, opinions, improvements. should I shroud the air filter some so it would suck more air through? maybe some kind of shroud to funnel the air in and compress it more at the entrance under the bumper. I keep tryin to think of ideas for it. Attached Images

08-25-2007, 03:54 PM	#2
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) What a great start. Keep tweaking. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

08-25-2007, 04:11 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) i'd think your efforts would be better spent working on a shroud smstem for your radiator __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-25-2007, 04:17 PM	#4
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) aaa wow... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

08-25-2007, 04:18 PM	#5
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) haha you mean my shroud is a little small. I know, just gotta find one that fits and looks ok. I never thought about that much though, its always ran about 190 degrees, so I havent really tried much there.

08-25-2007, 04:19 PM	#6
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) Is that kite string or rubber bands? __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

08-25-2007, 04:22 PM	#7
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) catfish line string, like 150 lb tensile strength

08-25-2007, 04:34 PM	#9
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) i've seen a couple of designs for these system in old hot rod magazines they used two old style aircleanerhousings from the wreckingyard shortened the necks put the extra neck from the one aircleanerousing on the other base and run the airhoses off that . they allso used the airinlet from the base of the windshield wish normally gets used for the defrosting inside the cabine of the truck , this makes the hoses realy short and the whole thing looking verry nice actually . just the hose pointed at the filter whon't work as good as using a housing around the filter blocking out the hot air comming off the engine __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

08-25-2007, 05:16 PM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) Look at the driver's side head light. See the 4" hole in the support it's for cold air intake. The picture was taken with the screen removed. Plumed to the air box off a caddy. I know the TPI unit is differant but the princibles the same. I bought 4" couplers and 90 at Lowes and used them. Cut a 4" hole in bottom of box and sealed up the factory hole with sheet metal and sealer. The hose I got at NAPA. You could even get a late model air box off someone that has bought a cold air kit and use it then go to a junkyard find the factory intake hose setup and plum it back to the intake leaving your filter off completely. Just a idea. It's your truck. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 08-25-2007 at 05:19 PM.

08-25-2007, 05:22 PM	#13
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) Andy, thats the spot I would like to put it, just dont have the tools on hand to cut the core support, maybe next time I got to my parents place. Yours looks good.

08-25-2007, 05:37 PM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) Tools are nice. I barrowed a 4" hole saw at work to do mine. It made it easy. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-25-2007, 05:38 PM	#15
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) maibe you can rent a holecutter there are types that kindah punch out a hole http://www.bizrate.co.uk/handtools/oid323812082.html dunno if there available in the states as whell __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

08-25-2007, 05:41 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) Why not just try a stock air cleaner and hook your tube to the snorkel? I think the intent is good but the execution could be adjusted for better effect... Good luck... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-25-2007, 05:43 PM	#17
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) msgross, I have a few at my parents house, I am gonna try to make them work next time I go there. I think its a good idea, and would make it easier.

08-25-2007, 05:46 PM	#18
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: My try at cold air intake ($5.00) I think the point of cold air is to get away from any "under hood" hot air entering the engine... Also opens it up to the fresh ram air on the open road... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.