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Old 01-07-2008, 06:37 PM
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Default sheet metal intake.

I think im going to attept to fab. up a sheet metal intake for my 351w.
has anybody done it themslves?

heres a pic of what im sorta aiming for.

http://www.madcapracing.com/uploaded...001-762704.jpg
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Old 01-07-2008, 06:39 PM
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i dunno what youre looking for with responses......so i'll just say

good luck man, should be cool when its finished
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Old 01-07-2008, 08:23 PM
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Its not as easy as it looks. You have to get the runners to flow equally. You also need access to a machine shop to cut the plates and get the angles correct. Webuilt a intake severalyears ago for efi. Took a fewattempts to get everything right. Gotta worry about warpage when welding it all together. Welding thin aluminum is an art.Good luck.
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Old 01-07-2008, 09:00 PM
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i know its gonna be hard.im a junior in high school and spend half the day welding.TIG.MIG.and stick and i have all the metal i need.so i say its worth a shot.
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Old 01-07-2008, 09:40 PM
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i have a resource that can get you one like pictured for a fair price

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Old 01-11-2008, 11:24 PM
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How fair?
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