Looking for this "cowl induction" setup

[Mr. Anderson]

Anybody know if these are reproduced? Thanks!!

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[rob07002]

This place should have what you're looking for, http://www.ramairbox.com/models.html

[chevyhector]

What look are you going for? Stock-ish? (if that’s a word) But if you’re looking for a cool 4bbl intake, go to: sprectreperformance.com. I have this set up and it looks very cool and clean.

[Mr. Anderson]

This place should have what you're looking for, http://www.ramairbox.com/models.html

You are awesome!

That is what I was originally looking for but couldn't find and started considering other options.

Hector - I'd considered that, and like those too. I'm not sold on the looks of the Spectre stuff, and know I don't need anything polished.

[chevyhector]

I have to say, since that intake install i've had a HP gain. They also mocked up another set up, but not sure if its for sale yet. I'll try to get a pic from them to send you.

[rob07002]

You are awesome!

That is what I was originally looking for but couldn't find and started considering other options.

Hector - I'd considered that, and like those too. I'm not sold on the looks of the Spectre stuff, and know I don't need anything polished.

Thanks. I've learned so much on this board over the years, it feels good to give a little back.

[Mr. Anderson]

We did this here at work (from scratch).
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=36100&stc=1&d=1265910058

My original thought was the dual snorkel kind of setup...then I started considering that my alternator and A/C compressor will be in the way. And if I were to do it, I'd want to keep the regular style sir filter, and route ducts to the inner headlight openings in my grill. Which means cutting holes and making brackets, etc.

I think it will be much easier for me to use this piece from Ram Air Box, and fabricate the rest to meet up with the existing hole in my firewall.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/02/m8-1.gif

[chevyhector]

WOW! if you can do this type of work, then I bet you can make your own cowl set-up. great work.

[redfire69]

Wow! Where was this setup two years ago! LOL! I used the spectre modular setup, but that is way cool. Polishing is no fun BTW!

Ron




What look are you going for? Stock-ish? (if that’s a word) But if you’re looking for a cool 4bbl intake, go to: sprectreperformance.com. I have this set up and it looks very cool and clean.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[chevyhector]

Hey Ron,

You can still upgrade your tubes with the custom air box. go on their web site and contact them for a list of the extra parts you need. But you would need to relocate the battery.

Hec



Wow! Where was this setup two years ago! LOL! I used the spectre modular setup, but that is way cool. Polishing is no fun BTW!

Ron





https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

[chevyhector]

Ok guys,

Spectre sent me these pics with 2 other set up's, mocked up on my Medusa.

[1968Maro]

Wow!

I havent seen those setups on thier website.

Custom order?

[1969CamaroRS]

Going through the radiator support is an interesting idea..

[redfire69]

I really like those cold air dividers. Sorry for the hijack.

[chevyhector]

All of these parts are still under R&D, I will let Spectre know that you guys like their designs ! If you’re interested send me a PM and I can give you a contact name.

[1968Maro]

I got to looking at these setups.

The closeouts for the intakes are designed to work with a pretty specific type of radiator support aren't they.

If it is designed how I think it is, when the hood comes down the gasket at the top of the closeouts will come into contact with the hood and block the hot air from the engine bay from entering the intakes.

But, it seems that 90% of the aftermarket radiator supports want to go right over the same area as that closeout, I am really seeing it in the second setup you showed chevyhector.

Am I looking at that right?

[chevyhector]

i would like to answer that question David, but I would not have an answer. Spectre would be the guys to ask. How i understand it, is that it is a functional air box and it is separate from the engine compartment air flow. let me ask...

[1968Maro]

My concern is more will my $260 Billet Radiator supports I just bought work with this setup?

[chevyhector]

David, I will ask that too?

[chevyhector]

David, This is what Spectre sent me.

***Hector,

At this time, I think you should let them know that it’s a prototype and you haven’t even seen it in person yet. Suggest that they email [email protected] ([email protected]) with any specific questions and we’ll do our best to answer them. As for the aftermarket radiator supports, I am not familiar with them so we’d need pictures to be able to tell if they’d fit or not. ***

OK?






My concern is more will my $260 Billet Radiator supports I just bought work with this setup?

[6'9"Witha69]

Guys, in technical terms, the "radiator support" is what you bolt the radiator, headlight buckets, and fenders to. The bars are refered to as core supports or fender braces. Perhaps that is causing confusion when trying to get an answer.

[1968Maro]

Thanks Nick,

You are right

[chevyhector]

I’m confident that Spectre knows what a radiator supports is, they just need a pic for the dimensions, to check if they will fit the application.


Guys, in technical terms, the "radiator support" is what you bolt the radiator, headlight buckets, and fenders to. The bars are refered to as core supports or fender braces. Perhaps that is causing confusion when trying to get an answer.

[1968Maro]

Nick was correcting me, I was the one calling it by the wrong name.

Link to my Fender Braces

http://www.shop.feslerbuilt.com/product.sc?productId=366&categoryId=104

[chevyhector]

I will send Spectre the pics, lets see what they say.

[Charley Lillard]

Here is the guy selling what you had pictured.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190355700863&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

[Mr. Anderson]

Whoa.....and I thought the Ram Air Box stuff was expensive! Time to get some fresh sheetmetal and get to work.

[BonzoHansen]

Anybody know if these are reproduced? Thanks!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

That is a 67 Z28 part. ~$1000

http://taperfresto.com/cowl_plenum_a_c.html

[Charley Lillard]

bonzo...I believe the source you mentioned sells a plastic one. The one I mentioned above is steel and aluminum.

[BonzoHansen]

Snap. Filed under good to know. Cause I want one of those bad. $1100, whew.

Damn, plastic for $950!

Thanks Charley.

[Kenova]

Snap. Filed under good to know. Cause I want one of those bad.
You and I both. I've been thinking one of those suckers (no pun intended) would look good under the hood of my Nova. It's a little pricey, but if I don't spend it my kids will.

Ken

[obengston]

Never seems to stops The things I see on here. Its great

[Stg1Regal]

Originally Posted by Mr. Anderson___ Anybody know if these are reproduced? Thanks!!

You get those from www.cowlplenum.com (http://www.cowlplenum.com/) at $2,400 a set up.

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[BonzoHansen]

So what makes that $1300 better than the one CL listed??

[Stg1Regal]

So what makes that $1300 better than the one CL listed??

Dunno.... just had that link in my computer.

They do look the same......

Been looking to do a similar set up myself , on my 82 Buick Regal, since I'm heater & a/c delete, to kinda give it a Trans-Am,NASCAR-ish, road racer appearance under the hood, was going the deep cake pan or deep chillie pot route, and then going to do my own duct work, also would have to go to www.cowlplenum.com (http://www.cowlplenum.com/) and get the flexible ducting piece.

But CL's link http://taperfresto.com/cowl_plenum_a_c.html seems much easier and less exspensive.

[Charley Lillard]

That wasn't my recommendation.

[Stg1Regal]

Charley Lillard

My bad .. sorry wasn't paying attention to my quotes...

It should go to ......BonzoHansen

Sorry guys