Project "FUeL" Intakes

[datsbad]

I was able to get my 3" intakes mandrel bent today . This is an idea that I have . I am not sure I like it yet . Of course the blue silocone will deleted and black would be used . I know its not anything extravagent or crazy but serves the purpose and should look nice when the engine bay is finished . What do you guys think?

[nancejd]

Could you just run them straight forward through the core support? Should get plenty of cold air out there.

[datsbad]

that was my first plan , but with the radiator and rs headlights that flip in its not possible ! I have plans for the cold air , thanks to a friend that suggested it ! :icon996:

when I post my renderings you will all see !

[dropit69]

are they going to be polished? painted?..or chromed?..i think theyd look good black..i like em..

[datsbad]

Not sure yet ! I have an idea for the painting .

[parsonsj]

I dunno. Something looks not right. I can't put my finger on it, though. Are the tubes ss? Perhaps you could have them black oxide coated.

Love the shoes, lol.

jp

[Al Moreno]

That set is bad ass, to bad it's just another 69 Camaro, LOL.

Just kidding, couldn't help myself in light of another thread that was going on here.

[96Z28SS]

I dunno. Something looks not right. I can't put my finger on it, though. Are the tubes ss? Perhaps you could have them black oxide coated.

Love the shoes, lol.

jp

I didn't think it looked right also. I think the reason is because the driver side intake runner is 2 to 3 inches foward of the passenger side.
Making the tubes not looking esthetically pleasing.
I think cause the picture was taken looking at it from the top. Lets see a frontal shot or a 3/4 frontal top side shot.

[Steve Chryssos]

Swap em around and feed cold air through the cowl like they did on the 67 Z28. Use a flat hood.
Or make 180 degree elbows so that there are two air cleaners--one on each side of the engine--on top of the coil pack and heat shielded, then louver the hood on either side or widen the stock cowl induction plenum box.

[datsbad]

Swap em around and feed cold air through the cowl like they did on the 67 Z28. Use a flat hood.
Or make 180 degree elbows so that there are two air cleaners--one on each side of the engine--on top of the coil pack and heat shielded, then louver the hood on either side or widen the stock cowl induction plenum box.

A friend and I thought of that also . seeing has there is a budget and a time line i dont think i will be able to do so . Great idea Steve !

as for the tubes being the same . the intakes have the exact same hole side to side , but since runners are uneven is what you are seeing . the air box sticks farther forward on the drivers side .

[datsbad]

I dunno. Something looks not right. I can't put my finger on it, though. Are the tubes ss? Perhaps you could have them black oxide coated.

Love the shoes, lol.

jp

They are not SS either , since i am painting them i did not feel i needed the stainless . I do plan on doing something like that with the black oxide coating ! Thanks

[Travis B]

for the clean sublte look you are going for I think they are right on......I don't really see another way to do it other than what steve was talking about!

[jakespeeds]

I was wondering. Did you make the flat black surge tanks that the mandrel bent tubes are going into? Or were those bought units?

Jake

[Steve1968LS2]

I didn't think it looked right also. I think the reason is because the driver side intake runner is 2 to 3 inches foward of the passenger side.
Making the tubes not looking esthetically pleasing.
I think cause the picture was taken looking at it from the top. Lets see a frontal shot or a 3/4 frontal top side shot.

I think that is an optical illusion.. if you look where the enter the sides appear symetrical..

The pipes need to be some kind of black color.. maybe have then CF covered to match the intake.. :D

[J2speedandcustom]

Man I really like that intake ALOT! Keep up with the pics I can't wait to see more. :icon996:

[datsbad]

Thanks for the comments, likes and dislikes! Right now i have a couple of ideas.
1- have the air boxes made in stainless, scotch brite them to give the milled finish,and do a painting technique to the pipe for the same look ?
2 - Have the air boxes done in carbon fiber and paint the tubes black , but not gloss?
3- Have the center linkage cover done in carbon fiber , and the boxes , and do the tubes black ?
4 -Stainless air boxes , CF center likage, and black tubes?
5- Paint the current airboxes semi gloss black and do the pipes in the same . CF the center cover?

To many options !!! I apreciate the ideas you have. I tried to keep the pipes symetrical at the front . There really is not much I can do about it at the intake .
At least I did manage to get these mocked up , I can always decide on options later . Currently I just fitted the hyroboost and Tylers clutch bracket and mounted the clutch Master and res. Now on to the AC condenser and then back inside for the coil pack mounts and AC box . I will post a pic of that when i get it perfected !

[awr68]

I think once the blue silocone and pipes are black it will all flow much better and hide the difference in tube lengths. I think it looks very clean and effective!

[Travis B]

jason-I like idea 5 on your list

[Bigblue73]

Raw carbon fiber rap the tubes. The raw material has a really unique look to it. We've got guy wrapping chopper gas tank and fenders. It looks great next to hardcoat anodizing. I'll try and post a picture.

Looks great!

[zbugger]

Looks great Jason. Personally, I think what it's missing is turbos, but I've been called nuts before so never mind. Honestly, I think that carbon fiber boxes, carbon fiber linkage cover, and polished stainless tubes would look the best. Great blend of balance and shine with the runners. On the other hand, making all that stuff semi-gloss black would make it more stealthy and subtle. Either way, I think it looks clean like that. Great job!!!