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Old 07-23-2012, 11:13 AM
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Default DIY Dual CAI Tee Splitter FOUND

I don't know if anyone has found this. I SWEAR on ALL THAT IS HOLY, that I found a WYE splitter earlier, but now I can't find it... but here is a 3" Tee splitter... for 30$

http://intakehoses.com/Merchant2/mer...egory_Code=RT4

Would it work?
 
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Old 07-23-2012, 11:19 AM
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Yep. But you'll need this, too:

Silicone 90 Degree Reducing Elbow 3.5" to 3" ID: Intake Hoses, IntakeTubing, and Intake Clamps

And a short bit of 3" aluminum tubing, and a couple of clamps...
 
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Old 07-23-2012, 11:22 AM
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The splitter is already 3" in all three ports!
 
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Max, I went to that site you posted. I could have had a 3" to 5" CAI....can you image the look from my front grille with 2 5" tubes hangin' out there....d@mn. Guess I will just keep my little Needswings...lol
 
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Old 07-23-2012, 02:46 PM
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The splitter is already 3" in all three ports!
But, the throttle body is > 3 3/8".
 
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Old 07-23-2012, 03:28 PM
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Default Re: DIY Dual CAI Tee Splitter FOUND

Originally Posted by jiggityjosh
I don't know if anyone has found this. I SWEAR on ALL THAT IS HOLY, that I found a WYE splitter earlier, but now I can't find it... but here is a 3" Tee splitter... for 30$

Black Rubber Intake Tee 3" ID: Intake Hoses, IntakeTubing, and Intake Clamps

Would it work?
Yea, BUT : "90 degree bends ain't a CAI's friends "
 
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Old 07-24-2012, 08:23 PM
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@Maxcicon - I ordered this... Aluminum Intake Reducer 3.5" OD to 3" OD: Intake Hoses, IntakeTubing, and Intake Clamps

@alaxfire - I also ordered these...

1' 45 Mandrel Bent Aluminum Pipe (Four of them)
1' Straight Aluminum Pipe (One of these)
2' Straight Aluminum Pipe (Two of these)
Silicone Coupler Hoses (Six of these)
Washable air filter media. (Two of these)
3.5" Exhaust Clamp (One of these)
3" T Band Clamp (Thirteen of these)

I will be using the 1 foot pipe to go THROUGH the T Splitter, cutting a 2" diameter hole above the 3" opening, then cutting 1 inch spaced "notches" around the inside to the full 3" diameter. Push the 1 foot tube THROUGH the splitter, then reach in the Throttle body hole and bend those DOWNWARD to create a sturdy, 3" diameter hole. Then I will take a hatchet and bend a notch ABOVE that whole, to create an inward bend, directing the air towards the throttle body. It's SUPER custom, but I think it will all work out. I'll let you guys know how it works and post pics if it does!!!!!!
 

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Old 07-24-2012, 08:35 PM
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That Aluminum intake reducer is 3 3/8 inside diameter because it is 1/16th thick and the outside diameter is 3.5 so that makes the inside diameter 1/8th smaller than 3 4/8 = 3 3/8 IT'S PERFECT!
 
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Old 07-24-2012, 08:56 PM
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One way or the other, I'd like to see this. You can see mine in my sig. If you come up with a better way-Cool!

Where are the filters going?
 
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Old 07-24-2012, 09:08 PM
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I live in Utah so I have already installed custom "Devil Horns" and cut out the top right and left "flaps" in the grill to provide more aerodynamic suction and flow into the horns. You can literally feel the suction even when in PARK... But that's connected to the stock airbox and tubing. The filters will be going INSIDE the engine compartment but I will be installing heat shields and routing the devil horns directly inside of them.
 
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Oh and it snows/rains ALOT in Utah so the front mount filters was NOT an option for me.
 
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Too funny... While patiently waiting for a turbo kit...

Rubber Tees: Intake Hoses, IntakeTubing, and Intake Clamps


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Too funny... While patiently waiting for a turbo kit...

Rubber Tees: Intake Hoses, IntakeTubing, and Intake Clamps


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Location: C:\Users\Greg\Desktop

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Note the date of my desktop shortcut?
 
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Try here under 4in components. they are listed in all shapes but don't know if you can use 4in.
Spectre Performance - Official Site -- --
 
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The 90 bends will have you working to get the pipes to line up, there is an offset in the NW Tee that I worked on. YOu could get it to work, just lots of tweeking to get it to go. ENJOY Woody
 
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The 90 bends will have you working to get the pipes to line up, there is an offset in the NW Tee that I worked on. YOu could get it to work, just lots of tweeking to get it to go. ENJOY Woody
I changed everything. I will be using two 45 bends, very similar to the setup the twincharged SRT-6 uses on the driver side. Should merely be a matter of cutting a couple pipes to fit and g2g!!

I listed ALL of the parts that I ordered already a couple posts ago also.
 
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Originally Posted by jiggityjosh
I changed everything. I will be using two 45 bends, very similar to the setup the twincharged SRT-6 uses on the driver side. Should merely be a matter of cutting a couple pipes to fit and g2g!!

I listed ALL of the parts that I ordered already a couple posts ago also.
I'm banking on the Turbo .. but just as an FYI - could you post your total or do I need to run them down? Getting late.. lol.
 
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With the T Coupler, the Aluminum reducer, the couplers, clamps, piping and filters... My total is about 260$ including shipping.
 
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Old 07-25-2012, 11:20 PM
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With the T Coupler, the Aluminum reducer, the couplers, clamps, piping and filters... My total is about 260$ including shipping.
That's not bad at all.. Considering the Needswings single is a 450 date, and the dual looks much better, but is noted as "overkill" for the NA and an 800 dollar date, I'd have to say a nice savings and probably all the air flow she can deal with. Just looking for an alternate should things go wayward with the Turbo build. Seems a few are ready to break out pitch forks and see it killed off than sit quietly and wait.
Keep us posted of developments.
 


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