jackhammond21

So looking for intake for my z06, and found a big mouth intake but at $300 plus shipping and needing new low pro rad I decide to go the diy path, heres the finished result


Lets get started.
you'll need,


102mm 4" Length 2ft Aluminum Turbo Piping Tubing 45 Degree Intercooler Pipe. cost $24 on ebay


Black 4" to 4.0" Straight Silicone Hose Pipe 102mm Intercooler Coupler Turbo, cost $6 on ebay


K&N RF-1040 Universal Air Filter, cost $60 on amazon


And last 2- 4" hose clamps auto parts store $5



now lets get started on the build

first remove the factory intake and ic piping


as you can see huge improvement on air flow over stock filter



now we can remove the ic cover and start on the first issue.
the radiator sits about 1/2 inch to high, so what I did and do at your own risk is trim the top radiator about 1/2 inch.
I used a angle grinder


now lets test fit the filter, its a tight fit but it fits


now heres where it takes the longest,
cut and fitting the 4 inch 45 degree piping


it took about 8 cuts total to get it to fit just right
you'll want about 1 inch left on each end before the pipe starts to bend

now lets test fit it in the car

now check hood clearance


clears just fine
now pull everythiung back out
use sand paper or dermal to clean up the cuts and smooth everything out.
now all thats left is to trim your cover i cut it at the 3rd bolt brakcet and installed

now enjoy the power and buy some beer with the $200+ you just saved

Unreal

Mine was even cheaper. Went to friends turbo shop, saw a piece of 4" pipe laying in scrap pile. Picked it up, welded on a nipple for vacuum/catchcan and threw it on.

07blkvette

I have an ECS 1500 setup, will I benefit from this at all?

Unreal

If you plan to make over 1100rwhp yes. If not, no, stock ECS dongle is great and makes 1000+ with ease.

07blkvette

Thanks..

Patriot Six

Good job. I'd be curious to see if you pick up any boost.

vettedawg2

Nice diy!

jackhammond21

Picked up little over 1 psi from 9 psi now pushing just a tad over 10 psi

Patriot Six

Nice way to do it without stressing the blower.