Need Creative Help on Cold Air Kit (supercharged LS6)
Drifting
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lateral thinking
SuprJames,
If it was my car, I'd try and turn that supercharger around so that the inlet was at the REAR of the engine. This would greatly simplify the drive system and, with no distributor up the back, there should be enough room for your throttle body amd air cleaner. With a 90 degree bend, you could tap into the high pressure air at the base of the windscreen like the '73 and '74 cars with their "cowl induction" hoods.
Great project though, keep up the reports.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
If it was my car, I'd try and turn that supercharger around so that the inlet was at the REAR of the engine. This would greatly simplify the drive system and, with no distributor up the back, there should be enough room for your throttle body amd air cleaner. With a 90 degree bend, you could tap into the high pressure air at the base of the windscreen like the '73 and '74 cars with their "cowl induction" hoods.
Great project though, keep up the reports.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
Team Owner
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From: Orange Park Florida
IF you have anything near factory a/c on a shark, you are simply not going to be able to go up and over for air inlet and keep stock hood opening arrangement.....I have posted about front compound hinges, rear hinges, front pins, the works.....thought this over for several months now, have most of the ducting, but not the cobra oval up and over,.....I have taken 1/2 step on reverse hinge hood and done a hood pin arrangement in front, seems ok so far....stock rear latches still...they will be going, just not sure in favor of what yet....
I still looking at cutting top of rad support, that will give me several inches....nearly 3" I think....so to put an oval pipe shaped/located right, and get it welded into the support in correct position....
oh the joys of hotrodding.....
I still looking at cutting top of rad support, that will give me several inches....nearly 3" I think....so to put an oval pipe shaped/located right, and get it welded into the support in correct position....
oh the joys of hotrodding.....
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
SuprJames,
If it was my car, I'd try and turn that supercharger around so that the inlet was at the REAR of the engine. This would greatly simplify the drive system and, with no distributor up the back, there should be enough room for your throttle body amd air cleaner. With a 90 degree bend, you could tap into the high pressure air at the base of the windscreen like the '73 and '74 cars with their "cowl induction" hoods.
Great project though, keep up the reports.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
If it was my car, I'd try and turn that supercharger around so that the inlet was at the REAR of the engine. This would greatly simplify the drive system and, with no distributor up the back, there should be enough room for your throttle body amd air cleaner. With a 90 degree bend, you could tap into the high pressure air at the base of the windscreen like the '73 and '74 cars with their "cowl induction" hoods.
Great project though, keep up the reports.
Regards from Down Under
aussiejohn
I'll probably be cutting the radiator support. Between the MAF sensor, filter, and 90 MM ducting I'm just hoping it will all fit.
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
Love those wheels.
If you notch the rad support at the top for more room and possibly drop the radiator an inch or so you should be ok. Fabing some relocating brackets for the bottom radiator supports shouldn't be difficult, the top will take some creativity.
I think notching the support is your best bet.
If you notch the rad support at the top for more room and possibly drop the radiator an inch or so you should be ok. Fabing some relocating brackets for the bottom radiator supports shouldn't be difficult, the top will take some creativity.
I think notching the support is your best bet.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
Le Mans Master
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SJ, your ride looks absolutely incredible bad-azz!!! The fun, I mean frustration, of building something unique is just enough to keep you lying awake in bed churning ideas out while you take two steps forward and one back every time you install another part. It will be worth it though. You will have a Vette like no other.
One thought on the intake. I just took this system off a GTO that I am doing some work on and it looks like it might fit the bill perfectly. MAF is at the end with the Air Cleaner. Can get other shots if you would like.
One thought on the intake. I just took this system off a GTO that I am doing some work on and it looks like it might fit the bill perfectly. MAF is at the end with the Air Cleaner. Can get other shots if you would like.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
Man, you make me wish I'd gotten a polished hot rod style supercharger!
Le Mans Master
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How about I ship it down to you and you try it and see if it fits. If it does, you can just order one up. If the owner wants to sell it, at least you know if it will fit first.
Email me if you want me to ship it to you or just want some measurements. And yes, 90mm TB.
Joe@vettetech.com
Email me if you want me to ship it to you or just want some measurements. And yes, 90mm TB.
Joe@vettetech.com
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
How about I ship it down to you and you try it and see if it fits. If it does, you can just order one up. If the owner wants to sell it, at least you know if it will fit first.
Email me if you want me to ship it to you or just want some measurements. And yes, 90mm TB.
Joe@vettetech.com
Email me if you want me to ship it to you or just want some measurements. And yes, 90mm TB.
Joe@vettetech.com
hell i cant even get one of my neighbors to lend me a wrench let alone have someone send me parts!
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
Thats what keeps me logging into the forum every morning...and every hour on the hour...sometimes inbetween. 
SJ, let us know how you make out. Post some pics even if it doesn't fit, might be able to figure out some tweeking in the setup for a better fitment.
Le Mans Master
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You can't beat this deal for $35. Needs some new filters.
You can't beat this deal for $35. Needs some new filters.
