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ChinoCharles · 03-09-2007, 11:08 PM

There seems to be a misunderstanding regarding the smoothness of the interior of our proposed production intake. Let me clarify.

This intake kit will include a 2" to 2" coupler, a length of mandrel-bent 2" pipe with a welded MAF mount, a 2" to 3" coupler, a VERY short length of 3" tubing that will not be visible in the system, and a filter... and the necessary clamps. Now, think about this... the first joint is on the throttle body. You have 2" pipe coupled to 2" pipe with a 2" coupler. Smooth. Second joint is 2" pipe to 3" pipe, but the coupler is cone-shaped so the airflow coming into your 2" pipe still isn't hitting a flat surface (in relation to airflow). Everything is SMOOTH. The version on there isn't and it still works like a damn charm, so I have every reason to believe the next version will be that much better! Seriously, I feel bad for you guys that you can't sit in my car for a minute and hear that engine. I've had quite a tough time keeping my foot off the floor.

I WISH I HAD A FUCKING DIGITAL CAMCORDER! Anyone in Ohio willing to hook a video up for me?

Sure, we could manufacture the plates and sell them, but then what? You guys are talking about using silicon adhesive on your permanent intakes? I can't condone this shit!

All kidding aside, the real reason is this... OK, so I make the plate and weld it in and we sell them. That is 75% of the work right there... you're going to pay 75% of the price. All you're getting over that is couplings (which are cheap as hell), hose clamps (which are also cheap as hell), a length of 3" pipe (cheap) and a filter. This is why I don't see any reason to just sell the MAF plate. Leaving the filter out... that is definitely going to be an option. I guess we will probably sell the MAF tubing also, but understand you're going to be paying close to what it would cost for the whole she-bang. 75% of the research, time, effort, work, bought parts and tools... have been associated with that little length of pipe.

Black Yaris · 03-10-2007, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

There seems to be a misunderstanding regarding the smoothness of the interior of our proposed production intake. Let me clarify.

This intake kit will include a 2" to 2" coupler, a length of mandrel-bent 2" pipe with a welded MAF mount, a 2" to 3" coupler, a VERY short length of 3" tubing that will not be visible in the system, and a filter... and the necessary clamps. Now, think about this... the first joint is on the throttle body. You have 2" pipe coupled to 2" pipe with a 2" coupler. Smooth. Second joint is 2" pipe to 3" pipe, but the coupler is cone-shaped so the airflow coming into your 2" pipe still isn't hitting a flat surface (in relation to airflow). Everything is SMOOTH. The version on there isn't and it still works like a damn charm, so I have every reason to believe the next version will be that much better! Seriously, I feel bad for you guys that you can't sit in my car for a minute and hear that engine. I've had quite a tough time keeping my foot off the floor.

I WISH I HAD A FUCKING DIGITAL CAMCORDER! Anyone in Ohio willing to hook a video up for me?

Sure, we could manufacture the plates and sell them, but then what? You guys are talking about using silicon adhesive on your permanent intakes? I can't condone this shit!

All kidding aside, the real reason is this... OK, so I make the plate and weld it in and we sell them. That is 75% of the work right there... you're going to pay 75% of the price. All you're getting over that is couplings (which are cheap as hell), hose clamps (which are also cheap as hell), a length of 3" pipe (cheap) and a filter. This is why I don't see any reason to just sell the MAF plate. Leaving the filter out... that is definitely going to be an option. I guess we will probably sell the MAF tubing also, but understand you're going to be paying close to what it would cost for the whole she-bang. 75% of the research, time, effort, work, bought parts and tools... have been associated with that little length of pipe.

A) I have a digital Cam
B) I live in Ohio

ChinoCharles · 03-10-2007, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Black Yaris

A) I have a digital Cam
B) I live in Ohio

What are you doing tomorrow at noon? I could stand for two hours on the turnpike.

PetersRedYaris · 03-10-2007, 02:35 AM

eTiMaGo, Where did you get that intake and what did you pay?

03-09-2007, 11:08 PM	#1
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	There seems to be a misunderstanding regarding the smoothness of the interior of our proposed production intake. Let me clarify. This intake kit will include a 2" to 2" coupler, a length of mandrel-bent 2" pipe with a welded MAF mount, a 2" to 3" coupler, a VERY short length of 3" tubing that will not be visible in the system, and a filter... and the necessary clamps. Now, think about this... the first joint is on the throttle body. You have 2" pipe coupled to 2" pipe with a 2" coupler. Smooth. Second joint is 2" pipe to 3" pipe, but the coupler is cone-shaped so the airflow coming into your 2" pipe still isn't hitting a flat surface (in relation to airflow). Everything is SMOOTH. The version on there isn't and it still works like a damn charm, so I have every reason to believe the next version will be that much better! Seriously, I feel bad for you guys that you can't sit in my car for a minute and hear that engine. I've had quite a tough time keeping my foot off the floor. I WISH I HAD A FUCKING DIGITAL CAMCORDER! Anyone in Ohio willing to hook a video up for me? Sure, we could manufacture the plates and sell them, but then what? You guys are talking about using silicon adhesive on your permanent intakes? I can't condone this shit! All kidding aside, the real reason is this... OK, so I make the plate and weld it in and we sell them. That is 75% of the work right there... you're going to pay 75% of the price. All you're getting over that is couplings (which are cheap as hell), hose clamps (which are also cheap as hell), a length of 3" pipe (cheap) and a filter. This is why I don't see any reason to just sell the MAF plate. Leaving the filter out... that is definitely going to be an option. I guess we will probably sell the MAF tubing also, but understand you're going to be paying close to what it would cost for the whole she-bang. 75% of the research, time, effort, work, bought parts and tools... have been associated with that little length of pipe. Last edited by ChinoCharles; 03-10-2007 at 01:42 AM.

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PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	eTiMaGo, Where did you get that intake and what did you pay?