Made custom air box

It's just a six

It's just a six

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I need to paint this airbox I made @ work w/help from a friend.

It now sports a K&N filter w/a 6' inlet & a nice smooth radius/velosity stack inlet.

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Here is the ATR box next to custom box & ATR K&N filter next to new K&N.

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WyoSyclone

WyoSyclone

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Re: Made custom air box

Now that's a nice box! Where did you find that inlet bonnet with the nice radius on it?
Wanna make another?! ;)
 
Z SKI

Z SKI

Donating Member
Re: Made custom air box

Very nice indeed. Do you want to make any more? I would love to have one.

See ya,
 
It's just a six

It's just a six

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Re: Made custom air box

WyoSyclone said:
Now that's a nice box! Where did you find that inlet bonnet with the nice radius on it?

Wanna make another?! ;)
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I bought the radius from Ebay,$26 I bought it from a guy that ordered the wrong size. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLOX...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
example: http://www.amazon.com/Vibrant-Bellmouth-Velocity-Stack-Aluminum/dp/B002TUH48K
I would not mind to make more,but I really have no time to do much of anything.

tyfastelcamino said:
Very nice.
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Thanks.

warmpancakes said:
whats the box made from?
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Aluminum .050 IIRC, 6061 T6.
It's actually lighter than the ATR box,which,BTW is much smaller.

Z SKI said:
Very nice indeed. Do you want to make any more? I would love to have one.

See ya,
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Sorry,no time to do so right now.

WyoSyclone said:
Looks like Alclad... nice work on the fab.
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Thanks, I Alodined the aluminum for corrosion prevention. Today I zink chrommated it.(primer) Tomorrow,hopefully black.

Petesgn said:
yea i would like one or maybe i can make a pattern off of yours ? or ill buy your old atr
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After I get it installed,I will sell the ATR set-up.
 
Brassmonkey

Brassmonkey

Cruzin' Mel Man
Re: Made custom air box

I strongly suggest you DO NOT paint your intake box BLACK, it will just soak up the engine bay heat; unless you plan on insulating the inside of the box.
 
It's just a six

It's just a six

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Re: Made custom air box

I was planning of installing foam on the inside.1/2" like on my intercooler blanket.Closed cell foam.

Filter gets cold air from my ram air scoop & also from behind the headlight.

Fender is sealed off from getting underhood heat.

I am always thinking of ways to cool off the intake charge as much as possible.
 
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SupaFastTy

Wants to go Faster!
Re: Made custom air box

Nice and professional looking!!!! Way to go!! :tup: Too bad you don't have time to make more....sounds like you could make some nice coin!!
 
Brassmonkey

Brassmonkey

Cruzin' Mel Man
Re: Made custom air box

I thought about insulating the inside of my intake box also, but then realized that it would restrict the air volume and flow. So, I just used the sticky foam insulation on the outside again. You sure did a better job making your box than I did mine. :rotf:

It's just a six said:
I was planning of installing foam on the inside.1/2" like on my intercooler blanket.Closed cell foam.

Filter gets cold air from my ram air scoop & also from behind the headlight.

Fender is sealed off from getting underhood heat.

I am always thinking of ways to cool off the intake charge as much as possible.
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dan428cj

turbo power
Re: Made custom air box

looks good, can you post dimensions for other to make also. I noticed you dont have the wheel wells installed, will this still work if they are in place? Thanks :)
 
2500avalanche

2500avalanche

Well-known member
Re: Made custom air box

Dumb question, but has anyone thought about making one from a clear plexiglass, and painting it from the inside so that it retains the color? Just curious
 
It's just a six

It's just a six

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Re: Made custom air box

dan428cj said:
looks good, can you post dimensions for other to make also. I noticed you dont have the wheel wells installed, will this still work if they are in place? Thanks :)
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Thanks,,

It should fit w/wheel well installed.

I will give dimensions after I check for clearance.

Here is a composite one also,less $$ & does not conduct/pick-up heat .
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BLOX...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item483b19bb1b


Maybe I can ask my friend if he could flow test both air fliters for comparision?
The new one w/the velosity stack & the other ATR/K&N filter w/no stack.
 
SY2932

SY2932

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Re: Made custom air box

2500avalanche said:
Dumb question, but has anyone thought about making one from a clear plexiglass, and painting it from the inside so that it retains the color? Just curious
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Not recommended. The radiant heat in that area would transform your "box" into a "glob" in pretty short order :lol:. Nice looking piece :cool:! Reminds me that I need to start making some stuff for my truck too.
 
It's just a six

It's just a six

Super Member
Re: Made custom air box

Quick update.
I installed the inner fender well & it all clears.
I did not get a chance to take measurements.
Hope to do so this week.
 
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Static

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Any chance that you want to share dimensions or a pattern for this? I would like to fab a box up for myself.
 
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