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How to Deep cover test pipe
Warning not for the tree huggers
since they no longer test for emmisions here in NY only for ECU codes, I figured It’s time to do a test pipe . I wanted to make a test pipe that was near impossible to see, so I got a spare cat and got some 2.5″ pipe. Pipe size may vary depending on the inside diameter of your catalytic converter
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How to make a ColdWarm Air Intake
Tools and Material
Piping
silicone reducers
various fittings
something to cut the pipe
MAF adapter (may not apply)
Hose clamps
Access to a welder or someone that can weld (for the ghetto people you can try JB weld but I don’t recommend it)
The first thing you need to get is a pipe to suit you need. It can be gotten from Jegs, summit, or your local speed shop. The piping diameter and legnth and shape is all relavant to you particular car. I used a 3″ turn down that I got from my local speed shop for $17.00
Next you need to figure approximate size and bend of the intake pipe making sure to leave room for the silicone reducers. I did this by holding the pipe over the rubber hose and marking my cut. It doesn’t need to be exact just not to big or small I left about 2″ on both sides and mine fit tight.
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How Superchargers Work
Inside This Article
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Introduction to How Superchargers Work
Since the invention of the internal combustion engine, automotive engineers, speed junkies and racecar designers have been searching for ways to boost its power. One way to add power is to build a bigger engine. But bigger engines, which weigh more and cost more to build and maintain, are not always better.