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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: foxracer1 on July 08, 2009, 06:44:15 pm

Title: aluminum intake tubing (intercooler)
Post by: foxracer1 on July 08, 2009, 06:44:15 pm

Looking for 2 or 2.25 inch diameter. I'd rather it not be polished. I've found kits on ebay but they are $60-$100 with $33 to $60 shipping. All look like the same picture. Doesn't promote confidence. Any good kits? I could source individual parts. Need to run my cooler. I'd like to get it done before waterfest but doubt i'll have the cash.

Title: Re: aluminum intake tubing (intercooler)
Post by: cyrus #1 on July 09, 2009, 12:05:36 am

Is there any reason in particular you have decided to go with aluminium.  I think I would be partial to stainless.  Stainless tubing will transfer far less heat to your charge air than aluminium.  I would also think you would be able to source tubing from any exhaust shop...

Title: Re: aluminum intake tubing (intercooler)
Post by: arb on July 09, 2009, 07:32:43 am

I used 2" aluminum from a free source - my flag pole ! Its not polished and has an anti-oxide coating. SS is much heavier and more expensive than aluminum, IMHO.

Title: Re: aluminum intake tubing (intercooler)
Post by: foxracer1 on July 09, 2009, 08:12:11 pm

Quote from: arb on July 09, 2009, 07:32:43 am

SS is much heavier and more expensive than aluminum, IMHO.

But i could get some 2" ss. should probably go that route till i can afford new aluminum. I'd rather not add a buch of weight.