Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Well, this has been in the pipe line for me. It's taken a while, but I've got a few other things going on as well so this hasn't been made a priority. This won't be everyones taste, but it's not an off the shelf item, and I wanted something different. I'm not a pro at body work so please dont slate the quality Going NA-T, the idea of heat soak with the air filter made me ponder about different ideas. I'd like to do a few track runs, so possibilities of air flow were going through my mind, here, is the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) Edited September 12, 2011 by Noz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Looks good so far mate, i was going to do similar but decided to stick with the hole and pipe efect. Oh and sorry i never got pics for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Looks really good, looks like something you bought straight off the shelf than a DIY job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks Dave was worried about what you guys would think to be fair. And Neil... sort it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 really like that mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notractionin4th Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I think that looks pretty darn awesome once its finished, painted and fitted on the car mate..... definitely the sort of thing I've been wanting for mine for ages now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks Dave was worried about what you guys would think to be fair. And Neil... sort it out! Just curious is that legal? As in England I am pretty sure that would be an MOT fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Pirate Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 It's not an MOT pass with the light in mate. Im not intending to replace my headlight on a full time basis, so should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 That looks the dog's danglies, a very tidy job. Was there a reason behind the small size of the inlet though? I might've kept it a tad bigger myself to encourage airflow. But still sterling work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Pirate Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 That looks the dog's danglies, a very tidy job. Was there a reason behind the small size of the inlet though? I might've kept it a tad bigger myself to encourage airflow. But still sterling work. Thanks mate. Any pics of your's handy? The idea behind the smaller inlet was to follow the flow of the shape of the car before it turned into an inlet, didn't want it to be a sudden change so gave myself room to build a radius into the inlet as well as a flat area, hoping this idea would make the unit look like another panel rather than just an intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tony1979 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Fairplay thats really good, how long did it take you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Just curious is that legal? As in England I am pretty sure that would be an MOT fail. You do not need headlights for an MOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 The hole is pretty small dude, this is what I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Nice work dude, very good craftsman ship skills shown there : D and attention to detail with the guide coats for a spot on finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 The hole is pretty small dude, this is what I use Thats nice mate. Seen that one before but never seen a picture that good. Any pics on the car? Fairplay thats really good, how long did it take you. Ages... Having no mould to make it from and waiting for thin sheet metal held things up. Total start to finish was 4 months. This was no where near constant work though. b;3208324']Nice work dude' date=' very good craftsman ship skills shown there : D and attention to detail with the guide coats for a spot on finish [/quote'] Thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Its a good job done but the inlet is far to small to be very effective IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Very nice! Does it seal into an air box, or just allow outside air to get to an open filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks mate. Any pics of your's handy? The idea behind the smaller inlet was to follow the flow of the shape of the car before it turned into an inlet, didn't want it to be a sudden change so gave myself room to build a radius into the inlet as well as a flat area, hoping this idea would make the unit look like another panel rather than just an intake. I haven't got one mate, I went out of my way to keep the stock air box. I've just bought some silicon hoses of various shapes and sizes to keep my NA airbox in use with the 1JZ engine and SMIC arrangement. If it works out it won't even look too bad, which will be a first for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Very nice! Does it seal into an air box, or just allow outside air to get to an open filter? My air filter will sit in the engine bay, won't be any air box feed. Maybe I should Make one :-S ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 I haven't got one mate, I went out of my way to keep the stock air box. I've just bought some silicon hoses of various shapes and sizes to keep my NA airbox in use with the 1JZ engine and SMIC arrangement. If it works out it won't even look too bad, which will be a first for me! Your right I miss-read it mate. Gets me into all sorts of trouble trying to read things too quick as I'm at work and busy as hell. Maybe you should make one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 both look good is it just for a track day? or can you use it in the daytime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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