Chrome intake tubes (pics)

[jimandela]

I just finished installing these.
I should have pics in about 1 week.
And wow!! what a difference to the engine bay.
Huge upgrade in the looks dept.
They only cost $100 to VCA members from Jason. Listed in the classifieds.
But the install was sort of like the pedal covers a pain in the bass!!
first tip.. no front band clamp is needed.
these pipes (tubes) are cut perfect. so no easy slap on like rubber, silicone tubes.
It took me 1-1/2 hr to install. I am not very mechanically inclined.
It required that I remove the whole air box. Might have gotten away with just rear portion but did not want to deal with the little clips not fastening.

So I removed the whole thing. installed the reducers and pipes.
Pinched my fingers a bit, making the reducer meet the throttle bodies. Got the holes to line up for the air box and done.
they look so good words just don't describe.
cant wait to post the pics.
the only downside I can see is doing maintence on the k&ns (I will let the tech do it)
other than that .... SWEET!!

JIM

 

[V10 MOJO]

heat an issue, and also, size? are they 3"? i need 3" due to 70mm thottle bodies, mod airbox and roe SC im planning on getting.

 

[jimandela]

I think they are 3 inch (didn't measure)I have stock air box and throttle bodies.
I needed to use the reducers that come with so they fit perfect to the air box and bodies.
if you going with the roe SC I think he includes all the new hoses needed...

They just look awesome and the heat should not be a huge issue.
it is not like the cone set up where the hot air goes right in to the intakes.
It is just like stock but looks better... I think. I don't see heat being a huge issue. Guys that run Nitrous use them with out problems.

vipergts,
i have yet to drive it with the new but after a long drive will open up the hood and check them.

best wishes
JIM

 

[V10 MOJO]

id like to consider them as they would really look good with the SC as long as they fit roes mod airbox and 70mm TBs

 

[jimandela]

rdustman,
i agree Roe's nice chrome SC and tubes to match would look
great. I guess just wait till after you get your SC on. And try them.
JIM

 

[KenH]

PICS!

--- Ken

 

[2charmed]

Where would we get these?

Thanks,

2Charmed

 

[jimandela]

Ray, the reducers are rubber and meet the airbox and throttle bodies.
so it handles any flexing.
Ken, pics asap. about 1 week

where? right here: http://www.viperclub.org/menus/index_classifieds_parts.htm

Category:
Viper Parts & Accessories

Subcategories:
Engine, Intake and Exhaust

Price
100.00

New/Used
New

For Sale By
VCA Member

Description

Smoothie tubes with style! Chromed 3" tubes that mate perfectly to the airbox
and throttle bodies. Includes 4 silicon reducers to match up to stock throttle
bodies. Perfect for mounting NOS nozzles into! S&H $18
Contact Information

Contact:
Jason Tarnutzer
Location:
San Diego, CA 92124
United States of America
Telephone:
E-Mail:
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Web Site:
http://www.speedstuff.com

 

[jimandela]

pics:

 

[Rare1]

Great looking!

Mikael

 

[jimandela]

Rare1,
Thanks I don't know why i didnt think of them sooner.
This is one of my best looking mods.
might even be slight HP gain seeing that the hoses are 3 inch.
And after install the engine sounds a little different.
Slightly louder exhaust note.
JIM

 

[V10 MOJO]

excellent look. and for only a c-note, worth it. thnx for the info

 

[Vanquish]

Does any one have a phone to contact them?

 

[jimandela]

I don't have a phone number
but Jason answers e-mail pretty quickly.

[email protected]


good luck
JIM

 

[V10 MOJO]

just got mine in the mail today, they look great. two points to note, mine are two different sizes and the recommended install says no clamps needed on front? both seem wrong to me, anyone?

 

[Vanquish]

I ordered mine last week. They seem from the pictures posted to add to the beauty of the engine bay.

Regards,
BR

 

[Toby]

Best looking tubes I have ever seen. You know....chrome makes your car go faster!

 

[jimandela]

rdustman,
i sent you email.
Both my tubes were identical.
No right or left hand side.
Hopefully install will go well. If you have any problems
email Jason he is helpful

good luck to all with the install remember like the pedal covers.
Patience!

JIM