AIR! block off plates for $3
04-09-2009, 11:16 AM
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AIR! block off plates for $3 So I finally got around to removing the AIR! system. It was already tuned out just had to remove the actual unit. There are threads everywhere showing removal and how to remove it so I'll skip that part. Anyway, I made my own block off plates out of metal outlet covers without any holes in them. It was pretty easy. I just took the tubes going into the block off and cut the end part off. I had to do this because the bolts need the extra height of that plate to screw down all the way. Then I took one of the covers and traced around the AIR! part and cut out a plate. Then drilled 2 holes to line up with the AIR! plate. I left the gaskets on to help seal it. I guess I could of done a better job but I don't really want a "badass" block off plate, just want something to stop the leaks. You can get the metal panels in the electrical outlet section of Lowes. They are 11/16" metal covers/flat with no openings #19848. I chose to get the ones that look like a lightswitch cover because they were easier to cut. Also, I got the ones with 2 small screws already in them to make one side easier to drill.
04-09-2009, 02:38 PM
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Not to knock your style or anything, I like making my own stuff too. But damn man, all of this to save 5 dollars that you really didnt save. Unless you work at Lowe's and grabbed the parts leaving work. Besides the cost of the metal then you have your gas driving to and from there, figure in your time. How much is your time worth to cut and drill? I think you would have been better off spending the 8 dollars on Speed INC block off plates that look better and bolt on with no modification.
04-09-2009, 02:49 PM
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i saw a guy on here do it for less. he used a penny! same difference though, i always feel better doing it myself. i wouldn't want those shape edges though.
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Not to knock your style or anything, I like making my own stuff too. But damn man, all of this to save 5 dollars that you really didnt save. Unless you work at Lowe's and grabbed the parts leaving work. Besides the cost of the metal then you have your gas driving to and from there, figure in your time. How much is your time worth to cut and drill? I think you would have been better off spending the 8 dollars on Speed INC block off plates that look better and bolt on with no modification.
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Actually, after you add shipping to the order its around $17. I didn't wanna wait so when they turn brown you wont even notice. I'm sure somebody could do a better job but its just a plate that will eventually rust and look the same. I did this all in 30 minutes and I don't work by the hour so I didn't calculate time and cost. You are trying to get too technical. I didn't wanna wait so I made my own... done deal. Lowes is my second home so after I got stuff I happen to buy these.
04-10-2009, 06:30 PM
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i don't think deleting the a.i.r. is gonna make that big of a difference when you still have the stock manifolds...i just bought race style headers and took out mine when it came time to install.
04-10-2009, 09:06 PM
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