spec_j

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is there a way to make a flang that you can open and close on a cutout. I see no point in spending $150+ on one if i can make it. Thanks

Fb0dy0nly

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sure if you can make something similar to a throttle body opening, weld/bolt it all up and then attach a small motor to it so it can operate the flange, sounds like a breeeze to me....


I think this would be hard but seeing some of the other creations that have come out of LS1tech, you may never know....

snake charmer

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it would have to be heavy duty due to the flow . manual or electric is traditional .

trans99am

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ya i was thinking about just using a throttle body. dont know how ghetto it is going to look though

IHeartTurbo

On one of the 1g DSM's I had, I used an old stock throttle body to make a cutout. Filled all the holes with jb weld, cut a flange to mount it to to go on the y-pipe I had made to put in place of the cat. Then just cut a hole in the floor for a choke cable I got at a lawn & garden store. It worked very well actually.

Fb0dy0nly

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I knew someone would have made one of these. Id like to see some pictures of that, it sounds very interesting.

IHeartTurbo

I never took any pictures when I made it, but I still have the car sitting (I use it as storage for parts for my s13 now) so I might be able to crawl underneath it this weekend and get some pics.

spec_j

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hmm interesting stuff, thanks

Order 66

Are you serious? If you dont wanna spend $150 then just crawl under your car and manually uncap it. It would cost you more than $150 in parts if you think you can make one last and seal up. A throttle body is not a good idea when it does not seal all the way around. If it did cars would not idle.

Pharcyde50

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Just drop the $30 on a cut out and weld it in.

JonB

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They do make such a thing for $50 the only downfall is they only come in a 2in diameter. If they came bigger like 3in I would have one but I have looked before and all I can find is a 2in.