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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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Very nice setup, I think I just found a new project. What is that PVC? And where did you get the nice rubber connectors?
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WTF? Filter?
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Nice work Tom. Looks real nice.
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very clean setup Top, lookin good
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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Very nice setup, I think I just found a new project. What is that PVC? And where did you get the nice rubber connectors?
Thanks guys. Yes it is 4" PVC sewer pipe painted black for the 45 degree elbows. Everything from home depot.

My brother made the Y pipe from 24 gauge steel and soldered it together.

It is a vast improvement from what I had last year when I necked down to 3" to clear the hood. This year I modified the radiator for clearance.

I was going to make a big gulp but we are just way too busy and I don't have the time. This will work well for this year.

Filter? I don't need no stinkin' filter It's a race car.
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Filter? I don't need no stinkin' filter It's a race car.
But what about dust and debris????
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Looks awesome Tom. Definitely gives me some ideas!
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Thanks for the pics. I was planning to do the same thing.
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looks great, i will definitly be doing this myself
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Make sure no small children are around the front when you start it.
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I wonder how managable that would be to do on an LT1....
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You should change your screen name to "Tom the Plumber". hehe
Looks good. I know you can't compress water (hydrolock), I wonder how well small birds and mammals compress?
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Tom always willing to go that extra mile to show his work. Great job man. Have you thought having the pieces pulled and replicated in aluminum tubing for less weight, or not to worried about it for one season?
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I was Tom the plumber last week lol This week I'm Tom the electrician.

The car IS NOT street driven. The car NEVER sees rain. As for animals, our track only has white tail deer

Thanks CAT3 I'm not worried about it for this year. That is a good idea though.

The ram air is functional and who will see it at 140 + mph
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Looks a lot like mine.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/generation-iii-external-engine/286313-pics-custom-ram-air-lid-ftra-gone.html

You'll definitely feel it on the last half of the 1/4 mile.
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Looks a lot like mine.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286313

You'll definitely feel it on the last half of the 1/4 mile.
Man that looks great.
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what did u do to the radiator, just take the top edge off? looks good.
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what did u do to the radiator, just take the top edge off? looks good.
Yes, also an inch or so on the fan.
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