94-95 Power pipe ideas

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03-05-2003, 09:57 AM
paluka21

94-95 Power pipe ideas

Hi all,
I'd like to hear some ideas of how everyone got a power pipe to work with their p1 or d1 series blowers, and what materials you used, and where purchased.
Currently I am using a 4" flex hose routed from the back of the d1sc, through a hole cut in the fenderwell, and tubing ran through the fenderwell where my stock filter resides. Here is a picture of the piping used http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/109/.../53145kp1l.gif
which is part number 53145k67. So far the tubing seems to work decent, and can make a very sharp bend without losing ID or OD due to the spiral wiring inside.
However I don't believe I have noticed a boost gain ( not that I need it ) by relocating the filter in the fenderwell.
I wouldn't mind seeing more boost down low in the rpm range with a better power pipe, and just installing a 6000rpm pill in my MSD to limit my total boost.

Anyone out there make their own power pipe? Pics?
Dan
03-10-2003, 12:56 AM
ponyboy19

here is what i did and the page i made up.. works great.

http://www.geocities.com/skiboyracing/fms.html
03-10-2003, 07:28 AM
WA2FAST

I just bought one from Anderson Ford Motorsport. The tube looks really nice and is of high quality with the mandrel bends and welds. It comes Jet Hot coated as well. The filter they include looks to be nice... basically a K&N with a cone at the end in the center with extra filter area. More or less it is kinda' like ponyboy19's setup, just with another bend and a little bit longer.
03-13-2003, 08:30 AM
paluka21

Quote:

Originally posted by WA2FAST
I just bought one from Anderson Ford Motorsport. The tube looks really nice and is of high quality with the mandrel bends and welds. It comes Jet Hot coated as well. The filter they include looks to be nice... basically a K&N with a cone at the end in the center with extra filter area. More or less it is kinda' like ponyboy19's setup, just with another bend and a little bit longer.

Don, I wish it were that easy for me right now to just buy an AFM power pipe, however as of yet, nobody makes a power pipe for a 94-95 procharger kit.

Dan
03-13-2003, 08:41 AM
WA2FAST

That's right... I wish I could see a picture of your setup. Do you have any pictures or anything like that? I have also seen people use the hard vent ducting which is similar to the dryer duct but hard and is much smoother.
03-13-2003, 08:57 AM
paluka21

Quote:

Originally posted by WA2FAST
That's right... I wish I could see a picture of your setup. Do you have any pictures or anything like that? I have also seen people use the hard vent ducting which is similar to the dryer duct but hard and is much smoother.

I need to get off my butt and scan more pictures of the car. I had some hosted at stangnet.com,however they were deleted a few months back.
I am using the bulk-n-fume hosing which is very flexible, and has the metal wiring inside to keep the ID and OD stable when making sharp bends. However, this tubing is not smooth on the inside, unless stretched to extremes. I do want to stick with a solid 4" tubing all the way down. A friend of mine had a Raceystems ( Byron Reynolds ) power pipe on this SQ-trimmed car for a while, and took it off for an AFM pipe. I may see if he will sell me that tubing as it is 4' and smooth on the inside.
I will also be using a simliar filter that ponyboy19 is using more than likely, however I need one with a 4" opening that can "wrap" around the flex tubing and be secured with a hose clamp such as what we use for the intercooler piping.
I would also like a part number for a filter that flows as much as this one, however it needs the 4" opening. I understand AFM sells filters as well?
I will get some pictures posted sometimes this weekend.

Dan
03-13-2003, 09:09 AM
WA2FAST

Yea, the air filter that my AFM came with is sweet... looks to be a really nice design. It will most definately outflow a K&N. Question for you... do you have a decent size cowl hood?
03-13-2003, 11:05 AM
paluka21

Quote:

Originally posted by WA2FAST
Question for you... do you have a decent size cowl hood?

Stock hood

Dan
03-13-2003, 11:31 AM
WA2FAST

Damn... I was going to say, if you had a good size cowl hood (2.5"+) you could just route a tube w/air filter on the end of it and have the filter sit right behind the intake between it and the firewall... I have seen that before and as long as you aren't sitting at idle, that is a positive pressure area and cold, fresh air is CONSTANTLY moving into the engine compartment there. It is actually a good place to draw air, but only if you have a cowl... a few racers have their forced induction intakes setup there.

I know that on my power pipe from AFM, I have to cut out the hole that the pipe goes through so the tube can fit in it. I am guessing that if you wanted to do a similar setup to your car, you would just have to end up doing that... either re-locate (on your car) the fuse box, starter solonoid and possibly coil and then cut out a hole for one, or something similar to that... I really don't see any other way, but it is hard to tell without some good pics of your setup (hint, hint, hint) :cool:
03-15-2003, 11:51 AM
paluka21

Quote:

Originally posted by WA2FAST
I really don't see any other way, but it is hard to tell without some good pics of your setup (hint, hint, hint) :cool:

Check photopost.

Dan
03-16-2003, 12:48 PM
94BLOWNCOBRA

Dan, i used a dryer vent kit and it works great, Its the flexable aluminum vent that you can get at a hardware store. I did have to remove the wiper tank cause u will have to run it up towards the top of the fender so the tire wont rub it. Im useing a 12" filter like AMF has with a 4" opening that also draws from the center of the filter. heres a crappy pic..
03-16-2003, 12:57 PM
94BLOWNCOBRA

Heres another
03-16-2003, 01:00 PM
94BLOWNCOBRA

Cant figure out how to add more than one to a post !!:D Kind of a getto pic but it works and you cant see anything with the tire on:p
04-10-2003, 11:53 AM
SnakeIs

I tried that at first with the dryer vent stuff but the aluminum kept getting holes in it from rubbing when the hole I cut in the fender. I ended up using my old MAC cold air kit and a 90 degree 3.5" rubber elbow and fabbed up a nice power pipe that is even chrome and works great! It does hit the inner fender liner though and has caused the tire to rub a hole but no big deal. If you search around Kevin (ponyboy) has great instructions on how to make one and lists the parts you need.
04-10-2003, 04:39 PM
94BLOWNCOBRA

Dont use the dryer vent !!!!!!! When i finally hit 10 psi it colapsed into the blower !!:eek:

Worked good tell 10 psi. Guess its not as strong as i thought .. Sorry for having you waist your time..
04-11-2003, 07:11 AM
WA2FAST

Quote:

Originally posted by 94BLOWNCOBRA
Dont use the dryer vent !!!!!!! When i finally hit 10 psi it colapsed into the blower !!:eek:

Did you use the flexible dryer duct? What I mean is the thin stuff that has a metal spiral rod through it to keep it round.
04-11-2003, 07:37 AM
94BLOWNCOBRA

Quote:

Originally posted by WA2FAST
Did you use the flexible dryer duct? What I mean is the thin stuff that has a metal spiral rod through it to keep it round.

No it was the all aluminum flexable dryer vent. Not that cheap crap with the wire ring..I think it will still work, i just need to come off the blower with a rubber 90 then to the dryer vent..
08-01-2003, 10:14 PM
Z's Cobra

Re: 94-95 Power pipe ideas

Quote:

Originally posted by paluka21
Currently I am using a 4" flex hose routed from the back of the d1sc, through a hole cut in the fenderwell, and tubing ran through the fenderwell where my stock filter resides. Here is a picture of the piping used http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/109/.../53145kp1l.gif
which is part number 53145k67. So far the tubing seems to work decent, and can make a very sharp bend without losing ID or OD due to the spiral wiring inside.
Dan

Dan how's that powerpipe working out for you? I may try the same tubing on my set-up and was curious as to whether it was holding up. I noticed on the mcmaster website (where you got the tubing from) they say that particular tubing is rated to 275 degrees, and my question is, doesn't it get a lot hotter than that under the hood? Let me know how its doing.

Also, if anyone else has come up with something that's working well, let us know.

Thanks,

Brian
08-18-2003, 11:58 AM
paluka21

Re: Re: 94-95 Power pipe ideas

Quote:

Originally posted by Z's Cobra
Dan how's that powerpipe working out for you? I may try the same tubing on my set-up and was curious as to whether it was holding up. I noticed on the mcmaster website (where you got the tubing from) they say that particular tubing is rated to 275 degrees, and my question is, doesn't it get a lot hotter than that under the hood? Let me know how its doing.

Also, if anyone else has come up with something that's working well, let us know.

Thanks,

Brian

Brian,
so far the piping is working out ok, it hasn't melted, or lost its shape whatsoever. As far as how much of a boost increase, I honestly do not know.
I think its worth a try, and its very cost effective.

Dan