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Firebird CAI
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2000Silverbullet
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Firebird CAI
In my quest to enhance the cold air intake and ram air feature to my other Pontiac I have decided to use 1/4" wood under my hood. I think Bill knows what I'm up to.
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Re: Firebird CAI
I'm a little leary tbh.
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Re: Firebird CAI
Yea of little faith. You'll see soon enough.
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Re: Firebird CAI
waiting for more results before i stick my foot in my mouth 
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Re: Firebird CAI
Don't worry, Paul will do that too.
Anyways, I think you are doing what you were saying at WCBF.
Anyways, I think you are doing what you were saying at WCBF.
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Re: Firebird CAI
The template you see is complete.
It will be attached to the underside of the hood. The hood vents will be dual purpose, heat extractors and CAI for the ram air box.
I'm toying with the actual material of fabrication. Metal is too conductive. Plastic has to be the correct type to avoid melting. Wood of course is not too moisture resistant but I don't drive in the wet but it is a little heavy. Not too bad if I choose it thin enough. 1/4" oak is actually 3/16" thick. Another option is WRP as opposed to heavy FRP. It doesn't need a lot of strength. There is enough underhood stiffening metal to use self tapping screws to hold it on.
It will be unique and functional to be sure.
It will be attached to the underside of the hood. The hood vents will be dual purpose, heat extractors and CAI for the ram air box.
I'm toying with the actual material of fabrication. Metal is too conductive. Plastic has to be the correct type to avoid melting. Wood of course is not too moisture resistant but I don't drive in the wet but it is a little heavy. Not too bad if I choose it thin enough. 1/4" oak is actually 3/16" thick. Another option is WRP as opposed to heavy FRP. It doesn't need a lot of strength. There is enough underhood stiffening metal to use self tapping screws to hold it on.
It will be unique and functional to be sure.
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Re: Firebird CAI
Fiberglass?
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Re: Firebird CAI
Wood Reinforced Plastic or Fibreglass Reinforced Plastic. I have to keep it light and no thicker than the cardboard template. That's why I was leaning towards just plain 3/16" thick oak painted with black epoxy sealer.Another option is WRP as opposed to heavy FRP.
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Re: Firebird CAI
Watch for fumes when it gets hot. Think mid-summer idling at a track day hot.
Or how about a wooden inside with a metal outside? Place an air gap between the two, and lessen the risk of heat-soak and setting the wood on fire.
Or how about a wooden inside with a metal outside? Place an air gap between the two, and lessen the risk of heat-soak and setting the wood on fire.
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Re: Firebird CAI
It really doesn't get that hot. With a 160 stat, wrapped headers and the hood vents, the engine bay never gets hotter than 140F, but your point is taken. Thanks.
This will be an easily reversible experiment so not too much to lose by trying it in plain wood. I'm not even sure it will take the curvature of the hood yet and the method of attachment still needs to be detailed.
If only I could source the right plastic but the building supply stores here are very limited.
Taking him out today to burn a little rubber on some fresh pavement!
This will be an easily reversible experiment so not too much to lose by trying it in plain wood. I'm not even sure it will take the curvature of the hood yet and the method of attachment still needs to be detailed.
If only I could source the right plastic but the building supply stores here are very limited.
Taking him out today to burn a little rubber on some fresh pavement!
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Re: Firebird CAI
This project is hold for now since I bought another SUV. It's a beater so it needs lots of work. I'll post some pics in another post.........
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Re: Firebird CAI
If it doesn't get that hot under hood, wouldn't sheet aluminum work? The air really wouldn't have time to heat soak from the metal, you could even insulate the underside with some spray-on insulation (something like this: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DEI-050220). That would also keep the weight down.
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Re: Firebird CAI
Aluminum will be considered. Unfortunately that spray coating is not available here nor can it be shipped here due to mailing regulations. 
Would you consider buying it for me and shipping it privately?
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I definitely could. When you get around to making it, LMK and we'll work something out.
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