Ok, do huge carbon plenum intakes even do anything?

[JC-MP5]

I see these all the time (seems to only work on Hondas :P) and always wonder if they actually gain you anything more than a reg intake or if they are just made to look pretty. Does the "charge plenum" actually work? And if it does, why is there not one for the P5?! lol

http://passwordjdm.com/images/Products/1978_4.jpg

[Protege v2.5]

I'd assume it would keep intake temps cooler. less heat transfer

[JC-MP5]

It'd be cool to try an finagle one of those into my engine bay. But only if I didnt have to pay for it. lol

[jeg0024]

Any place for a MAF or temp sensor? It really don't even look all that good anyways.

[mgerth]

No.

[JC-MP5]

No as in they dont work? Or no as in ghey for the protege? I think it would be cool to have a carbon intake. Not necisarrily a plenum, but carbon pipe cai?

[mgerth]

They don't offer any performance. Years ago a company made a carbon fiber intake for the Protege. Haven't seen one(used) for sale in over a year though.

[JC-MP5]

I see.

[Protege v2.5]

also i was just thinking. that thing looks like a cover of sorts

[JC-MP5]

I think a carbon intake for our cars woudl be cool.

Like a carbon intake box to a cone filter and regular hard pipe.

[Focus]

The company that makes one for the Protege is Autoexe. It costs over $500 when all is said and done to get it here.

http://autoexe.co.jp/english/functional/image/intake1.jpg

Those who use it, including TheMan swear that it works well...

[JC-MP5]

Auto_exe is ridiculous money. :(

[TreFlip999]

that is a purrrty engine bay i bet

[JC-MP5]

552 bux for their carbon ram air intake.

490 somthign for an axle back exhaust!

>:[

[Protege v2.5]

http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/images/20LCF.jpg

[JC-MP5]

Knew abotu the Simota.

I want some carbon pipes to go with it plz.

[ForceFed]

Make some.

[JC-MP5]

I dont have the means or the knowledge to make carbon intake piping. :(

Or I would and sell that shiiiiih!

[Protege v2.5]

Knew abotu the Simota.

I want some carbon pipes to go with it plz.

:google: is your friend

[Protege v2.5]

someone should use carbon pipes for an intercooler setup, biggest I've seen is 2" ID though.

[JC-MP5]

What is the average diameter of a CAI pipe?

I actually found carbon fibre pipe!

http://www.carbonfibertubeshop.com/large%20tubing.html

Expensive tho. It'd just be easier to get a regualr CAI.

[TreFlip999]

What is the average diameter of a CAI pipe?

I actually found carbon fibre pipe!

http://www.carbonfibertubeshop.com/large%20tubing.html

Expensive tho. It'd just be easier to get a regualr CAI.

that would be so dope though

[JC-MP5]

Oh it would. But you cant put bends in it. You'd have to use so many curved connectors. It's not worth the $$$.

[aMaff]

MUCH lower intake temps than pretty much any 'metal' intake. You can put your hand on a CF intake usually and it'll be cool. Any kind of metal intake will be HOT

[JC-MP5]

Thats somethign to think about.....

[Protege v2.5]

yeah some rubber 90's, slap it together and presto.

[JC-MP5]

But that doesnt sound like it would look too good. All square like that.

[Protege v2.5]

add some 45's then.:headscratch:

[JC-MP5]

I would still cost mad $$$. I think 60 inches of 2 inch pipe was like 260+ bux.

[kansei]

60 inches would be an epic intake. You could have the filter back by the gas tank lol

[JC-MP5]

Im' sure I could ask for less pipe....

I still need intake pipe diameter. About 2 inches?

[jeg0024]

about 3 3/4 to 4 no?

[kansei]

I could get you an OD on mine.. in the AM though, not right now. my intake right now is just the injen piece that goes between the throttle body and the MAF on naturally aspirated proteges so it should be a good size.

[JC-MP5]

Just lemme know. Cuz if its more than 2 I think I'm out of luck with this one site. They make up to 2 inch pipe. 2.2 at most I think.

[kansei]

pretty sure it is.. like 2.5"

[mgerth]

Its larger than 2"

[505zoom]

2.75" MAF, 2.5" TB.

A 2" pipe would suck (not in a good way) as an intake. :)

[JC-MP5]

Damn, the search continues. Maybe 2 inch pipe for a thru-the-headlight ram?

[aMaff]

Damn, the search continues. Maybe 2 inch pipe for a thru-the-headlight ram?

it's still only a 2" pipe..........

[JC-MP5]

Bingo! Found 2.5 and 2.75 inch tubes!

Samples (not diameters above)

http://www.geminicomposites.com/products/images/duct/duct09.jpg

[jeg0024]

Can you get them with bends and such? Im sure it cost more.

[JC-MP5]

I dont know. It hints toward straight peices only. Cuz its for water and wiring etc... not car intakes lol. I'll have to call and ask. I hate calling and asking. lol

[Protege v2.5]

If you call make sure you find out what its max temperature is for the pipes. Seeing as they aren't automotive specific the resin could melt with under hood temp.


Nevermind just went to the site:smashfreakB:

[JC-MP5]

Since they make automotive bits I'm sure it wouldnt be a horrible stretch to make an intake. Or some curved pipe.

[Protege v2.5]

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Attention Customers, Due to unfavorable market conditions, we have stopped all production of composite automotive parts until further notice. Thank you for your patronage.

Best Regards,

GEMINI CUSTOM COMPOSITES

this might be a problem though

[jeg0024]

^pwnd

[aMaff]

yup. China needs to stop buying all our shit (steel, oil, and definitely carbon fiber)

[kansei]

yup. China needs to stop buying all our shit (steel, oil, and definitely carbon fiber)

If by China you mean the U.S. government.

[JC-MP5]

Well that puts a stopper in the bottle called my project.

[kansei]

Well the piping isn't necessarily an automotive piece. Gemini makes things like CF hoods and other "luxury items" and that's probably what they meant by that.

[JC-MP5]

I'll investimagate.

[aMaff]

If by China you mean the U.S. government.

no, pretty sure I meant china...

[kansei]

Boeing, Airbus, and plenty of U.S. Defense contractors have been putting the hurt on carbon fibre supplies for a few years now :(

[aMaff]

I'm not going to argue about this...












Except that Airbus is French....

[kansei]

I don't recall stating that Airbus was a U.S. company.

[aMaff]

If by China you mean the U.S. government.
Boeing, Airbus, and plenty of U.S. Defense contractors have been putting the hurt on carbon fibre supplies for a few years now :(

You may not have said it, but that sure is how it read ;)

Goodnight.

[JC-MP5]

Now everyone be nice! lol

[TreFlip999]

I don't recall stating that Airbus was a U.S. company.

pwned.