Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:47 pm

No problem. If you shoot me your email in a PM i'll forward the pics to you in an email if you'd like.

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1996 Riviera, 89k miles
Show: Tint ,Sherwood dash kit , PAU 17s , Magnaflow tips
Go: 1.9s ,FWI , 99+, Stage 1 TB, Plog + DP , 3.4" , Ported Gen III , decent tune.
Handlng: STB , Ma822s. STS 22mm rear sway bar.
Up next : KYB GR-2s ,

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:59 pm

My email address is: irrickw@comcast.net
Thanks again,
Rick

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98 Riv, 102K Miles, EBC, LS1 Ft.Calipers, STB, Addco Rr Sway Bar, 180* stat., SSAC Headers, HF Cat, 1.9's,
105# springs, MPS 3.4, DHP tuned by the Deekster.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:28 pm

Pics sent!

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1996 Riviera, 89k miles
Show: Tint ,Sherwood dash kit , PAU 17s , Magnaflow tips
Go: 1.9s ,FWI , 99+, Stage 1 TB, Plog + DP , 3.4" , Ported Gen III , decent tune.
Handlng: STB , Ma822s. STS 22mm rear sway bar.
Up next : KYB GR-2s ,

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Sun Mar 15, 2009 1:22 pm

great write up tony!!

i should be doing this real sooon smile

Last edited by 97rivsc on Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:54 pm; edited 1 time in total

I have got everything done, just need to do the flashing part of it then I'm gonna post up some pictures to show how easy this is! and ftw use the intake tubing from zzp, its cheaper than intense's and super high quality imo.

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riviera is being sold..............I don't know what else to say.....

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Fri Mar 27, 2009 11:36 am

Glad this helped you out!

AA , could you add this to the write up index?

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1996 Riviera, 89k miles
Show: Tint ,Sherwood dash kit , PAU 17s , Magnaflow tips
Go: 1.9s ,FWI , 99+, Stage 1 TB, Plog + DP , 3.4" , Ported Gen III , decent tune.
Handlng: STB , Ma822s. STS 22mm rear sway bar.
Up next : KYB GR-2s ,

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:09 pm

doing this sat but i got the k&n 9inch filter with the 4 inch outlet. just gotta find the roof flashing.

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96 riviera sc!! AL 104 plugs, 180* tstat , zzp 3.4 mps, 3inch DP, front plog, magnaflow mufflers, resonator delete, cat delete, 4" fwi, p&p throttle body, 1.5 bin PCM! upcoming mods kyb gr2 struts, dhp tune!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:30 pm

here are the pix of my install, also on my showroom page ftw,

tubing from zzp

roof flashing from ace hardware, I used the 3" and cut it to size

this is where my IAT sensor is currently sitting until find a better place to put it frown

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riviera is being sold..............I don't know what else to say.....

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:57 pm

Mike, I see nothing wrong with that IAT placement. Have you scanned to see how accurate it reads?

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Fri Mar 27, 2009 12:59 pm

lol have I scanned......wish I had a scanner.....and cash......being poor while in college really sux frown

well until I get my settlement figured out

But anyway I want to get the extension for it and drop it into the fender well, either that or cut a hole in the flashing and stick it in there O and btw, awesome job tony and thanks for the info too!

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riviera is being sold..............I don't know what else to say.....

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Fri Mar 27, 2009 1:25 pm

Anthony, thanks for the reminder. It's in the write-up index now.

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Sun Apr 05, 2009 1:03 pm

I did a very similar install in my 98RIV. I just cut a small slit in the tube and inserted the IAT into that. I used grey sensor safe silicone to seal it up. It looks ugly, but works fine for me.

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ERIK M. ASHER
1998 RIVIERA 107000mi./ SPECTRE FWI/ 180DEG THERMOSTAT/ STS STRUT TOWER BRACE/ INTENSE PCM/ 20" 10spoke rims with P245-35ZR-20 PIRELLI tires

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:12 pm

Has anyone used this ducting from Spectre Performance?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SPE-9751/

Is this rigid enough that it won't sag, or flop around?

I can't decide whether to use this, PVC piping, or a 4" flexible aluminum duct from Menards that is only $10.00.

I'm going back and forth in my mind if I should do the FWI, or open up my gutted air box more and buy the K&N panel filter that fits the car.

I tend to fall into the trap of over thinking these things. scratch

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Dale

Gutted box. 180* Stat. 104 plugs.

Current Rivieras. 1970, 1996 SC.
Long lost Rivieras. 1966 GS clone, 1970, 1990.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:33 pm

I used the 4 inch aluminum duct (home depot 10 bucks) for mine, I like the way it fits and works, the only downside is that it dents easily so you have to be careful when installing it.
I would like to have a custom stainless steel one but the cost is too high for me at the moment.
you can see a picture of mine in the showroom section under "some pics of my ride"
(not sure on how to link you to there)

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95 Riv sc
180* Stat, Autolite 104s
Converter Delete
FWI, Boost Gauge
Thick Chrome Grill
2.5 SC Pulley

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Flexible Tube Fenderwell Intake Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:41 pm

woggy wrote:

I used the 4 inch aluminum duct (home depot 10 bucks) for mine, I like the way it fits and works, the only downside is that it dents easily so you have to be careful when installing it.
I would like to have a custom stainless steel one but the cost is too high for me at the moment.
you can see a picture of mine in the showroom section under "some pics of my ride"
(not sure on how to link you to there)

Probably the same aluminum ducting I came across at Menards when I was there pricing out PVC tubing.
It seems to be fairly sturdy, not like the flimsy dryer duct.

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Dale

Gutted box. 180* Stat. 104 plugs.

Current Rivieras. 1970, 1996 SC.
Long lost Rivieras. 1966 GS clone, 1970, 1990.