Has anyone here installed their velocity stack infront of the radiator behind the front bumper? Planning on moving mine from behind the slotted fin and change the ex flex pipe with pvc bends etc. Looking for install or space constraint issues. Thanks in advance.

 

Anyone?

 

I'm not sure whether you'll have any constraint issues, but it seems like it would be counter-productive to add more length and bends. I also think the tubing will absorb heat by being close to the radiator.

I think the area behind the fog light cover is still the best bet. It's the best combination of isolation from heat of the engine and the (relatively) straightest shot to the throttle body.

 

I have a modified CT icebox in which i used a velocity stack and i just put it directly behind the plastic vent next to the fog light (06+ models). I also removed that plastic piece and put a wire mesh peice in front of it so the air just flows right in. I have driven in hard rain and have had no problems yet! If you do a search you can see it shinning through..i'm too lazy to search right now as its still early.

I did take other pictures, i just haven't gotten them off my camera, if i do it soon i'll post it up. But if you check the TL thread, there is a pic of an install a guy did with it the same way.

 

Sketchup comes in handy











Think I am still gonna give it a try

 

I have a BPi Velocity stack that i use on my Injen CAI, and hook up to a K&N 6" filter @ the end. The reason why I did not run open filter is the risk of sucking shit into the engine, for track use yes, but not practical enough for open road.

 

Off topic, but related

Custom enclosure for my DIY SRI

As I am in the architectural field, there is a new product being made by a supplier here. Its basically CNC high density polystyrene and polyethelene coating...Being used for ceiling cornices, slabs mouldings etc. Seen a sample yesteday, and it feels like rock even though it's polystyrene.

Makes the term 'icebox' more literal. Anyone thought of this or tried anything similiar. Will speak to the rep for a quote after I model this in 3D.....she only needs the 3d model for cnc cutting

 

Not really sure what your looking to do with the poly's, make an actual box out it instead of buying the icebox? That could work, but fitment would be quite complicated i would think.

Looking at your pretty cool sketches, my placement is about 5-6 inches to the right, closer to the side vent next to the fog light. There is MUCH more room where i have it then to slide it where you are showing it. Just something to think about.

I'm an architectural engineer (more stuctural and civil than archy though...lol) so props on those sketches, i remember doing that in college.

 

I already have a DIY custom SRI...stainless steel mandrel bent pipe with a 4" K&N filter....Icebox will not do

That is my curent setup...

Thanks...the model and application is free, I just modelled the stack (quite simple) to illustrate my point i.e. the purpose of the velocity stack is being defeated in my and your current position behind the side vent....I had hoped someone had actually done what my pretty sketches look liked

Read the comment by aaronng here http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1852876