Where to buy flexi pipe for Cold Air Induction?

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Where to buy flexi pipe for Cold Air Induction?

Postby gussy » Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:43 pm

Hey guys,

My car has an open air induction filter fitted. Instead of sucking in hot air I want it to draw in cold air via a hole near the wiper motor. I have the air filter covered but I'm looking for some kind of flex pipe that will go from the air filter (I also have a reducer over the air filter mouth which is 3") to the hole in the firewall - also around 3" in diameter.

Anyone know where I might buy such a thing? Don't really want something rigid like a straight pipe as I'd like as little strain as possible if it needs to move around a bit.

Thanks

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Re: Where to buy flexi pipe for Cold Air Induction?

Postby NMX516 » Tue Sep 28, 2010 6:49 pm

Try Tony Powell Hose Supplies.

Revolution Racegear and perhaps GP Cars might have some too, sold as brake ducting.
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Re: Where to buy flexi pipe for Cold Air Induction?

Postby gussy » Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:34 pm

Thanks, for the info, I'll check it out. :)

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Re: Where to buy flexi pipe for Cold Air Induction?

Postby GMC » Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:04 am

Autobarn sell the exact thing in 3". You can shape it and it holds that shape, so no tension. I think it is called memory tube. It even comes in a range of colours.
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Re: Where to buy flexi pipe for Cold Air Induction?

Postby Noddycar » Thu Sep 30, 2010 5:29 pm

I actually put the Mania cold air intake on my shopping list.... I was hesitant, as my mechanic just replaced the standard filter with a K & N, so I didn't really want to waste a brand new K & N panel filter to then go and fit a new round one in the intake kit... I thought I might be able to run some pipe from the standard airbox (with the K & N just installed) though the firewall, but don't know how well that would work. Also, I would then need to work out how to fit the flex into the firewall so it is a solid connection. The Mania kit just looks easier.
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