how to make your own midpipe?
03-27-2003, 03:15 PM
#1
how to make your own midpipe?
I have the rubber like one that I made a while ago. It fell apart, now I want to make the metal one that I read about awhile ago but I dont remember the websites address for the directions on how to.
I cant use the search function obviously so if anyone can point me in the direction of the site I would appreciate it...
THANKS
I cant use the search function obviously so if anyone can point me in the direction of the site I would appreciate it...
THANKS
03-27-2003, 03:50 PM
#2
Are you talking about the$15 Upper Intake pipe?
03-27-2003, 07:12 PM
#3
Originally posted by gotmaxwiltravel
Are you talking about the$15 Upper Intake pipe?
Are you talking about the$15 Upper Intake pipe?
03-27-2003, 09:07 PM
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Originally posted by luckee2bhere
hey does anyone know if this thing is vacuum tight or whatever..cause i had the old design and it definitely wasnt
hey does anyone know if this thing is vacuum tight or whatever..cause i had the old design and it definitely wasnt
03-28-2003, 12:48 AM
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Originally posted by I30tMikeD
If you make it right it is. I used JB weld on my fittings to insure no leaks.
If you make it right it is. I used JB weld on my fittings to insure no leaks.
03-28-2003, 10:41 AM
#7
Originally posted by NismoVQ
I used I30tMikeD's previous suggestion to use JB weld and it worked perfectly. I just finished mine, and there are no leaks at all! Good luck!
I used I30tMikeD's previous suggestion to use JB weld and it worked perfectly. I just finished mine, and there are no leaks at all! Good luck!
do i need special tools?
03-28-2003, 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by luckee2bhere
what is JB weld?
do i need special tools?
what is JB weld?
do i need special tools?
Actually, its just a two part epoxy that cures overnight. It can be found at just about any hardware or automotive store.
03-28-2003, 11:25 AM
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I just made mine last night and I used silicone to seal where hose connections enter the actual mid-pipe. I also will be painting it as well and in theory the paint will also act as a sealant because if there is any type of crack the paint will seep into it and then dry. So, I don't expect any problems. Patience is the key in making the barbed connections fit, grind then test, grind then test, repeat. To give you an idea I pounded my threaded connection in part when and then it threaded into the pipe.
03-28-2003, 01:51 PM
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Originally posted by 99Maxima5sp
i used silocone..Worked fine, have had the intake for a month or so with NO problems, love it
eric
i used silocone..Worked fine, have had the intake for a month or so with NO problems, love it
eric
03-28-2003, 07:17 PM
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Originally posted by MaximaMoJo
I just made mine last night and I used silicone to seal where hose connections enter the actual mid-pipe. I also will be painting it as well and in theory the paint will also act as a sealant because if there is any type of crack the paint will seep into it and then dry. So, I don't expect any problems. Patience is the key in making the barbed connections fit, grind then test, grind then test, repeat. To give you an idea I pounded my threaded connection in part when and then it threaded into the pipe.
I just made mine last night and I used silicone to seal where hose connections enter the actual mid-pipe. I also will be painting it as well and in theory the paint will also act as a sealant because if there is any type of crack the paint will seep into it and then dry. So, I don't expect any problems. Patience is the key in making the barbed connections fit, grind then test, grind then test, repeat. To give you an idea I pounded my threaded connection in part when and then it threaded into the pipe.
eric
03-29-2003, 02:45 PM
#14
I think I am going to have to nix the idea of making my own and just get the frankencar midpipe. I dont have the tools to drill the holes and neither did the few stores I went to to see if they could do it.
Oh well.
Oh well.
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