Apexi Filter Mere!!

[S2Roo]

Hi ppl

I have got hold of an Apexi Power Intake and I'm now attempting to fit it. However, I am having trouble creating the 180 degree bend to allow the filter to face forward. I know people have used the porsche 964 G bypass pipe, but these are £80, I would prefer to find a more econimical way of doing it.

Also I am cautions of the heat soak that the filter will be subject to so if anyone has any suggestions for heat shields, and where they can be purchased it would be much apreciated.

Thanks

S2Roo

[rotoryboy]

Try 2 x 90 degree hoses

[s2_bo]

I have the same filter - found some perfect 80mm 2mm thick stainless steel 90 degree bends. Got them shortened and welded with a slight angle for £7 (£28 in total inc p&p) What a bargain

That now fits directly in to the filter on on to the MAF - does pic up a bit of heat soak when standing still. however i now manged to find some 130mm flexi flue that i will fit as a cold air feed once the samcos arrive ..


All in all it works a treat. Ill try to take a pic and will show you what it looks like.

Regarding heatshield - im currently trying to find a good supplier of stainless steel sheets. Am planing on using 2 or even 3 ply sheets with some sort of heat repellent poxy resin in between. if its made properly with a hole for the air feed it should make a huge difference from the stock one.

Cheers.

Bo

[stevieyid]

Where di u get the Apexi Power Intake from and how much did it cost? Have u got a link or something? Cheers mate

[S2Roo]

stevieyid: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-UNIVERSAL-...QQcmdZViewItem

Bo: Where did you "find" two 80mm 90 degree bend stainless steel pipes?? Is there somewhere I can find some.

S2Roo

[stevieyid]

keep me informed how u fit it mate could be my route

[s2_bo]

Got the bends of this guy - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=7564926752

He said he could get more if anyone wants them.

When you get them welded you have to cut about 1.5cm of one end of each bend. Otherwise the turn is to wide and it won't fit (I learnt this the hard way).

The end of the Pipe will fit perfectly in to the apexi filter with out the need for an adapter (I just had to shave 1 - 2mm of with sandpaper.) Providing its the one with the 80mm opening.

The other end fits nicely over the MAF and you just need a little bit of electrical tape to widen the end.

Good luck.

[Bibby]

A custom exhaust manufacturer can knock up the bends for you for not much money.

[S2Roo]

Hi ppl

I've checked out the sfs/samco hose route and for 2 90 degree bends the cheapest I could find was £75, given I could get the Porsche G pipe for £80 I don't think thats an option.

I have emalied the guy Bo got his off and I am awaiting his reply.
Has anyone got any custom exhaust manufacturers in the south east they could reccomend.

S2Roo

[s2avant95M]

www.longlife.co.uk

[Rusty]

www.longlife.co.uk

The one near Bristol wanted a fortune (£100) for a 180 deg bend when I last asked!

[Jamo]

The cheapest option is to use 2 90 degree drainpipe bends.

It works a treat, there's a couple of examples on the forum.

[Bibby]

The one near Bristol wanted a fortune (£100) for a 180 deg bend when I last asked!

That's insane! The chap at ProSpeed said he could have knocked one up for £40 for me when I showed him the Dahlback.

[S2Roo]

What the concenus on using mild steel for this section, that would cause any problems would it???

[Jamo]

The cheapest option is to use 2 90 degree drainpipe bends.

It works a treat, there's a couple of examples on the forum.

Ta-da!

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3863&highlight=drain+pipe