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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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isr mod: would pvc pipe melt?

Ive been reading over the isr mod writeup and Im not sure where to buy materials and where to get metal piping.. I went to pepboys and they dont even have the damn hose nor the T to use.

Im kinda straped on where to get my supplies but as for doing the mod Im pretty sure I get what to do.

I was thinking of using pvc pipe as my connector where the stupid IS was.
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Old Jul 2, 2006 | 06:36 PM
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I went to a muffler place and asked for a scrap piece of piping. They have a whole lot of them laying around after doing daily muffler installs. I then used a hacksaw and cut it to size, used a dremel to clean up the edges, used some Krylon "hammered" metal paint. Then I spent a few dollars at Auto Zone to get 3" radiator hose clamps and used those instead of the original IS clamps since those were flimsy - ISR mod complete.

As for the tubing; not necessary if you have the nipple on the plenum. Just attach the hose that was once on the IS and put it to the plenum. It's that simple.

I have also heard of people using the grey conduit piping from Home Depot and painted that black. It really is an under $20 mod. Good luck,
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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hmm grey conduit piping.. where would that be?

I couldnt find the right size pvc as they only have 2 inch and 3 inch diameters.

Want to get this done as soon as possible. I hate looking for materials..
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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Its in electrical in a home improvement store like Home Depot or Lowes. Its called Schedule 40 conduit. If you go to Lowes, I'd bet its cheaper, and its on aisle 6. There ya go.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 11:21 AM
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thanks man now i know what to get
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 01:15 PM
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argghhh i cant seem to find a freakin pipe that fits

i bought a 2.5id and 2.75od and it still doesnt fit..

getting pissed
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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IIRC it's 3" OD

I am going to use some SCEET tubing
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/sceet.php

This stuff is relatively inexpensive, and has the excellent thermal characteristics.
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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3 inch OD??? that wont fit at all if i tried 2.75 od

I think 2.6 or 2.5 od is what I need or anybody else.

oh you have a 91.. it could very well be different in sizes.

thanks for the link my friend will try and do that
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 02:39 PM
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just go to a muffler place worse comes to worse they will charge you like 10 bucks or something. hell i have a muffler piece that i ahvent useed for ever that i had a muffler place expand. if you want it ill sell it to ya. just gimme a pm
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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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ill check out my local muffler shop

appreciate all the help guys.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 11:13 AM
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pipe

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argghhh i cant seem to find a freakin pipe that fits

i bought a 2.5id and 2.75od and it still doesnt fit..

getting pissed
What do you mean it won't fit? I used a 2.5 exhaust steel pipe and it works great. Remember, get those hose clamps instead and you can tighten it all the way down.
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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2.75 od was too big actually
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