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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Plumbrbob
fernco is the brand name of the fitting..its basically a rubber fitting or rubber coupling.... ace is spendy and limited on stock but its worth a try if its close by
Didn't go to ace but went to Home Depot and picked up a fernco 90 degree 3". The Supra AFM has OD of just over 3" so I had to go that route. I cut it down, then cut some more...then too much. crap. I'm gonna have to go and buy another one now but at least it looks feasible. I may try some pvc+rubber setup but theres just NOT enough room.

Originally Posted by vital22re
damn blue... you're killin me!!! I go to spend a week with family, and you get all this done??? damn.
Don't get too excited, I'm FAR from completing this little "pup" project!! I still have to get my quick disconnect mud flaps on. I'm getting REALLY paranoid up here. Too many DAMN cops and not enough roads for them to patrol.

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I told you this weekend trip could turn the tides on the mod race. But sounds like you got the materials to get going now!
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Hmm... i'm thinking you could do something that involves an empty washer fluid bottle LOL

On a serious note, possibly flexible tubing of some sort. Maybe hose from a large shop vac (i think mine is like 3.5 or 4" in diameter) and it's super flexible.

You could get some adapters (go larger for that section) and use some right stuff or other gasket maker in there to seal it off.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Hmmmm, yeah I need to go back to the hardware store. Theres gotta be something.
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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Update, 18JAN10

Didn't get a chance to go to Home Depot today to get another 90 degree fernco but I did get to paint my battery tray!!

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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Update, 19JAN10

I put another coat of paint on the battery tray. Sorry. That's all I got...
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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Dont forget.. theres a bet going on here..
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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oh no worries! I'm WAY ahead on this bet!! LOL!
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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I'm glad your doing this cause I was thinking about adding it to my long list of things to do. After reading these four pages I had an idea for the box. Ammo can! It's air tight and the lid is removable. Shazam! Now you gotta finish this so you can tell me what not to do, OK?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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ok try this.....

buy a 3" P-trap and throw away the U shaped fitting only use the 90 fitting, also get (2) 3" rubber ferncos and a pup peice of pipe to finish the job...go check it out you'll see what I thinking when you buy the stuff ...... should fit like a glove
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBluePile
WAH WAH WAAAAAAAH... <sigh> Well, apparently, I was a liiiiittle over zealous in my box fabrication. I thought that I had clearanced the original mockup foam box enough. I imagine that I did, but forgot to compensate for the hose adapters for the intake tube.


So, basically I have to come up with something REALLY clever to mate the intake up with the TB. idk. Also, I still have to replace the upper radiator hose and cut/modify that for my aux temp sender. Oh, and do the electrical too! LOL!!!

I also noticed that the aluminum rivnuts that I used for the box lid are, well, crap. We'll see how long they last. I may try to tighten them up being careful not to crack the fiberglass OR just make a new lid that clamps down or something. I'm a little concerned that the inlet on the filter box maybe too small still...


So, vitaly, how's that bumper of yours??
That is the main reason I kept the stock air box:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#Phase-II

Made for an easy intake tube, some 2.75" rubber tubing and a 45 degree PVC elbow:
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Truckfiend
I'm glad your doing this cause I was thinking about adding it to my long list of things to do. After reading these four pages I had an idea for the box. Ammo can! It's air tight and the lid is removable. Shazam! Now you gotta finish this so you can tell me what not to do, OK?
Brilliant!! Need one of those little squatty ones though. You'd have to use a pretty small filter too me thinks.



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ok try this.....

buy a 3" P-trap and throw away the U shaped fitting only use the 90 fitting, also get (2) 3" rubber ferncos and a pup peice of pipe to finish the job...go check it out you'll see what I thinking when you buy the stuff ...... should fit like a glove
Man if I could only speak plumber...dude, seriously, we need to hang out more!! LOL!! I think I see what you're steppin in though.

Also, I haven't removed the old battery tray so if I need a smidgin more room I could take it out. Of course I'd have to adjust the HUGE hole I made in the inner fender though!
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:14 PM
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So Rob,

One of these 3" minus the U part:


Some of these:


Now I know what I'm lookin for I'll try and swing by this weekend and get this stuff. Thanks again Rob!
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBluePile
So Rob,

One of these 3" minus the U part:


Some of these:


Now I know what I'm lookin for I'll try and swing by this weekend and get this stuff. Thanks again Rob!
You got it if that doesnt work then you'll have to come up with a differnt route I like the look of 4crawlers I may do that to mine.....btw what is the advantage to having this setup besides the inlet pointing out for a snorkel?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Question , what is the advantage to a airbox swap to that side?
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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Bc it gives him a weekend project. It's the only cure for 4runner A.D.D.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Teuf
Question , what is the advantage to a airbox swap to that side?
The radiator wont be heating up the intake tube.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Plumbrbob
You got it if that doesnt work then you'll have to come up with a differnt route I like the look of 4crawlers I may do that to mine.....btw what is the advantage to having this setup besides the inlet pointing out for a snorkel?
Actually, I've been using 4crawlers site for most of this.

Originally Posted by Teuf
Question , what is the advantage to a airbox swap to that side?
I'd say to shorten the amount of inlet pipe, but I'd be lyin to ya!! LOL! It cleans up the front of the motor, gets the intake pipe off the radiator and allows the AFM to take in cooler air now that its away from the header.

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Bc it gives him a weekend project. It's the only cure for 4runner A.D.D.
quiet you.

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The radiator wont be heating up the intake tube.
yuppers! Oh how's that bumper comin along?
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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waiting for a winch. No point in doing the work twice. Hopefully i'll get one by friday. We'll see though.
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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Get your winch!!! Isn't there a 4Wheel parts in Seattle?
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 11:58 AM
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dunno... pay check today will determine if i can..
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