['93CA12Veg]

From what I have read you don't gain a hole lot with an after market intake manifold compared to the price. However I have a CA truck with the egr on it. I am looking for a good cheap aftermarket intake elbow / horn. Best price I found was crazy carls turbos $135 or $155 painted. Anyone know of one that is priced better? I know the cheapest route would be a non CA stock one but if I have to buy one might as well buy one that looks cool and is pre drilled and tapped.

 

[witegoat]

Your intake manifold should already have a hole tapped to 1/8 npt. Look for the plug. It is below the intake horn. If you have a MIG welder I'd say make one yourself, it is the cheapest route and there are a few write-ups

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[country_hick]

Look on ebay for a used part. It would not be very expensive. You can also check the parts for sale on here.

 

[9297oldram]

I made one out of 3" exhaust pipe, a 90 and 45. Just cut the pieces until they are the same as the stock air horn then it will connect right up. It's been a while ago but think I only had about $50.00 in it.

 

['93CA12Veg]

Unfortunately I don't have a welder or really have access to one. Too bad because I enjoy diy projects. I am also considering a stock elbow.
witegoat is the 1/8 npt on the intake plate? I didn't think the stock elbow came with one.

 

[9297oldram]

All you would have to do is take it to a exhaust shop or welding shop after you have it ready to weld. Also you would need a piece of 1/4 or 3/8 plate for a base with a 3" hole for the pipe.

 

[witegoat]

where my line is is where the plug was. Behind the IP on the intake manifold

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['93CA12Veg]

Good to know, come to think of it I think that may be where the boost sensor was on my first gen.
Does it really matter if the sensor is mounted there or on the horn?

 

[TURBOLVR]

All you would have to do is take it to a exhaust shop or welding shop after you have it ready to weld. Also you would need a piece of 1/4 or 3/8 plate for a base with a 3" hole for the pipe.

IMO, 1/4" is a wee on the thin side and wont make a great seal.
I like 1/2" thick flanges. :thumbsup:

OP- you should be able to easily drill/tap as many ports as you want into a stock cast elbow.

 

[witegoat]

Good to know, come to think of it I think that may be where the boost sensor was on my first gen.
Does it really matter if the sensor is mounted there or on the horn?

It should all be the same. Why drill and tap a new hole if there is one there?

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