I plan to do the driver side cut out the same shape. I'll have to do some filling in where the original scoop is. This is a L67 swap. I don't think I'll have to do any ducting from the scoop to the filter.
Just a comment about the drain pipe used for the intake. The corrugations cause a fair bit of static resistance in the airstream, coupled with the U-bend at the filter this will probably negate much of any benefit that you were hoping to see.
Just my $0.02 Nolan
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I fouund this, it says it will do the same thing as the 4247. This is Evercoat 887, you get more in a tube and it cost a whole lot less and a regular caulk gun will work with application. I will be doing the driver side in the next couple of days.
Edit: this didn't work. It's to soft I had to go back to the 3M 4247. Maybe the Evercoat 6101 will work but I 'm done trying new products for now.
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Now starting on the driver side,I bought an extra lower quarter for filler material. I cut out the old air scoop and cut a filler blank.
Grind all the bonding surfaces with 80 grit and taper the edges. Leave a gap so the epoxy will get in between all the edges and bond well. Build the epoxy up on the back side a little for strength.
Don't get to carried away on the front side with the epoxy cuz it will have to be ground off smooth. This is why you want the edges tapered a little so the epoxy will get in there good.
I used the Evercoat Maxim on this part trying to save money and of course It was a waste of money. Fortunately the guy at the paint shop refunded my money and sold me the 3M 4247 instead. He did recommend the Evecoat afterall.
The Evercoat Maxim cured to like a rubber consistency. That wont work here, the 3M 4247 is more like a plastic weld and acts like the RRIM after its cured.
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What did you use to make your cuts with? How'd you keep your cuts neat? Maybe I missed it.
Thanks for sharing! This will make it easier for the laymen to make their own scoops in any shape they might want. No offense to whoevers making and selling them but $299.00 for something we can make on our own?
Originally posted by weloveour86se: Thanks for sharing! This will make it easier for the laymen to make their own scoops in any shape they might want. No offense to whoevers making and selling them but $299.00 for something we can make on our own?
There is a-lot of work in those side scoops for $299.00, they are worth it. Im just on a budget and can make things. These scoops wont have lines that flow as well as the fiberglass ones but for the cost I can deal with that.
I did a-lot of searching on how to work with the RRIM material (adhesives) some people said to use Evercoat Vette Panel Adhesive but the Evercoat Fiber Tech had the same rating as the Vette panel adhesive except stronger. I used the 3M 04247 super fast adhesive and its rated for RRIM and cures in 5 or 10 minutes.
There is a-lot of work in those side scoops for $299.00, they are worth it. Im just on a budget and can make things. These scoops wont have lines that flow as well as the fiberglass ones but for the cost I can deal with that.
I did a-lot of searching on how to work with the RRIM material (adhesives) some people said to use Evercoat Vette Panel Adhesive but the Evercoat Fiber Tech had the same rating as the Vette panel adhesive except stronger. I used the 3M 04247 super fast adhesive and its rated for RRIM and cures in 5 or 10 minutes.
Yeah you don't want to use SMC adhesive/filler on RRIM. I would suggest adding a small flange to the thin outside edge to give it a more finished look. ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
I had to do alot of shaping with the epoxy. Now I can fill the minor stuff with filler. I pulled the defrost cover off an old dash I had that was no good. The honeycomb looks great behind the opening. Maybe i can get them primed this weekend.
Yeah you don't want to use SMC adhesive/filler on RRIM. I would suggest adding a small flange to the thin outside edge to give it a more finished look. ~ Paul aka "Tha Driver"
Hey man that looks really freakin' good. I love home made jobs. I agree with the driver tho that you should cut just a little more opening at the top and it would be perfect. Maybe I need to try something like that on my new 85 GT. Still up in the air about the style of vent I am going with tho I may want the imsa style square vents. Nice work man...peace
Nice work!
