DIY - Brake Cooling Duct Installation

vjarnot

That's 2.5" hose, right? That's what I plan to use... any issues routing it? I ask because I can't figure out why Stillen chose 2" hose in their kit... other than cost.

scruffydog

I accidentally ordered a 3" hose and I am having a little bit of trouble routing it, but I'm challenging myself to make it work. It's frustrating but I'm trying to take my time, the car is still on the jack. Worst case for the areas which don't fit, I'll have to make more custom parts.... =/ Which will add extra weight and parts....not to mention money and time.

vjarnot

Curious to see if it works... good luck.

I was basing my 2.5" assumption off your drawings... I suppose that explains the "accidentally".

scruffydog

Yea, I did some research online for track cars brake ducts to see what kind of brake duct flanges were available and I stumbled upon 3" brake duct flanges so I designed the front adapters to work with a 3" diameter hose.

It wasn 't until I started routing it and looked at other people who have done this kit uses a 2.5" or smaller. I already spent the money, I might as well try to make it work.

Try to think back, I was also trying to maximize the coverage of the front duct, I didn't like how the Stillen kit shows the 2 circles from the front bumper.