Anyone else have this problem? Stillen Intake...

cotizi · 10-05-2009, 06:02 PM

hmm I don't remember my intake touching anything. This is on the passenger side right?

Darkaeon · 10-05-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cotizi

hmm I don't remember my intake touching anything. This is on the passenger side right?

It is on the driver side, it rubs against the bulge in the pipe as it goes through the wall there, and then it can sit on the tubes up under the platic part where the filter is right before the pipe makes that final bend before extending to where the filter sits. It's really hard to see without the front clip removed, but I think I got a few good pix, if not then this weekend I guess I'll be removing the front facia to get better angles to send to stillen if need be.

cotizi · 10-05-2009, 06:10 PM

so the area in question is "outside" the area where we punch thru the factory plastic ducting?

Darkaeon · 10-05-2009, 06:15 PM

Yes, it is up under the fascia area, but there is also the part right as the pipe runs through the wall that it rubs against as well.

dcrew1x · 10-05-2009, 06:19 PM

I think I know exactly what you're talking about...

If that's the case, I'm going to need to buy some heat shielding tape to wrap around the AC line wherever it meets the intake.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a thin heat shield for a small portion of the line? would electrical tape work?

BTW here's a few pics of my installation to give some people an idea:

On the driver's side you'll notice a thin black wire extending down over the pipe and routed near the air filter; and I'm not talking about the big already shielded line that goes across both intakes

In this pic you'll notice I unbolted the top front support which has the ac line clipped to it

Here's a pic of Snakes709's installation for another reference:

I'll probably stop by lowes this weekend to inquire about heat shielding tape or material to wrap around a few inches of ac line where it touches the drivers side intake. The rest of the line is fine and does not touch anywhere else.

Darkaeon · 10-05-2009, 06:27 PM

[IMG]C:\Users\Owner\Pictures[/IMG]

This shows what Im talking about if the image works. The pipe rests on the tubs there and over time the vibrations caused the hole.

Darkaeon · 10-05-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkaeon

[IMG]C:\Users\Owner\Pictures[/IMG]

This shows what Im talking about if the image works. The pipe rests on the tubs there and over time the vibrations caused the hole.

Or not, guess I don't know how to post the image from my photos folder.

kannibul · 10-05-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcrew1x

I think I know exactly what you're talking about...

If that's the case, I'm going to need to buy some heat shielding tape to wrap around the AC line wherever it meets the intake.

Does anyone have any recommendations on a thin heat shield for a small portion of the line? would electrical tape work?

BTW here's a few pics of my installation to give some people an idea:

On the driver's side you'll notice a thin black wire extending down over the pipe and routed near the air filter; and I'm not talking about the big already shielded line that goes across both intakes

In this pic you'll notice I unbolted the top front support which has the ac line clipped to it

I'll probably stop by lowes this weekend to inquire about heat shielding tape or material to wrap around a few inches of ac line where it touches the drivers side intake. The rest of the line is fine and does not touch anywhere else.

Get some radiator or heater hose and wrap the AC lines, then zip tie them off.

dcrew1x · 10-05-2009, 06:32 PM

Thanks Kannibul; I'll definitely do that this weekend and thanks Darkaeon for bringing up a potential money pit problem

kdo2milger · 10-05-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dcrew1x

I'll probably stop by lowes this weekend to inquire about heat shielding tape or material to wrap around a few inches of ac line where it touches the drivers side intake. The rest of the line is fine and does not touch anywhere else.

use chafing tape like this...

kdo2milger · 10-05-2009, 06:36 PM

another example...

we use this on our aircraft in the army so its pretty tough stuff...

kdo2milger · 10-05-2009, 06:39 PM

UNI-WRAP SILICONE TAPE

dcrew1x · 10-05-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

another example...

we use this on our aircraft in the army so its pretty tough stuff...

I work on aircraft too! and I'm in the army! I work on UAV's specifically lol

dcrew1x · 10-05-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

use chafing tape like this...

Thanks Kdo2milger. All I have is this at the moment:

Duct Tape and Electrical Tape

Definitely need to stop by Lowes for the long haul and for peace of mind.

10-05-2009, 06:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
cotizi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 219	hmm I don't remember my intake touching anything. This is on the passenger side right? __________________ Past - 2009 Silver 6MT Sport 370Z Current - 2012 VW GTI 6-Speed

10-05-2009, 06:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
cotizi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 219	so the area in question is "outside" the area where we punch thru the factory plastic ducting? __________________ Past - 2009 Silver 6MT Sport 370Z Current - 2012 VW GTI 6-Speed

10-05-2009, 06:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 370	I think I know exactly what you're talking about... If that's the case, I'm going to need to buy some heat shielding tape to wrap around the AC line wherever it meets the intake. Does anyone have any recommendations on a thin heat shield for a small portion of the line? would electrical tape work? BTW here's a few pics of my installation to give some people an idea: On the driver's side you'll notice a thin black wire extending down over the pipe and routed near the air filter; and I'm not talking about the big already shielded line that goes across both intakes In this pic you'll notice I unbolted the top front support which has the ac line clipped to it Here's a pic of Snakes709's installation for another reference: I'll probably stop by lowes this weekend to inquire about heat shielding tape or material to wrap around a few inches of ac line where it touches the drivers side intake. The rest of the line is fine and does not touch anywhere else. __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit Last edited by dcrew1x; 10-05-2009 at 06:29 PM.

10-05-2009, 06:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 370	Thanks Kannibul; I'll definitely do that this weekend and thanks Darkaeon for bringing up a potential money pit problem __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

10-05-2009, 06:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 61	another example... we use this on our aircraft in the army so its pretty tough stuff... __________________ Project *NISMO*

10-05-2009, 06:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Darkaeon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/AT Rep Power: 18	Yes, it is up under the fascia area, but there is also the part right as the pipe runs through the wall that it rubs against as well.

10-05-2009, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Darkaeon Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370Z Silver/AT Rep Power: 18	[IMG]C:\Users\Owner\Pictures[/IMG] This shows what Im talking about if the image works. The pipe rests on the tubs there and over time the vibrations caused the hole.

10-05-2009, 06:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 61	UNI-WRAP SILICONE TAPE __________________ Project *NISMO*

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