So I really like the look of the LM air filter on the sanchez bike. I really don't like the idea of dropping almost 500 bucks on one that is black with the tip and adaptor. I think this is sort of nuts considering I've found the KN filters for about 30 bucks.
I plan on making my own using a simple aluminum 90, a flange that would work with whatever holes I make, and possible fiberglass adapter using the stock backing plate as a mount (not the whole thing just the part that screws to the actual throttle body.
So far the only problems I can see are... I have a DC welder, my roomate claims we can't do aluminum with this (he's the welder, I'm the controls/electric/ boiler inspector guru ;p). I have found lots of information supporting the idea of DC tig welding, especially in this small thickness of material. Making the adaptor out of fiberglass won't be hard, but I have priced the materials, and because I have to buy more than needed, the adaptor won't be to cost efficient, over 100 bucks in resin, gel coat, mat, and making a mold. If there is lots of interest I may be able to produce one in the 100 dollar range for the adaptor, and hopefully less for the cleaner.
I would like the help of all the forum members to try to find the filter, 90 (correct diameter and length, I don't have one to measure), and a flange. I know there are pleny of sites, but I would like to try to produce at least the adaptor for the filter for forum member to help save some money. I can't see it costing me over 100 bucks in labor to make a bead around a 2 inch flange or so.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
PS, the Stryker has been dismantled for the winter home paint project. I will be getting SPI primers and clears, and Nason base colors. With work, I'm only home 2 weeks till Christmas ( Thanksgiviing and Christmas week) and decided if I want it done before my spring BMW LS1 project I better get going.
I plan on making my own using a simple aluminum 90, a flange that would work with whatever holes I make, and possible fiberglass adapter using the stock backing plate as a mount (not the whole thing just the part that screws to the actual throttle body.
So far the only problems I can see are... I have a DC welder, my roomate claims we can't do aluminum with this (he's the welder, I'm the controls/electric/ boiler inspector guru ;p). I have found lots of information supporting the idea of DC tig welding, especially in this small thickness of material. Making the adaptor out of fiberglass won't be hard, but I have priced the materials, and because I have to buy more than needed, the adaptor won't be to cost efficient, over 100 bucks in resin, gel coat, mat, and making a mold. If there is lots of interest I may be able to produce one in the 100 dollar range for the adaptor, and hopefully less for the cleaner.
I would like the help of all the forum members to try to find the filter, 90 (correct diameter and length, I don't have one to measure), and a flange. I know there are pleny of sites, but I would like to try to produce at least the adaptor for the filter for forum member to help save some money. I can't see it costing me over 100 bucks in labor to make a bead around a 2 inch flange or so.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
PS, the Stryker has been dismantled for the winter home paint project. I will be getting SPI primers and clears, and Nason base colors. With work, I'm only home 2 weeks till Christmas ( Thanksgiviing and Christmas week) and decided if I want it done before my spring BMW LS1 project I better get going.
