While replacing the uppipes, I had the turbo removed, so again thanks to the guys at FTE for "teaching" me tha PMS, I figured what better time to replace the o rings, then I figured I'd strip the IC tubes and get them powdercoated. Then of course comes the CCV mod. I didn't read up on it because I was all full of grease and figured "how hard can it be?" I reversed the vent, used the existing black hose elbow and coupled a 5' piece of 3/4" id hose. I went under the master cylinder and shoved the hose through a space between the firewall and the wheelwell, and tucked it up along the brackets for the running boards. When it came to dealing with the intake pipe, I copied from the Harpoon mod, I heated up a putty knife and cut off the inlet that stuck up inside the pipe. Then I used a 1/2" carriage bolt filled the hole with silicone and tightened the bolt down. I cleaned all the excess silicone. Will this be OK? Basically it's the stock pipe so that it will bolt back onth its mount with a small dome of steel inside. What do you guys think? Also, with the PMS in full swing. where can I get a set of upper IC boots in non stock colors? Any ideas? Thanks again, Dan.

 

As long as there are no leaks, I would imagine it would be just fine. Keep an eye on it for a while to make sure it will hold.

What color boots are you looking for?

 

I'm not sure on the color. Maybe orange to match the lower boots

 

Also, where, besides the one they sell at ITP, can I get a metal engine cover. I cracked the plastic one with my fat but kneeling on it. I'd like to get a steel one that I can get powdercoated to match the IC tubes.

 

Well, if you don't want to use the carriage bolt mod anymore just get a 4inch section of 4" pipe to replace the plastic stocker. metal is the best but PVC willl work in a pinch.

As for the aluminum covers, check ebay

 

tubing is relatively cheap here: http://stores.channeladvisor.com/ver...er%20Diameter/and shipping is very fast.

 

I def have to see your truck!