...1st section for the cai. because the original h/s tube is curved it screws with the angle off the new mani. even if i cut the curved end off, the iat sensor would interfere with the brake lines near the brake reservoir. with a straight coupler it didn't have ENOUGH angle to clear the same shit
so, i decided to use 8" of the stainless 3" vrs pipe kit i've had laying around for the last 6 yrs
. then i picked up a tap and fitting @ carquest.
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i'm also replacing the old rubber fuel lines in the engine bay cuz they've hardened over time.
i'm gonna drill holes in the mani and mount the throttle/cruise cable bracket you see in the pic (i'll paint it gloss black). i've modified the oem 14 y/o de tps to fit the pretty 70mm t/b on the way from Oz. it also still fits the de t/b