long_tall_texan
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I posted this over on LOST a while back, but I've realized some of the people over here don' frequent that site. So I figured I would share it here too.
Let me know if you have any questions!
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I have the first couple of the intake scoops and airbox adapters ready to ship out. I know these work on 05-07 models. Jeepjeepster is checking fitment on the 02-04 models now. If this version doesn't fit the 02-04, I will make another version for them as well. I will posts updates here as they come. I do not know if these will fit the KK, but if someone wants to try, or give me the info needed to make a KK version, I will be happy to make one for them too. The cost is a tad higher than I initially had quoted. The reason being, I forgot to include the cost of the support material for the 3D printer that I had to buy too. Remember, I am not making money on these. I am just sharing my design with all of you that had an interest. These are built on a 3D printer (rapid prototyping machine). The material is ABS plastic.
Grill intake scoop: $45
Airbox adapter for 3" hose/tubing: $50
Shipping one or both of the pieces listed above to anywhere in the continental US via USPS 3 Day Priority Mail: $10
. I checked shipping prices other than that,
. and shipping parcel post post required me
. to buy my own boxes. Added all up, it was
. only a couple dollars less, and I figure
. most would rather have the faster shipping.
If you want me to ship outside of US, I can quote that to you individually.
If you want one of these, just PM me. I will take payments via Paypal. I have 2 of the scoops and 2 of the airbox adapters ready now. I can only use the machine after hours and on weekends, so I will be taking orders on a first come, first serve basis. Please be patient on these initial orders, since it seems that a lot of you are interested. I'll create a running/waiting list for the initial orders and fill them ASAP. You won't need to pay until I have yours built and ready to ship. Then once I have yours built, you pay, and then I'll ship to you.
The hose to run between the scoop and the airbox is just 3" aluminum dryer vent hose that you can pick up at any Lowe's or Home Depot. You can use hose clamps if you want, but they really aren't needed. It fits pretty snug without them. You can also pick up a couple of plastic push-in rivets at the hardware store too for mounting.
I used both pieces on mine. However, dieselenthusiast is going to just use the intake scoop and then cut a 3" hole in the bottom/side of the airbox with a hole saw to feed his airbox. He has promised pics of that setup once he has it done.
If you have any questions about these, feel free to ask.
Here are some pictures
Grill Intake Scoop
Airbox adapter for 3" hose/tubing
Airbox Adapter installed
Scoop Installed
Scoop Installed behind grill
05-07 Grill without scoop
I just cut the rubber barrier piece horizontally just above the second hole. Then I folded it back behind in case I ever need to go back stock.
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For those of you that are wondering how they are made...
Just wanted to post a little info about the machine that I use to make these. Several people have asked about it. So if you are interested here's the scoop.
The printer I am using is a Dimension SST 768 printer. The simplest description of it is that it is a CNC glue gun. It lays down a .010" diameter bead of ABS plastic or soluble support material 1 layer at a time. It draws out the layer at z=0.000 then moves to z=0.010 and draws another layer. After the model is completed printing, I break off as much of the soluble support solution as possible. Then whatever is not broken off dissolves in a soapy water bath at 70 degrees Celsius. Takes an hour or two to dissolve it, depending on how much support is on the part.
There is a good youtube video of the process at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pPvAjwq6qM
Here is the home page of the company that makes the printers:
http://www.dimensionprinting.com/
The machine, water bath to dissolve the support, tax delivery, material, etc that we have cost around $30k a few years ago.
Here is a pic of the two pieces just after the build in the machine. The brown stuff is the support material that dissolves in hot water.
And another view
Let me know if you have any questions!
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I have the first couple of the intake scoops and airbox adapters ready to ship out. I know these work on 05-07 models. Jeepjeepster is checking fitment on the 02-04 models now. If this version doesn't fit the 02-04, I will make another version for them as well. I will posts updates here as they come. I do not know if these will fit the KK, but if someone wants to try, or give me the info needed to make a KK version, I will be happy to make one for them too. The cost is a tad higher than I initially had quoted. The reason being, I forgot to include the cost of the support material for the 3D printer that I had to buy too. Remember, I am not making money on these. I am just sharing my design with all of you that had an interest. These are built on a 3D printer (rapid prototyping machine). The material is ABS plastic.
Grill intake scoop: $45
Airbox adapter for 3" hose/tubing: $50
Shipping one or both of the pieces listed above to anywhere in the continental US via USPS 3 Day Priority Mail: $10
. I checked shipping prices other than that,
. and shipping parcel post post required me
. to buy my own boxes. Added all up, it was
. only a couple dollars less, and I figure
. most would rather have the faster shipping.
If you want me to ship outside of US, I can quote that to you individually.
If you want one of these, just PM me. I will take payments via Paypal. I have 2 of the scoops and 2 of the airbox adapters ready now. I can only use the machine after hours and on weekends, so I will be taking orders on a first come, first serve basis. Please be patient on these initial orders, since it seems that a lot of you are interested. I'll create a running/waiting list for the initial orders and fill them ASAP. You won't need to pay until I have yours built and ready to ship. Then once I have yours built, you pay, and then I'll ship to you.
The hose to run between the scoop and the airbox is just 3" aluminum dryer vent hose that you can pick up at any Lowe's or Home Depot. You can use hose clamps if you want, but they really aren't needed. It fits pretty snug without them. You can also pick up a couple of plastic push-in rivets at the hardware store too for mounting.
I used both pieces on mine. However, dieselenthusiast is going to just use the intake scoop and then cut a 3" hole in the bottom/side of the airbox with a hole saw to feed his airbox. He has promised pics of that setup once he has it done.
If you have any questions about these, feel free to ask.
Here are some pictures
Grill Intake Scoop
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Airbox adapter for 3" hose/tubing
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Airbox Adapter installed
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Scoop Installed
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Scoop Installed behind grill
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05-07 Grill without scoop
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I just cut the rubber barrier piece horizontally just above the second hole. Then I folded it back behind in case I ever need to go back stock.
-------------------------
For those of you that are wondering how they are made...
Just wanted to post a little info about the machine that I use to make these. Several people have asked about it. So if you are interested here's the scoop.
The printer I am using is a Dimension SST 768 printer. The simplest description of it is that it is a CNC glue gun. It lays down a .010" diameter bead of ABS plastic or soluble support material 1 layer at a time. It draws out the layer at z=0.000 then moves to z=0.010 and draws another layer. After the model is completed printing, I break off as much of the soluble support solution as possible. Then whatever is not broken off dissolves in a soapy water bath at 70 degrees Celsius. Takes an hour or two to dissolve it, depending on how much support is on the part.
There is a good youtube video of the process at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pPvAjwq6qM
Here is the home page of the company that makes the printers:
http://www.dimensionprinting.com/
The machine, water bath to dissolve the support, tax delivery, material, etc that we have cost around $30k a few years ago.
Here is a pic of the two pieces just after the build in the machine. The brown stuff is the support material that dissolves in hot water.
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And another view
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