Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Duratec Performance Intake ideas

Interesting topic indeed. I read the stuff on the old boards, too. Like twowheelin' said, it's not going to be easy nor cheap.
Here's my idea: What about putting a throttle body on each side of the UIM - meaning 1 near the front of the car, and 1 near the fire wall. Split the intake hose, link the two TBs together... That would provide a straight shot into each intake runner. Get it? Again...it'd mean a new UIM, but hey, this is the R&D part!

Originally posted by Derk2000:

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Interesting topic indeed. I read the stuff on the old boards, too. Like twowheelin' said, it's not going to be easy nor cheap.
Here's my idea: What about putting a throttle body on each side of the UIM - meaning 1 near the front of the car, and 1 near the fire wall. Split the intake hose, link the two TBs together... That would provide a straight shot into each intake runner. Get it? Again...it'd mean a new UIM, but hey, this is the R&D part!

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Hey, thats what I said......

Originally posted by Contouraholic:

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Hey, thats what I said......

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And what a fine idea it is...if I may say so myself.
Heh heh...I guess I skipped right over your post. You get credit cause you said it first.

The problem is finding the correct size TB's, MAF, TPS' etc...and amking it all work together with the EEC system. It can be done but...$$$. Jag UIM....

2112, similarly, what about something that smooths the air down both sides of the intake manifold as the air first passes the throttle plate. I have always wondered if we had the room behind the throttle plate to build something like this in to help control and smooth the airflow to each bank:

Very interesting. If there is somehow to bore out the opening of the UIM to allow for a similar insert to split and channel the air to each side smoother and have the ability to allow the same volume of air in...