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tbone
01-07-2018, 05:10 PM
The Cobra air intake tube 2R3V 9R504 BB always wants to become slightly unseated from the oval intake plenum no matter how I attach it...super tight, medium tight or just snug. I even tried to add some silicone and it doesn't seem to solve the issue. It seems to be in fine condition and I am perplexed as to what the problem is. Anyone have a similar issue? I can't find a new or used one anywhere and I'm sick of worrying about it.

Any advice would be appreciated. :confused:
RubberCtyRauder
01-07-2018, 05:13 PM
does it use hose clamp to secure? switch to constant tension clamps
tbone
01-07-2018, 05:21 PM
Yes, hose clamp. I will have to research those...
tbone
01-07-2018, 05:23 PM
I see them. Any clue on which size to order? Thanks!
RubberCtyRauder
01-07-2018, 05:27 PM
Mcmaster Carr has them, that's where i got mine. tbey look like hose clamps but can get wider ones andthey have either a spring or Bellville washers that keep constant pressure
RubberCtyRauder
01-07-2018, 05:29 PM
i have trilogy. so not sure of eaton intake dia. 4.75 -5.25? maybe
tbone
01-07-2018, 05:35 PM
https://www.mcmaster.com/#constant-tension-hose-clamps/=1b12osc

Here's the page. If anyone knows the one to order so I'm not guessing would be great.
Thanks!
tbone
01-07-2018, 05:54 PM
PS
Someone sent me a sight shield clip and I can't figure out who it was. So whoever it was, THANK YOU!
tbone
01-07-2018, 05:58 PM
You can see the goofy clamp with the slots in it to clear the rubber if you look close in this pic.
fastblackmerc
01-07-2018, 06:01 PM
PS
Someone sent me a sight shield clip and I can't figure out who it was. So whoever it was, THANK YOU!

Your Welcome!
Lowndex
01-07-2018, 07:48 PM
You can see the goofy clamp with the slots in it to clear the rubber if you look close in this pic.

You sir, have one clean engine bay.
tbone
01-08-2018, 07:49 AM
Your Welcome!

I looked in my MM mail and the message wasn't there anymore. I couldn't find the thread because it was unrelated to the clip. You had your address on the envelope but no name. So I didn't know who it was anymore....
Thanks again!
tbone
01-08-2018, 07:50 AM
You sir, have one clean engine bay.

Pic is from a few years ago but I always keep it clean. :D
tbone
01-08-2018, 07:51 AM
So who can tell me which clamp to buy?
RubberCtyRauder
01-08-2018, 08:06 AM
those rubber tabs will need to be removed as any other clamp wont have the slots for them. Take your clamp off after marking with marker where it is now. then remove it and screw it back together in a circle and measure it across thus giving you a diameter.
is there a bunch of silicone spray or dressing for shine on it?, take it off and clean the intake opening well, no grease, oily etc and the inside of tube
Turbov6Bryan
01-08-2018, 08:44 AM
Looks to me the entire air intake track is not supported, so its tugging on the clamp on the t-body. Is there nothing holding it up? Maybe that would fix the issue.
tbone
01-08-2018, 08:52 AM
Looks to me the entire air intake track is not supported, so its tugging on the clamp on the t-body. Is there nothing holding it up? Maybe that would fix the issue.

I should build a custom bracket or something. The air filter actually rests on a couple zip ties I strung across underneath it. It sounds goofy but works well and is invisible.
tbone
01-08-2018, 08:53 AM
those rubber tabs will need to be removed as any other clamp wont have the slots for them. Take your clamp off after marking with marker where it is now. then remove it and screw it back together in a circle and measure it across thus giving you a diameter.
is there a bunch of silicone spray or dressing for shine on it?, take it off and clean the intake opening well, no grease, oily etc and the inside of tube


I just figured someone ordered one and knew exactly which one works. Thanks.
fastblackmerc
01-08-2018, 09:48 AM
I looked in my MM mail and the message wasn't there anymore. I couldn't find the thread because it was unrelated to the clip. You had your address on the envelope but no name. So I didn't know who it was anymore....
Thanks again!

No problem.
justbob
01-08-2018, 04:50 PM
I should build a custom bracket or something.


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2mercs
01-08-2018, 05:14 PM
Just spray hair spray on it. I suggest maximum hold for those windy days you need to look your best.

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Turbov6Bryan
01-08-2018, 05:43 PM
I just had a flash of someone over tightening their throttle body and went WOT, causing the throttle to stay wide open.

Dont be that guy, OK?
tbone
01-09-2018, 07:57 AM
^this^



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I'll give you $8 to make one for me. And 50 cents to install it.
ByronRACE
01-09-2018, 10:05 AM
Which throttle body? I had a hell of a time keeping it clamped with the accufab throttle body on this build and eventually went back to a stock throttle body. Zero change in power, by the way. You don't need as big of a throttle body if it is flowing pressurized air.

http://www.racesystems.com/cobra/images/Cobra003.jpg