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Old 05-07-2013, 05:44 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 View Post
Sorry to be a party pooper, but this intake system is MORONIC because of all the cuts and bends. The goal of airflow is to SMOOTH it out, not create excess turbulence.
Titanium can not be bent into tight bends, so it has to be cut, and welded. Each cut is made with a computer controlled water jet cutter, for accurate cuts. The inside of the pipe is surprisingly smooth, as the welds are really clean.
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