Lifted club car worn intake hose FIX

[10507581]

If you own a lifted gas club car you most likely have inverted the position of your snubber mount in order to return the motor as close to "level".. Consequently your intake hose most likely rubs on the nice plastic box club car has provided for your throttle assembly, fuses, solenoid, etc.. Eventually this may cause some issues down the line, specifically a hole from rubbing on this plastic box.

I have seen a few solutions, but want to offer my solution as an option to buggies members.

I have created a 45° intake manifold maintaining the same dimensions as the factory verision. I will be 3D printing a few prototypes in the coming week.

Additionally, I plan to test a couple out over the next 2 weeks. If all shakes out, the solution will be made available for purchase.*If you are interested in the prototype, please p.m. me to discuss specifics.

Attached are a few 3D models. Hope to have this as a permanent solution, let me know if you see any issues.

Brad B

[nwocart]

Originally Posted by 10507581

If you own a lifted gas club car you most likely have inverted the position of your snubber mount in order to return the motor as close to "level".. Consequently your intake hose most likely rubs on the nice plastic box club car has provided for your throttle assembly, fuses, solenoid, etc.. Eventually this may cause some issues down the line, specifically a hole from rubbing on this plastic box.

I have seen a few solutions, but want to offer my solution as an option to buggies members.

I have created a 45° intake manifold maintaining the same dimensions as the factory verision. I will be 3D printing a few prototypes in the coming week.

Additionally, I plan to test a couple out over the next 2 weeks. If all shakes out, the solution will be made available for purchase.*If you are interested in the prototype, please p.m. me to discuss specifics.

Attached are a few 3D models. Hope to have this as a permanent solution, let me know if you see any issues.

Brad B

Please post pics of how they turn out, i may be interested in one once I get my lift kit on

[10507581]

I started the print this morning and should have it ready to go by the weekend!! I will post pics soon.

[nwocart]

Originally Posted by 10507581

I started the print this morning and should have it ready to go by the weekend!! I will post pics soon.

how did yours go? I just installed a lift kit and now my intake hose is very twisted. would definitely be interested in purchasing one now!

[10507581]

It is awesome! I will upload some photos soon, just in between projects and my CC is now covered in parts

[nwocart]

Originally Posted by 10507581

It is awesome! I will upload some photos soon, just in between projects and my CC is now covered in parts

thats fine, just figured i would reach out and let you know I was interested in one. I've done two of the same lift, one on a DS and one on a carryall and its way more twisted and bent on the carryall this time than it was on my old DS

[nwocart]

Originally Posted by 10507581

If you own a lifted gas club car you most likely have inverted the position of your snubber mount in order to return the motor as close to "level".. Consequently your intake hose most likely rubs on the nice plastic box club car has provided for your throttle assembly, fuses, solenoid, etc.. Eventually this may cause some issues down the line, specifically a hole from rubbing on this plastic box.

I have seen a few solutions, but want to offer my solution as an option to buggies members.

I have created a 45° intake manifold maintaining the same dimensions as the factory verision. I will be 3D printing a few prototypes in the coming week.

Additionally, I plan to test a couple out over the next 2 weeks. If all shakes out, the solution will be made available for purchase.*If you are interested in the prototype, please p.m. me to discuss specifics.

Attached are a few 3D models. Hope to have this as a permanent solution, let me know if you see any issues.

Brad B

Brad, any chance you could send me the file for this intake piece? my buddy has a 3d printer and said hed be willing to print one for me. I don't want to put you out or anything, just figured I'd ask. I'm not sure how all that stuff works but it may be easier than you having to print one and mail it. Having said that I know its your design so if you're more comfortable with just printing one and me paying you for it, thats perfectly fine with me. I know you mentioned being busy so sorry if I seem like I am annoying about it

[Matt222]

Just now dealing with this issue after a 6 inch lift, I am also interested in getting this 3d file if possible

[nwocart]

Originally Posted by Matt222

Just now dealing with this issue after a 6 inch lift, I am also interested in getting this 3d file if possible

I never heard anything back from this guy, but if anyone makes one or gets the file I am still down for purchasing one! I don't have a 3d printer so the file wouldn't do me much good. I've made a custom intake hose but its not as clean and I think its still going to wear through