Taking ribbed piping out of intake

[ikessky]

I'm taking the crappy ribbed piece of rubber out of my intake system. I won't be doing a CAI, but I may get the filter in a better place than it currently is (although the pipe will still be straight). Here's my questions:

The pipe is not aluminized tubing. It seems to be more of a lighter gauge steel. Will this be okay? (it was free as scrap from work)

The tube leading from the intake to the rear valve cover and the IAT sensor. How crucial is it that these remain in the same locations? If the IAT is moved a little bit, will that affect my performance/mileage? I'm not looking to relocate it. I'm just looking to maintain my current 33MPG.


I think that's all I have for right now. I guess I'll just update this if I have any more.

[RednBlack]

Don't know about the IAT sensor, but if you go with a solid piping route, make sure there is allowances for play. That's the reason for the ribbed plastic. Have to have a flex somewhere.

[ikessky]

I have a silicone coupling that I will be using. That should take up any flex.

[bszopi]

The IAT doesn't need to be anywhere specific, just as long as its since in the intake track. As far as the breather for the rear valve cover, I haven't had mine plugged into the intake for.... hmm, hard to remember how long its been now!

[ikessky]

Hmmmm....... So I could even route it out of the way and just put a screen over the end so that it doesn't suck any big particles up?