Crazy Stu intake on a 5T 2.0???

[Rgarbarino]

Hey guys, I posted a while ago about a Crazy Stu or Turtle Racing intake. I went with the Crazy Stu and it was delivered today. The DDM website says modifying the cage is necessary but in my original post guys said not necessary to modify the cage. Well, the intake gets in the way and pushes against the left side of the cage and I can't get the body all the way on. It looks like If I trimmed a little off then carb side of the intake tube I should be able to clear the cage. How have others got it installed without any modification?

Also, when I removed the stock air filter there was an aluminum spacer about 1/8" thick between the stock filter and carb. Do I use that with the velocity stack or just use the gasket that came with the intake?

Thanks in advance.

Just saw this on DDM:

Please note that this system will fit engines sized from 23cc-30.5cc. They will also fit 32cc-34cc engines but the cage will need modification.

I still think if I trim the tube a little it will fit.

 

[JT3]

Hey guys, I posted a while ago about a Crazy Stu or Turtle Racing intake. I went with the Crazy Stu and it was delivered today. The DDM website says modifying the cage is necessary but in my original post guys said not necessary to modify the cage. Well, the intake gets in the way and pushes against the left side of the cage and I can't get the body all the way on. It looks like If I trimmed a little off then carb side of the intake tube I should be able to clear the cage. How have others got it installed without any modification?

Also, when I removed the stock air filter there was an aluminum spacer about 1/8" thick between the stock filter and carb. Do I use that with the velocity stack or just use the gasket that came with the intake?

Thanks in advance.

Just saw this on DDM:

Please note that this system will fit engines sized from 23cc-30.5cc. They will also fit 32cc-34cc engines but the cage will need modification.

I still think if I trim the tube a little it will fit.

I don't know that much, maybe @Seandonato73 could help. He knows a lot about carbs and such.

 

[Haric]

@crucialRC running crazy stu’s

 

[Top Dead Center]

Trim the short end. I don't recall how much I cut off. A 1/2", maybe 3/4". Just make sure you leave enough for the full width of the clamp to be fully on the hose.

Just the gasket is all the goes between the stack and carb.

 

[-Dusty-]

I have it and I trimmed it and it still rubs. I can get the cage on but I don't like how it rubs.

 

[crucialRC]

I have it and I trimmed about 3/4" off the carb side. It rubs the cage very little. Not enough for me to worry about. I haven't seen any wear marks on the tube or nothing like that. And just use the gaskets that came with it.

 

[John Parks]

Same as above. I trim them, they rub a bit but not enough to worry. Or just cut some of the cross brace out of the side of the cage. Either way works

 

[Basher5iveT420]

I’ve got the crazy stu on a 5iveT, I didn’t trim anything. I haven’t noticed any rubbing or damage
It sorta gets in the way when putting on the body but that’s about it.

 

[evssv]

yeah the stu pipes needs a trim carb end so u then don't need to chop ur cage about?

 

[Rgarbarino]

Thanks, I will trim it down. Don’t really want to return it for the turtle racing intake!

 

[jduffle]

Look at my avatar picture. It worked fine for me.