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Old 08-22-03 | 02:59 AM
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DIY block off plates?

I have searched on this subject for a while today and have found a few sites where you can order block off plates like k2rd and I think nopistons but everybody seems to be back ordered on them.

I was wondering how hard is it to make block off plates. Out of what material do you make them and what tools will be required.

On an 87' TII I need 1 for the ACV and 1 for the split air pipe.

Thanks for any help.
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Old 08-22-03 | 03:08 AM
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Strange, I just ordered plates from K2RD and got them within 4 days. You can easily make them out of 1/16th metal, just cut the rough shape out, use a dremel or grinder to define it (use a gasket as a guide to trace onto it) and then drill your holes and be done. Me and my friend usually make our own, when we're not feeling lazy

Edit: I got a ACV, Split Air, BAC (all for a TII)

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Old 08-22-03 | 03:08 AM
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Backorder? I got some a couple days ago from k2rd. Took like 5 days to get here. I got a AVC, BAC, Split Air, and already had a EGR.

Not that hard to make. Get a sheet for 1/8 inch aluminum and make them out of that if you don't want to buy them.
Old 08-22-03 | 03:15 AM
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Well I live in San Jose and K2RD is also in San Jose. I called them and said I could pick them up but they said they are on back order. Maybe the guy just didn't know what he was talking about.

SonicRAT, what do you use to cut the metal. Just a saw?

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Old 08-22-03 | 03:22 AM
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Dremmel ROTARY TOOL!
Old 08-22-03 | 03:23 AM
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generally I use just a hacksaw to get the rough shape of it, and go from there. You can use whatever you've got available, it's pretty easy to grind it into a smoother shape afterwards.
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Alright, thanks guys for the QUICK answers, I only posted this like 10 mins ago. I will try em tomorrow.

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Originally posted by 1987RX7guy
Dremmel ROTARY TOOL!
The dremmel is shitty for most of the work, it takes ******* forever.
Old 08-22-03 | 03:31 AM
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Alright, thanks guys for the QUICK answers, I only posted this like 10 mins ago. I will try em tomorrow.

Tim
Well, you can always be sure to get some sort of reply out of 1987RX7Guy, albeit not always on subject, he is rather responsive.
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