Another Randode first!

So far, the but dyno tells me it pulls a little harder, and definately sounds better.
This intake started off as a no-name tC intake, a little shortening of the cold air pipe, and a custom bracket got it mounted up. The MAF is different on the new xB compaired to the tC.
Here's the first pics with the homemade MAF adapter.
My machinist is going to prototype the billet adapter tomorrow.
If theres enough interest, I will have the MAF adapter mass produced.
http://www.randode.com/intake1.jpg
http://www.randode.com/intake2.jpg
http://www.randode.com/intake3.jpg
http://www.randode.com/intake4.jpg
http://www.randode.com/intake5.jpg
http://www.randode.com/intake6.jpg

As usual, turning nothing into something...Nice job!

Hey kid, thats pretty lame, get a real car :loser: :loser:

P.S. Nice Bullit nuts on the engine cover :rofl: You suck.

Very nice Randode! The king of Modding Scions.

holy isht!!

Randode strikes again
:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

Nice! :clap:

Looks good

randy your a freaking evil genius

He's got the skills that pays the bills!!! :bow: :clap: :bow: :clap:

Where did you score that :lalala: :P

That turned out great :clap: :clap: :clap: . Glad it worked out, and yet another first from Randode.

You are a mad man Randy---good job...........

Nice!!

uhhhh verrryyyyyy niiiiccccccccceeeeeeee

Hey kid, thats pretty lame, get a real car :loser: :loser:

P.S. Nice Bullit nuts on the engine cover :rofl: You suck.

I don't know you, I don't know Scion apocalypse, and I certainly don't know randode, but what crawled up YOUR butt and died?

FYI guys, I do believe that it IS the same MAF sensor as the tC. The sensor was changed for the 07 model year, and it looks like the tC intake you modified was for an 05-06 tC. If you mass produce that adapter, you will have tC guys lining up to buy it (assuming it doesn't throw a CEL)

very nice

f.y.i. .......... DwestxB and Randode are family so they have the sh!t talking privileges

randy.... you are a badass man!!!

Hey kid, thats pretty lame, get a real car :loser: :loser:

P.S. Nice Bullit nuts on the engine cover :rofl: You suck.

I don't know you, I don't know Scion apocalypse, and I certainly don't know randode, but what crawled up YOUR butt and died?


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hey kid, thats pretty lame, get a real car :loser: :loser:

P.S. Nice Bullit nuts on the engine cover :rofl: You suck.

I don't know you, I don't know Scion apocalypse, and I certainly don't know randode, but what crawled up YOUR butt and died?

:doh: Sorry, I'm just breakin my Cousin's balls.

^^^thats comedy!

f.y.i. .......... DwestxB and Randode are family so they have the sh!t talking privileges

Well that explains it.

Friggin' amazing Randy! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

Friggin' amazing Randy! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
thanks dude. i'll be seeing you on the beach with Ray real soon.

heres the new billet MAF adapter:
it sure is nice having a friend with a CNC machine! :bow:

http://www.randode.com/intake7.jpg
http://www.randode.com/intake8.jpg

even had time for an underhood light kit.
http://www.randode.com/newxbunderhood1.jpg
http://www.randode.com/newxbunderhood2.jpg

I guess I overlooked it... It is different than the 07 tC. Mistake #2 on my part!

another first.....

Randy that came out great, I am glad I can help. Dude it looks like it on fire in there.

^^^it was, i had to get the hose^^^

looks awesome, already stackin up the mods

Nice. You are the man with modding

Man, you've been busy...
Where does the filter sit? Under the battery?

Dude that's awesome. You're the man dood! Great work as always!


:doh: Sorry, I'm just suckin my Cousin's balls.

:doh: :P :rofl: :rofl: :lalala:

Dude that's awesome. You're the man dood! Great work as always!


:doh: Sorry, I'm just suckin my Cousin's balls.

:doh: :P :rofl: :rofl: :lalala:

:tap: I will make sure Randy breaks something in your car next time he does an install for you. :lalala:

when you gonna put a header under there next?

the filter sits under the headlight down low next to the frame rail.

i want a header since the stock manifold looks like butt.
but i dont want to deal with the CEL issues that I have run into on the tC's.

Hey kid, thats pretty lame, get a real car :loser: :loser:

P.S. Nice Bullit nuts on the engine cover :rofl: You suck.

I don't know you, I don't know Scion apocalypse, and I certainly don't know randode, but what crawled up YOUR butt and died?

:rofl: :rofl: I don;t know how many of you saw that crappy movie "Norbit" with eddie murphy but when I read that i just imagined it in the voice of raspushia and her saying "how youuuuuu doin!"

Looks like a modded Weapon R intake. Good work lets get that new header on ! :)

The aftermarket too slow on parts for the new xB?

No problem, Randode is the aftermarket. The MAF adapter looks sick!

Hey kid, thats pretty lame, get a real car :loser: :loser:

P.S. Nice Bullit nuts on the engine cover :rofl: You suck.

I don't know you, I don't know Scion apocalypse, and I certainly don't know randode, but what crawled up YOUR butt and died?


:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Yeat again someone trying to join in on the D&S fun!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

i bought a cheap 02 simulator on ebay and i have not had one CEL come on since.

randode, i got a question for ya...why is the adapter needed? is the maf too long, so the adapter is used to space it out, or is it for some other reason? the reason i ask is that it looks like the maf would bolt right on if it was flipped backwards..im considering the same set up, but i dont have access to the tools to make the adapter. thanks!

randode, i got a question for ya...why is the adapter needed? is the maf too long, so the adapter is used to space it out, or is it for some other reason? the reason i ask is that it looks like the maf would bolt right on if it was flipped backwards..im considering the same set up, but i dont have access to the tools to make the adapter. thanks!
the bolt pattern is completely different. And if you flip it, the air would hit the wrong side of the maf.

got it...thanks..

Hey Randode, thanks for the great info and pics. After seeing what you did I ordered a cheap CAI for the Tc and plan to mod it to fit my XB2 like you did. I suspect that the 2007 Tc CAI has the proper MAF mounting but I couldn't confirm it and found a really good deal on a 2005-06 TC CAI. I guess I'll have to fab a custom MAF adapter plate and mounting bracket but I like to tinker.

If you have any suggestions, such as how much you had to cut off the TC CAI pipe or the dimensions for the mounting bracket, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks again for a great low-budget XB2 CAI mod.

If anyone is interested, here is a link to the Tc CAI I bought. It's nothing special but $80 for a polished 2.75" aluminum CAI with a washable filter is dirt cheap.

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/autogrimmig/items/item.aspx?itemid=8763155

Edit: I received the el-cheapo CAI today and thought I better add some comments since I posted a link to it. Do not buy this unless you have a dremel tool and/or some small round files and don't mind spending some time finishing it yourself. The holes in the intake tube for the MAF and PCV were not de-burred and metal shavings could be sucked into the engine if not de-burred prior to installation. Other than that, it appears to be a decent CAI. The filter looks pretty good as do the welds and the overall finish is decent if not great.

i think it was about 2-3" off the pipe that goes down behind the headlight.
If there is an interest in the MAF adapters, I can have them made.

i think it was about 2-3" off the pipe that goes down behind the headlight.
If there is an interest in the MAF adapters, I can have them made.

Thanks. I have a buddy with a machine shop who will be making a MAF adapter for me and I'll make my own mounting bracket out of some 3/4" aluminum bar stock I have laying around.

I'm a little surprised that there isn't more interest in adapting cheap knock-off Tc CAI's to the XB2 considering the cost of the options. My dealer wants $329 for the TRD CAI for my XB and they both do the same thing.

randode, what do you think you would be able to sell the maf adapter for?

randode, what do you think you would be able to sell the maf adapter for?
spoke to my machinist. $60 shipped

:lalala: when will these be ready :lalala:

:lalala: when will these be ready :lalala:
a couple of days.

:lalala: when will these be ready :lalala:
a couple of days.

Yesssss :clap: ..

I finally got my budget CAI installed and it rocks! I bought a cheapo ($80) Tc CAI and modded it 'Randode style' to fit my XB2 and I'm very pleased with myself. My machinist buddy lives pretty far from me and has been really busy lately so I made my own MAF adapter for now. It's not very pretty but very functional and my XB2 sounds great and definitely pulls harder. I'm guessing ~10hp gain from the CAI and TRD axle-back. I may put it on a dyno eventually but I'm far from finished. Thanks Randoode!

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/4778/070507005fe5.jpg

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/8554/070507006ey5.jpg

http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/8826/070507007lj6.jpg

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2502/070507010jo1.jpg

If I had it to do over again, I'd start by removing the MAF stand-offs from the Tc CAI rather than using those large washers to attach the MAF adapter but it is what it is for now and works great.

it looks like an off the shelf product!!
good job.
would you consider making cai kits for sale?
i think you could make a buck or two .
i would buy one for sure!
have you had it on a dyno yet ?
i'm going to put my box on the dyno next week (just got some custom exhaust done)
i would love to see before and after #'s for you cai.

I am having a few of the billet maf adapters made. email me if you would be interested in the adapter.

it looks like an off the shelf product!!
good job.
would you consider making cai kits for sale?
i think you could make a buck or two .
i would buy one for sure!
have you had it on a dyno yet ?
i'm going to put my box on the dyno next week (just got some custom exhaust done)
i would love to see before and after #'s for you cai.

I must assume that you were replying to Randode, 'cause my knock-off copy looks very home-made, IMO. The only thing I like about my modded CAI is the polished AL mounting brackets. I used 3/4" AL bar stock from Home Depot, bent on a vise, wet-sanded with 600 wet and then hand polished.

No dyno runs yet but now that I have over 1000 miles on my box I may do that soon. I wanted to SC it but I'm still waiting on a kit that may well cost more than I'm willing to spend. I thought about modding a TC SC but the warranty and ECU mapping issues dissuaded me.

I am having a few of the billet maf adapters made. email me if you would be interested in the adapter.

You should seriously consider marketing a comlete CAI kit for the XB2. My take is that a lot of people would buy a complete kit but only a few would buy a MAF adapter, Tc CAI and then make all the neccessary mods, custom mounting brackets, etc. I thought about it but I haven't got the time. Most people don't have the tools, patience or skillz for this sort of custom fabrication. JMO.

I am having a few of the billet maf adapters made. email me if you would be interested in the adapter.

You should seriously consider marketing a comlete CAI kit for the XB2. My take is that a lot of people would buy a complete kit but only a few would buy a MAF adapter, Tc CAI and then make all the neccessary mods, custom mounting brackets, etc. I thought about it but I haven't got the time. Most people don't have the tools, patience or skillz for this sort of custom fabrication. JMO.

I second that, and I'm one of those 'most people' who don't have all the necessities to do the custom bits.

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I finally got my budget CAI installed and it rocks! I bought a cheapo ($80) Tc CAI and modded it 'Randode style' to fit my XB2 and I'm very pleased with myself. My machinist buddy lives pretty far from me and has been really busy lately so I made my own MAF adapter for now. It's not very pretty but very functional and my XB2 sounds great and definitely pulls harder. I'm guessing ~10hp gain from the CAI and TRD axle-back. I may put it on a dyno eventually but I'm far from finished. Thanks Randoode!

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/4778/070507005fe5.jpg

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/8554/070507006ey5.jpg

http://img474.imageshack.us/img474/8826/070507007lj6.jpg

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2502/070507010jo1.jpg

If I had it to do over again, I'd start by removing the MAF stand-offs from the Tc CAI rather than using those large washers to attach the MAF adapter but it is what it is for now and works great.


Good find on the CAI I might just get me one of these and retrofit it randode style....

It's a fun project. I got the Tc CAI from Autogrimmig for under $80 shipped and the rest of the materials from Home Depot for under $20. You'll need 2"x1/4" AL bar stock for the MAF adapter plate (or buy a better billet one from Randode), 1"x1/4" AL bar stock for the mounting brackets, various AL washers and bushings (MAF stand-offs), a 1" drill bit or hole saw, assorted drill bits, files, a drill, hacksaw, some assorted nuts and bolts and a vise, grinding wheel, drill press and dremel tool really help.

Good luck and feel free to PM me if you need any help.

Just got mine today.. We'll see how it goes on Saturday... :)

i think i'm gunna try it soon

in stock now!
http://www.randode.com/performance/mafadapter.jpg

niiice, I want one.
So what modification do you have to do to the tC MAF adaptor?

on my wifes xB I shortened one of the pipes about 3" and made new brackets. Then the maf adapter bolts to the intake, and the maf bolts into the adapter.

cool. Now I need to buy a tC intake

That is PIMP.

Is there room to use the short ram TC intake? Would that need to be cut down as well?

I dont think you'd have to modify the length on the short ram intake since it is shorter already. It looked like there is enough room near the battery

Boxer... I wouldnt use the Short Ram... In my opionion.. and you can test it out yourself... if you were to install the short ram you would get a lot of hot air from the engine. .. test your car after a drive one day just put your hands on the edges of the hood hot air comes from the sides where the short ram would be... the header area seems to be alright from the hood. its kindof weird how it does that.. none of my other cars did that. I would just suggest the cold air intake...

I was wondering though... it is sucky to change the filter on the CAI isnt it? or is there a trick i dont know?... I was thinking about making a "trap door" kind of thing in the wheel well to be able to change or clean the filter better. does that make sense?

Also I was wondering how hard it is to get the fake brake cooler vents out... and if i got them out If i was to drimel the slots out that are there but not punched out already .. if that would help maybe both the breaks and getting some cold air to the CAI..? I dunno I havnt looked under there much yet. just a thought. maybe some kind of "scoop" to direct the sir up to the CIA?...

in stock now!
http://www.randode.com/performance/mafadapter.jpg
BUMP!!