First of all imma thank Injen for making a sweet intake.
then putning.com for the scionlife discount intake.
then Squirrel for recommending me the intake.. (he know his nutz)
then Mr_rabbit for telling me where the stock air filter and everything else was over the phone.

So I decided to DIY on the intake install. Im not a mechanic and never worked on cars. This was my first engine bay mod all by myself.

Overall the install was very simple. It was not time comsuming, xcept for me since i took my dear time to do it right.. I did scratch the underside of the intake with a screw but it was no biggie.

I was going to wait to have it powder coated but after fixing the busted toilet at home i decided I was on a roll and installed it.

After I intalled it I went for mini cruise and after I arrived home I told my sister what I did and she asked if I just pulled up cuz she heard a Louder noise (like a lawmower noise) and after she said that I knew it wasnt my head imagining more horse power.

It picks up faster and the lag time between 0-60 has improved. The takes off are better and when cruising at a set speed and then floor it the response is way better.

I have yet to fully test it in the express way to see how far my adrenaline reaches.

take fuji's word for it.. it IS worth it.

It sounds like a breathing dragon and It feels like im driving a jet.

Damn, thats some review....I have the same intake, I will be installing it in a few weeks along with the rest of my new mods. I'm glad it isn't too hard of an install too. :relief:

You're welcome Fuji.

I try not to recommend any mod that I haven't tried myself, or least help install, or ridden/driven a vehicle that has the mod.

Good job on the DIY install also!

Thanks Fuji! Been thinking about installing one myself.

Where can I get this short ram intake?

You can get it almost anywhere! www.ptuning.com is where I picked mine up.

I told you it was a piece of cake! :clap:

Whats the discount code for the intake Hmm???

Whats the discount code for the intake Hmm???

call em up..dont remember..

i went on the express way and the difference is noticed up to 75mph

after 75-100 i didnt noticed much..(maybe i was concentrating on the road)..

okay so im not really sure waz up with that..maybe its in the 3k rpms.. im not a techie but from reading around im posting this stuff..but it is noitced up to 65-75 on my behalf

entering on the ramps and changing lanes on tight space is well worth the intake since it responds very well.

if yall dont beleive me..i dare you to install it..

however your driving is your responsiblity so if yall want to speed and all go for it.

but that was my review of a semi fully tested injen short ram.
on my next fill up ill see if the MPG increased.. then after i might do a road trip.

anyone happen to know the size of the filter like the opening area that connects to the pipe... ive seen em range from 2" to 3" in speed shops and i wanna make sure i get the right one... i gotta replace my filter soon and would rather just get a new one that clean the old one

I also have the Injen Short ram and must say ... the noise the intake makes is AWESOME and you can def feel the difference.... install was a snap - directions were very precise (im not a engine bay mod person myself and this was the first intake install i had ever done)

thanx guys

tom

bump for question.. im not gonna clean mine either..imma replace the sucker.

just take it out and take a ruler or tape measure to it. but why replace when those are made to be reusable. what are you planning to replace it with? a k&n?

just take it out and take a ruler or tape measure to it. but why replace when those are made to be reusable. what are you planning to replace it with? a k&n?

replace it with the same filter... rather then spending the $ on a cleaning kit and taking the time to clean it ... its easier to just buy a new one ... that way i dont gotta worry about how well i cleaned it or actually have to do it

filters are cheap ... so id rather have the piece of mind knowing that i got a brand new one .. not something im not even sure is cleaned 100%

Awwww FUJI... no fair haha... but I'll give them a ring... anything for a discount!!!

Replacement filters aren't that cheap. I'd rather save the money and get the cleaning kit.

Hey fuji, when you bought this short ram intake from ptuning.com did it include a MAF sensor?

Need to know.. because I have an 05 xB. I dont know if that matters.

Nevermind.. i found the discount and I wont have to worry much about MAF anymore. hehe

Thanks anyway!! Gonna install that bad baby soon! How long did yours take to ship Fuji?

Replacement filters aren't that cheap. I'd rather save the money and get the cleaning kit.

i dont mind paying a few bucks and getting a new filter.. and if you shop ebay .. u can get the filters REAL cheap ...

Bump

anyone know the size or can they measure it (if you havent installed your intake) .. i dont feel like ripping my car apart to get the filter size

thanx

Stupid question but, does it effect gas mileage? I would assume worse, but you know how that goes :silly:

Nevermind.. i found the discount and I wont have to worry much about MAF anymore. hehe

Thanks anyway!! Gonna install that bad baby soon! How long did yours take to ship Fuji?

2 days shippped.. ordered late monday recived on wed..

Stupid question but, does it effect gas mileage? I would assume worse, but you know how that goes :silly:

its supposed to help. ill see on my next fill up.. this fill up im flooring constantly so i wouldnt know the end result until next time.

Flooring can't help but, I'm sure you are having fun!

Flooring can't help but, I'm sure you are having fun!

no words can express my feelings.. and heck yeah im having fun..

im all about the music when im driving.. but i turned off the stereo and now the sound of the intake is my new music..

Stupid question but, does it effect gas mileage? I would assume worse, but you know how that goes :silly:

It's a more efficient setup, so it should help gas milage. FWIW, I hit 38mpg on a recent road trip (averaged ~34-35 total).

Stupid question but, does it effect gas mileage? I would assume worse, but you know how that goes :silly:

It's a more efficient setup, so it should help gas milage. FWIW, I hit 38mpg on a recent road trip (averaged ~34-35 total).

It didn't at first, cause you will want to hear that growl while punching the accelerator. But it does help once you start to drive without gunning it. :P

just take it out and take a ruler or tape measure to it. but why replace when those are made to be reusable. what are you planning to replace it with? a k&n?

replace it with the same filter... rather then spending the $ on a cleaning kit and taking the time to clean it ... its easier to just buy a new one ... that way i dont gotta worry about how well i cleaned it or actually have to do it

filters are cheap ... so id rather have the piece of mind knowing that i got a brand new one .. not something im not even sure is cleaned 100%

It's a good thing to have an extra filter so you can drive while the other one is drying out. I'm going to get a K&N replacement when the time comes...

haha, I have an automatic xB and when I got my muffler installed, I stopped using my radio haha...4-speed baby hahaha

I installed my Injen short ram last week, and noticed improved throttle response and better high-end pick-up. The noise is awesome at WOT. On Sunday, I also installed my DC Headers. Now I feel even better response over the entire RPM range, and the sound is even better!!! I also have a Greddy EVO II rear section. The box has never felt better now that I have an intake, headers, and exhaust.

I purchased my headers & intake from PTuning.com for $400.00 shipped. I received both products within a week in CA. For those who want it, here is the ScionLife.com discount link to get 5% off at check-out.

http://www.ptuning.com/html/discount_code.cfm?clubid=ptscionlife

Awww a week?? darn it! I cannot wait for my intake that long hehe. I think I will do my headers later in the years.

Way to go on the install Fuji!

Intakes make a noticable difference on the xA/xB. Helps your MPG and definately helps pickup.

I installed the DC sports header at the same time as the intake, the two go together like peanut butter and choclate. Got everything from ptuning.com. Check out the header, I think you will be pleased.

I sure will sir.

ptuning is my friend : )

If u want the code here it is just enter it as a coupon PTSCIONLIFE :bow: this place is the best free shiping now to.

Nothing like hot air from directly above the engine to improve performance.

Nothing like hot air from directly above the engine to improve performance.

like not really.. the stock one was closer to the engine.

the injen, however goes past where the stock used to be. If I have a chance ill post comparison pics..

so if it was hot air... why would i perform better???? :yawn:

Nothing like hot air from directly above the engine to improve performance.

me thinks you must look at pics of the injen short ram before you comment on it...

I might agree with you for the xA one but the xB looks like this:

http://www.injen.com/new_layout/products/engine_images/grp2/IS2100P.jpg

my only concern with the piece is the hose before the sensor... but i thought i read somewhere they corrected that problem..

Nothing like hot air from directly above the engine to improve performance.

me thinks you must look at pics of the injen short ram before you comment on it...


Me thinks so too... :eyebrow: :tap:

Chimmey, Injen now includes a little filter that you put in the hose so you're not sending gunk towards your MAF. So far so good. :pray:

chimmy thanks for the pic.

okay. follow the ground wire on the battery. do you see where it curves and there is a brown\black piece where you put a screw on? well thats were the opening for the stock hose used to be.

if you now look at the pic again.. the filter\opening of the injen intake goes waaay past that..not buy much but it sure does go way past it.

reving up, windows down, thats the way fuji likes to hit it up...
sing along..

yup. . . the xA one is the one that sucks in above the engine.

*crossing fingers* Fuji, it doesn't take long to install yes? I'm very inexperienced with cars so...

took me about an hour and I was very meticulous.

*crossing fingers* Fuji, it doesn't take long to install yes? I'm very inexperienced with cars so...

no it doesnt.. after i found out what i was looking for i did it about 1.5 hours.. i lost track of time cuz my dad sold the tools and i had to go to the store to buy some new ones.

make sure you have all your tools..

screw driver . wratchet set with extension, proper lighting, your hands, motivation, and thats it, the xb is so easy to work on.

have fun.

update..

before intake 2 gallons left average - 245miles

after intake on original fill up and abusing it 1 gallon left 265miles

this current fill up i will drive normal.. i mean like an older person. :P

can cold air/short ram intakes harm your engine? I just dont know enough to mess with that yet. Basically, I'm asking..what's the worst that can happen with an intake? I've got the extended warranty and I dont want toyota to tell me that they arent going to honor it if the intake causes problems. AEM/dealer cai costs too damn much !!

2 potential problems:
1. CAI's can (but not necessarily will) suck up water when driving through puddles and cause hydrolock (short rams aren't as prone).
2. Low quality filters or filters with poor filtration can result in engine build up