Garage1217

iTrader: (5)

Well took a LONG look at the xD intake system tonight. Basically in a nutshell it SUCKS. The intake sucks are directly from the engine bay close to the radiator on the drivers side through the ugly snorkle like thing.

During my series of tests over the next few days, I will be doing a few tests. See the snorkle is designed to sorta suck air from the drivers side fender, yes there is 0 airflow going into the fender as the drivers bumper vent is blocked just like the passenger. I bet if I open the drivers vent up, I could drop intake temps while moving by at least 30F.

pickledchang

places like autozone now carry the components to custom make your own cold-air intake. didnt look at the prices, but its basically a selection of straights and bends with fittings and such, allowing you to piece together an intake. could be worth experimenting with.

now just to get rid of the stock intake manifold...

DJSexyPanda

"The intake sucks are directly from the engine bay close to the radiator on the drivers side through the ugly snorkle like thing. "

Isnt that for cold weather starts, so the engine heats up faster???

Garage1217

iTrader: (5)

If the radiator is cold on a cold start, how would it help

jspectoaster

i actually did that and have a homemade cold air now

Garage1217

iTrader: (5)

I am a k&n dealer, going to design my own CAI intake for it that goes into the drivers fender area.

Nick06tC

Get that stock pupply to a dyno. You know you will end up building it uup int he end. Would be great to see your comparrision dynos!!

Garage1217

iTrader: (5)

Already planned before I touch anything on the motor

jspectoaster

heres my home made cold air



i almost dont want to put the cover back on

Zefoxe

oh oh, carbon fiber vent duct pleaseee! :D

Runawayrogue

Wow, that looks real nice jspec! How much did it cost you?

meanjean

Looks good....can that area get wet?

jspectoaster

about 100$ with the 45 $ k&n and the piping was a kit.shouldnt get wet all the plastic splash guards are there to protect it

Runawayrogue

Wow, I'll need to drop by the local Autozone and check it out... sounds like way more fun than buying a pre-fab. How tough was the install? Doesn't seem to me like it would be really tough...

pickledchang

is that first bend off the MAF sensor just a 90 degree? it looks to be. any more bends that we cant see, or just the one, followed by straight pieces all the way to the filter?

jspectoaster

yes a 90 off the maf then i wanna say a 60 to send it down into the well.so i got the kit then bought a 3" to 3" coupler a 3" to 2.5" coupler that was a biscuit. and 90 bend

LimitedShooter

where did the post maf return hose go.....breather filter?

TheJonas53

I think its a load of crap that we have to make an inkake setup. Where are the kits from Injen, AEM, Fujita, ect?

Mynam3isazia

where did you get those pips at hook me up dude

ChelsDS

I would say they're probably going to hit the market later this year honestly. I know K&N should be coming out either in the summer or early fall. The car is barely a year old, give it a few more months for things to come out.