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Old Aug 17, 2002 | 06:32 PM
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help on installing intake

i have a 91 black max, im planning on buying a new intake for my car, i think ill go with the k&n but i have to wait for about 2 yrs b4 buying it. for the peeps who has a custom intake do you guys also replace the stock filter?? does anyone know if replacing the stock filter increase the aggressive noise and how hard is it to replace the intake, cuz i never replace anything in my engine bay b4
Old Aug 17, 2002 | 10:28 PM
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in my opinion...

your car is a 91 and if you wait 2 more years for an intake it would make the car 13yrs old and i wouldnt think it would be worth it but thats up to you unless you are just talking about a drop in filter to replace the stock one then in that case it would be a good idea. the k&n are really nice and durable. I think a k&n drop in would definetly be worth it.
Old Aug 18, 2002 | 03:49 PM
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umm... u should just get a place racing cold air intake. and it comes with a "****ty" monster flow, but u should get a K&N filter for it. and dont wait 2 years wait like 2 weeks, because it comes with a cut out, so its easy to do. and u should do it like soon because it sounds good
Old Aug 18, 2002 | 10:27 PM
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yo yo

wasup.... i have a 90 se and want to put a CAI in my ride. i just wanted to know if someone with a 90 has a CAI installed in their ride and or someone has a pic to see how it looks like. f.max.....
Old Aug 31, 2002 | 01:20 PM
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yea i could get some pics for you but i kinda messed up on the cut because i didnt use the cut out. but if u do then you'll be ok. just give me your email furisous max
Old Sep 1, 2002 | 07:28 PM
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Re: yo yo

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wasup.... i have a 90 se and want to put a CAI in my ride. i just wanted to know if someone with a 90 has a CAI installed in their ride and or someone has a pic to see how it looks like. f.max.....
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Old Sep 1, 2002 | 08:33 PM
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If you want it cheap and easy, find a MAF adapter (aka, an "intake adapter") at a speedshop or something. Then buy a generic 3" inlet cone filter. This is your instant intake.

Removing your stock filterbox is hard/tricky though. It basically slides out by twisting and is held in by 3 rubber feet on the bottom (you can see them). I cracked one when removing mine. It was a huge PITA to me.

It was worth it though, because then you're bypassing the intake resonator down in the fender. This makes it sound real gutsy when you push it. Remove and plug up the other resonator under the MAF with a plumbing cap if it's still not loud enough.
Old Sep 1, 2002 | 09:24 PM
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Originally posted by Bman

It was worth it though, because then you're bypassing the intake resonator down in the fender. This makes it sound real gutsy when you push it. Remove and plug up the other resonator under the MAF with a plumbing cap if it's still not loud enough.
I still need to do this. I was wondering what to use on there.
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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has anyone been to autozone and they those intake cones, buts its not a good brand like k&n or stillen, its just like a store brand, has anyone bought one of those and installed it on there max, if so is it the same as the brand cones? this cone i saw was only 20.00, do you think its worth to buy??
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 06:54 PM
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is the current stock adapter compatibale with the aftermarket cone??
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 07:32 PM
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im pretty sure youre talkin about APC filters
they are really cheap and even come with a rubber lip and a clamp so it makes most jobs really easy. they give that nice rumble when pushed hard, but dont expect the same kinda performance as a K&N.
no real complaints with em though
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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Please do not report posts like this to the moderators simply because you want answers.


Use the search function to find the information you want. If you're new to the board, chances are that many other people have had the same questions as you have, and they have been answered dozens of times before.

Again, please don't waste moderators' time and mailbox space by reporting posts like this to us. That is not the reason that function is there.
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:14 PM
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Originally posted by Bman
If you want it cheap and easy, find a MAF adapter (aka, an "intake adapter") at a speedshop or something. Then buy a generic 3" inlet cone filter. This is your instant intake.

Removing your stock filterbox is hard/tricky though. It basically slides out by twisting and is held in by 3 rubber feet on the bottom (you can see them). I cracked one when removing mine. It was a huge PITA to me.

It was worth it though, because then you're bypassing the intake resonator down in the fender. This makes it sound real gutsy when you push it. Remove and plug up the other resonator under the MAF with a plumbing cap if it's still not loud enough.
Could you give some more specific instructions on this second resonator? Louder is always better with intake because it's only loud when you want it to be (WOT)...where under the MAF is the resonator, how can you tell what it is when you see it, etc etc...thanks
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 10:15 PM
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theres 2 resonators
the one that ur talkin about is in between the headlight assembly and the airbox
it underneath the plastic tube thats runs between them.
not too bad to take apart
i had the most trouble with the funnel-like piece thats right under the headlight bracket
Old Sep 7, 2002 | 07:41 PM
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anyone know where they can buy maf adapters?? for now i just have to buy the intake, cuz i dont have enough money a new exhaust. when i accelerate wit the new intake will there be a loud growl too it without the stock exhaust?
Old Oct 7, 2002 | 06:46 PM
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Originally posted by maxima2k2
anyone know where they can buy maf adapters?? for now i just have to buy the intake, cuz i dont have enough money a new exhaust. when i accelerate wit the new intake will there be a loud growl too it without the stock exhaust?
Yeah, you'll get your nice sounds you're itchin for.
Old Oct 7, 2002 | 07:46 PM
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Re: Re: yo yo

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what exactly happened with your car for it to end up like that??
Old Oct 7, 2002 | 07:49 PM
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Originally posted by maxima2k2
anyone know where they can buy maf adapters?? for now i just have to buy the intake, cuz i dont have enough money a new exhaust. when i accelerate wit the new intake will there be a loud growl too it without the stock exhaust?
poorcollegeboy was going to sell me his intake adaptor along with a K&N filter for $55 shipped, but I have to concentrate all my money on fixing my current problems. So you should check in with him.
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