Need a "how to" for a ghetto box install
04-15-2003, 01:10 AM
#2
Directions
GAB for 2k.
Cut the top of the filter holder to the spot that holds the filter (you'll see when you look at it.) Remove the elbow that connects to the resonator underneath the stock air intake scoop. Buy some 4" clothes dryer vent tubing and connect that to the hole where the elbow attached to the stock scoop and route that tube to the bottom of the front bumper for a cold air tube. Then get a K&N panel filter for the best airflow.
Shows what it looks like completed. This shows where the cut of the air filter holder piece is. Hopefully that all makes sense. It's really not all that difficult.
Cut the top of the filter holder to the spot that holds the filter (you'll see when you look at it.) Remove the elbow that connects to the resonator underneath the stock air intake scoop. Buy some 4" clothes dryer vent tubing and connect that to the hole where the elbow attached to the stock scoop and route that tube to the bottom of the front bumper for a cold air tube. Then get a K&N panel filter for the best airflow.
Shows what it looks like completed. This shows where the cut of the air filter holder piece is. Hopefully that all makes sense. It's really not all that difficult.
04-15-2003, 06:18 AM
#3
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just did it last week, and it sounds great with a better throttle response.
just did it last week, and it sounds great with a better throttle response.
04-19-2003, 08:02 PM
#6
Originally posted by Neal728
How did you connect the hose to the elbow?
How did you connect the hose to the elbow?
04-20-2003, 02:00 AM
#7
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So I need to get the 3-3 coupler and some 3 inch dryer tubing? I have seen the coupler at home depot, i got to find the tubing and i'll be all set. Any reason not to use the OEM filter with the ghetto air box setup?
Originally posted by asu174
You get rid of the elbow and connect it directly to the inlet. Use a 3" coupler with clamps on each end. You can get it in the plumbing dept for like $6 at Home Depot.
You get rid of the elbow and connect it directly to the inlet. Use a 3" coupler with clamps on each end. You can get it in the plumbing dept for like $6 at Home Depot.
04-20-2003, 06:13 AM
#9
Originally posted by kloogy
Just curious, why cant you guys dish out a bit over a 100 bucks for any kind of intake, when you drive a 30k car in many cases ?..To each his own.. But I am just curious ....
Just curious, why cant you guys dish out a bit over a 100 bucks for any kind of intake, when you drive a 30k car in many cases ?..To each his own.. But I am just curious ....
Also, add in the decreased likliehood of blown MAFs and you've got a winner.
04-20-2003, 07:41 AM
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Originally posted by kloogy
Just curious, why cant you guys dish out a bit over a 100 bucks for any kind of intake, when you drive a 30k car in many cases ?..To each his own.. But I am just curious ....
Just curious, why cant you guys dish out a bit over a 100 bucks for any kind of intake, when you drive a 30k car in many cases ?..To each his own.. But I am just curious ....
granted the car will not be in any import shows anytime soon with the GAB.
04-20-2003, 10:26 AM
#11
Originally posted by kloogy
Just curious, why cant you guys dish out a bit over a 100 bucks for any kind of intake, when you drive a 30k car in many cases ?..To each his own.. But I am just curious ....
Just curious, why cant you guys dish out a bit over a 100 bucks for any kind of intake, when you drive a 30k car in many cases ?..To each his own.. But I am just curious ....
04-20-2003, 10:31 AM
#13
Originally posted by asu174
How much is it to replace the air filter holder?
How much is it to replace the air filter holder?
04-20-2003, 11:05 AM
#18
Originally posted by 2K2_6spd
As far as I know it will only go together one way, so even you coudn't screw it up
As far as I know it will only go together one way, so even you coudn't screw it up
Crap. Which one is it?
04-20-2003, 01:33 PM
#21
Originally posted by asu174
I figured it out. I think I have the wrong size K&N filter because it doesn't touch those tabs. But the answer is that the ribbed side is out and the filter is on the inside of the holder.
I figured it out. I think I have the wrong size K&N filter because it doesn't touch those tabs. But the answer is that the ribbed side is out and the filter is on the inside of the holder.
04-20-2003, 01:59 PM
#23
Originally posted by kloogy
What is the theory behind why this works, and how it is increasing your trap speeds ?
What is the theory behind why this works, and how it is increasing your trap speeds ?
BTW- Dave, what did you run the ooglie air duct hose from? Our intakes are different than the 2K's. My 2K had the elbow joint. My 2K2 one doesn't.
04-20-2003, 02:38 PM
#25
Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
I think he said he used a 4" dryer venting tube, but I'm not 100% sure...
I think he said he used a 4" dryer venting tube, but I'm not 100% sure...
04-20-2003, 03:09 PM
#29
I got rid of the resinator elbow last night. I don't have a close dryer pipe thingy (I thought I did) so I have to go out and buy one 
. But still, the intake sound different without the elbow .
P.S. The only way to take out the intake resinator is to take out the battery right??? I have an auto tranny and there's a stupid wire thiungy magigy in the way.
. But still, the intake sound different without the elbow .P.S. The only way to take out the intake resinator is to take out the battery right??? I have an auto tranny and there's a stupid wire thiungy magigy in the way.
04-20-2003, 03:14 PM
#30
Originally posted by Maxman2000
I got rid of the resinator elbow last night. I don't have a close dryer pipe thingy (I thought I did) so I have to go out and buy one . But still, the intake sound different without the elbow .
P.S. The only way to take out the intake resinator is to take out the battery right??? I have an auto tranny and there's a stupid wire thiungy magigy in the way.
I got rid of the resinator elbow last night. I don't have a close dryer pipe thingy (I thought I did) so I have to go out and buy one
. But still, the intake sound different without the elbow .P.S. The only way to take out the intake resinator is to take out the battery right??? I have an auto tranny and there's a stupid wire thiungy magigy in the way.
04-20-2003, 03:21 PM
#31
Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
You dont need to remove the battery to get it off. I think theres only 2 screws holding it. Andy, I think Dave cut the bottom of his off to make the OSCAI part of it...
You dont need to remove the battery to get it off. I think theres only 2 screws holding it. Andy, I think Dave cut the bottom of his off to make the OSCAI part of it...
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04-20-2003, 03:23 PM
#32
Originally posted by Maxman2000
I took off the two screws, I tryed removing the peceies under the bumber but I was to tyred and confused, I stayed up last night till 2:30 AM trying to install the racing pipe and indiuglo door sills but no luck. For the door sills, I need to make a new wire harness .
I took off the two screws, I tryed removing the peceies under the bumber but I was to tyred and confused, I stayed up last night till 2:30 AM trying to install the racing pipe and indiuglo door sills but no luck. For the door sills, I need to make a new wire harness
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You've got a bunch of the same crap I do... If all else fails with the resonator just pull. You dont need it. There shouldnt be anything you need to mess with under the bumper.
04-20-2003, 03:25 PM
#33
Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
New harness for what? You've got a bunch of the same crap I do... If all else fails with the resonator just pull. You dont need it. There shouldnt be anything you need to mess with under the bumper.
New harness for what?
You've got a bunch of the same crap I do... If all else fails with the resonator just pull. You dont need it. There shouldnt be anything you need to mess with under the bumper.