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Old 05-05-2003, 10:36 AM
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HoW TO MAKE A GHETTO AIR BOX?
i'm thinking about making a ported? or ghetto air box... how would i go about doing that... can anyone point me towards a how-to? and this will actually give me some performance gains? i want high-end performance..i dont really care about low-mid rpm range
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Old 05-05-2003, 10:38 AM
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check the how to's should be the 1st page
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Old 05-05-2003, 10:47 AM
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is it the OSCAI? ooglie stock cold air intake?
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Old 05-05-2003, 12:06 PM
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No not just the OSCAI, but that is part of it. Check page 3 on my homepage to see the mod.
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Old 05-05-2003, 12:10 PM
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so u just cut off that rectangular piece from that piece that holds the filter???
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Old 05-05-2003, 12:12 PM
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And then do the OSCAI and you have the ghetto airbox!
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Old 05-05-2003, 12:29 PM
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Just curious, when you perform this mod, Does the sound of the intake increase alot? This is a definite must for me. I wanna hear my Intake Growl...
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Old 05-05-2003, 12:31 PM
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It's definitely louder, but not as loud as a frankencar. There is more power though
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Old 05-05-2003, 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
It's definitely louder, but not as loud as a frankencar. There is more power though
HOME DEPOT, HERE I COME... This will be a nice little project to work on.. woohoo..

Oh 1 more question, will I lose low end torque by performing this modification?
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Old 05-05-2003, 12:36 PM
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Not at all. IMO this setup has more torque than the Injen and Frankencar (I've owned both) and just as good top end as the Frankencar as well.
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Old 05-05-2003, 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
Not at all. IMO this setup has more torque than the Injen and Frankencar (I've owned both) and just as good top end as the Frankencar as well.
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y2ksesteve... it looks like u just cut the piece that holds ur filter... did u also do the OSCAI to ur car?
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Old 05-05-2003, 01:14 PM
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Originally posted by skandalouz
y2ksesteve... it looks like u just cut the piece that holds ur filter... did u also do the OSCAI to ur car?
Yes.
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Amigo... make sure the you only cut the bottom of the elbow piece on the 2k3... leave the intake opening that screws onto the front near the radiator... then you run 3" or 4" hose from the hole you cut in the bottom to an opening in the bottom fairing... I used a dryer vent as a 'scoop' for the bottom... works great!

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Old 05-05-2003, 01:40 PM
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Originally posted by 255HP_03_SE
Amigo... make sure the you only cut the bottom of the elbow piece on the 2k3... leave the intake opening that screws onto the front near the radiator... then you run 3" or 4" hose from the hole you cut in the bottom to an opening in the bottom fairing... I used a dryer vent as a 'scoop' for the bottom... works great!

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You mean to cut a whole on the bottom of the Ram air thing right?
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You cut a hole underneath the stock scoop. THere should be a circular piece that sticks down a few inches and is not open. Just cut the bottom part of that off to open it and route the tubing to make a "ram air" type set up.
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Old 05-05-2003, 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
You cut a hole underneath the stock scoop. THere should be a circular piece that sticks down a few inches and is not open. Just cut the bottom part of that off to open it and route the tubing to make a "ram air" type set up.
Awesome, I get it now, thanks a ton guys. Could you guys direct me to the link that will tell me what tubing and stuff to use? thanks
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Can anyone post a link to "how to make a GAB" please?
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Found it


http://paulwendy.com/maxima/svcai.htm
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won't this make it easy for water to get in? is there any way to safeguard this?... i dont want any kind of water to get in my engine
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Old 05-05-2003, 01:56 PM
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this site i just posted says all i need are the following:
3" to 2" rubber flexible adapter $7.00
Shop Vac hose 2 1/2" diameter $15.00

Isnt 2 1/2 to small?
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hey maxboost.. how much did u pay for ur interior leather? including installation and everything?
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Old 05-05-2003, 02:01 PM
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Originally posted by skandalouz
hey maxboost.. how much did u pay for ur interior leather? including installation and everything?
I payed 900 installed, the guy came to my job, took my seats at 9 am and came back at 5 pm with the seats done. The dealer was trying to tax me $1700 for the leather.
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Originally posted by skandalouz
won't this make it easy for water to get in? is there any way to safeguard this?... i dont want any kind of water to get in my engine
Aside from driving through a puddle up to the scoop, there is no way possible for water to make it in that high... and you can add a small wire mesh (like screening) over the scoop just for safety.

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Old 05-05-2003, 02:11 PM
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IF you do the top part of the GAB, there wont be enough suction coming through the tube at the bottom to bring up any water, so you'll be fine.
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Originally posted by 255HP_03_SE
Amigo... make sure the you only cut the bottom of the elbow piece on the 2k3... leave the intake opening that screws onto the front near the radiator... then you run 3" or 4" hose from the hole you cut in the bottom to an opening in the bottom fairing... I used a dryer vent as a 'scoop' for the bottom... works great!

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to do the GAB properly, is the tubing a must? i was thinkn about just cutting the top, or the tubing is necessary for max performance out of it, 2k...
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Old 05-05-2003, 04:23 PM
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Doing the scoop isnt necessary but all its going to do is increase your performance.
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Old 05-05-2003, 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
Doing the scoop isnt necessary but all its going to do is increase your performance.
ok then we shall....thanks mannnnnn
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You more or less did the ported airbox that sr20den did.
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My GAB Complete!
I did mine a little different to make it look a little cleaner. Instead of cutting the air filter holder I drilled 5/8" holes all along it. Same effect as cutting the piece off but looks less noticable. I also used 4" dryer tubing instead of the 2 1/2" shop vac tub. The 4" seems to be sucking in a lot of air. I love the lower tone of the intake overstock. Huge difference overall in throttle response, sound, and torque.

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Interesting set up ynot... Looks good though!
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Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
Interesting set up ynot... Looks good though!
Thanx. Just a little different than what everyone else has been doin. I don't see why the performance would be any different.
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