The Poorman's HAI...
05-26-2002, 04:39 PM
#1
The Poorman's HAI...
1. Go out to Advanced AutoParts (or any other local auto parts store) and pick up a generic cone filter. The one used here is the APC Intimidator.
2. Remove the top portion of your airbox. I recommend you not remove the bottom as it can keep your intake from falling off (as many people have had problems with).
3. Carefully pry the brass plate located inside the top portion of your airbox out. It is held in by 4 screws in each corner (if you look carefully you can see the screwholes in this pic). This will serve as the adapter plate which you do not need to buy.
2. Remove the top portion of your airbox. I recommend you not remove the bottom as it can keep your intake from falling off (as many people have had problems with).
3. Carefully pry the brass plate located inside the top portion of your airbox out. It is held in by 4 screws in each corner (if you look carefully you can see the screwholes in this pic). This will serve as the adapter plate which you do not need to buy.
05-26-2002, 04:41 PM
#2
4. Attach the intake to the adapter plate and tighten it. Then attach the adapter plate to the rest of the intake tubing. Make sure the adapter plate is flush and you have not bent it in prying it off otherwise air will leak and you will have to buy a new one.
05-26-2002, 04:44 PM
#3
5. Place MAF sensor (previously plugged into airbox) anywhere in the intake system where it can get air. Then attach everything back together and tighten all the metal loops (braces).
6. Relax! You're done and all you bought was the cone filter.
I think this is the cheapest way imaginable.
-Cyrus
6. Relax! You're done and all you bought was the cone filter.
I think this is the cheapest way imaginable.
-Cyrus
05-26-2002, 05:29 PM
#4
nice write up and pics! but yeah the 3rd gen VE guys have been doing that for a while, I think Flyry was the first. be aware though, I've heard that brass piece that you mangled is a VERY expensive piece to replace!
05-26-2002, 05:34 PM
#6
Originally posted by DA-MAX
nice write up and pics! but yeah the 3rd gen VE guys have been doing that for a while, I think Flyry was the first. be aware though, I've heard that brass piece that you mangled is a VERY expensive piece to replace!
nice write up and pics! but yeah the 3rd gen VE guys have been doing that for a while, I think Flyry was the first. be aware though, I've heard that brass piece that you mangled is a VERY expensive piece to replace!
-Cyrus
05-26-2002, 08:41 PM
#7
Originally posted by Vyrus
*gulp* And how much would that be?
-Cyrus
*gulp* And how much would that be?
-Cyrus
05-26-2002, 08:47 PM
#10
Originally posted by wope
what kind of sound, if any, does this intake make?
what kind of sound, if any, does this intake make?
05-26-2002, 08:51 PM
#11
Originally posted by Aaron92SE
All I can say is that it's an aggresive growl at mid throttle and a scream at WOT. My car sounds completely stock if I keep the revs below about 3000. Anything beyond that, it sounds loud. That's why I like it. Nobody knows until you stomp on the gas.
All I can say is that it's an aggresive growl at mid throttle and a scream at WOT. My car sounds completely stock if I keep the revs below about 3000. Anything beyond that, it sounds loud. That's why I like it. Nobody knows until you stomp on the gas.
-Cyrus
05-26-2002, 08:58 PM
#12
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Originally posted by Aaron92SE
All I can say is that it's an aggresive growl at mid throttle and a scream at WOT. My car sounds completely stock if I keep the revs below about 3000. Anything beyond that, it sounds loud. That's why I like it. Nobody knows until you stomp on the gas.
All I can say is that it's an aggresive growl at mid throttle and a scream at WOT. My car sounds completely stock if I keep the revs below about 3000. Anything beyond that, it sounds loud. That's why I like it. Nobody knows until you stomp on the gas.
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH !!!!
...and I'm like, WTF was that?! The first thing I thought was that it was a Camaro SS with some sort of mod or something. I heard the noise again and looked down (we're in the Highlander) and it turned out to be a 4th Gen auto with an intake!
I had an intake on my Accord V6 and it behaved similarly. Very little extra noise below 3500rpm. After 3500rpm (VTEC engagement) and heavy throttle that sucker would turn some heads.
I'm sorta shying away from putting an intake on my Maxima. I think I like the quieter and more subtle power mood. Plus the short gearing in the 5spd and lots of highway miles might end up getting annoying. I was cruising at 95+ today (close to 4000rpm) getting on and off the gas for about 90 miles behind a BMW 525i and a Toyota Corolla
leading the way. If I had an intake I probably wouldn't have liked it and I do this type of driving a lot.
05-26-2002, 08:59 PM
#13
Originally posted by Vyrus
It sounds 100% stock under 2500 RPMS, but hit 4000 and it's a monster Civics won't want to mess with.
-Cyrus
It sounds 100% stock under 2500 RPMS, but hit 4000 and it's a monster Civics won't want to mess with.
-Cyrus
05-26-2002, 09:05 PM
#14
Originally posted by SteVTEC
I had an intake on my Accord V6 and it behaved similarly. Very little extra noise below 3500rpm. After 3500rpm (VTEC engagement) and heavy throttle that sucker would turn some heads.[/B]
I had an intake on my Accord V6 and it behaved similarly. Very little extra noise below 3500rpm. After 3500rpm (VTEC engagement) and heavy throttle that sucker would turn some heads.[/B]
05-26-2002, 10:58 PM
#16
Originally posted by wope
does this 'ghetto intake' add any power or is it just sound? does it take away low end like a popcharger? (on an auto 4th gen)
does this 'ghetto intake' add any power or is it just sound? does it take away low end like a popcharger? (on an auto 4th gen)
05-26-2002, 10:58 PM
#17
Originally posted by wope
does this 'ghetto intake' add any power or is it just sound? does it take away low end like a popcharger? (on an auto 4th gen)
does this 'ghetto intake' add any power or is it just sound? does it take away low end like a popcharger? (on an auto 4th gen)
05-27-2002, 08:00 AM
#20
Originally posted by wope
so it takes away low end on autos then?
so it takes away low end on autos then?
-Cyrus
05-27-2002, 08:09 AM
#21
Originally posted by Vyrus
Personally I don't think so... I got a 6.88 second 0-60MpH on the G-Tech, and others with CAI and stock have worse times.
-Cyrus
Personally I don't think so... I got a 6.88 second 0-60MpH on the G-Tech, and others with CAI and stock have worse times.
-Cyrus
05-27-2002, 09:09 AM
#23
Originally posted by wope
last question...can you return it back to stock if you dont like it?
last question...can you return it back to stock if you dont like it?
Originally posted by 97GLE
How much is that air filter?
(I'm cheap)
How much is that air filter?
(I'm cheap
)
-Cyrus
Oh well atleast I tried to be innovative...
05-27-2002, 03:22 PM
#27
05-27-2002, 05:07 PM
#29
Originally posted by costcowholesale
got a question, how come brianV got tapes wraped around his intake & you don't if its the same thing?
got a question, how come brianV got tapes wraped around his intake & you don't if its the same thing?
-Cyrus
05-27-2002, 05:26 PM
#30
Originally posted by Vyrus
I made sure my plate was flat and there was no air leaking, so I didn't need it. It all depends on how careful you are prying the plate off.
-Cyrus
I made sure my plate was flat and there was no air leaking, so I didn't need it. It all depends on how careful you are prying the plate off.
-Cyrus
05-27-2002, 07:45 PM
#33
i did it today.. i had to use gasket maker to make a gasket because it would leak if it didnt. other than that it was easy and it sounds great.. took down an impala on the interstate when i was trying it out. its easier to get peoples attention when you floor it..lol
05-28-2002, 02:12 PM
#35
Originally posted by costcowholesale
is your APC filter reusable Vyrus?
is your APC filter reusable Vyrus?
05-28-2002, 02:19 PM
#36
Originally posted by Aaron92SE
The APC cone filter is reusable. But, it does not already come charged or oiled from the factory. A good thing to do is buy a K&N charger and cleaner kit.
The APC cone filter is reusable. But, it does not already come charged or oiled from the factory. A good thing to do is buy a K&N charger and cleaner kit.
05-28-2002, 03:22 PM
#38
Originally posted by costcowholesale
also got another question, is that piece stuck in the stock air box with glue? if heating the airbox out gonna make it easier to pull out?
also got another question, is that piece stuck in the stock air box with glue? if heating the airbox out gonna make it easier to pull out?
05-28-2002, 06:37 PM
#40
Originally posted by Yellowbrother
on my upper box there is an extra sensor there...do ya'll have this also...is so where did u relocate it to?
on my upper box there is an extra sensor there...do ya'll have this also...is so where did u relocate it to?
-Cyrus