Walmart.. there was only white.. but there is always paint. I'd paint it but I'm going to get a CAI in the next few months. This was just a silly little FUN project to do before the muscle comes in.

I'm saving up for a Injen CAI, Headers (gold). I like the setup of this tC pictured below. I also want to paint my engine cover that exact same color. Though the Bright Red of my TRD brace would conflict a little.

 

what tool did u use to remove the silencer? both my screwdrivers wouldnt fit. i did take off the tube that runs down the fender, it sounds sorta like a quiet aftermarket intake now. will the change of removing the silencer be as drastic as removing the fender tube?

 

Thanks for the info...I just want to try and hear how it sounds like without the silencer.

 

It should be because when I had my Umnitza intake it sounded so awesome and then I removed the resonator and it more than doubled the sound out of it! It was mind boggling!

 

All I did was take a screwdriver and loosen the clamp around the tube. Then the silencer slides out with a lot of pull.

 

Any changes in performance? Im really hurting on the gas mileage these days.

 

have you driven it around for a while?
is the rubber stopper strong enough? i mean it won't get sucked in the engine under hard acceleration right?

 

hmm, trying this tomorrow.

 

to be safe we can find a filter that fits the hole
too lazy i will go measure the diameter later
this should add slight performance also having another small intake hole...right??

 

i wouldn't do that, because i'm pretty sure this hole is after the mass air flow sensor. it might through a check engine light, who knows

 

^^ yeah... don't do that... plug it up.

 

that won't work, because if you just pull the silencer off and don't plug it your car just turns off.

 

o ok ty ^^
so um...rubber stopper is safe...?

 

not a bad idea bro, ill pass this one on... but hey do you get any hp gains for having the little chrome pullring on the rubber stopper... going by ricer laws here

 

I use an engine block plug I got at autozone. I'll try to get the number and what its actually called when I make another trip there but it works perfect and looks just fine.

 

I dont know if you can see it too well here.

http://myspace-896.vo.llnwd.net/0080...04046896_l.jpg

 

Answers for the top two posts.

*Performance Increase: Removing the silencer alone, no. I'd call it more of an engine dress-up mod than anything else. But if you want a little more kick from this mod.. read the post that will follow this one.

*Driving w/ Rubber Stopper: I've drivin' with this mod for a little over a week. The stopper is safe and stays right where you put it. I don't even think about it while I'm driving. I usually am thinking about what it'll feel like when I get my headers and intake. And new tires, amen!

 

MORE IMPORTANT TIPS

#1: Have the right end of your top airbox cover resting on the silver clips so it's open on the right side about 1 1/2 inches. Helps a LITTLE more with sound increase and pull. The air will still get filtered.

#2: Don't remove the cheap plastic intake tube that goes to the wheel-well. If you do remove it [I've done this] the air being sucked into your engine is HOT since it's taking it from inside your hood and will DECREASE noise and performance.

#3: Don't look at this mod as an alternative mod for a CAI. This is just a cheap trick to hold you off til your ready for the real deal.

 

i'm in for the number when you get the chance

 

[quote="TANTALIZEDMIND"]MORE IMPORTANT TIPS

#2: Don't remove the cheap plastic intake tube that goes to the wheel-well. If you do remove it [I've done this] the air being sucked into your engine is HOT since it's taking it from inside your hood and will DECREASE noise and performance.

are you sure it decreases noise? does it just get quieter if you unplug the tube while having a plugged silencer? cuz my silencer is still on but my tube is unplugged and its a big ___ difference compared to if it was plugged in. i dont care too much about performance right now because i have an auto and no power mods, but dont you think also if the intake is open a little its still gonna be sucking some hot air in?