Custom Intake Using Spectre Parts From AutoZone
04-16-2009 | 02:28 AM
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only thing that bugs me is moving the MAF further or closer to the engine. it's at that distance for a reason. I won't change the pipe from teh engine to the MAF. the 1NZ had idle issues when the intakes were installed cuz the MAF sensor was moved too close to the engine.
04-16-2009 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMJim
only thing that bugs me is moving the MAF further or closer to the engine. it's at that distance for a reason. I won't change the pipe from teh engine to the MAF. the 1NZ had idle issues when the intakes were installed cuz the MAF sensor was moved too close to the engine.
04-16-2009 | 10:00 PM
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now take all that stuff off and make it a short ram. you'll get a little more bottom end( read engine response) back. think about this. CAI's are great yes, but the distance to which an engine has to pull that air makes a big difference. try it and tell me what you think. now if the MAF is connected to the filter, that shouldn't make a difference. but I;m not sur eI'd wnat an expensinve piece of electronics in an area where water, rocks and things can get right to it easier. that's just me. But I bet you won;t see any difference in overall performance if you make it a short ram intake save for response will be greatly inmproved. and my MPG's are way better with this and the warmer weather too
04-16-2009 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMJim
now take all that stuff off and make it a short ram. you'll get a little more bottom end( read engine response) back. think about this. CAI's are great yes, but the distance to which an engine has to pull that air makes a big difference. try it and tell me what you think. now if the MAF is connected to the filter, that shouldn't make a difference. but I;m not sur eI'd wnat an expensinve piece of electronics in an area where water, rocks and things can get right to it easier. that's just me. But I bet you won;t see any difference in overall performance if you make it a short ram intake save for response will be greatly inmproved. and my MPG's are way better with this and the warmer weather too
I'll think about the short ram idea.
04-22-2009 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ragingbull78
i did this today.. and the sound difference is phenomenol.. sounds like the xD grew some *****.. when going FOT you can hear the whoosh of the engine sucking in that air.
01-04-2010 | 09:25 PM
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wow, you guys are going nuts with making brackets and what not...
You see the metal rod that holds the battery down? Use that to hold the MAF sensor in place... done... no money spent on making a bracket... $20 for the filter only...
At least thats all I did for mine...
You see the metal rod that holds the battery down? Use that to hold the MAF sensor in place... done... no money spent on making a bracket... $20 for the filter only...
At least thats all I did for mine...
01-20-2010 | 09:10 PM
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where is the MAF sensor?? do you really have to heat up some parts, or just take out the ol' filter housin' and install the spectre filter?? I have been following this thread and it seems like I can do it by myself, but I need just more concrete information. Thank you, folks!
02-11-2010 | 10:02 AM
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wow, you guys are going nuts with making brackets and what not...
You see the metal rod that holds the battery down? Use that to hold the MAF sensor in place... done... no money spent on making a bracket... $20 for the filter only...
At least thats all I did for mine...
You see the metal rod that holds the battery down? Use that to hold the MAF sensor in place... done... no money spent on making a bracket... $20 for the filter only...
At least thats all I did for mine...
02-12-2010 | 07:05 AM
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Well, I ran aground into some issues with my car. On my way back home, I felt that the car was lacking some power and my MIL "Check Engine" light came on. I received the codes P0101 and P0171. I know that the first one deals with the MAF sensor and the other meaning that the system is running too lean! What should I do to fix the issue? BTW, I already deleted the codes, but I am sure that they will appear next time!! Should I just reinstall the stock assembly and don't bother with this? Any help will be appreciated!
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02-12-2010 | 07:15 AM
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Spectre intake for 3" intake system for $20
Spectre 3" to 3" or 3" to 2.5" coupler with 2 metal clamps $8
Total: $28 (not including zip ties)
Bought the filter, thinking we had a 3" intake system. I believe now that a filter for a 3.5" intake system would have fit much better.
I used a hair dryer to heat up the coupler, and then stretched it over the MAF, then clamped it down.
The other end of the coupler, attached to the filter,I squeezed inside the filter, which was a tight fit, and then clamped it down also.
I used zip ties to keep the filter from moving around while driving. My concern is that eventually these zip ties will break from tension, or becoming brittle from heat.
I was hoping to secure it in a more permanent way using some metal rods. (Thanks for the rod idea TRDxD)
I have had this setup for about 1 day now, have been checking it a lot, drove a pretty good amount today, and everything is staying in place,
nothing broke, or even slipped/moved the slightest amount.
Hoping to get a Fujita CAI one day, but this setup will do just fine for now on my budget!
Spectre 3" to 3" or 3" to 2.5" coupler with 2 metal clamps $8
Total: $28 (not including zip ties)
Bought the filter, thinking we had a 3" intake system. I believe now that a filter for a 3.5" intake system would have fit much better.
I used a hair dryer to heat up the coupler, and then stretched it over the MAF, then clamped it down.
The other end of the coupler, attached to the filter,I squeezed inside the filter, which was a tight fit, and then clamped it down also.
I used zip ties to keep the filter from moving around while driving. My concern is that eventually these zip ties will break from tension, or becoming brittle from heat.
I was hoping to secure it in a more permanent way using some metal rods. (Thanks for the rod idea TRDxD)
I have had this setup for about 1 day now, have been checking it a lot, drove a pretty good amount today, and everything is staying in place,
nothing broke, or even slipped/moved the slightest amount.
Hoping to get a Fujita CAI one day, but this setup will do just fine for now on my budget!
Of course, mine is on a tC....but same principle.
02-12-2010 | 02:23 PM
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man this thread is still active? this is a huge blast from the past rofl I've, since, removed my filter, but am thinking about putting it back on. Guess it'll make a fun little project for a nice Friday off!