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Post by TJM on Aug 12, 2005 15:05:05 GMT -6
not too much time just too many obsessions
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Post by betonthis1 on Aug 13, 2005 0:44:31 GMT -6
i FINALLY got it installed. i've been pondering about it ever since it arrived. i finally figured out how to get the air sensor in there without cutting it. pics: www.rserve.biz/cars/aurora%20air%20intake/the hole for the air sensor is the only problem as i mentioned earlier. the hole itself is too big and the rubber grommet that it comes with only works if you cut the plastic off the sensor, meaning it will no longer work with the stock parts. instead of the rubber grommet i used the foam washers from a blank CD spindle. 2 washers were thick enough. it stayed on well and i then clamped it down with zip ties. works fine. i don't know how heat resistant the washers are, i would not trust them for anything more than a test run. i found no seat of the pants difference with this intake. it didn't even sound different with the windows up. there was an odd sound mentioned in the thread below. i will try it with the stock system and see if i can get the sound to re-occur: www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=443038i would say that this cheap ebay kit is not the way to go at all. the pipe diameter is very small. the filter iself could be bigger. the silicone connectors were pretty decent. actually, most of the problems with this kit are in the metal tube itself. it needs to be a larger diameter, better finishing and a properly sized hole with 2 notches for the stock air sensor. the ends of the pipe are rough and damaged the silicone. i had to sand it myself and clean it really good. i do not feel comfortable with this cold air intake and will be returning my stock airbox on there. for little to no improvement and a lot of uncertainties, i don't think it's worth it. a supercharger on the other hand.... it sure does look pretty in there. nice work. i would of waiting to see if you got better gas mileage though unless you already did. how much did you pay for it?
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Post by Roop on Aug 13, 2005 9:21:23 GMT -6
it was maybe $45 with shipping and everything. i don't particularly look at it as a complete waste of money based on the knowledge i've gained from this project.
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Post by betonthis1 on Aug 13, 2005 11:05:16 GMT -6
yeah for sure.
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Post by Tortured Soul on Aug 13, 2005 12:00:15 GMT -6
This eBay intake looks a little better... I do not plan on buying one. At least it comes with "dual heat shields"
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Post by betonthis1 on Aug 13, 2005 13:13:51 GMT -6
This eBay intake looks a little better... I do not plan on buying one. At least it comes with "dual heat shields" whats the auction id on that?
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 13, 2005 13:56:46 GMT -6
It does look better. Is it a K&N? Problem is though, you are still drawing hot air from the engine compartment.
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Post by SupaStealth on Aug 13, 2005 14:06:31 GMT -6
i'm not , just build an airbox like mine, it probably took me a good 6 hours to design and build, just cause i failed at my first attempt and had to reinforce my design so when i remove/install it, it doesn't fall apart.
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Post by Roop on Aug 13, 2005 17:47:48 GMT -6
ok i did the same run again today with the stock airbox. it was from a dead stop to 120km/h. the engine was noticably quieter but only at the high rpms. i'm talking 4500-5900, which you only hit with the gear in 1. i can say comparing the two days with almost identical road conditions and on the same road, there is a bit of seat of the pants power with the intake. it's not much but it's there. how much? maybe a couple tenths on the quarter but nothing more.
at high rpms when the transmission shifts, the air intake allows you to clearly hear what sounds like a turbo kicking that i mentioned in the link above. it's a really cool sound. with the stock airbox the sound is still there but it's much quieter.
i'm gonna check out the local track and maybe mess around there for a bit. if i find out where my city's underground races take place and if there's money involved, i might get some nitrous. the air intake has a fitting that i could easily connect to a bottle of nitro. a controlled shot shouldn't hurt anything. due to the fact that i'm not made of money, i'd go very easy on it.
but for now i'm just going to make sure my car is tuned up and running perfectly stock. in two weeks i have about 26 hours of driving to do. definatly something you don't want to do in a stupid loud type-r japanese ricer with "nawz".
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Post by Tortured Soul on Aug 15, 2005 13:55:55 GMT -6
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Post by JimW on Aug 15, 2005 16:47:56 GMT -6
Roop, you wont feel much out of the intake until you modify the exhaust. Open it up a bit and benefit from the modded intake. You really should design a box to hinder the warm engine air from entering the intake. The stock box is pretty good seeing that it draws air from underneath the car. Anyone questionable about doing the intake mod will prefer gutting the box, adding a K&N and possibly capping the resonator. Do the exhaust mod
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Post by Roop on Aug 15, 2005 19:33:30 GMT -6
the only exhaust mod i'm doing is hooking it into a turbo when i get one... or two. a couple garrets for each block for 4 cylinders should do it.
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Post by JimW on Aug 15, 2005 19:48:39 GMT -6
Sounds ambitious I'd really like to see the room made for a turbo. My budget doesnt allow me to shoot for turbos...hence the simple exhaust
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 15, 2005 21:37:25 GMT -6
There's always VISA!
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Post by Rora99 on Aug 17, 2005 14:58:49 GMT -6
heres mine ;D
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Aug 17, 2005 15:03:27 GMT -6
Yikes! Move over and make way!
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Post by Roop on Aug 19, 2005 17:25:42 GMT -6
ooooh baby, that blows my r-type sticker the right way! if you put that on your aurora we're so trading
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Post by oldsauroraman1 on Sept 1, 2005 21:46:11 GMT -6
Get that turbo on yet?
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