CSTMIZR

"He's not Spider Pig anymore..........now he's Harry Plopper"

-Homer Simpson

http://karmakars.com/wp-content/images/thesimpsonsmovie.png

"Can I Wham my Oingo Boingo into your Velvet Underground?"

-Brian (dog, Family Guy)

Don't know if this is a repost.................

BULB FINDER:

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/

Ooohh, I see it now.....Bad a$$ dude. Yeah, that is basically what we are going for. Very nice work.

What did you use to construct the baffling that seperates the two chambers? (I was thinking about insulating some ABS, thoughts?)

You should prefab these, with a heat shield, and sell them for $75. I'd but one.

I'm sure I have enough supplies left over to make you one.

It would have to wait a while though, I'm preparing to defend my ChE Thesis and free time is a scarce commodity these days.

We could do it sooner with just the OIC, but the heat sheild will need development hours that I just don't have right now.

If you (or anyone else) is interested, let me know and we'll work something out.

.

Dude..........Awesome!!!! Thanks for laying it down in a such a comprehensive way. Kudos.

We need more stuff like this and I agree with turntable, a sticky with reference threads would be great.

importtund, what we're kindof getting at would be that there would be one for this forum (older leggy performace) and another for the newer ones (maybe in the first Legacy forum).

There would then be a place to consolidate the beautiful work you have done here along with say wiring lists, CEL codes, etc.

If anything this deserves a sticky of its own at least. Again, EXCELLENT work!!!!

Nice job.

If you check about half way down the walkthrough, you'll see pictures of the snorkel in place (which is how the setup actually is, the final pics were just to show the comparison to the Blitz pics). We are planning a "1/2 duct" that goes from the snorkel to the cover, but only on the engine (right) side and top. This would get us air from the factory snorkel and the "smuggler's bin" area, while isolating from the majority of the engine compartment (we're also trying not to alter factory parts). Something similar to what you have done but actually connecting the snorkel to the baffling you made.

Questions:

You have the modified snorkel but it appears that the CIA is sealed to the "smuggler's bin" and the snorkel isn't contributing to the air flow into the filter, is this to cool the piping?

What was the material of construction for your baffling?

Nice job, but I have a question. (I was the kid in the back row at school everyone wanted to kick because I always had a question, LOL)

 

Me Too!

 

The slots at the top for the AB clips; Do they allow unfiltered air past the element?

 

The filter has a complete seal to the housing and is held in place by the pressure of the face plate (alum and ABS) via the clips and bottom bracket. Everything forward of where the filter meets (seals to) the housing is completely filtered (essentially we have a stock config. from the filter back).

 

Also, if you bolting the assembly in place, could you do without the clips?

 

No, the clips are a critical part of holding the cover onto the housing. Without them the only point that would truely be attaching it would be the bottom bracket. The engine is on rubber mounts that allow it to tilt slightly upon throttle, so the cover would seperate from the housing easily under those conditions (the piping to the engine is not fixed either, it has give in all directions that act as a "suspension" for the filter assembly).

 

BTW, I have an idea to get some cold air over there if your interested.

 

I'm always interested in a good brainstorm, hook it up.

 

 

^^^Stick a potato in it? :lol:

The only adverse effect I could assume would be that the diminished back pressure would register at the ECU. But that wouldn't void your PT warranty.

Take the 10 mins to "back to stock" it before going to the dealer, they often have the politics of a modern day government.

Better safe than sorry.

^^^Thanks.

We are considering some kind of duct-type work that would bring air in from the "drug smuggling" area below the filter (where the CIAs go). A heat shield would be included (just gotta find the time).

BTW I love your screen name and avatar.................."Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die."

One of the best movies of all time!!!

Wow nice work. What does the Blitz cover retail for? And what brand Filter are you using there? K/N ?

Thanks .

Not sure but, I believe the Blitz goes for about $125-$150 minimum.

The filter is an AVO (I think, made it for my brother's car so I'm not 100%)

Hey, check this out, it's a refined "Hogzaust" for your intake.

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61782

Hey All. Here's a neat little project we did over the weekend on Abandonhope16's LGT.

It's a DIY Open Induction Cover similar to the one maufactured by Blitz (see reviews section) but made for under $20 .

It dramatically increased the BOV sound and gives a nice subtle "breathing" sound upon throttle.

Its sort-of like a refined and functional "Hog-zaust" for your intake.

So if your feeling adventurous and the silencer removal doesn't quite do it for you, the instructions are imbedded in the photos and feel free to query..............ENJOY!

EDIT: The sandpaper if for roughing up the aluminum surface to prep for the epoxy (oops forgot to include that).

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough1.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough2.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough3.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough4.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough5.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough6.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough7.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough8.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough9.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough11.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough10.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x215/CSTMIZR/OICWalkthrough12.jpg

I wish everyone who swaps springs on the ground with jacks/jackstands would read this post to save hours of frustration. Spray some PB Blaster on the bolts and let them sit for a few minutes. Slap a wrench on the bolts and then put a floor/bottle jack under the wrench. Jack up the wrench, VIOLA! Bolts are loose.

That is simply brilliant! Does the car lift up at all?