VTGT Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Didn't know XO2 was quality stuff. How much, and does it fit well (of course with sti type turbo)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted February 28, 2007 Author Share Posted February 28, 2007 Didn't know XO2 was quality stuff. How much, and does it fit well (of course with sti type turbo)? Just so you know, it also requires the Sti intake manifold. Fit is quite good. Like any large tmic, it needs a bit of trimming on the splitter, as well as some bending of the bracket holding the ac line. And some TLC to get it in place, but once there it sits on the mounts very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_m Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 wow thx for the great write up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpawnGT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 question...does the AEM cone and the AVO cone have the same diameter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 No. The AEM bolts to the 70mm pipe, whereas the Avo bolts to a new MAF housing, one that has a larger diameter mounting tab. Overall size is similar between them, but they aren't interchangeable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Did AVO ever make that air box to go around the intake like in that copy of subiesport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Not yet.... wouldn't fit mine if they did though:( Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpawnGT Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 will any of the headshields that are being sold now work? SPT heatshield or possibly the AEM heatshield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted May 14, 2007 Author Share Posted May 14, 2007 The AEM wouldn't, but the SPT could be made to work. You would need to cut it some, as the SPT curves back towards the ABS pump, whereas the AVO stays straight. Another route, would be to use some aluminum sheet, and fabricate your own shield. Either polish it, or use reflective heat shield adhesive sheets from Thermotec to further reject heat from the engine bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondgraymetallic21 Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 So I know you "should" tune your car for an intake, but I've heard many people say you could run the AEM without a tune, it just wouldn't be as effective for adding power. Can you also run the AVO without a tune and just not gain as much power for the time being? I have an 07', so my tuning solution isn't here yet, but I wouldn't mind an intake. Sorry if this is somehow hi-jacking your thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundu Posted May 15, 2007 Author Share Posted May 15, 2007 On a bone stock car & ecu, it will likely be fine. The stock programming is pig rich under boost, so with a bit of leaning form the intake it will actually make a bit of power. Once you have an exhaust though things change. then the airflow through the engine will be different and will likely require a tune. If I'm not mistaken, all the available intakes are OK for otherwise stock cars. It is when you mod the other parts, and in partciular, run a Protune intended for a stock intake that you get into trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondgraymetallic21 Posted May 16, 2007 Share Posted May 16, 2007 Thanks for the good input, very helpful. Mine has been ordered, just because of your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpawnGT Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 edmundu...I got my avo intake and installed it. questions I have is where does the bracket go for the intake. the bracket didn't seem to have a place to be ttached to. second how long do you think I can run without a tune on a basic stage 2 tdc tuned package. I have uppipe downpipe and catless midpipe aswell as xo2 catback. I'm waiting for xo2 to have a front mount produced which will probably take a month or two. third...I hear the intake sucking in air...and then hear the bpv release air but sometimes I hear like a tumbeling effect...like a sputtering of the air flowing into the intake is that normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGreb Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 The stock airbox attaches to the frame with two small bolts which use rubber isolators. You reuse one of these bolts to attach the AVO intake bracket to the frame, using the rearmost of the two stock airbox holes. The other end of the bracket attaches to the cast piece of the intake, using the provided bolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpawnGT Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 thank you kgreb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondgraymetallic21 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 The intake sounds sick, but threw a CEL for me on day 2. Reset the ECU and it's been fine for about a week now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 What was the CEL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpawnGT Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 diamondgraymetallic21....does yours make like a sputtering intake sound sometimes? btw guys mine has been on my stage 2 car for like a week now, no tune yet, appointment is supposed to be tuesday...and no engine lights yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavis Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 Did you have to ask for the blue hoses with it or is that just how it came? Ive seen some people with black hoses and some with blue, but I dont see anywhere to select the color for it on the sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 <mine came blue, no asking.. (i woulda preferred black ) turns out the hydro-shield i measured it for is a perfect fit, though (woohoo). big thanks to ed for all the review effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpawnGT Posted June 17, 2007 Share Posted June 17, 2007 mine came red...pics of this hydro shield please underpowerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 sure: it's the 'medium' size. ordered from autoanything for 23.95. http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w102/duluoz_01/IMG_0383.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w102/duluoz_01/IMG_0384.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w102/duluoz_01/IMG_0382.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondgraymetallic21 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 What was the CEL? Forget the CEL exact code, but it was for MAF reading higher then 5 volts...reset the ECU and it never came back. Something may have been lose...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddavis Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I would think the hydro shield would lower airflow? am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpawnGT Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I would think the hydro shield would lower airflow? am I wrong? +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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