NORULZleggy Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I am still trying to get them to contact me, I think I have a girl that speaks the native ahaha So I am going to have her call or email or something. I will get some info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Beverage Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Much better initial throttle response, finally the flat six roar instead of that electric wheelchair whine.lol! Was there a major difference from stock to the JDM box? The JDM to the kakimoto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Wish Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 How is is attached? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachilla Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 lol! Was there a major difference from stock to the JDM box? The JDM to the kakimoto? Never had the JDM one....just took the picture from the internet for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachilla Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 How is is attached? Blue Silicon Tube and two clamps. There is a bracket below meant to be fastened to a transmission bolt directly below the box, but since I had to raise the whole box 1 inch upward, now they don't line up at all so its left there unbolted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Wish Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 I see. Just supported by the silicon hoses. So the hoses are stiff enough to prevent it from sagging? Have you sorted out the resonance probelen yet? How about wrapping it with some exhaust insulation wrap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachilla Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Yeah, the whole canister thing weights like ~ 5-6 lbs, and comes with sturdy SAMCO hoses so its not going anywhere. I wrapped it with 2 layers of DIY heat insolating blankets and now its much quieter, with just a hint of V8-like resonance at full-throttle and at start up and less heat soak. I might remove 1 layer to hear more of the rumble just for fun. PS: you are from Australia? You should have RHD vehicle then there is no problem with fitment, it will fit perfectly like it supposed to on JDM version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhm17 Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 is there an place else on the net to get this thing? im wondering if its easy enough to have some one fabricate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Beverage Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 ^^^ Folgers can + welder edit is there some sort of universal type chamber available, doing a quick search with nothing. I presume bad things might happen if you throw just anything on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhm17 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 ^ not sure if "bad things" will happen, but it will be i think a noticeable difference, weather positive or negative is the question, but i cant see this thing harming your motor, unless of course it some how clogs your intake, but even then it will just stall out lol... i say some one start welding up some folgers cans and see what they come up with, we have a good template here now lets make it! Edit: the folgers can remark was a joke, i hope no one took that literally.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito_b0y Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Edit: the folgers can remark was a joke, i hope no one took that literally.. Great, I was 3/4s done with my can and I'm all wired up for nothing 2006 SWP 3.0R 5EAT VDC BBQ 2008 OBP 2.5i 4EAT BBQ [RIP] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachilla Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 the folgers can remark was a joke, i hope no one took that literally.. I think a propane bottle probably works better..... http://www.outdoorstirfry.com/images/Products/PropaneBottle1.jpg Just make sure its TOTALLY EMPTY before you light up that torch Or............... http://neil.maloney.net/2009/kaboom.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhm17 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 ^^ lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Beverage Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 i say some one start welding up some folgers cans and see what they come up with, we have a good template here now lets make it! I'm on it. I can retro fit the old Honda exhaust I made out of chuck full o nuts cans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhm17 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 anyone really think this is even worth recreating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malt Beverage Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 anyone really think this is even worth recreating? I would say if anyone is a fabricator who has access to a machine shop, might be possible to replicate properly for much less than the $400-$500 price tag. I couldn't think of any way to replicate this item with a basic tool kit. I think I would notice a much greater gain in driving pleasure by spending that kind of money on suspension or brake upgrades. I will say though if it fixes the lagging throttle completely, I'd drop the money on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhm17 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 well laggy throttle can be fixed with a $150 throttle controller, which might be worth getting (not sure if i like the idea though) but, a nice bump in torque would be a nicer feel coming from something like this than a program making your throttle motor more sensitive. can anyone make this or know what needs to be done to make it? is there just a half pipe with holes in it inside of a tank, is that all it is? with a price tag like that im thinking there was a lot of testing put into this piece.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 That bottle doesn't do anything; it does not "accumulate" any air at or above sea level pressure... The bottle is still under vacuum because it is consistently bleeding into the engine. A glorified buffer space, still under vacuum, with a role of dampening intake noises; resonance and vibrations. The only added benefit is having a smoother (laminar) air flow thru the airbox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 And you know this because you are a fluid dynamics expert? My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnout8488 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Though I'm not a fluid dynamics expert, it makes sense about it being under constant vacuum. Could be wrong, but it SEEMS like it makes sense to me. I'd really like to learn the details of how this thing actually works to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnout8488 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 well laggy throttle can be fixed with a $150 throttle controller The point here though, is that if the throttle response can be improved with a PHYSICAL change on the engine, that is a better and more REAL improvement than an artificial throttle controller. Both combined though, could be sublime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 It's not under constant consistent vacuum. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnout8488 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Not even a little from the resistance of the air filter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Generally speaking there isn't any vacuum in the air box, the vacuum is in the intake behind the throttle plates, the airbox and related tubing is at atmospheric pressure unless you are at wot with a restrictive air filter. And also as jar as I know the throttle lag you guys are talking about is not a mechanical flaw but an electrical one in the throttle sensor to ecm connection adding an intake or torque box or whatever that thing is supposed to be won't change it. It is an electrical lag not an airflow lag. If you really wanted to put that to the vacuum in the airbox to the test get a cheap vacuum gauge and hook it up and see what you find my money is on a dead unmoving needle under most driving conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 And you know this because you are a fluid dynamics expert? I like to think of myself more as a connoisseur than as an expert; but I do have a gold-colored sheet of paper with red borders and 5 different signatures on it to prove it. The pressure in the box is not constant. But it will be vacuum nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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