505 Cold Air Box Round 2 *GB*

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Production is finally ready to begin on the new and improved 505 Cold Air Box. This version has all of the same benefits and features as the first gen boxes:




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Benefits:

Lower intake air temps (testing shows average 5 degrees above ambient outside air temps, shielding your filter from the up to 180+ degree underhood temp)
No hydro-lock issues like every other Protege CAI
Much cleaner filter location than other CAI's, prolonging filter life and extending time between cleanings
Looks great under the hood (anodized black or silver finish is standard, also available bare if you want to do your own custom finish)

Boxes include:

Trim-Lok edging
Attached quarter-turn quick-release DZUS fasteners
IAT sensor port
Stainless steel mounting hardware

Piping kits include:

T6 aluminum piping
Silicone couplers
Clamps
Hose
Breather port
1" BPV port on turbo models (optional)


In addition to the above, the 2nd generation boxes are now designed to work with any BJ platform headlight! This means that you '99-'00 owners can now get in on the fun!



The overall shape has been changed a little bit from the original to eliminate the need for a specific box style depending on what headlight you have, so it now looks like this:

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Full kits are available that include everything you need - box, filter, piping, and hardware. There are 4 different full kit styles available - N/A, MSP, and 3" turbo. Full 4" systems are custom (I will work with you and go over pictures to get you the best possible system for your setup).

- N/A uses 2.5" piping plumbed straight to the throttle body (with the MAF in the middle).
- MSP is for stock-ish setups that use the stock turbo and have the MAF on the intake pipe.
- 3" turbo is for setups that have a relocated or deleted MAF and a turbo with a 3" compressor inlet.
- 4" turbo is for setups that have a relocated or deleted MAF and a turbo with a 4" compressor inlet.

It is HIGHLY recommended that you relocate your MAF on the MSP setups. The piping and filter setup is MUCH better.

Individual pieces are also available- the Cold Air Box by itself if you want to fab your own piping, or piping kits if you want a quality lower-cost SRI setup without the box.


Options and Estimated Pricing:

Box only (3") = $209
Box (3") + filter = $229
Piping Kit only (N/A, MSP, 3") = $129
Piping Kit (N/A, MSP, 3") + filter = $149
Box + Piping Kit (N/A, 3") = $309
Box + Piping Kit (MSP) = $319
Full C.A.B. Kit (N/A, 3") = $329
Full C.A.B. Kit (MSP with relocated MAF) = $339
Full C.A.B. Kit (4", MSP with non-relocated MAF) = $359

* Final pricing will be announced before deposits are taken, but I do not expect these to go up much if any. If we get 20+ people it might be possible to bring pricing down.
**All prices do not include shipping. Actual shipping costs for your location will be due when your kit is ready to ship.
*** Custom upcharge options are available (within reason). Let me know if you want something different (no window, no A/C line cutouts, upgraded filter, etc) and I will see what I can do for you.


Deposits will be taken once the list hits 10 or more people, and production will then begin. Estimated time from deposit to delivery is 6-8 weeks.


Batch 2 is all sold out. Please PM me if you are interested in getting on the waiting list for batch 3.

1. Hammo - 4" kit, black, BPV yes *SHIPPED*
2. msp14 - 3" box + piping, black, BPV no *SHIPPED*
3. atlracer25 - MSP kit - black - BPV yes - relocated MAF *SHIPPED*
4. gangstagangsta- 3" kit - black - BPV no *SHIPPED*
5. Woody1969 - 3" box + filter - black - + additional windowless lid *SHIPPED*
6. mazdaastina1999 - Box only (3") - Black *BOXED*
7. ZealoustheEnder - Box + MSP Piping (relocated MAF) - BPV no *SHIPPED*
8. Linuxracr - 3" Box + piping - Black - BPV no *SHIPPED*
9. Anonymous - Box only - Black *SHIPPED*
10. Anonymous - Box only - Black *SHIPPED*
11. Anonymous - Full N/A Kit - Black *SHIPPED*
 
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I know we've chatted before on one of these. What kind of timeline would I be looking at on a complete NA setup?
 
Had a little delay there with the lids getting bent wrong that had to be fixed, but will call and tell the anodizer to hurry it up.
 
Score 1 for the good guys!






I am already working on getting trim installed right now. Hopefully will get that all done along with fasteners put in and window glass glued before the end of the night. I will be PM'ing each one of you directly with your final balance and shipping cost by mid-week.

Oh and there is ONE extra box up for grabs.

Thanks for being so patient throughout this batch fellas. I really appreciate it.
 
Forgot to add that I have the installation instruction photos done as well, and I will PM that to each of you separately as soon as I get the pics uploaded and the steps typed out.
 
Coolness, glad it is happening. One of the favorite things I've done to my car. Another shameless fotopimp of the sitchyashun to hold y'all over...........

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Coolness, glad it is happening. One of the favorite things I've done to my car. Another shameless fotopimp of the sitchyashun to hold y'all over...........

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Still my favorite N/A setup from the DIY pipers. I've even modified the lone N/A setup from this batch to be a blend of your's and the original since it looks so good. :)
 
Sorry for being slow this week fellas. I had some major stuff going on and was just finally able to get away from it all and knock these kits out. I test fit every single one on my car. And I rejected 6 lids from the anodizer because they weren't ok. They went ahead and redid the entire batch of lids to make them extra yummy.

I matched every lid to it's own body and got the fasteners set up to be a really good match overall with it's receiver spring. Glass is glued in and trim is all cut to fit. These things are ready to ship before the end of the week.


















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Still my favorite N/A setup from the DIY pipers. I've even modified the lone N/A setup from this batch to be a blend of your's and the original since it looks so good. :)
Thanks! I actually changed out the front piece going into the MAF to a plain piece and moved IAT down into the provided spot in the box by the filter.........and ditched the clear overflow tube for black silicone to match better. Still on the fence about swapping the lid fasteners to the tool free wingnut looking ones.
 
7 kits are shipped, and we're all sold out.

Thanks again for another great GB folks. <3

1. Hammo - 4" kit, black, BPV yes *SHIPPED*
2. msp14 - 3" box + piping, black, BPV no *SHIPPED*
3. atlracer25 - MSP kit - black - BPV yes - relocated MAF *DEPOSIT PAID*
4. gangstagangsta- 3" kit - black - BPV no *SHIPPED*
5. Woody1969 - 3" box + filter - black - + additional windowless lid *SHIPPED*
6. mazdaastina1999 - Box only (3") - Black *PAID*
7. ZealoustheEnder - Box + MSP Piping (relocated MAF) - BPV no *SHIPPED*
8. Linuxracr - 3" Box + piping - Black - BPV no *PAID*
9. Anonymous - Box only - Black *SHIPPED*
10. Anonymous - Box only - Black *SHIPPED*
11. Anonymous - Full N/A Kit - Black *DEPOSIT PAID*
 
looks like its "colder" version than the first batch

now i have some mixed feeling about my first batch box T_T
 
looks like its "colder" version than the first batch

now i have some mixed feeling about my first batch box T_T

Functionally, the only difference is that it seals up to the vertical drivers side radiator support instead of the headlight. I didn't see any change on the gauge during temperature testing.
 
Please everybody pay attention to step 2. I know most instructions tell you to disconnect the battery just as a BS liability disclaimer, but in this case it is completely mandatory.
 
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