CAI numbers..

[Puccio]

Does anyone have numbers for gains on an of the CAIs sans MHP. I know someone dynoed with an MHP a while back, but I was looking for the numbers on the Injen CAI mostly.

 

[big_ben]

I don't recomend the MHP. It's diameter is 3". That is way too big for a 2.0 L motor. Unless you are sucking massive air with a turbo. I'm not slamming the people with the MHP though. They look really good with the carbon fiber, but you are going to lose too much torque with a 3" intake. The 2.5" throttle body comes from the factory for a reason, so go with that size. The Injen uses 2.5, so I'd go with that. I custom made mine, if you have the tools, I recomend doing that. Much cheaper too.

 

[LinuxRacr]

MUCH, MUCH Cheaper! MHP cost me aprox $350!

 

[1sty]

not any more they can't source carbon fiber so they are just aluminum now and cheaper.

 

[melicha8]

big Ben I'd like to see how you did your intake. I also custom made mine. I painted the intake too with ceramic engine paint to keep it cool. I drove all day from CA to CO(1200 miles) and it was only about 75 degrees fahrenheit. It saved me so much money

PICS

 

[big_ben]

Here are the pics of my intake. In these pics the intake isn't painted, but it is painted yellow now. I just used high temp paint.

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/big_ben2121/lst?.dir=/My+Engine+in+Progress&.view=t

 

[MP3_PR5]

big_ben... well I was just starting to fix up the engine space and would love to make my own intake... so might be a dumb question but where abouts can I pick up the piping for this kind of project. Can I go to a local Hardware store (Home Depot) or do I need to go to an auto/performance store?? I checked out your pics and it looks really good! Let me know!

 

[big_ben]

The cheapest place to get the pipe is JC Whittney. I used 2.5" aluminized steel exhaust tubing. Just because it says exhaust it doesn't mean anything. It is the same stuff Greddy uses for their intercooler systems. All I got was 3 pipes. One tight radius 90, and two normal radius 90's. That's all you need. Then just cut them to fit, mark areas where you want them welded, and take them to a mufler shop and get them to weld it for around $25. But, I'm getting a turbo very soon. If you are interested, I'll sell mine to you. I'll even get it powdercoated for you in any color for a little extra. Let me know if you are interested. Here is my email.

bcordle@halff.com

 

[MP3_PR5]

big_ben.... just sent you an e-mail. Let me know whenever you get a chance!

Thanks for the info!!!!

 

[Kooldino]

Ben, beautiful intake. What did you use for the black rubbery stuff around the piping? what was your total cost?

 

[big_ben]

Thanks for the compliments. The black rubbery stuff are pipe couplings from lowes. My total cost to build it was about $90. I'm posting some newer pics of the intake if anyone wants to see them. They will be in the for sale forum.

 

[LinuxRacr]

Guys,

Seing this CAI in person it looks kinda professional! Looks great!

 

[cfbjr]

Nice work Ben! The whole engine bay looks pretty nice!

 

[cfbjr]

Oh yeah, The fitment on the MHP is a little off as well. Probably because of how large the pipe is. I used to have one.