NJMSP42385
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- Mazdaspeed Protege 2003.5
I go to school in Daytona Beach, Fl. So if you need a warm weather tester I'm up for paying cost for the CAI. Hope everything turns out great for you, either way I'm going to buy it
Carbon Fiber SRI/CAI anyone?
- Thread starter Riles
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Sorry, I've already got all of the testers I need.
Rainman: Nope, I don't use a vacuum source at all. Everything comes out pretty nicely without one.
Slug420: Some of the filters that I was looking at to include with the kit have heat sheilds, but they kind of like toys (Fisher Price's my first air filter). I've seen a filter before with a built in carbon fiber heat shield, if I can find it again, that can be an option in the kit. The only problem with making my own is that since it is such a large diameter, I won't be able to make it using a sleeve, so there would have to be a seam somewhere on it.
Rainman: Nope, I don't use a vacuum source at all. Everything comes out pretty nicely without one.
Slug420: Some of the filters that I was looking at to include with the kit have heat sheilds, but they kind of like toys (Fisher Price's my first air filter). I've seen a filter before with a built in carbon fiber heat shield, if I can find it again, that can be an option in the kit. The only problem with making my own is that since it is such a large diameter, I won't be able to make it using a sleeve, so there would have to be a seam somewhere on it.
I wasnt thinking of a case aronud the filter. Just like 2 or 3 small walls, one to the center of the engine compartment with a hole in it that the pipe fits through, another towards the passenger compartment and maybe a bottom that bolts the heat shield in ot where the reservoir was...Then the fender, headlight, and hood act as the other 3 sides....
still gives it room to breath but blocks out some of the engine compartment heat and looks cool in the process.
I think I know the sheath like you are talking about but i dont know why someone would want to use oneo f those after buying a filter to suck in more air
still gives it room to breath but blocks out some of the engine compartment heat and looks cool in the process.
I think I know the sheath like you are talking about but i dont know why someone would want to use oneo f those after buying a filter to suck in more air
yesiownaskyline
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- 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege
subscrizzle...
Sorry for the wait, guys- spring break took a little longer to "come back" from than I expected. But, I just completed one of the two test CAI's, and the second one will probably be done by tomorrow (Sunday).
Barring any other unforseen circumstances, the GB will probably start in a week.
I had alot of trouble with my suppliers, which is why this process took longer than it is supposed to. But, I think I have cleared them up, and will make sure that these delays don't pop up again.
Barring any other unforseen circumstances, the GB will probably start in a week.
I had alot of trouble with my suppliers, which is why this process took longer than it is supposed to. But, I think I have cleared them up, and will make sure that these delays don't pop up again.
Instead of teasing you guys with more stories, here are pics of the first blue/black CAI I've ever made. The kevlar frays out wherever a cut is made, but all of those places will be covered with couplers or the sensor.
From now on, the colored parts will have a black carbon fiber base. Kevlar takes too long to work with- nothing wants to cut it!
From now on, the colored parts will have a black carbon fiber base. Kevlar takes too long to work with- nothing wants to cut it!
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ZeroAccess
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w00t w00t ...can't wait
NeverSober
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bump for news.........
The testers just recieved their intakes. Hopefully all will go well this week. Barring any need for re-engineering, the time is drawing very very close to GB!!
sXe: the GB price for the CAI will probably be in the 175 area, normal price 200, add 20 for colored carbon/kevlar.
sXe: the GB price for the CAI will probably be in the 175 area, normal price 200, add 20 for colored carbon/kevlar.
