Ram Air Mod for CAI

[Protege_Speed]

I thought about doing something like this for some time now. So finally I decided to go ahead with it. I bought the parts from Directron.com. All together the parts totaled 11.97. The size I used is 80mm. I attached some pics. For now, I am only using the one grill but will probably stick the filter on top of it later on. I hope water will not be an issue but I will keep an eye on it. I was thinking about maybe getting some cloth type filter and sticking it in between the filter and grill to prevent water from getting into the CAI. Some material like the K&N Drycharger filter would be nice but too expensive. I hope you guys like it. As far as performance, can't really say yet.

 

[Protege_Speed]

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[viVid]

Well, it's not quite Ram Air, but I'm sure it will help get cooler air in the fender. Nice job on the install!

 

[bonesmp5]

good idea -- watch out fot the water -- hehehe



http://www.corksport.com/content/00/01/06/61/73/uploaded.files/installed4.jpg

 

[Shane5425]

looks nice, nice install..

get another one of those ducts and make it scope the air... might have luck with that one... but like vivid said, watch out for water..

 

[SpicyMchaggis]

water would spell certain disaster for that..cool though

 

[dudeondacouch]

splishy splashies from puddles wouldn't affect anything, and deep water is already certain disaster without the bpv. Looks good to me. Throw up the part names and part #'s with some quick directions and it's straight to the how-to section! And it's a helluva lot cheaper than the corksport alternative! WOOT

 

[dudeondacouch]

It would also be really neat if you could make it pull out like on of those old-school backseat ashtrays ( the ones that just lean out from the top w/ a pivot point at the bottom) That would make it closeable in the rain and also provide a nifty "scooping" effect.

 

[twilightprotege]

i basically did the same as you - however i went real cheap (free) and just cut the hole and left it open

 

[Protege_Speed]

Yeah, water is a concern. I have been look at some quick ways to cover it and still keep it neat. I let you guys know if I change anything.

 

[wannabe]

i would like to see if this actually makes a difference when it comes to numbers...any possibility of getting it on a dyno?

 

[PhreakV]

it really shouldn't make any sort of difference on most any dyno, there won't be enough of an increase in air flow and there shouldn't be enough heat soak on a dyno to really change anything either.

good mod though... I would definitely look into getting a second one to act as scoop or reversing the install on the one you have then look to create a cover of some sort that can be attached or deattached.

 

[z00mer]

Looks SWEET!!(cool) I was actually pondering of doing something similar to this, but then this big "DIVORCE" thing had to rear it's ugly head.(chair)

But nonetheless....looks good.

 

[p5sundevil]

ok guys for the last time about the water issue, many magazines have now tested this theory with several filters including filter element styles like K&N and foam ones like HKS and monsterflow...in all tests the filter had to be almost COMPLETELY submerged to suck enough water for anywhere near a concern for hydrolock or other damage. I believe the last article was done by SCC....

 

[Protege_Speed]

Thanks for the compliments all. I thought about the scoop also to try to direct the air flow in. It's just that when you put a scoop like that there you'll probably have to clean it out once in a while and I didn't want to. Also, you have the chance of it getting torn off somehow. I think the air flow going in it now is enough to allow cold air to get and that was pretty much the goal. That and to try to keep it neat.

 

[Mike R]

Nice job, very clean install!

 

[Protege_Speed]

PARTS: (bought at Directron.com but you can probably get them at your local computer store)
Steel Mesh Filter / Grill Fan-Filter-BLK - 1.99
Thermaltake Highest Performance - DuctingMod FAN-A1442 - 6.99
Black 80mm Anodized Aluminum Mesh Filters F-381 - 2.99

HOW-TO:
Cut 3-inch hole and screw parts together. Pretty much all I did.

splishy splashies from puddles wouldn't affect anything, and deep water is already certain disaster without the bpv. Looks good to me. Throw up the part names and part #'s with some quick directions and it's straight to the how-to section! And it's a helluva lot cheaper than the corksport alternative! WOOT

 

[Protege_Speed]

Oh oh, it's raining outside...(doh)

 

[dudeondacouch]

ok guys for the last time about the water issue, many magazines have now tested this theory with several filters including filter element styles like K&N and foam ones like HKS and monsterflow...in all tests the filter had to be almost COMPLETELY submerged to suck enough water for anywhere near a concern for hydrolock or other damage. I believe the last article was done by SCC....

This is true... Submergence is what I was referring to. 2' deep water is not uncommon in many states. In fact, since I got my Injen CAI, I've twice had to get out of the car, open the hood, and disconnect at the MAF to drive through deep water.

 

[twilightprotege]

i've had the hole in the plastic there since i had the cai - about 2.5 year ago - and i have never had any problem. you just need to be careful and dont go looking for water.

and yep, it wont make any difference on a dyno, but should when driving...