Intake Questions
GOldenTaurus426
07-28-2003, 08:44 AM
Im thinkin bout getting an Intake...
Wondering what I should get, anybody have any suggestions right now im lookin at Injen and AEM. Anybody ever run into problems with them? Any other comments about them>
Also having no mechanical abilities raises the question of instalation... IE how can i get on installed?
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Wondering what I should get, anybody have any suggestions right now im lookin at Injen and AEM. Anybody ever run into problems with them? Any other comments about them>
Also having no mechanical abilities raises the question of instalation... IE how can i get on installed?
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buymeabmwm3
07-28-2003, 09:44 AM
Intake systems that offer K&N filter elements are good buys. Other types of filters can be qustionable.
Installation of these things is pretty easy. Most intakes come with good instructions, and it only takes an hour or so even if you onlyhave moderate mechanical ability. Some things to consider when choosing an intake: it is important that the intake not suck hot air from the engine bay or you may actually lose performance. Heat shields that don't completely isolate a section of the engine bay around the filter are crap. A heat shield does no good if it wraps around the filter element but still breathes hot engine air. Some intakes have downpipes that suck air from near the ground. These can be iffy since they often suck up road water and dust, and the air near pavement on a hot day is very hot. Also, check that the juntion between the filter piping and the Air Mass Sensor is a smooth connection. Some simply bolt a cylindrical tube to a square opening in the air mass sensor. This kind of abrupt junction slow down intake air. It should be a smooth transition. Good luck.
Installation of these things is pretty easy. Most intakes come with good instructions, and it only takes an hour or so even if you onlyhave moderate mechanical ability. Some things to consider when choosing an intake: it is important that the intake not suck hot air from the engine bay or you may actually lose performance. Heat shields that don't completely isolate a section of the engine bay around the filter are crap. A heat shield does no good if it wraps around the filter element but still breathes hot engine air. Some intakes have downpipes that suck air from near the ground. These can be iffy since they often suck up road water and dust, and the air near pavement on a hot day is very hot. Also, check that the juntion between the filter piping and the Air Mass Sensor is a smooth connection. Some simply bolt a cylindrical tube to a square opening in the air mass sensor. This kind of abrupt junction slow down intake air. It should be a smooth transition. Good luck.
GOldenTaurus426
07-28-2003, 10:11 PM
What kind of tools will I most likely being needing to pull this off? Im looking through som instructions right now for one Intake and it seems like I might be able to pull it off, Ill prob get my friend to help me out a little, but yeah what tools will i most likely need?
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buymeabmwm3
07-29-2003, 12:24 PM
Probably just a socket wrench and some sockets. Pliers and a screwdriver, nothing major. A digital camera is good too, I like to document all the work that I do on my car. I'd be interested to see your install.
GOldenTaurus426
07-29-2003, 02:07 PM
Thx alot for the help. I wont be doing this for a bit....too many other bills to pay. But when i do get around to it ill put up the pics.
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