DIY high-flow intake for $43.00

[ChinoCharles]

Yeah, what can I say... I'm a baller.

No, actually the first thing I did was similar to what Peter did, although mine was more "I can't take it anymore" and less "I'm going to be careful about this."

One thing... you are going to have to change that filter A LOT!

A LOT A LOT A LOT!

I drove on mine for 3 days and the filter was easily three times as dirty as it looked after 13,000 miles. Seriously, pull that thing once a week and blow it out.

And one thing... calling it a high flow intake is kind of silly. I know, I know, you said it kind of tongue-in-cheek, but the worst part about the entire intake IMO is that ribbed tube near the TB. That sucker needs to GO!

The only things that should be ribbed are condoms and supermodels.

[PetersRedYaris]

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

One thing... you are going to have to change that filter A LOT! A LOT A LOT A LOT!...

...the worst part about the entire intake IMO is that ribbed tube near the TB. That sucker needs to GO!

Correct me if I'm wrong but the filter can't become dirty any faster than a CAI or a short ram intake like the one your making. In all three cases the filter is directly exposed to the elements. A tapered cone type filter like yours has more surface area, yes, but not a substantial amount leading to an increase in dirt holding compacity. Also, the ribbed rubber part is not restrictive as it's the same diameter as the throttle body. Maybe a little less smooth flowing but thats what you get for $43.00 It still improved HP; My wife noticed my car was faster today and she doesn't even know I did it.