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nodg
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 Posted - 09 May 2008 : 6:33:20 PM
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Took an hour to whack this together this afternoon, its made out of a oil container bought from supercheap, then cut up to fit the airbox space. instead of getting cold air from over the radiator, i have bought some flexible pipe which directs air straight through the opening in the bumper and to the enclosed pod area. the best part is no metal cutting is required, i have found a passage that i can squeeze a 6-7cm pipe through with no hassle and the pipe is only 30cm long......
What do you think of it? do you think it could compete with the holden otr cai setups being put on the average vn?
And heres the final product-
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Dano84
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Posted - 09 May 2008 : 7:05:10 PM
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this is what ive done too about 1/2hr to complete, but i did cut a hole using a down pipe cutter.....
although it is sucking super cold air
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trizo
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Posted - 09 May 2008 : 7:27:05 PM
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| not ban nodg but , would it be legal? |
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nodg
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Posted - 09 May 2008 : 7:39:45 PM
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| probably more legal than without it, looks like its suppose to be there, nothign dodgy or out fo the ordinary *although cutting was a little crooked) |
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Haras
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Posted - 17 May 2008 : 12:07:56 AM
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| Just wondering how u cut through the metal, was it ahrd to do, and whats a down pipe cutter. love the setup want to try it myslef |
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Dano84
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Posted - 19 May 2008 : 7:46:43 PM
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| im not sure if its the actual name for the tool, but its a drill bit with a 3 inch cutter around the outside of the bit(usually used to cut holes in gutters to fit the down pipes), easily cut through the metal, even with a cordless drill |
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trizo
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Posted - 19 May 2008 : 8:36:22 PM
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| a hole saw! get the size you need from the hardware! |
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Dano84
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Posted - 20 May 2008 : 06:54:57 AM
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| LMAO....thats the one.... makes a lota sense to give it a name like that, |
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MILD50
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Posted - 20 May 2008 : 11:09:11 AM
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Just make sure you check state regulations first. Pretty sure in most states, cutting a hole equals a defect which will be a complete bastard to get off (you'll need to get the hole welded up and certified).
But if you can do it legally go for it- some of the VN HSVs used this system and it is one of the best CAI options. |
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nodg
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Posted - 20 May 2008 : 3:11:50 PM
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| how is it suppose to be a cai when after a day its all dirty from being directly behind the bumper then ends up being a restriction? and the filter is facing the front of the bar, it would work better if it was side on so the air can actually hit the filter wall. either or its a good way to ruin a pod |
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Dano84
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Posted - 20 May 2008 : 4:52:40 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by nodg
how is it suppose to be a cai when after a day its all dirty from being directly behind the bumper then ends up being a restriction? and the filter is facing the front of the bar, it would work better if it was side on so the air can actually hit the filter wall. either or its a good way to ruin a pod
i was just wondering if you have ever seen a pod filter?? coz if you have you would have noticed that thier is a filter in the top of the cone aswell as on the filter wall, and yes it does get dirty if you drive through mud, but hey.... in the end its a $20 pod, and while its clean it would suck much more, and much colder air than the "over the radiator" style CAI. i usually replace it every 4-6 months, 1 day i might get a K&n washable pod and eliminate the problem all together |
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nodg
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Posted - 20 May 2008 : 5:45:21 PM
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| the over the top radiator is the biggest gummick, theres a little room for air to pass into the collecter so i agree its crap.with yours the cone would be sucking air but its noting compared to the side of the filter, with mine (k&n) they dont have the cone at the end. and k&n pod filters, when they get really dirty, are imposiible to get dead clean, maybe get some mesh and attach it to the bumper so it filters out alot of the crap that would get to the pod. |
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Dano84
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Posted - 20 May 2008 : 6:30:29 PM
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good idea nodg, got some chrome mesh lying round somewhere, might try it out on the weekend...cheers
by the way, how much did your K&N pod cost?? |
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Edited by - Dano84 on 20 May 2008 6:32:49 PM |
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nodg
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Posted - 20 May 2008 : 7:01:32 PM
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| 90 dollars on special, usually around 120 for the large ones. heaps, heaps better than the super cheap ones. the mesh should work well if its fine, im in faviour od your setup but the only things stopping me from doing so is legal erms and cleaning the filter all the time, but after the mesh is there, and you notice a differance in the clenliness of the filter i would consider it on my car, until then ill be a tight arse and keep my pod clean! |
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chestm007
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Posted - 22 May 2008 : 7:43:40 PM
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| nice how much difference does it make? |
i didnt hit the gutter..... 20's did!!!! |
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MILD50
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Posted - 22 May 2008 : 8:04:50 PM
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| I'm curious why you guys don't rate the over the radiator intakes- there's a lot of people out there with dyno results that suggest they work. Let alone the r&d done by SS Inductions, K&N who also make a similar intake for mostly american cars and the factories who use them OEM. |
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nodg
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Posted - 22 May 2008 : 9:49:31 PM
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| have a look where the mouth of the otr sits, not nearly as much air as a pipe from the bumper bar |
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MILD50
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Posted - 23 May 2008 : 08:54:33 AM
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| Granted, but the OTR CAI is still a viable alternative. I'd be interested in the power gain on a stock V6 one with the standard airbox, one with the VS CAI and one with a pod near the bar. Could be a very interesting experiment. |
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chestm007
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Posted - 25 May 2008 : 12:51:53 AM
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i can see the pod with the bar working better than all the others
UNTILL BUGS GET IN THE BA$T@RD then it would be about as good as a 1 legged horse
OTR style would be good but with the radiator over the intake the air would be heated up before entering motor. hot air rises. the best idea i think would be to make a scoop in a hole in the bumper and make some mesh stop bugs and direct the air to the motor from there. thats what i'm doing... i'll keep ya's posted on that one |
i didnt hit the gutter..... 20's did!!!! |
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