custom cai, Need some input Options

[soven]

Well at first I thought I could follow the tutorial in the howto but it seems that the engine layout in my st202 is different =(

I have no space what-so-ever under my battery.

The only way I could think of involves three 90degree bends. ANy comments? Should I do it some other way?

Here are some pictures to show what I am talking about.

Engine Bay:
http://img19.echo.cx/img19/6729/picture0013re.jpg

What I am planning to do. Bottom pipe runs to the fender. A 90degree bend to connect the top and bottom pipes which means that the top pipe much be horizontal for it to fit correctly. Not sure If i could close the hood with that.

http://img19.echo.cx/img19/8124/picture0056ho.jpg
http://img19.echo.cx/img19/6008/picture0084yw.jpg
http://img19.echo.cx/img19/8046/picture0070do.jpg


Space (battery)
http://img19.echo.cx/img19/8954/picture0024xl.jpg

[GT4WRC]

Move the battery to the boot. You will then have plenty of room for a custom cold air box which can house a decent cone filter. Then have the feed to the box originating from outside the engine bay.
Gary

[soven]

Moving the battery etc. would mean more $$

If possible, I rather have a solution that allows me to use these aluminium pipes I have.

[soven]

Can anyone tell me if it would really matter if i had 3- 90degree bends?

[Hanyo]

CAI are not very restrictive.. So having one more bend more then the ussual will not affect performance to the point where you will notice it.

Have you tried making the pipe go through the same path as the stock air box.

[GT4WRC]

Moving the battery etc. would mean more $$ 

Then why not wait until you can save some more $? That way you can do a proper job and have something that will actually make a difference you can feel.
I always say, if a job's worth doing, it's worth doing properly.
Gary

[soven]

Ah, all these ideas tossing around in my head...

I think I will end up doing a cold air box situated where the stock airbox used to be and using the duct that is already there(under fusebox linked to fender) to provide cold air to the box. Probably remove my fogs and duct the air from there to the box.(98 model) . Feasible idea?

Before I proceed.

What are these: ?


another resonator box on intake pipe , vacuum line connected to engine(not important and I just need to cap it off)? Am I right?

This post has been edited by soven: Apr 29, 2005 - 7:52 AM

[Hanyo]

Ah, all these ideas tossing around in my head...

I think I will end up doing a cold air box situated where the stock airbox used to be and using the duct that is already there(under fusebox linked to fender) to provide cold air to the box. Probably remove my fogs and duct the air from there to the box.(98 model) . Feasible idea?

Before I proceed.

What are these:  ?
another resonator box on intake pipe , vacuum line connected to engine(not important and I just need to cap it off)? Am I right?
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DO NOT CAP OFF THAT LINE!!!!

that is the crank case vent for your engine. those extra resonators help smooth out sudden air surges.

[soven]

glad I asked. THANKS'

My intake seems so different from everyone elses'. Looks like it would be quite a bit of work if I were to take out that intake pipe.

bleh

[soven]

Ok this is getting really annoying...

So there is no way I can do an intake without that stock rubber intake pipe. I can drill a hole for the 02 sensor but I am not sure what to do with the "crank case vent"

[Newbie]

For the air intake sensor, you can drill a hole, and put a gromet on it. I've personally never heard of putting an O2 sensor on the intake, but whatever works for you.
And for the PCV's, some auto stores have breathers. Try to fit one on there. Good luck.

[urbandork]

I doint think its an o2 sensor. I believe its an air temp sensor.