GuNmETaL_Si

Hey, I figure im not gonna get a expensive intake since i only have a D16...a real intake (AEM) wont do much for the price...

So i want to get a good filter (K&N) and some dryer hose but i dont know how to take out the stock intake....kinda

In the first 2 pictures...what are those wires (circled in green) connected to the intake part near the manifold??? if i disconnect them...what happens?

i took out the bottom resonator thingy and when i get the filter and hose ill take out the other part...the last pic is how i want to run the hose...to the front of the bumper

imported_Junior

The hose coming from the valve cover is just a breather hose, you can throw on one of those crankcase breathers.

I believe the other hoses have coolant running through them, so you need those.

Does your engine have an air sensor on the hose? If so you'll need to keep that as well. If you remove it the engine light will come on. I don't think you can bypass that but I could be wrong.

Hope this helps.

EL_Sport

Since you have the D16Y8, one those wires is the air speed sensor, which you will have to reconnect, otherwise you will get a check engine light. As well, make sure to reconnect the breather hose and DO NOT replace this with one of those small breather filters as they are illegal. If you do install the new intake, make sure you secure it as well (ie. clamped on to the body), as you can also get ticketed or even have your plates taken off if it is not.

Hydro

Why are those breathers illeagal? the air box is not hard to take off, a couple of screw thats about it, but i don't know how you would connect the sensor to the dryer hose? since i bought the full intake it was just plug and play, not hard at all.

EL_Sport

The breathers are illegal due to emissions. I don't know the exact details, but I know of several people that have been ticketed because of them.

imported_Junior

I forgot someone on the board said that they got a warning from the cops for having a breather. You could always get an oil catch can instead.

SiR-Racer

yes, open breather hose = illegal

Hydro

Is it only illeagal due to emmisions, in that case i will be safe

GuNmETaL_Si

i was at home depot and the building box looking for the metal tube to make an intake...nothing! anyone know where i can pick it up?

imported_Tmak

I have ain intake pipe that will fit Si's
I had it on my car, but now I changed to another pipe.
If you want to buy my pipe just pm me.
It's in very good condition, no scratches.

Hydro

My friend used plumming pipe to make a full cold air intake, works perfect,

PULOVR

It pulls the the air out of the valve cover and re-uses it in the air intake.....you will also loose gas milage if it is not conected to the pipe (has to do with the pcv valve).

EL_Sport

I am not referring the the drive clean emissions test. If you get pulled over and the cop decides to check under the hood, you will likely get a ticket for having it.

PULOVR

yes. It is tampering with an emmision control devise. I have also heard that it's a big fine too.

ThEiDzKiD

talk to junior on the board...he can get u the mandrel piping u need....

imported_Junior

Mandrel piping from Dynomax DIY intake:

http://www.teamdelsol.com/howto/coldair/diycoldair.htm

Let me know if you want one.

GuNmETaL_Si

Cool..I couldnt find that **** at home depot, crappy tire or the building box.

Im talking to some TCC memebers about buying their used intakes....if that doesnt work out Ill buy one of those u-shaped pipes for...just out of curiosity...what do you want for it? $$$?

tdoTcOupe

buy a ractive short ram it's like 60 bucks
save yourself the bullshit

i've seen it done and it does not look good
and it sound like ****

DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

GuNmETaL_Si

i got a ractive short ram (thanks Jay)...and i may extend it to the front...MAYBE

this was much better (easier) than trying to build one