Air Intake Mod + ECT Reprogram = Power
03-16-10, 10:11 PM
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I realize that this is an extremely old thread to bring back but i just wanted to add something to it.
I recently did a very similar mod to the intake on my 96, however i just re-used the OEM air filter. I just bought some door molding, put it on the outside of the filter and them clamped it on the filter housing. I was not using the top air box anyways so not having a place for that to mount doesn't bother me. I have noticed a signifigant improvement in fuel mileage since this mod, i'm hovering at around 22-24mpg in town, and up to 28 on the hw, so not too shabby, (i also cut out the 3rd cat, redid most of the piping, and replaced the last 2 mufflers with magnaflows and turndowns). It also has a very agressive tone in the higher rpms.
Kyle
I recently did a very similar mod to the intake on my 96, however i just re-used the OEM air filter. I just bought some door molding, put it on the outside of the filter and them clamped it on the filter housing. I was not using the top air box anyways so not having a place for that to mount doesn't bother me. I have noticed a signifigant improvement in fuel mileage since this mod, i'm hovering at around 22-24mpg in town, and up to 28 on the hw, so not too shabby, (i also cut out the 3rd cat, redid most of the piping, and replaced the last 2 mufflers with magnaflows and turndowns). It also has a very agressive tone in the higher rpms.
Kyle
03-17-10, 07:50 AM
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I believe this is a psychological thing. More noise is associated with more horsepower. Same with the KN filter. If you can't get it on a dyno another way is to do 0 to 60 times. Do them on the same day same place ect... For several runs and compare and I bet not difference will be the result. I used to use KN on my truck till I removed it and noticed lots of dust on the filtered side of my intake. Will never us a K&N again.
03-17-10, 08:23 AM
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Thats kind of what I was getting at. More noise makes is sound like you are going fast. It would probably help out with MPG to do this for better/easier flowing intake and a less restrictive exhaust but then you have to be able to keep your foot out of it.
03-17-10, 08:42 AM
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I did back to back testing on my modified air box (different than the Lexkost) at the dragstrip. Did multiple passes with and without and picked up an average of 0.5mph which is roughly 5 rwhp. Not big but not a loss and it certainly sounds better. I have ran this way for 7 years with no problem. I do NOT recommend the K&N filter for these cars as the element has less filter surface than the excellent stock filter.
03-17-10, 11:49 AM
#70
I've been running this mod for about a year now, and I've never had a problem with mileage. I average 19 around town and have managed up to 26 on the highway (but is normally closer to 23).
I'm on stock exhaust - for now. But with just this mod, it's much louder and as a previous poster said, sounds like a race car when mashed. Simplest, cheapest mod I've done that gives instant gratification every time I stomp on the gas haha.
I'm on stock exhaust - for now. But with just this mod, it's much louder and as a previous poster said, sounds like a race car when mashed. Simplest, cheapest mod I've done that gives instant gratification every time I stomp on the gas haha.
03-18-10, 02:40 AM
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I am also driving with the K&N and no airbox. I swear I got a better speeder respons and a little more power. And the sound is just great. I can drive normally and no one would notice anything, untill i kick down the pedal and the V8 comes to life. Its a great deep racing sound. I have done nothing to my exhaust so this cheap mod is definatley great bang for the bucks. And if you use the oem filter its even cheaper. And at least try it before ordering K&N if you want to know what it feels and sounds like.
I bought a K&N because my oem filter was done. And i have never had any oil/maf problems with K&N filters. So i'm satisfied with the mod and will try the ECT mod in the future when i got the time. Sounds pretty cool.
I bought a K&N because my oem filter was done. And i have never had any oil/maf problems with K&N filters. So i'm satisfied with the mod and will try the ECT mod in the future when i got the time. Sounds pretty cool.
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03-18-10, 07:39 AM
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So i would just get the door molding and be done.
Kyle
03-18-10, 08:21 AM
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I did back to back testing on my modified air box (different than the Lexkost) at the dragstrip. Did multiple passes with and without and picked up an average of 0.5mph which is roughly 5 rwhp. Not big but not a loss and it certainly sounds better. I have ran this way for 7 years with no problem. I do NOT recommend the K&N filter for these cars as the element has less filter surface than the excellent stock filter.
03-18-10, 10:18 AM
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This is a link of what it sounded like after i modded it.
I went to advanced auto parts and got the door edging for 1.03 after tax. since it only took 5 minutes (cuz it was night in the parking lot right outside of the store), it was a very surprising result
Door Trim/Edge Link to what you are looking for
I went to advanced auto parts and got the door edging for 1.03 after tax. since it only took 5 minutes (cuz it was night in the parking lot right outside of the store), it was a very surprising result
Door Trim/Edge Link to what you are looking for