Blast-off

Talwang your right.

When i was looking to purchase i looked at both still cant tell the difference

scyul

Installation of the Injen kit took me about 1 hour.

I trimmed about 1/4” off the support bracket to be able to position the tube perfectly horizontal.

I also had to “twist” the support bracket just a little bit, so it would sit perfectly against the thermostat housing.

Then, I trimmer the front left corner of the engine cover… As you can see, the amount of material removed clearly show the importance of the interference between the cover and the intake pipe. IMO, it looks more professional than if the corner of the engine cover rests against the pipe.

mandyfig

Ok, need some education, the difference between Weapon R and Injen?

scyul

From what I can see, the air filter element is different and the MAF sensor is positioned a bit more “on the top” of the pipe on the Weapon-R…

talwang

iTrader: (4)

It is easier for me to spot the difference right away simply because I have been looking at those aftermarket parts for years.

The shape of weapon-r intake is a little different from that of injen.
Sticker/plate can be removed and filiter can be changed.
It is mainly where the maf sits tells me it is a weapon-r intake.

The install is pretty much the same for both intakes.

WIL44

Nice job, scyul.

Love your orange engine cover.

Best regards Steve

scyul

Thanks Steve!

I did this with vinyl wrap... Here's a better picture of the engine cover.
Also used orange silicone vaccum hoses instead of the hoses supplied.
Regards
Joaquin

WIL44

Looks really good Joaquin, sets off the engine bay.
Injen will be my next mod (probably before I receive my Luxlink) and I will follow your guide to install it. So much better with the cover trimmed to fit around to tube.

Unfortunately they are not available in the UK, so I will have to find a supplier in the US who can ship for me.

Best regards Steve

Blast-off

I be happy to help you fit the injen Steve if you need help.
I be doing a LS430 one for a friend next weekend

redliner8

iTrader: (1)

Painting it is a cool idea. Especially if it matches the color or accents of your car. It's a shame they don't make an orange filter for yours. I currently have mine off, it's nice seeing the V8.

scyul

I love orange... my favorite color.
I wasn't too sure at first but now, I love it!
And it's vinyl wrap, not paint... So completely reversible!

WIL44

Thanks for the offer Ian, but I do enjoy my own installs and I think this would not be to difficult.
May I ask who you purchased the one for your friends LS430 from, presumably from the States?

Best regards Steve

mandyfig

JM2C:

The Intake should float and not be fixed on the chassis. This allows movement of the engine (even though it is connected via a flexible rubber). Suggest that you install rubber bushings on the mount.

Otherwise nice set up.

scyul

What are you talking about???
The intake is fixed on the engine... Not the chassis...
It does move with the engine...

scdroptop

iTrader: (1)

Wow! I stepped away for a few days and you guys grew this seed to a garden! LOL

Thanks SO much for all the great input and direction, pics, etc. I am going to do it today Saturday before our DFW SC430 meet. Wish me luck. I'm a little nervous doing this but I've removed the stock airbox before to get into the headlights (was a little too aggressive LOL) so I know about that part.

I will post pics and my impressions later.

Thanks everyone!!!!