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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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Hey all,

I finally decided to sit down and grind out my BFI, and let me tell you it was worth it I'm feeling a lot more pull through the higher RPMs and the new sound is definitely a plus! Special thanks to Scott for all the help

Here goes:

Stock airbox



Modified airbox:



This was hard to do because all I had on me was a Dremel with a grinding head! Wasn't as precise as I'd like but it'll do for now.

Lid template:



My measurements were off on this one, my Sharpie ended up dipping under the airbox when I was tracing the top and it gave me a slight gap. Will be redoing soon!

Finished lid:



Was a bit worried about the trim on the end that seals to the frame, hopefully it doesn't melt being that close to the radiator

Box and lid fitment:



Notice the gaps...will need to fix soon, but will do for now.

Air box fitment into engine bay:



Fitment with lid:



I made a very impromptu bottom tray, so I didn't bother posting any pictures of that. All in all the project took me ca. 5 hours to do, including trial and error removal of the air box and a bit of rain that halted the project. I'd say it's good for a first attempt, but I'll definitely be redoing the lid soon!

Let me know what you think
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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where did you get the material for the lid?
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:38 AM
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Went to Best Buy's stereo shop and asked them if they had any spare pieces of abs plastic. I lucked out and got two 2ftx2ft pieces for 10 dollars!
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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nice, im using some clear plexi glass at the moment. i have to say im not liking it at all
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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I bet, I wouldn't like seeing down into the gap left by the snorkel every time I opened my hood. I borrowed very heavily from ScottUrNot's BFI build, you should check his out.
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Old Aug 12, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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will do thanks
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