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Originally posted by 93LexoGS300
Okay, here's an image I found on CL that will help me explain.
What you'll have to do (and which is what I did) is cut the stock rubber connecter where there are those "ribs" on it. I cut it so the portion with all the ribs are gone (you'll end up with the stock rubber hose starting from the back of the MAF to the poiint where the first rib starts.) Now there should be a couple inches so you can place a hose clamp on it.
Okay, here's an image I found on CL that will help me explain.
What you'll have to do (and which is what I did) is cut the stock rubber connecter where there are those "ribs" on it. I cut it so the portion with all the ribs are gone (you'll end up with the stock rubber hose starting from the back of the MAF to the poiint where the first rib starts.) Now there should be a couple inches so you can place a hose clamp on it.
I'm afraid if I cut the stock rubber connector, I won't be able to put it back to stock when I go in for smog...
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From: el clinico magnifico
Originally posted by LexAristo
Eric,
I'm afraid if I cut the stock rubber connector, I won't be able to put it back to stock when I go in for smog...
Eric,
I'm afraid if I cut the stock rubber connector, I won't be able to put it back to stock when I go in for smog...
Originally posted by Gomka
He doesn't need that ribbed piece. He can just take the hose, it has a metal 90 degree angle thing on it and make a hole in the blue silicon joint that came with the intake. Its what I did.
He doesn't need that ribbed piece. He can just take the hose, it has a metal 90 degree angle thing on it and make a hole in the blue silicon joint that came with the intake. Its what I did.
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From: el clinico magnifico
Originally posted by LexAristo
Thanks Eric! BTW are you going to the irvine meet on Saturday?
Thanks Eric! BTW are you going to the irvine meet on Saturday?
Oh well, there's always next time.
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Today I took off my Injen heat shield & filter and replaced it with this nice one. I haven't done the piping yet, but I do feel more air and a deeper, louder exhaust sound.
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From: el clinico magnifico
Brian, notice how Lexus4jess2 cut out the ribbed portion of the stock rubber connector so he could save that little orifice (did I just say "orifice"?) for the small rubber tube to plug into? That's one way you could do it, but Gomka pointed out that you could just use the blue rubber connector that came with the kit by poking a hole in it, inserting the metal elbow inside, and connecting the small rubber tube to it.
I also noticed that Lexus4jess2 used a breather instead of connecting the rubber tube that runs from the top of the valve cover to the intake. I don't think you will pass a smog-check with a breather, so you should connect that hose to your intake (at least that's what I've been told quite a few times). From my experience, using a breather, which allows air into the engine without being measured by the MAF, causes the engine to run leaner because the computer will think there is less air in the engine so it will put in less fuel.
Lexus4jess2 - I hope you don't get mad at me for using you as an example The pictures you provided were exactly what we needed to describe the install. 
I also noticed that Lexus4jess2 used a breather instead of connecting the rubber tube that runs from the top of the valve cover to the intake. I don't think you will pass a smog-check with a breather, so you should connect that hose to your intake (at least that's what I've been told quite a few times). From my experience, using a breather, which allows air into the engine without being measured by the MAF, causes the engine to run leaner because the computer will think there is less air in the engine so it will put in less fuel.
Lexus4jess2 - I hope you don't get mad at me for using you as an example
The pictures you provided were exactly what we needed to describe the install.
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passed smog(he he)
the car passed the smog test with flying colors.Did it to my 93 gs and to my 96(present)gs.the guy at the smog center said that it would not pass.proved him wrong. he he .
Today I took off my Injen heat shield & filter and replaced it with this nice one. I
Lex did you notice a difference in performance with your injen intake?How loud is it and is it annoying loud?Could you post some pics?
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Re: Today I took off my Injen heat shield & filter and replaced it with this nice one. I
Originally posted by johnee78
Lex did you notice a difference in performance with your injen intake?How loud is it and is it annoying loud?Could you post some pics?
Lex did you notice a difference in performance with your injen intake?How loud is it and is it annoying loud?Could you post some pics?
Hi,
I did not have the Injen intake, rather the injen heat shield, INjen hi-flo filter, and Maf adapter. There was no piping at all. After replacing the injen with the K&N style, I noticed a louder sound and more air going into my car.
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What exactly is the purpose of a breather?
Am I able to paint the rubber connector with high temp paint ?
here's a picture of what I have so far...
Btw guys, should I paint the intake pipe gunmetal, gray, blue or what? Thanks
Am I able to paint the rubber connector with high temp paint ?
here's a picture of what I have so far...
Btw guys, should I paint the intake pipe gunmetal, gray, blue or what? Thanks
