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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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My name is Jos and I figured since I hadn't introduced myself that I should put up some pics and share my idea for a custom intake I had instead of a BFI.

There is nothing better in my opinion than a clean SC. Just an absolutely gorgeous car.

I'll update this as I go alone with things that happen or I get done.

All comments are welcome and general talk is appreciated!

If anybody wants any questions answered just ask and I'll get back to you asap.

Thanks
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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This is how I got it and after a little cleaning. Engine bay wise anyway..
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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This is my favourite photo I took, however if somebody is good with photoshop can they put it on another backdrop? haha.


This is what the intake looks like.


It ran and fit perfectly where the restrictive stock intake system ran, right under the headlight.



And this is where the filter sits. It's collecting the coolest air it possible could and really does make a roar when you thump it. It's really simple and a nice little upgrade for me.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Your SC looks pretty clean, nice...any interior pics?
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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They guy I got it from even left the plastic under the floor mats to protect the carpet. So did I.

I'm going to be getting my double din receiver pretty soon seeing as the stock CD Changer is starting to skip and not read half the time. Plus it will give the car a much more updated look.

Having said that, I get asked all the time how much I paid for it and what year it is. Just proves it's design is timeless and attractive still today after people's faces hit the floor when you tell them it's almost 20 years old.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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congrats on the new ride. That's a clean SC for sure.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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I like that intake. Did you notice any difference while driving the car?

Your car looks clean, especially the interior.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Thanks for the compliments! It really is clean and that's what made me buy it.

Kira X - Actually, I disconnected my negative on my battery during installation because I didn't like how the ECU's preset had become one set my a slow or cruising driver. Once I'd installed the intake and hooked the battery back up I warmed the car up and drove it pretty hard down the road and around a parking lot. The amount of power difference was extremely noticeable over the former preset. However, power wise, it probably makes 3WHP extra if that...it's just sucking up colder air in more amounts. If you really want to make this worthwhile make sure you tighten your throttle cable too and you'll have fanstastic response on an N/A.

I still have a stock exhaust as I plan on going the NA-T route sometime soon so I can't compare to anyone who has headers installed.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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I'm curious, how's the rain with that intake?
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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I don't usually drive it in the rain. I intend on placing a bypass valve in there in front of the maf. However, so far I have had no problems and it's rained a couple of times.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 07:45 PM
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Congrats, and i like the intake, surprised that hose/tube fit in that little opening hope its secrued down good, dont want to look one day and see it off.

I plan on doing something similar when i get around to it, i want to cut where the airbox is.
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Joey - E: If you remove the stock airbox and your headlight you'll see that in the little compartment there are some
predrilled holes on the frame ready for a bolt. I used an L bracket and screwed it onto my filter then bolted it to the frame. It doesn't move at all.

Running the hose is the simple part. I got my hose and maf adapter from O'reilly's. Most auto parts stores should have them. The hose should run right in the corner when I put it otherwise you'll A) squash the tube too much and B) have you headlight slightly off from a flush fit. It fits great right in the corner.

You will need a few nuts and bolts to fit the adapter to your maf sensor and may have to drill matching holes on your adapter. I'm off work tomorrow, I'll try and get some pictures to show what I did.
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Nice car man! Just curious, Where in Iowa are you? I used to live in Des Moines before I moved to SC land (aka Florida)
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by GotRiceYo
Nice car man! Just curious, Where in Iowa are you? I used to live in Des Moines before I moved to SC land (aka Florida)
SC land? Duh hell, I've seen like max 10 SC's living here all my life ..

Also, DIY thread?
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