I agree

How did you clean your engine up so nice? Is it ok to just take a water hose to it?

 

Black-balt How much was the elbow coming off the throtle body? I like that its chrome. Also did you notice a difference with the stock airbox on?

 

What's with the crankcase filter? I've seen them on some cars but not really sure what the purpose is other than looks.

 

So advance and Autozone only has K&M intakes, and I aint about to pay $300 for a tube and some fabric (I know its more than that, w/e) looks like I'll be buying online...

 

The crankcase breather filter is so all that gunk that gets kicked back up from the crank doesnt get recirculated back through your air intake via the hose that originally connected the two only downside is eventually it will start dripping **** from the filter and youll have to clean it all up thats why a lot of people go with a catch can so it gets contained without any mess hope that answers your question

 

just go with a K&N intake system.I have one installed onto my car since 2007 and I can tell you right now it is well worth the price for 220 dollars.

 

Well everytime I wash the car i clean the motor up some usually just wipe it down with armorall cleaning wipes... I wouldn't take a waterhose to it, not a very good idea


the elbow is like $10 or so from autozone or pep boys... there's really no way to mount it over the TB I kinda just have mine squeezed over the TB inlet, it's a tight enough fit to where it won't cause any problems.

when I had the spectre kit going into the stock box, it sounded a little better, then I did the "airbox mod" and it sounded a little better then I got the cone filter and MAF Sensor adaptor and it sounds like PURE SEXXXXXX!!!

it doesn't really serve any purpose I just got it cuz it looks neat

yeah they have the K&N intakes but they should have the spectre kit too...

if not have it special ordered it'll only be a couple bucks more (maybe $3-$8 more)

I'm sure you could even order it from advanced or something like that too... $50 for the kit, and probably $120 if you get the expensive ass K&N filter and the 90 degree elbow is alot better than $300 for something that does the same thing.

 

Where did you find it for 220?

 

Someone on here (sentry) said they could make me a short ram for $180 and if I need an sai it could be put on too. Here's the problem: I have no idea how to tell wheather my car has an SAI or not. Help? Should I get a short ram instead of a cold air intake?

 

whether to get short ram or full intake is based entirely on preference since no one is really gonna be racing a 2.2 seriously. short ram has better throttle response and more mid range punch and growl. the full cold air has more high end power and less growl. both have downsides. downside to cold air is the threat of water getting into the filter, and as the short ram you can get heatsoak from the hot engine is warm weather as well as if you are sitting in traffic too long.

and if you want to check for SAI look at the top of your airbox if there's just the normal intake tube coming off going at an angle off the airbox lid and nothing else thats just a normal intake system, but if you have TWO hoses coming off then you are plauged by SAI just like me. but it is very simple to work with.

 

That helps alot, thanks man!

 

I ordered mine at Murray's discount auto store and I was discounted 15% off on top of that for ordering the K&N intake system.

 

Injen FTW

 

In a nutshell, dryer tubing wasn't designed to be the lungs of your precious motorvehicle. A car is so expensive, you should never cheap out on it.

But for real man, get K+N, haha...such a great intake

 

I think I'm gonna get a short ram come to think of it. Mainly because I live on a private gravel road, and pot holes/puddles are a common thing. I wanna be able to make it out of my driveway. lol

 

not to thread jack...but links on the spectre system + K&N model number you guys are using?

any good references for short ram kits? I'm considering buying one or the other but havent really made my mind up yet... haha

ps - hi everyone...been lurking forever but FINALLY had my account activated the other DAY

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06...Q5fAccessories

Yes, it says supercharged SS, I know I have an LS 2.2, I know. But I also know some things don't make a difference, and if I can get a better deal, then I want to.

Question: Should it fit my LS 2.2L?

 

its not going to work because the intake for an supercharged car is on the other side of the engine bay

 

I thought I might be stretching it a little... Thanks for the quick response...

 

There's a reason K&N will never throw a CEL. There's also a reason why the big companies design an intake around specific airflow needs for specific engines. What's the point of spending $99, to save another $99, when you take a chance of effing up your car that is worth thousands. And even if it doesn't cause problems, people will laugh, you will see no gains, and you'd really be better off getting a reputable brand. I'm not trying to be a dick or anything I just don't want you to deeply regret cheaping out on a mod that could mess up your car, or just simply do little or nothing.

 

You actually can put it to that side but you will throw a code...dont ask why i have no idea but when i first got my intake i thought it went that way haha it worked fine just threw a code put it the other way asd works great and no code

 

O no problem, I get what you are saying. I just wish simple Mods didn't cost $34534536546. lol. Guess if I want to make my car what I really want it to be, I'll just have to spend a little more money.. Thanks man.

http://www.racinglab.com/weapon-r-in...obalt-003.html

Another link for ya'll to chew on, what you think? It's a little cheaper than K&N and other brands, and it still looks like it is high quality...

 

that intake is a joke...worst one out there..

 

list 290? wtf. really? for the same price you can get the K&N and it is decent. i love my injen cause i can use it both ways.

 

How can I tell whether a intake is good or not? Other than simply going with a K&N or Injen? I only ask because by looking at intakes online, most of them look the same...