recent yaris activity.

[Fenrizwolf]

Been giving my Yaris love as it has become my daily driver. Last night I did 30,000 mile oil change, and cleaned the engine. Today I washed it inside and out, de-badged the back (I <3 it). I ordered an Afe air filter 30-10150. Now I'm wondering if I should drill some big holes in the bottom of my airbox and ripout the charcoal filter. I don't want to hurt mpg but I would like more airflow, for sound and any power i will get. I removed the snorkle thing when we bought it, but otherwise it is stock. I'm also going to go buy the 12$ wonder muffler tip from walmart. I actually had one once but the inside rusted out and fell apart or something. So the question is drill 2 big bottom holes in the box and ripout the charcoal filter? or Not?

Also for completeness, tinted windows, mudguards, side moldings, and spoiler. I have these.

[Fenrizwolf]

Well I did it. I cut a square area about 4" in diameter next to the bottom bolt, and then drilled a 5/8 hole next to the other bottom bolt. Has a nice sound to it. Can't wait to ditch the stock filter when my AFE gets here. I didn't mess with the charcoal thingy, figured I would wait for feedback.

[why?]

I'm pretty sure a few peeps have done something similar to their airbox, don't know what impact is has had though.

Let us know your observations, and post some pics!

[Fenrizwolf]

Well it's louder. The engine definitely has more air available to it before the filter. Still haven't gotten my afe filter. I did buy that walmart exhaust tip. It does make a deeper sound out of the exhaust. I solemnly swear to my statements above and no butt dynoing or sticker go faster has occurred. lol. I will take a pic when I put the filter in.

[ddongbap]

Dude, when I feel like making noise: I undo the top half of my air box, and tape the filter to it. Then I leave it hanging.

[Fenrizwolf]

Put the afe filter in today. I am really impressed with it. It sounds great. I snapped a pic and I will post it when I get home. Now I'm starting to think about an exhaust or lowering springs and rear sway bar. But as it is I am about to buy a Subaru WRX as a third car which i will drive in the winter. So we will see ... But the AFE air filter 30-10150 gets a thumbs up from me.