Cold Air Intake on a Budget

[ajae]

Hi Folks,

Thought I'd post this, but I don't recommend it if you are concerned about your warranty.

I purchased a NOS K&N filter (RU-1830) off e-bay that I thought was the right size, rounded up a short piece of ABS pipe and some silicon and I was going to make me a RAM intake on a budget! Total cost < $50.

Took about an hour from start to finish to set this up and my Yaris, she just had this growl that she never had before. Took her for a boot, and low and behold after 10 minutes, the engine light came on. A little too much air, not air tight? who knows, but since I was concerned about voiding warranties and all that, I put the stock setup back on and reset the computer (disconnected the batter for a minute, plus a couple of key fuses).

But the good news was there was a NOTICEABLE increase in power!http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbup.gif
:thumbup:

Anyhow, check out the pics!

[07typeS]

maf sensor located too close to the filter, and possibly a leak lol. Id say that filter is waaaayyyy too big, a bit of an overkill. Longer piping and a shorter filter and it may have worked aslong as you had a good seal around the maf.

I dont recommend the set up, but it was definately cool to see you give it a shot, a few of us are trying. Chinocharles has gotten the most progress, a few others and myself as well. the maf has to be closer to the throttle body with an open filter like that.

and whats up with the rust lol....

[AlphaFox]

holy ghetto fabulous batman!!
for $100 you could have had a real one... what happens when you need to take the maf out??

[cm07yaris]

wow...

[webomatics]

NOT BAT YOU CAN CUT THE EXCESS TUBING FROM AND "GENERIC EBAY" SCION XB ONE AND WILL FIT PERFECTLY. i DID IT AND HAVE NOT GOTTEN ANY ERROR CODES SINCE I PUT IT IN (DID I MENTION THE THING COST ME $35 BUCKS SHIPPED)

[Lafiro]

More rust!

[BrazdonW]

maf sensor located too close to the filter, and possibly a leak lol. Id say that filter is waaaayyyy too big, a bit of an overkill. Longer piping and a shorter filter and it may have worked aslong as you had a good seal around the maf.

I dont recommend the set up, but it was definately cool to see you give it a shot, a few of us are trying. Chinocharles has gotten the most progress, a few others and myself as well. the maf has to be closer to the throttle body with an open filter like that.

and whats up with the rust lol....

even though i dont agree with this setup just as u don't i feel slightly differently.
i only differ about the filter size. im just curious if there is an overkill if you have the room for it? if u take a look at the Tein yaris with the custom K&N intake the filter is HUGE. so im assuming there is a benefit?

[AlphaFox]

where are you seeing rust?? on that one bracket? I think all yarii have that rust, mine had that when it was still in the dealers lot.
Webomatic, looks decent.

[Astroman]

I think it's awesome your trying it yourself. I have a DIY for a PSP I'm working on.

[AlphaFox]

I think it's awesome your trying it yourself. I have a DIY for a PSP I'm working on.

your working on a Playstation Portable?
:laughabove:

[ajae]

Thanks for the replies everyone! and the advice too! Makes me want to give it another go! I had seen the Scion option before but decided to go real hill-billy more for laughs and to see if it would work. That's part of the fun anyway isn't?
A Toyota wouldn't be a Toyota without at least a little rust lol.
Cheers,

[Astroman]

your working on a Playstation Portable?
:laughabove:

Well, not making a PSP, but a nice mounting inside the car & to make use of the aux port for the stereo. I just have to find a clean way to rout the wires. With it's music playing capabilities and movie capabilities, could be a nice alternative for those who want more in-car entertainment while not molesting the car or replacing the stock stereo. I should have the DIY on it's own thread before the 14th. Also trying to work out a couple issues that did come up with fitting.

[Nigal]

I can only imagine what ajae will do if he sees the video of the leaf blower turbo mod. LOL!

[ajae]

I can only imagine what ajae will do if he sees the video of the leaf blower turbo mod. LOL!

One step ahead of you; I've modified the defrost fan to include a hobby air compressor with the AC unit to pump cooled compressed air into the air intake....whooo, you should have seen the smoke......anyhow that's another DIY
:wink:

[slvryaris]

That one always splits my side. My friend that did that goes >>>HEY ITS FORCED INDUCTION !!!!

It was as a joke or I would never call him my friend.:smile:



I can only imagine what ajae will do if he sees the video of the leaf blower turbo mod. LOL!

[cm07yaris]

Well, not making a PSP, but a nice mounting inside the car & to make use of the aux port for the stereo. I just have to find a clean way to rout the wires. With it's music playing capabilities and movie capabilities, could be a nice alternative for those who want more in-car entertainment while not molesting the car or replacing the stock stereo. I should have the DIY on it's own thread before the 14th. Also trying to work out a couple issues that did come up with fitting.

Keep me posted, I could use something for my PSP and/or iPhone!

[Spades]

wow...thats...ghetto...tacky...jury rigged...um...i cant find a word that describes this "mod"...

Silicone+air intake....nuff said.

if you are on a budget, next time, buy a drop in K&N filter and remove the intake tuner tube off the box, cut a square hole in the front of the box facing the radiator...sounds like a intake, gives a little bit more zip...costs less...wont throw codes...problem solve.

Remember kiddies, Silicone goes in breasts, not on your intake tube.

[Fenrizwolf]

I just got a MAF adapter and a cone filter for my eclipse 40 bucks for a custom SRI

[Sway84]

im just asking a curious question, but after installing any CAI, should u reset the ecu (disconnecting the battery) so it can relearn nething?

[cali yaris]

I didn't -- no CEL's on my car yet, with intake, header and exhaust

[Fenrizwolf]

im just asking a curious question, but after installing any CAI, should u reset the ecu (disconnecting the battery) so it can relearn nething?

I thought about this too. it might save you some gas because the car would be use to using more.

[OxyG3nE]

i know toyota technician that told me to reset it.

[joey1320]

wow...thats...ghetto...tacky...jury rigged...um...i cant find a word that describes this "mod"...

Silicone+air intake....nuff said.

if you are on a budget, next time, buy a drop in K&N filter and remove the intake tuner tube off the box, cut a square hole in the front of the box facing the radiator...sounds like a intake, gives a little bit more zip...costs less...wont throw codes...problem solve.

Remember kiddies, Silicone goes in breasts, not on your intake tube.



thank you. :headbang:

[Black Yaris]

Fenrizwolf were are you in Ohio.....