Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site
 

 


 
Go Back   Toyota Yaris Forums - Ultimate Yaris Enthusiast Site > Technical Forums > Performance Modifications
  The Tire Rack

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 04-30-2007, 10:28 PM   #1
Ran Kizama
That Anime Guy
 
Ran Kizama's Avatar
 
Drives: 5-Speed Liftback
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 543
Send a message via AIM to Ran Kizama Send a message via MSN to Ran Kizama
F5 Fujita Cold Air Intake Review

So I just installed my Fujita intake on my Liftback. The installation took longer than I thought since the fitment was tight to say the least. I'll list some quick pro's and con's to start with.

Pros
- Car sounds really sweet under full throttle, but isn't too loud while just cruising.
- Smoother power delivery and seems more peppy up top.
- Lots of extra goodies came with the intake.

Cons
- Squeezing the intake into place is kind of a PITA. I recommend having a friend help you.
- Car is LOUD under full throttle. This can good or bad, depending how you look at it.
- Threw a check engine light. I'll disconnect the battery overnight and see if that gets rid of it. If not, hopefully it'll go away after a week or so once the engine adjusts to the new air readings.

I gotta admit that the intake did have some fitment issues. I'll list them here.

Fitment Issues
- The bottom of the pipe where the filter connect is all kinds of weird, putting the filter on the back of the foglight housing, quite literally. I don't have fogs, but I fear for those that do.
- The small bracket that connects to the vibration reducer was facing the wrong direction. I had to bend it up in the general directionl, then hammer it down onto the rubber reducer thing to get it to fit. This took a majority of the installation time.
- The bottom of the pipe rubs against the splash guard infront of the wheel. I may be able to cut away part of the top of the splashguard without exposing the filter. I'll check it out later on when I have more time.
- The air circulation hose that goes from the intake to the engine is stretched to fit. It would have been nice if Fujita had supplied a slightly longer hose and better connectors.
- The sensor plug that is taken off the stock rubber piping really has no place to rest without clanking against the intake piping. I finally got around to taping it to another hose, but it's stretched a bit. Not enough to make me worry, but enough to mention.
__________________________________________

Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the intake. Some small fitment issues, but once all is said and done, the intake has made the car more fun so I figure it's worth the hassle. I would maybe ask Fujita to review the design to ensure that fitment for the both the sedan and liftback is the same, because I think they're somewhat different. I'll try to get some pics later.
__________________
Ran Kizama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-30-2007, 11:08 PM   #2
Blenjar
 
Blenjar's Avatar
 
Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: CT
Posts: 1,548
Send a message via AIM to Blenjar
I didn't get the check engine.
And yes it was a bitch to get it in.

Check if you got all the wires properly wrapped/tighten up.

-- Blen
Blenjar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-30-2007, 11:37 PM   #3
Ran Kizama
That Anime Guy
 
Ran Kizama's Avatar
 
Drives: 5-Speed Liftback
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 543
Send a message via AIM to Ran Kizama Send a message via MSN to Ran Kizama
We checked twice and everything is tight and where it's supposed to be. I'll double check it again later.
__________________
Ran Kizama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-30-2007, 11:52 PM   #4
Blenjar
 
Blenjar's Avatar
 
Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: CT
Posts: 1,548
Send a message via AIM to Blenjar
Maybe oil change or touched/slightly unscrewed something that made the light go on.

Make sure the pipe is tight, to the engine. Basically check if everything and firmly in its place..etc etc.. im sure u knew that..sorry if u did...

iight buddy good luck...

I wish I could hear my car drive by...i think im let my friend drive my car so I can hear it this weekend.

-- Blen
Blenjar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 01:26 AM   #5
spkrman
Banned
 
Drives: 1
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: 2
Posts: 1,476
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blenjar View Post
I wish I could hear my car drive by...i think im let my friend drive my car so I can hear it this weekend.

-- Blen
http://www.fart-sounds.net/
spkrman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 07:30 AM   #6
Chris07LB
Super Moderator
 
Chris07LB's Avatar
 
Drives: Yaris Liftback
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,174
Like reading the CONs and FITTMENT issues... I know of another intake that has experienced none of these problems.

Not knockin' your new purchase, glad your overall happy with it Ran.
Chris07LB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 07:47 AM   #7
Ran Kizama
That Anime Guy
 
Ran Kizama's Avatar
 
Drives: 5-Speed Liftback
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 543
Send a message via AIM to Ran Kizama Send a message via MSN to Ran Kizama
lol, you suck Charles.
__________________
Ran Kizama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 07:59 AM   #8
Ran Kizama
That Anime Guy
 
Ran Kizama's Avatar
 
Drives: 5-Speed Liftback
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 543
Send a message via AIM to Ran Kizama Send a message via MSN to Ran Kizama
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blenjar View Post
I wish I could hear my car drive by...i think im let my friend drive my car so I can hear it this weekend.

-- Blen
It's pretty loud outside too. If you roll down the window and launch from a standing start, you'll get the idea. My buddy did a drive-by for me and it sounded pretty good.

EDIT: Cranked the car up this morning and the CEL is gone. I'm happy now.
__________________

Last edited by Ran Kizama; 05-01-2007 at 09:14 AM.
Ran Kizama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 09:45 AM   #9
sdmf
Down With the Sickness
 
sdmf's Avatar
 
Drives: 2007 yaris liftback
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: chicago
Posts: 385
Send a message via AIM to sdmf
fitting it was a b@@ch, but i got it to fit. no cutting for me, i didnt have to bend anything. i was too lazy to take off my bumper so more work for me. i did pop a cel but scangauge took kare of that. i like the growl at wot, but can get noisy at times, therefore i think i want a quiet exhaust.
__________________

Strength - Determination - Merciless - Forever
sdmf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 10:34 AM   #10
Chris07LB
Super Moderator
 
Chris07LB's Avatar
 
Drives: Yaris Liftback
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,174
does the scan gauge give you a number before you get to clear the code? If so, what was the number?
Chris07LB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 10:45 AM   #11
Blenjar
 
Blenjar's Avatar
 
Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: CT
Posts: 1,548
Send a message via AIM to Blenjar
Quote:
Originally Posted by sdmf View Post
fitting it was a b@@ch, but i got it to fit. no cutting for me, i didnt have to bend anything. i was too lazy to take off my bumper so more work for me. i did pop a cel but scangauge took kare of that. i like the growl at wot, but can get noisy at times, therefore i think i want a quiet exhaust.
Yea I know...it took me about half hr to it in.

I didn't take any bumper off, I just slided the pipe from the bottom thru the splast guard that I didn't take off also..several scratches (i got wrinkle black hehehe no noffin)...it was a fun experience. everythign was just common sense, like a puzzle of some sort.

And yes sometimes I think its been loud, but the wind sound goes with it so I like it.
Are tanabe's catback exhaust quiet?
Let me know which exhaust u get.

-- Blen
Blenjar is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 12:37 PM   #12
Ran Kizama
That Anime Guy
 
Ran Kizama's Avatar
 
Drives: 5-Speed Liftback
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 543
Send a message via AIM to Ran Kizama Send a message via MSN to Ran Kizama
I got the Blitz NuR Spec coming in this week and I expect it to be obnoxiously loud like my Mazdaspeed was. I'll try to get a video clip.
__________________
Ran Kizama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 04:48 PM   #13
OxyG3nE
 
Drives: Toyota Yaris 2007
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Montreal , Quebec , Canada
Posts: 373
Send a message via AIM to OxyG3nE Send a message via MSN to OxyG3nE
so the aem intake is better .. took me 15 minute to install and it fit perfectly :p
OxyG3nE is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-01-2007, 10:55 PM   #14
Ogredude
 
Ogredude's Avatar
 
Drives: 2007 Red Yaris RS
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 25
Sweet sounds good, Ive ordered mine and hope to have it installed by this sunday, maybe ill get a before / after video made, but for sure have a new DashHawk result
Ogredude is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-02-2007, 03:18 AM   #15
sdmf
Down With the Sickness
 
sdmf's Avatar
 
Drives: 2007 yaris liftback
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: chicago
Posts: 385
Send a message via AIM to sdmf
i wrote it somewhere, now i cant find it. ill unplug the scangauge and try again
__________________

Strength - Determination - Merciless - Forever
sdmf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-02-2007, 07:47 AM   #16
Ran Kizama
That Anime Guy
 
Ran Kizama's Avatar
 
Drives: 5-Speed Liftback
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 543
Send a message via AIM to Ran Kizama Send a message via MSN to Ran Kizama
Quote:
Originally Posted by OxyG3nE View Post
so the aem intake is better .. took me 15 minute to install and it fit perfectly :p
I would hardly claim either one to be better based on the ease of installation. I'd leave that up to the dyno.
__________________
Ran Kizama is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-02-2007, 01:18 PM   #17
AlphaFox
 
AlphaFox's Avatar
 
Drives: 07' Yaris Liftback - silver
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Springfield, Mass
Posts: 475
Wait for Chino!!!
AlphaFox is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-09-2007, 12:55 PM   #18
Ogredude
 
Ogredude's Avatar
 
Drives: 2007 Red Yaris RS
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Vancouver BC
Posts: 25
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris07LB View Post
does the scan gauge give you a number before you get to clear the code? If so, what was the number?
Here are the 2 codes pulled by the MSD DashHawk after installing my Fujita:

DTC 1 of 2

P0102: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Ciruit Low Input.

--Description-- The MAF sensor circuit is monitored by the PCM for low air flow (or voltage) input through the comprehensive component monitor (CCM). If during key ON engine running the air flow (or voltage) changes below a minimum calibrated limit, the test fails.

DTC 2 of 2

P0113: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Circuit High Input.

--Description-- Indicates the sensor signal is greater than Self-Test maximum. The IAT sensor maximum is 4.6 volts or -50 degrees C (-58 degrees F).

All I did was reset the ECU (unplug neg bat cable for 5+ mins, step on brake a few times) computer relearns airflow for the bigger tube, no more engine light
Ogredude is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Intake Systems Decision Maker.. Blenjar Performance Modifications 25 09-15-2007 10:07 PM
problem with cold air intake skc Canada 24 06-18-2007 07:34 PM
Fujita Cold Air Intake iheartmyyaris Performance Modifications 14 02-10-2007 01:03 PM
Cold Air Intake vs. Short Ram Intake nevermorez Performance Modifications 1 01-24-2007 04:25 PM
Cold Air Intake ? pegcityrs Performance Modifications 47 04-17-2006 07:43 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:46 AM.




YarisWorld
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.