Intake

[cali yaris]

the accumulation of a few hp, here and there, with each mod makes more of a difference, obviously.

exactly. With intake, exhaust, crank pulley and header, I made 107 whp. You can feel that.

How long will it be before he makes up for that $170 at the pump? A year?

Maybe longer. About a year and a half if he gets +2 mpg and drives 20,000 miles/year. Every year after that is saving money. Your point?

[frownonfun]

point being it doesn't make very good financial sense to spend that much on the off chance that it MIGHT save you a couple dollars a month, two years from now. put your money in a damn mutual fund or cd if you really wanna make a few bucks in a couple years.

and again, i say, if it's more for cosmetic purposes then go for it, but let's not trick ourselves into thinking a CAI makes for a good, sound financial investment.

[cali yaris]

let's not trick ourselves into thinking a CAI makes for a good, sound financial investment.

Since when is modding a Yaris in any way, shape or form a sound financial investment? I don't think anyone claimed anything close to that - you're trying to create an argument out of nothing.

If YOU don't want to spend the money on your car, don't. If, with the information and answers, he wants to, so be it.

Regardless, I think the OP's questions have been answered, yes?

[CAyaris]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Since when is modding a Yaris in any way, shape or form a sound financial investment? I don't think anyone claimed anything close to that - you're trying to create an argument out of nothing.

If YOU don't want to spend the money on your car, don't. If, with the information and answers, he wants to, so be it.

Regardless, I think the OP's questions have been answered, yes?

I spend good amounts of cash on my car, but just because i havent gotten an intake or want to be different you are coming back at me it seems.

[frownonfun]

Originally Posted by CAyaris

I spend good amounts of cash on my car, but just because i havent gotten an intake or want to be different you are coming back at me it seems.

I don't think Garm was saying anything towards you. It's cool. He's just trying to help you out. As am I. Obviously at the end of the day, what you do to your car is up to you.

[frownonfun]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

Since when is modding a Yaris in any way, shape or form a sound financial investment? I don't think anyone claimed anything close to that - you're trying to create an argument out of nothing.

If YOU don't want to spend the money on your car, don't. If, with the information and answers, he wants to, so be it.

Regardless, I think the OP's questions have been answered, yes?

Easy Garm. I'm actually not trying to create an argument at all. And I've said on several occasions I got no problem with people spending money on their car. Why would I? It's their car. I also have no problem spending money on my own car.

In his original post, CAyaris said...

Originally Posted by CAyaris

My question is about the intake. Will it raise my gas milege.

Because of that question, I assumed he was looking to up his mileage to, IDK, save money. He has repeatedly said he is looking for something that raises his mpgs. I'm merely pointing out that while this MIGHT save you miles per gallon, it isn't going to actually save you any money for a long while. So if saving money is the ultimate goal then maybe your money could be put to better use. I don't think that's all that unreasonable of a position.

However, if looks is playing into the OPs decision as well, then by all means, buy an intake. Just want him to know he probably won't actually be doing himself a favor in the "saving money" department.

On a side not, I've wasted sooo much money on the Yaris out of complete ignorance and I'm just trying to help this guy out cause he seems to know about as much as I did when I first got my car.

[darkMINI]

The CAI's are really loud on these little cars. Just a warning. I personally use a drop-in high-flow filter with part of the bottom of the airbox removed. Still pretty loud, louder than my Dynomax exhaust.

[matthewai]

just put my afe in along with the hk1 exhaust i got from jumpman (thanks again) i did it with my buddy the intake took a little longer than we thought i have an alarm and the siren for it just clears the box it was tight and we had to cut the seal other than that it's in there fine only other thing we noticed was theres no where to clip in one of the hose connectors (not sure what its called its just to the left of the MAF ahah) but i found a place to wedge it in. the exhaust was simple it is a lot louder than i expected but its cool im gonna roll with it for a while. yeah im not sure how much these 2 mods will effect mpg's but i guess its different for everyones driving style. but i do feel some difference in the pickup now its a little faster than stock i mean at least it seems that way. either way i like the way it drives now just gotta get the rear sway bar in it got to cold before to finish ahha maybe a vid soon.....

[frownonfun]

looks good.

[matthewai]

^^^ thanks thanks gotta get this sway bar in we were looking at how it would go and didnt want to get into it

and hey i just noticed i went to look at that diy sway bar thread that cali started and the pics are gone!! what the fugg? any one know bout this

[swidd]

Taking out the seats makes it a much, much lighter car, and it accelerates much harder.

[cali yaris]

just because i havent gotten an intake or want to be different you are coming back at me it seems.

umm,, no, I was actually defending your right to do what you want. geez. LOL

@ frownonfun : we're good

@ everyone : could this thread have gone more off-topic? LOL

[RedRide]

My 2 cents.... FWIW......

I remember early on when the 7th gen Celica was released.
Someone dynoed it with the stock air fiter installed and, with it absent. .
Without the stock filter, it gained abou 5 hp in the top end and published the results.
This was basically the same gain you would get if you installed a good CAI.
So I installed a K&N filter in my Celica and called it a day. I also installed a TRD exhaust.

IMO modern air boxes are pretty efficient and little is to be gained with a CAI over a free flowing filter.

A CAI wiil give you a "WOW" factor and can be a 1st step in gaining a bit more power but, on it's own, it's not usually worth it.

[WeeYari]

Can't believe this thread has gone to 56 posts.

Well...57 now

[PumpkinSteve]

What's the difference between the AEM cold air intake and the aFe intake? Is there a general consensus as to which is better? TRD make an intake kit but it costs $$$ and says "not for highway use"...I guess it's too noisy.

[frownonfun]

Originally Posted by PumpkinSteve

What's the difference between the AEM cold air intake and the aFe intake? Is there a general consensus as to which is better? TRD make an intake kit but it costs $$$ and says "not for highway use"...I guess it's too noisy.

NONE of the aftermarket intakes are THAT loud. And I believe they all say "not for highway use" or public road use or "intended for racing applications only".... something like that. but i'm thinking you'll be alright from a legal stand point no matter what brand you buy.

Also I don't know that there's any real difference between the brands except for the brand name itself. They all differ a little in appearance as well so I guess go with whichever is most aesthetically pleasing to your eye. But as far as performance goes, I can't imagine they are all that different.

I think of that skit from Brian Regan where he talks about what a Fridge salesman could possibly have to say.... "This keeps your food cold for $400, and this model here keeps your food cold for $500."

lol. sorry there i go again off topic.

[cali yaris]

What's the difference between the AEM cold air intake and the aFe intake?

The AFE intake is a short ram intake with a partial airbox. + is that it's easy to service the filter, - is that the iar is a little hotter there in the engine bay.

AEM (or other brand) cold air intake has piping that puts the filter in your wheel well. + is that the intake air is colder, - is that you have to remove your fender liners (and wheel) to service the filter.

[frownonfun]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

The AFE intake is a short ram intake with a partial airbox. + is that it's easy to service the filter, - is that the iar is a little hotter there in the engine bay.

AEM (or other brand) cold air intake has piping that puts the filter in your wheel well. + is that the intake air is colder, - is that you have to remove your fender liners (and wheel) to service the filter.

my bad i thought the AEM was a sri also.