aftermarket intake?

justinlhtx · 10-30-2006, 01:51 AM

i see intake systems at various auto parts stores... the have all kinds of pipes to build your own intake including a unit to relocate your mafsensor i wanted to know if anyone had made their own and did they have any luck?

Ncturnal · 10-30-2006, 07:53 AM

I bought an Apexi unit that I've been happy with. I never tried to make one since I don't have the tools or skills to do so anyway. In my case, it was worth the $100 so I didn't embarrass myself trying to make one.

CpuZapper · 11-02-2006, 07:44 PM

http://www.padandwheels.com/mr2/intake/intake.html - bout as good as you're gonna get. You'll lose a tiny bit of bottom end, and gain a bit in the top, as well as a lot more noise. Overall, an OK mod for the money you'll spend. Other than that, I have seen a couple intakes from different companies, and they're not with their weight in poo. There is very little to be gained with the intake on a stock motor, but if you want to do an intake (I did, just to get rid of that damn filter box) just stick with the pad and wheels writeup and do it cheaply. Oh, and don't forget to oil your filter!

TheAmazingDave · 11-07-2006, 01:02 AM

Agreed with Dylan. I did mine for the sound, not the performance. When I did it on my 87 I just stuck it right on the pipe in the trunk. I just eliminated the box. It's nice because the AW11 rear trunk is ducted in to the cab, so you get the intake really clearly in the cab. T-VIS sounds so nice when it opens right in your ear.

CpuZapper · 11-09-2006, 08:17 PM

Hehehehe... when did it you stuck it right on the pipe... in the drunk!

Me=t3h sux0r

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Originally Posted by 86mister2

When I did it on my 87 I just stuck it right on the pipe in the drunk.

Mista 2 · 12-01-2006, 03:19 AM

i dont know if the 85 AW11's are a bit differant but all i needed to do was slap a poddie onto the throttle body and run some of the flexy hose up from the bottom of the car to get some more cool air to the filter. it was a proper K&N kit too. the kit came with everything and the poddie was offset so it doesnt get in the way of the "boot/bonnet" latch. i am getting a heaps better sound and responce too.

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justinlhtx No Skills Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	aftermarket intake? i see intake systems at various auto parts stores... the have all kinds of pipes to build your own intake including a unit to relocate your mafsensor i wanted to know if anyone had made their own and did they have any luck?

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Ncturnal NoAgendaShow.com Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 7,446 Thanks: 94 Thanked 158 Times in 125 Posts Blog Entries: 7 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (37/100% )	I bought an Apexi unit that I've been happy with. I never tried to make one since I don't have the tools or skills to do so anyway. In my case, it was worth the $100 so I didn't embarrass myself trying to make one. __________________ Brian - My MR2Trader Ads - Click here for order or shipping status if you've bought something from me recently. Technical Questions - Please post them on the forums. Others who may have the same problem don't benefit from a PM exchange. If you wish to have my input I have no problem with a PM containing a link to a thread you have already posted.

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TheAmazingDave Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,112 Thanks: 13 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Agreed with Dylan. I did mine for the sound, not the performance. When I did it on my 87 I just stuck it right on the pipe in the trunk. I just eliminated the box. It's nice because the AW11 rear trunk is ducted in to the cab, so you get the intake really clearly in the cab. T-VIS sounds so nice when it opens right in your ear. Last edited by TheAmazingDave; 11-10-2006 at 03:14 AM.. Reason: Fixed spelling and/or gramatical errors for CpuZapper

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11-02-2006, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
CpuZapper RallyRacer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 482 Thanks: 7 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	http://www.padandwheels.com/mr2/intake/intake.html - bout as good as you're gonna get. You'll lose a tiny bit of bottom end, and gain a bit in the top, as well as a lot more noise. Overall, an OK mod for the money you'll spend. Other than that, I have seen a couple intakes from different companies, and they're not with their weight in poo. There is very little to be gained with the intake on a stock motor, but if you want to do an intake (I did, just to get rid of that damn filter box) just stick with the pad and wheels writeup and do it cheaply. Oh, and don't forget to oil your filter!

12-01-2006, 03:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mista 2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 463 Thanks: 16 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i dont know if the 85 AW11's are a bit differant but all i needed to do was slap a poddie onto the throttle body and run some of the flexy hose up from the bottom of the car to get some more cool air to the filter. it was a proper K&N kit too. the kit came with everything and the poddie was offset so it doesnt get in the way of the "boot/bonnet" latch. i am getting a heaps better sound and responce too.