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aDelcoTc's Home made GFI intake
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- THE SHADOW
Option 1 is a hybrid of the stock inlet piping, cut in half (right after the 1st mounting bracket) and inserted into a 2"-2" coupler, inserted into a fitting which i'm hoping will mate to my larger than stock CAI extension piping running to the false grill. this one should fit nice and snug in the inlet hole, but its quite [front] heavy, so will likely need to be supported somehow so it doesn't fall out when the weight of the extension hose is hanging on it. the advantage of this option is that its a long straight section leading into the airbox, which would help to build velocity thru the box.
Option 2 is a 1.5"-2" coupler (1.5 end goes into the airbox inlet hole, may need some tape to make a snug, steady fit) coupled with 2- 2" PVC joints. this one is shorter in case option 1 is too long. i like the design of this because the open end of the pvc is kindof like a velocity stack since the hose its connected to will be even wider. then inside, its a pretty straight shot thru with only a few seems. only disadvantage is there is no mounting bracket.
Option 3 is in case the extension hose is pulling on op. 2 and causing it to fall out of the inlet hole. hopefully, the downward angle will give me a better chance to secure the pipe somewhere. its also the lighest out of the 3 designs and a very efficient bend. again, downside is no mounting bracket.
***due to space limiations, none of my 3 designs actually worked, i had to just use the 1.5-2" coupler to mate right up to the extension hose, via a bit of electrical and duct tape.
[#] Mar 21, 2007 07:58am aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
thanks web, you da man.
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Mar 21, 2007 09:50am Web
- THE SHADOW
np 
[#] Mar 21, 2007 09:51am Vicious
- El Chupacabra
What does GFI stand for again? :o
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[#] Mar 21, 2007 09:55am soCAL-tc
- Scion Guru
ground forced induction...?
[#] Mar 21, 2007 10:39am aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
Ghetto Fabulous Intake
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Mar 21, 2007 10:42am Web
- THE SHADOW
haha, Urban dictionary style!...haha
[#] Mar 21, 2007 10:42am Aciidsneaker
Nice DIY.
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Donate for the cause, make this site better!! [#] Mar 21, 2007 10:45am aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
i'll have install pics and full pics of my custom intake system after this weekend (assuming i'll have nice backyard mechanic weather)
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Mar 21, 2007 11:27am aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
bump Updated pics in OP. thanks again web!
i actually have 2 more pix didn't have time to upload, and some of those are kindof redundant. i duct taped around the mouth of the extension pipe so that its fairly well sealed to the inside of the grill (though i am not a bit worried about sucking in water, but not too much), i have a pic of a piece of paper being held up against the grill by the air suction, its pretty cool.
this setup seems to be working pretty well. pulls pretty strong and sounds good. throttle response is a crisp as i could hope for i guess. can't wait to see how it feels with my new mobil 1 synthetic oil and redline mt90 tranny fluid.
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Mar 26, 2007 10:33am de16
- Chief Mechanic
hmm i forgot what can fit in that silencer i remember i put a detergent cap but i forgot how big the cap was lmao -.-'
[#] Apr 17, 2007 01:48am aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
- de16 wrote:
- hmm i forgot what can fit in that silencer i remember i put a detergent cap but i forgot how big the cap was lmao -.-'
u can get a rubbber plumbing end cap from home depot. i forget what side it is. 1.5"-2" i believe somewhere in there.
i just removed the silencer and brought it into home depot with me to see what size cap would fit the same diameter.
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Apr 17, 2007 11:15am de16
- Chief Mechanic
was there actually a sound difference with the silencer off or was it due to the k*n air filter o.O
[#] Apr 21, 2007 10:51pm aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
- de16 wrote:
- was there actually a sound difference with the silencer off or was it due to the k*n air filter o.O
there is a difference. the silencer helps to muffler the turbulence caused by the air waves bouncing back off the TB valve as it closes (when you shift, or just get off the throttle).
there is a noticeble increase in intake tone w/o the silencer. much more raspy (in a good way), kindof like how an evo sounds.
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Apr 22, 2007 01:49pm de16
- Chief Mechanic
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- de16 wrote:
- was there actually a sound difference with the silencer off or was it due to the k*n air filter o.O
there is a difference. the silencer helps to muffler the turbulence caused by the air waves bouncing back off the TB valve as it closes (when you shift, or just get off the throttle).
there is a noticeble increase in intake tone w/o the silencer. much more raspy (in a good way), kindof like how an evo sounds.
hmmm cause itook my silencer off and dont really notice a sound difference. does the watchama call that filter need to be changed in order for me to hear it?
[#] Apr 23, 2007 03:15am aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
- de16 wrote:
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- de16 wrote:
- was there actually a sound difference with the silencer off or was it due to the k*n air filter o.O
there is a difference. the silencer helps to muffler the turbulence caused by the air waves bouncing back off the TB valve as it closes (when you shift, or just get off the throttle).
there is a noticeble increase in intake tone w/o the silencer. much more raspy (in a good way), kindof like how an evo sounds.
hmmm cause itook my silencer off and dont really notice a sound difference. does the watchama call that filter need to be changed in order for me to hear it?
yeah, if you're still using the stock [denso] cotton filter AND the charcoal gauze (in the top of the box) then you probably wouldn't notice much just by removing the silencer.
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Apr 23, 2007 07:03am aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
btw, w/ my intake system, in this recent warm weather, i can feel the difference between last summer. know how the car feels real laggy in the hot summer temps?? well...my car doesn't do that anymore. it feels like its running the same as it did when the temps were 50-60.
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Apr 23, 2007 07:05am aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
i also just plugged up the drain hole in the bottom of the air box. since its size and location render it basically uselss anyway, i figured this would help to keep any warm engine bay air from seeping into the box and would help to make a tighter seal and increase vaccuum pressure.
i'm not saying that this made any gains, but whatever i've done to my intake setup, it pulls very nicely and sounds even better. i got all my torque back when i cleaned the air filter. and even in this warmer weather, it still pulls like it did in the winter air.
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Apr 23, 2007 10:48am de16
- Chief Mechanic
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- de16 wrote:
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- de16 wrote:
- was there actually a sound difference with the silencer off or was it due to the k*n air filter o.O
there is a difference. the silencer helps to muffler the turbulence caused by the air waves bouncing back off the TB valve as it closes (when you shift, or just get off the throttle).
there is a noticeble increase in intake tone w/o the silencer. much more raspy (in a good way), kindof like how an evo sounds.
hmmm cause itook my silencer off and dont really notice a sound difference. does the watchama call that filter need to be changed in order for me to hear it?
yeah, if you're still using the stock [denso] cotton filter AND the charcoal gauze (in the top of the box) then you probably wouldn't notice much just by removing the silencer.
hmm i have to remove that thing also. will i be able to just pry it out or w/e
[#] Apr 23, 2007 12:02pm aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
- de16 wrote:
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- de16 wrote:
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- de16 wrote:
- was there actually a sound difference with the silencer off or was it due to the k*n air filter o.O
there is a difference. the silencer helps to muffler the turbulence caused by the air waves bouncing back off the TB valve as it closes (when you shift, or just get off the throttle).
there is a noticeble increase in intake tone w/o the silencer. much more raspy (in a good way), kindof like how an evo sounds.
hmmm cause itook my silencer off and dont really notice a sound difference. does the watchama call that filter need to be changed in order for me to hear it?
yeah, if you're still using the stock [denso] cotton filter AND the charcoal gauze (in the top of the box) then you probably wouldn't notice much just by removing the silencer.
hmm i have to remove that thing also. will i be able to just pry it out or w/e
ur referring to the charcoal/gauze filter element in the top of the box? its actually glued/secured to the top of the box, so u will need to cut it out.
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Apr 23, 2007 12:13pm de16
- Chief Mechanic
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- de16 wrote:
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- de16 wrote:
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- de16 wrote:
- was there actually a sound difference with the silencer off or was it due to the k*n air filter o.O
there is a difference. the silencer helps to muffler the turbulence caused by the air waves bouncing back off the TB valve as it closes (when you shift, or just get off the throttle).
there is a noticeble increase in intake tone w/o the silencer. much more raspy (in a good way), kindof like how an evo sounds.
hmmm cause itook my silencer off and dont really notice a sound difference. does the watchama call that filter need to be changed in order for me to hear it?
yeah, if you're still using the stock [denso] cotton filter AND the charcoal gauze (in the top of the box) then you probably wouldn't notice much just by removing the silencer.
hmm i have to remove that thing also. will i be able to just pry it out or w/e
ur referring to the charcoal/gauze filter element in the top of the box? its actually glued/secured to the top of the box, so u will need to cut it out.
wth i cant just pry it out with a screw driver!?
[#] Apr 23, 2007 06:51pm Mugetsu
- Scion Guru
LOL maufacturers are going out of their way to make it a chore to remove emmission components lol i mean for gods sake we have a fullblown catalitic converter built in to our exhaust manifold!!
wow that was more intense than that one time I forgot how to sit down...[#] Apr 23, 2007 07:03pm aDelcoTc
- Scion Guru
- Mugetsu wrote:
- LOL maufacturers are going out of their way to make it a chore to remove emmission components lol i mean for gods sake we have a fullblown catalitic converter built in to our exhaust manifold!!
keeps emissions down and mpgs up...thats how they sell cars.. that and HP, and the tc isn't selling based on its hp i don't think..
^^^^^ the charcoal filter element is glued to the top portion of the box. open it up and take a look. then decide how to get it out.
Scion tc: Its essentially a 2 door Camry that spins up the tires quicker.....[#] Apr 24, 2007 12:51am de16
- Chief Mechanic
- aDelcoTc wrote:
- Mugetsu wrote:
- LOL maufacturers are going out of their way to make it a chore to remove emmission components lol i mean for gods sake we have a fullblown catalitic converter built in to our exhaust manifold!!
keeps emissions down and mpgs up...thats how they sell cars.. that and HP, and the tc isn't selling based on its hp i don't think..
^^^^^ the charcoal filter element is glued to the top portion of the box. open it up and take a look. then decide how to get it out.
i tore it out with a screw driver lol
[#] Apr 24, 2007 12:53am Snider011
- Oil Changer
Is there an easy way to pop that lowerer side panel out instead of drilling holes? I'd like to be able to put it back in during bad weather.
[#] Apr 24, 2007 02:05am
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