Revised CAI
Okay, here's the picture of the revised CAI that I mentioned in my last posting. Nothing really fantastic as you can see in the picture. Just a simple off-the-shelf Apexi Power Intake air filter mounted to a steel pipe, spray painted with anti-heat black. Then, coupled to the MAF using silicon hoses. The great thing about this set-up is the amount of money I saved. You see that white coupling that connects the filter to the steel pipe? That is actually a piece of plastic pipe used for toilet fittings. If I were to buy the adapter from the shop, it would cost me $60 but the plastic piece cost me $7.50. Of course, some work needed to be done but it's all worth it. The point I am trying to make here is that modifications need not cost alot if you put in some effort in searching the internet for how others have done it. This is not an original idea. I got this off from the guys on the Toyota Supra site. When I first showed it to some friends of mine, they didn't even know the plastic piece was for plumbing. As for whether the plastic can take the heat, I can assure you that it ain't gonna melt. I am now considering changing the steel pipe for a plastic piece, same material as the one used on the air filter. Firstly, plastic does not retain heat as much as the steel one and secondly, it does not absorb heat as quickly also. With the CAI heat-shield, I think it will hold up very well. Wait and see.
posted by gabey @ Saturday, April 14, 2007
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