Recently, I was interested in modifying my intake, but before I decided to go with something like K&N or Comptech, I decided to try to fabricate something on my own. Overall, the sounds are definitely better and the throttle response seems to be better, but I haven't been on a dyno to prove it.

Here's a list of things I did:

1. Replace air filter with K&N stock replacement.
2. Gutted intake box and opened up passenger side of box.
3. Fitted a 3" aeroduct from the passenger side fender opening to the intake box.
4. Fabricated a heat shield out of an aluminum sheet and wrapped it with 3M carbon fiber wrap. Had to make an opening for the hood prop.

 

looks good

 

Where is the tube going to...the front air dam?

 

the front bumper "hole"?

 

I would bet that you actually increased the IAT's, unless you sealed up the opening that you cut for the hose.

 

I think it looks pretty good and I dont think there is thy much how air in that general area once the car is moving

 

i'm guessing 0.001 HP gain?

 

nice. probably didnt do much power wise

 

To the fender opening. I believe that's where the Comptech intakes get their air if I'm not mistaken.

 

What's the best way to log the IATs?