ok finally got the cold side on after destroying my hands and refitting the pipe so it is on correctly without leaking but during my second check the check engine light came on and is still on after properly fitting it i cant hear leaks any more even under heavy acceleration but the light is worring me.... i have not installed the hot side from the turbo to the intercooler yet anyone think that might be the problem? not enought air on the hot side too much on the cold?

 

There could be a problem with the amount of air being moved through the upgraded tubes. That has happaned before with other NAM people. The mini would recognize this as a problem and the CEL goes on. If I were you, talk to Alta. Surely they would help you.

 

no need

after afew on/off then a drive to the store it went off guess it just need time to reset wish me luck on the hot side tube tomarrow

 

The hot side is easy compared to the cold side. Post up if you have any more CELs because I haven't had that experience with my tube upgrades. Good luck

 

My cold side caused a CEL as well. It started two days after putting it on. Decided to take it off and put on the OEM. Brought it back to the dealer with the OEM tube on and he could not find anything wrong with it.

 

First you guys should post this stuff in the mods section.

that aside, two things;

- Are you positive you have no leaks? did you disconnect the battery terminal prior to working on the car, did you double check the fitment after a test drive to ensure everything is still tight and mounted right?

-Did you call Alta, they are willing to help.

 

Thanks Jacemin,

I will reinstall at a later time. It is much easier the second time around. Something may have come off/loosen after a couple of days but I am now back on OEM. I am not sure of any HP/Torque gain I got from just the cold side. Going to the mod section ...

 

finally got the hot side pipe in. It was slot easier than the cold side. Only troubles was getting the PITA. Torx screw and getting the intercooler side on all the way the intercooler side popped off right as I took off from the drive way. Fixed it easily. And love the sound.

 

So in terms of sound it releases more exhaust noise, or it releases the BOV sound more? Just curious, as I want to do this mod eventually...

Congrats on your install btw, happy it worked out for you!

 

it makes the exhaust a lil more deeper but not much but you definatly hear the turbo spool alot more than with just an intake and it definitly a quicker spool and better high end torque

id say get it but look into exhaust depots theres is metal and you can get it with an hks bov and you can order it through them and have them put on the bov
overall toughness on installing is a 3 out of 5 alta makes it seem easier than it really is the steps of installing are a peice of cake its just the removing the oem and putting on altas thats a PITA

hope i helped add me on your buddy list and i can give you pointers and tips to make the install easier when you decide to do it

 

Added! And I will definitely send a PM when the time comes. The main thing that does it for me is the sound. That plus an ALTA CAI would do it me thinks...

 

definatly you will love the sound i will make a vid and post it so youll have an idea of how awsome it sounds

 

Great! Cant Wait!

 

thought id send you a pick off my hand after installing altas cold side boost tube its a pretty tough spot to manuever in so your bound to end up with nics and scratches i will have the video off the tubes this weekend ive been supur busy

 

A good mod always draws blood!

 

Your hand is like that of a "fair maiden" compared to mine after that install! But all is well now and I have never had any leaks or CEL coming on in well over a month. Presently waiting for my red CAI to finish up under the hood.

 

LOL. My hands were also much worse. I had some pretty big gashes on my left hand that stayed with me for a while.

 

I had a CEL come on also (with my setup). Its due to a leak in the hose somewhere. You have to check that the clamp is on good or it will leak. If you dont know what to listen for it will be hard to hear the leak unless its really a big one.

What I did to find mine was to lift the car off the ground with the lift. I turned traction control off then had my cusotmer get on the gas. I found it right away when the car went into boost. YOu cant really find it just reving it.

 

Hey folks just a couple points to ponder:

sk8erguyzach:

1) The tubes can't cause a CEL if installed properly.

2) I know we spoke via PM, and you mentioned a connection being left loose on the T/B.

3) Glad you got that connection corrected.

4) From our conversation the ECU must have worked to correct the CEL.

PLEASE let me know if I can ever help you or any other members in the group!

THANK YOU ALL!

 

FYI: WEAR GLOVES

This part is a bugga to install without bleeding with bare hands. Having been a wrench for going on 20 years now, I can't stress enough the importance of a good pair of gloves when working on cars.

They keep you fingers clean (the significant other will love that), they help prevent bleeding, burns, improve leverage etc etc.

I use two pairs of gloves. One inner is a just a rubber or latex, then the outer is more of a mechanics type glove. Then if I need to remove the outers (too big or need to do detail work) then I am still covered on the inside.

Some of the best $20 you can spend in your tool kit!

Thanks again folks!

 

Now would be a good time for you guys on the fence. The boooooost tubes are on sale for $199.99. Should be getting mine this week or early next week. Ordered them online sunday.

 

Thank you! Let us know what cha think!

 

Got em last night! I'm gonna try to install them this weekend. Then I have Phil Wicks on Monday, which should be a good test.