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Drivetrain Installed my Pilo Intake

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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 06:43 PM
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Installed my Pilo Intake

This is my first performance mod. Yippee!

The Pilo sounds great and improves throttle response. You can tell the engine is hungrier.

Here's a pic:

 
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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Did you do the cowl mod? Does yours press against the bonnet? Do you have a sound clip?
 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 04:48 AM
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Looks good, countrym. :smile: I don't think mine came with that Pilo decal
on the side... (not that it matters.hehe). I too did not cut out the crowl
wall behind the cone.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by gravedgr
Did you do the cowl mod? Does yours press against the bonnet? Do you have a sound clip?
No, no, and no. I might do the cowl mod eventually. I'm a one-thing-at-a-time guy. The fit is perfect, no rubbing. And I'm too low tech for sound clip action. Sorry!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 05:40 AM
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Looks really good!
 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by countrym
No, no, and no. I might do the cowl mod eventually. I'm a one-thing-at-a-time guy. The fit is perfect, no rubbing. And I'm too low tech for sound clip action. Sorry!
No worries. I have one too and I'm just getting anxious to get it installed on the car.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by gravedgr
No worries. I have one too and I'm just getting anxious to get it installed on the car.
I predict you'll like it immensely. It adds a nice harmony to the supercharger's melody.

One piece of advice: tilt the shield back and to the left and hook on the battery connector before you put the shield in place. The battery cable isn't long enough to hook it over the receiver after everything's screwed in place.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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countrym - mind taking a few more pics? I was almost ready to buy the alta one but when I saw yours, it looks pretty good... especially since it's cheaper than the alta, right? thanks.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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One piece of advice: .... The battery cable isn't long enough to hook it over the receiver after everything's screwed in place.
Actually it is - you just have to put more beef into it. Pretend you're Ahh-nold
 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 10:18 AM
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Here's another pic as requested:




And here's what it looks like before you install it:

 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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>and hook on the battery connector before you put the shield in place

aww, shucks, I thought my battery cable was just too short. I have it
mounted with 3M mounting tape onto the metal bracket. :smile:

Learning something new every day...
 
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by countrym
I predict you'll like it immensely. It adds a nice harmony to the supercharger's melody.

One piece of advice: tilt the shield back and to the left and hook on the battery connector before you put the shield in place. The battery cable isn't long enough to hook it over the receiver after everything's screwed in place.
Thanks for the tip! I'm thinking of buying the $39 cowl mod from MiniMania (I think it is) so I can swap back and forth if necessary.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 04:08 AM
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Car looks great!!. Especially since you got that awsome intake in it Hope you are enjoying it. Let me know if there is anything else that you guy's need!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniPilo
Car looks great!!. Especially since you got that awsome intake in it Hope you are enjoying it. Let me know if there is anything else that you guy's need!
Thanks! I have a birthday and Christmas to look forward to, so I'm sure you'll hear from me again.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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The Pilo intake was my first mod too.....which led to a Pilo ignition system.....
which led to a B&M short shifter.....which led to a Helix 15% pulley.....which led to an M7 device.....which led to non run-flat tires.....which led to Greenstuff break pads.....which led to an adjustable rear sway bar.....just to mention the performance mods. Hope you enjoy!
 
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