Which filter is the best to get? any links to where to buy it? Also the silicone tube I need to get is the 90 degree elbow 2.75 inch right.

 

th3118 --- I just found these at a local auto parts store, but all of them said they were oiled. Is your filter oiled? I thought you said you were running a dry filter?

 

I'm running an AEM Dry-flow filter and the elbow is from siliconeintakes.com

 

What size is the elbow? I want to order from that site, but want to make sure i'm getting the right size.

 

3" to 2.75" reducer and you need the 3" stainless coupler.

 

No, never said that, no problem with the oiled one, it's better to have it on a elbow, away from the MAF sensor.

What size is the elbow? I want to order from that site, but want to make sure i'm getting the right size.

It's 2.75 on the MAF end, if you find a 2.75 filter then the whole elbow can be that size. I found a 3.0 filter so I got the one the goes from 2.75 to 3.0

Don't forget the Stainless Steel Joiner.
Hope that helps.

 

Thanks! Have you ever taken it apart to see if you have oil buildup on the MAF sensor like some others have had here?

 

I own an R53 and I'm helping a buddy with an R56 to make a CAI.

I want to remove the plastic elbow (the one that normally goes into the stock airbox) and mount a silicone elbow on the end to go into a CAI box like Dorkboy's box from earlier in this thread.

Dorkboy told me that I could just carefully turn the elbow upward and the plastic will give enough to turn 90 degrees. However, I want to guarantee an airtight seal.

I know that the end of that tube is an oval, and a silicone elbow will conform to that shape. Does anyone know what size ID elbow I should be looking for -or- the circumference/OD of that oval at the end of the tube? I don't have access to his car and I want to order some parts today.

Thanks for your help!

 

im a little confused... isnt there a "fresh air pipe" that connects to the OEM Air Box? Should it just be left alone. If you are to not use the Air Box, what should be done with the fresh air pipe?

btw... this homemade stuff is absolutely amazing... i was just worried that it just wouldn't look as sweet but damn...

thanks guys

 

I ordered the Silicone Intake Parts and the 3" diameter AEM 9" Dryfilter. I'm not a big fan of oiled or foam filters, and this seemed like the best bet...and the fact that it came in under $100 for all the parts is a bonus. That's ~$200 I can apply toward my Alta Catback system...

 

if anyone wants, i have a like new K&N filter that i used around the block with this mod. It was too loud for me so i took it off and went back to stock.

 

my filter gets here today. we will talk later .

 

ok its later and wow what a sound coming out of that engine. i will try and get pics up this week.

 

ok i think my filter is too big so i ordered a smaller k&n filter. noise is just a lil crazy so i will try a different filter.

 

Which one did you get? 3.0" Dryflow Air Filter Short Neck 5" Element

or the 3.0" Dryflow Air Filter Short Neck 5" Element with Hole for AIT Sensor

Thanks.

 

OK, I need to get a an elbow for the ^ above intake, do I need a 3" to 3" ? and two clamps, for size 3", correct?

Thanks

 

I got the 3" short neck 9" long dryflow http://www.aempower.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=320.....Also the elbow is 3" to 2-3/4" reducer http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...0f65c92aa54cc2...and then you also need http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...0f65c92aa54cc2 to hook up the filter to the elbow, it's up to you if you get the t-clamps they sell you would need http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...0f65c92aa54cc2 and http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...0f65c92aa54cc2 .....that should help!

 

A foam filter should make it not as loud....

 

Thanks for providing the links, that really helps a lot.

 

hey minipete . i did the same setup you have . silicone intakes elbow and everything. the only thing i did different was the true flow foam filter. its big. i dont have a turbo back exhaust so that filter might be a lil big for my setup. im going to save it for when i get the alta dp or in case some other company comes out with a newer and cheaper dp. the true flow filter is open on all sides so im thinking that the open end is what gives me the noise i dont want.

 

so im giving the smaller k&n a try.

 

that k&n is what i'm currently using. I really like soudn volume, not too loud, btu not too quiet.

 

Hey Engine58,
Well it's worth the try with the K&N..might make a little louder as i think foam quiet things up a bit...i think DDMWorks did a trial on that...but the size of the filter might have something with it...but in my eyes, the bigger the filter the better flow, you can never have to little restriction on the intake part of it!

 

Has anyone monitored the air intake temperatures through the OBDII system to see if the cone filter is dramatically different than the stock air box temperature wise?

 

lxjose9, that is what im after , more flow not to loud. minipete i like the way you think brother, big flow more air in , still just think i need the downpipe before i can use this filter to its full potential. i will try and get some pics up soon , it looks pretty decent . red and blue .