Hey guys, i need to find a stainless steel joiner http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...0f65c92aa54cc2

and t bolt clamps for a good price.

Any ideas?

 

I've ordered a 2.75" inlet x 9" AEM dryflow to replace the Alta oiled filter.

Keep getting oil on the maf months after installing it. Not to mention the puddles of oil collecting on the intake runners.

 

i got mine from a website that cut pipes in the dimensions that you want. i just looked at the specs of the joiners from silicone intakes and just ordered a similar size made out of aluminum.

cant seem to find the website but i think it was listed in this forum somewhere

 

Wouldn't this be better..

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=151253

 

Can I use this
http://www.siliconeintakes.com/produ...8d15eb1f75b48b

instead of the metal joiner?

 

I ended up using http://boostcontroller.com/index.php?item=807

 

i wouldnt use silicone as a joiner... those things are as flexable as rubber. the second site you listed should be perfect as long as the OD (outer diameter) of the joiner is equal to the ID (inner diamter) of the silicone...

 

Got my AEM 9" filter and installed it but haven't gotten to road test it yet. It does seem to be a bit quiter than the Alta foam one though.

It's HUGE.

 

arrgghh... if only someone would come up with a good mount like altas so mine would stop bouncing so much that my MAF rubs on my strut bar!!!

 

Get the Alta CAI then ditch the oily foam filter and put on the aem filter

Not the most economical way of doing it but it works.

 

Just did my setup! WOW what a difference in sound. A little bit on the butt dyno too.

Definately worth it. And get a 9" dry filter.. not oil'ed filter!

 

Where did you get the 9" filter? And whats the advantage of a dry over an oiled? wouldnt an oiled filter better?

 

Been running the 9" AEM dryflow for 15,000 miles and i love it!!

 

with an oil filter you take a chance on oil entering your intake track and getting on the MAF and a couple other sensors.

Do a google search for "AEM air filter" and you'll find lots of places to get one from. Cost me about $55 for the filter plus shipping.

I bought mine from www.StreetSideAuto.com and they shipped it the same day.

 

What is the general feeling on this forum - which of these 2 is best?

1) A typical cone filter attached to the end of the stock turbo inlet tube

OR

2) Something like the below which connects to the stock air feed and is sealed from warm engine bay air etc?

Has anyone had experience of trying both? I believe Forge make one like in the 2nd picture...

 

yeah... there actually is... defenders of speed makes one that pulls air from the pipe AND air from the bottom part of the windshield. i believe you have to cut a hole so it can get its air but they also sell their products with it precut oem part.
http://defendersofspeed.com/store/product.php?id_product=6



310bucks

 

thats actually kind of cool, but i dont like the price =] Im poor. and looks like its only open to the windshield part, also, does that area put in much air?

 

Yup. It's an effective area to pull air from on the R56. It has the advantages of cowl induction while still being able to pull from the stock air inlet at lower speeds.

Drop me a message via the website if you have any questions.

http://www.defendersofspeed.com/store/contact-form.php

-Clint
Defenders of Speed, LLC

 

I just got the Alta JCW filter a couple of weeks ago and it is dripping with oil. Had to try to bolter out some of the oil to remove the extra oil. After two weeks, I also cleaned the JCW intake housing to remove the extra oil on the inside plastic casing. It seems fine right now. Do not know whether it is too dry now but will keep an eye on it.

The two things the Mini service tech told me to be very careful about oil from the non OEM filters and water from a Ram air (I do not have one right now but I am thinking about one). Either oil or water seem to cause lots of problems with the MAF. He mentioned that he already had replaced some, and not under warranty.

 

ive had my k&n filter like the one done in the original post for about a month and havnt had any problems i do worry about water getting in the intake but thats why i bought one of these

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...Prod=RX-4990DL

i love this set up love the bov sound

 

Hi MotorMouth, what model number is that filter? i cant find it on there web site

 

I did this today.. I took my 9'' blue AEM filter I bought last year around this time of year(I had a custom intake with the bottom half of the stock intake) before I got my Alta intake for Christmas...It feels peppier with the Aem on it!

 

21-2029DK

www.streetsideauto.com

 

ive been noticing some weird things that im not sure were happening before the DIY CAI.

When cruising in 6th gear, if i floor the throttle, it sometimes has a slight stumble before accelerating flat out. im going to put on the stock intake again and see how i like it.

Dont get me wrong, i love the mean sound of the turbo but sometimes i do feel too ricey with the BPV.

 

You should not be flooring it in six gear especially at lower speeds.

If you do happen to want extra HP at almost any gear, the CAI should be helping in this case not hurting.