My custom built intake
#1
Rotary Freak
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My custom built intake
What I did
I was on Rotary Performance's website and came across their $60 12A "Bonez Air Intake Kit". I looked at the pictures and after spending a mere $1.50, I had one that's identical. Mind you, my intake setup is only 50% complete. I plan to take this modification further to make a completely "open air canister" that still has all the provisions for the emissions equipment. Here's a picture off of Rotary Performance's website that basically shows what I did.
My question
Now a question for those who have this setup from RP or for those who have made their own: when I REALLY step on the gas, I can hear this roar from the carb that sounds really freakin' cool! However, is this due to all the air rushing in OR because of a bad solenoid valve? I just want to be certain that this is normal when installing this setup.
Performance
Holy monkey! The car accelerates like a bat out of hell! It's MUCH more quick on it's feet than it was before. I've also noticed that the prior "restriction" that I felt when "winding-out" the engine is gone. The power that I feel is now smooth and stronger. I have no clue as to how much horsepower this added, if any, but what matters is that the ReX seems happier now.
I was on Rotary Performance's website and came across their $60 12A "Bonez Air Intake Kit". I looked at the pictures and after spending a mere $1.50, I had one that's identical. Mind you, my intake setup is only 50% complete. I plan to take this modification further to make a completely "open air canister" that still has all the provisions for the emissions equipment. Here's a picture off of Rotary Performance's website that basically shows what I did.
My question
Now a question for those who have this setup from RP or for those who have made their own: when I REALLY step on the gas, I can hear this roar from the carb that sounds really freakin' cool! However, is this due to all the air rushing in OR because of a bad solenoid valve? I just want to be certain that this is normal when installing this setup.
Performance
Holy monkey! The car accelerates like a bat out of hell! It's MUCH more quick on it's feet than it was before. I've also noticed that the prior "restriction" that I felt when "winding-out" the engine is gone. The power that I feel is now smooth and stronger. I have no clue as to how much horsepower this added, if any, but what matters is that the ReX seems happier now.
#3
Rotary Freak
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The only other "mod" I have made to the engine is a K&N air filter. The rest is stock.
I drove 50 miles with that setup, so obviously, the engine got a chance to warm up with the mix of city and highway driving.
I drove 50 miles with that setup, so obviously, the engine got a chance to warm up with the mix of city and highway driving.
#7
I read your email
My rex came with the RP setup and a K&N. Unforunately I don't have a before and after comparison for ya. But it's pretty zippy especially after the mechanical secondary mod. hey 85RX7GS! From what I remember after you rode in my rex you stepped out of it with a grin from ear to ear. Glad to hear your setup is work'n for ya!
Trending Topics
#9
Rotary Freak
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by DriveFast7
the noise you hear now is normall muffled with the stock air cannister lid on. Air rushing in. Normal.
the noise you hear now is normall muffled with the stock air cannister lid on. Air rushing in. Normal.
Go get a dellorto with RB road race exhaust & lightweight flywheel and then the real fun and grinning begins.
-bp-
#10
Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: San Francisco, CALi
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
koooooo, my email is neoboi1025@hotmail.com, whats yours 85RX7GS? I don't got paypal or credit card lol, all I can do is money order.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
#11
Blood, Sweat and Rotors
iTrader: (1)
Originally posted by 85RX7GS
Can't do that in NJ, it probably wouldn't pass the smog test.
Can't do that in NJ, it probably wouldn't pass the smog test.
Did that for years.
-bp-
#14
Rotary Freak
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by RoTARY-ReX
Anyone thought of making one out of plexy glass? You could see your carb all the time.. And still would be very cheap just an idea!
Anyone thought of making one out of plexy glass? You could see your carb all the time.. And still would be very cheap just an idea!
#18
Stratoflattener
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Lincoln, NE; Cambridge, MA
Posts: 475
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What thickness of plexiglass did you use. I just picked up a .093" 11x14 sheet at the store for $1.82. Its seems to me that it'll be stiff enough. Also, how long a threaded rod did you get to extend the stock one, and what thread is it?
#23
Stratoflattener
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Lincoln, NE; Cambridge, MA
Posts: 475
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well, stupidly, I have to return the bolt that I bought to hold the thing on, cause I didn't look at how it was set up beforehand. How exactly did you set up the attachment system, 85rx7gs?
In terms of the seal, I don't think you'd actually need one with a K&N, on account of its squishy enough as is.
In terms of the seal, I don't think you'd actually need one with a K&N, on account of its squishy enough as is.