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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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oooook my new new intake setup: The cheap, ghetto cold air box

ok, after some criticism and suggestions yesterday, i came up with a new setup for my intake,
I made the cold air box pieces out of 2layrs of cardboard, one layer of paper, and one lair of aluminum foil. I used electrical tape for everything because we have a shitload of it laying around. It looks ghetto etc, but as far as i can tell it seems to do the job.
The first pic is before, last pics are after







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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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Holy hell! You finally did something right, that was productive! *applaudes!*



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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:53 PM
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I see you like tie-wraps too, lol...Get rid of all that AAS wiring (both strut towers) It's beefy hi-current stuff that weighs a ton (not really QUITE a ton, but you get the picture)...I just completed mine out of 1/8" Lexan (with aluminum angles riveted to it for air ramps & attach points)
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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that sure is one funny lookin airbox. can we just see pics of your backyard? looks beautiful out there.
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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That is ghetto fabulous. It needs to be encrusted in diamonds.

-Joe
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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Re: The cheap, ghetto cold air box

Ghetto? That bad boy soils the good name of Ghetto!


Just kidding - it actually looks like a decent design. You can even use those cardboard pieces as a template and make it out of metal now!

Now just don't forget step 2:
You have successfully kept hot air away from the filter - now all you have to do is get cold air to it!
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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Hey, i didnt expect this many good comments, not use to it thanks for all the input, ill work on a way to get the cold air in next sometime after i get home from my internet.
edit* thats only my front yard
Sonic: yeah, its about time
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 04:31 PM
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Ditch the washer fluid bottle and go CAI!!








The way I have mine set up you actually might be able to keep the washer fluid bottle, since I made my whole kind of away from it. Not sure though, since it was already gone when I did the install.

Here's a couple different threads on how to do it -

This one is what mine looks like, even though the way I started out I had not planned on going this route. Unfortunately I did some bad planning (cut the hole before seeing where things line up ) but it's ok. Once I go turbo'd 6port I will have to redo it anyways, and I have it figured out. Anywways https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=305195


The one I had planned on doing, and the piping I bought to correspond to it is thise one -
http://www.nopistons.com/forums/inde...&hl=custom+CAI


Seems that cwsttu's pictures are gone now, but if you have any questions or want more pictures lemme know.
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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Originally posted by casio
that sure is one funny lookin airbox. can we just see pics of your backyard? looks beautiful out there.
haha off topic but, i live at his place, so i decided i'd post some pics i've taken out here for you. these are all taken from the yard or something.






Farm land accross the street:




Dust Storm


farm house accross field in morning fog


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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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lol damn dude that's some ghetto right there!

Here's my setup.

Step one make the general shape in fiberglass.

Step 2 thicken it to help heat prevention and strength

Fina;l product painted with super cool flames

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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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you guys know you can get a good one for $60.00

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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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I prefer to make my own stuff.

I'll be making a fiberglass or carbon fiber Efan shroud soon

And I'm also makeing a carbon fiber fresh air headlight duct.

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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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Originally posted by SDrotary-FC
you guys know you can get a good one for $60.00

does having the stock snorkel bring the little additional cold air help a little? I was thinking of making a box like fc3s.org has
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Old Jun 15, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by SDrotary-FC
you guys know you can get a good one for $60.00


Or make a great one for $20!

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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 03:33 AM
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Meh, i dont really feel too much like cutting away my chassis for pro bably like 2 extra HP right now. Ill probably feel like doing it next week, or maybe tomorrow. Too tired right now.
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 06:27 AM
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Not bad, not bad at all, pretty smart using tinfoil too!

Suggestion: You might want to dig up a stock snorkel for it :O
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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Originally posted by sman789
does having the stock snorkel bring the little additional cold air help a little? I was thinking of making a box like fc3s.org has
I runa custom duct under neath that brings fresh air from by the rad as well, i'm sure the stock snorkel won't hurt anything
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 11:49 AM
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Originally posted by Nick86
Or make a great one for $20!

hey that one does look very nice , at least there is no tin foil in there...lol
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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Why go out and buy one when there is a Home depot. That's not the American way. Also I too love your back yard! Looks like a baseball field, props
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