Airbox design help

[noone]

Yeah, spooling is much more audible with the windows down (I always have them down), but not in an obnoxious way (how I found the pod open in the engine bay).

[Bflat]

Oh god that 6-speed thread. Such a bad idea reading that little nugget, now I'm feeling the draw down the path of moar mods

I'm quite keen to get the jabbasport cone, any increase in induction noise is welcome at the moment

[noone]

Didn't really notice anything with the cone in the box, not to hard to make up what I did, cost about the same if you need all the bits.

His build is pretty cool, going for a different turbo now after the CR failed...

[bakersdelight]

Yeah, spooling is much more audible with the windows down (I always have them down), but not in an obnoxious way (how I found the pod open in the engine bay).

thanks... i might try to copy your set up tomorrow... just wondering for your pod filter, is it just a generic 3" base pod filter? just worried about it not fitting into the stock air box... thinking about getting a 3A Racing from Autobarn, apparently 3A has the best bang for the buck...

[noone]

Yes, 3".
I think the 3A is pretty big, it fits, happy with it. Not expensive

[bakersdelight]

Yes, 3".
I think the 3A is pretty big, it fits, happy with it. Not expensive

Thanks... just wondering if you have to get a mini pod filter for the SAI intake? Since the air is being dumped into the exhaust system anyway?

If I really have to get one, should I get one with an internal diameter of 30mm (or some other size)?

[noone]

Yes, you can see it in my pic. I'll be ditching it once the SAI is bypassed.

[bakersdelight]

Yes, you can see it in my pic. I'll be ditching it once the SAI is bypassed.

If i dont use a mini pod for sai, will it do any harm? It is just that i cannot source any locally

[noone]

eBay will have lots of options, don't want to be sucking crap in

[shhplit]

MAF to reducer elbow, elbow to ally pipe section (3"), Pod. Pod screwed to box to top plate to stop movement, plate bordered with foam and small screws used to hold it in place.

If you have not already guessed, I like to play with these sorts of things. Tried stock, oiled filter, pod in engine bay, custom airbox (not fully enclosed, but pretty insulated, same with heatshield, Pod in a box (using full airbox) and now this. So far, this is my pref. I cant see how I would need more airflow unless I did the full exhaust and I still think it would be sufficient.

Mini Pod on the SAI feed until I get that bypassed.

You might also notice I have removed the battery housing crap, a couple of cable ties holds the fuse / distribution junk in place just fine, much easier to work in that space without the plastic shell. Airbox can now be removed very easily.

If you are considering going down this path, making the elbow fit nicely takes a bit of time to cut it down so its not squashed or bending (reducing the internal airflow). A 3-2.75" reducer would probably be a slightly better fit, nothing wrong with the 2.5, just a little tight to get on.

very nice....where did you get the plate to cover the airbox from? and what material is it?

[noone]

its the bottom section of a plastic tray. I went to Bunnings and found something designed for outdoor use (more durable), under $10 and something big enough I could cut a section from.

As there is not much force (mild vacuum) in the box, it does not need to be bulletproof, just strong and durable.

Still rocking this solution, works well, cheap and serviceable with the front brace. For anyone reading this and thinking about something similar, this is to be used in combination with the PD160 Seat intake section, removed front flap in the mouth. These make more of a difference than the filter / config of the airbox.

[shhplit]

Great thanks for that