Intake upgrade

[AAB1975]

I know there are a lot of simple intake upgrade posts, but I wanted to share my personal experience and add pictures. Start to finish was about 15 minutes of work, and I'm an amateur tinkerer, not a guy who has much car mechanical skill.

Parts:
Intake tube AL3Z-9F721-A (AL3Z9F721A) - $5.93 on eBay
Spectre washable oil air filter HPR 10262 - $26.94 on Amazon (free for me though, since I got a free Amazon gift card at work)

Tools:
Flat head screwdriver
13mm socket and wrench

As you can see, it's cheap, easy, and doesn't require any tools most people don't already have. I'm guessing from the side by side comparison, the new tube is about twice the size of the stock tube. I just finished up, so I'll post my driving experience later. I don't expect much until later tuning and upgrades, but at least I know the engine will be breathing better now. And for less than six bucks out of pocket, I'm sure I'll have no complaints!

 

[Lostneye]

Any change in intake noise? Did it add any growl?

 

[k9education]

I can't speak for all the Expys, but on the 3rd gens the intake temps seem to remain low at stock. Mine usually runs a few degrees above ambient.

 

[AAB1975]

Happy with results

I got to run a few miles this morning with the new intake, and I'm pleased. There is a smooth and slightly louder suction noise, almost a little like a turbo spooling up, but with the radio on, you can't hear it. I don't think it added much growl to the overall sound, but I think the pedal is slightly more responsive. And most importantly for me, that annoying low RPM droning sound during light acceleration is 50-60% gone. I'm very easy on the gas to save fuel, especially since almost all my driving is in Atlanta rush hour traffic, and that intake droning was driving me nuts. So glad this fixed it!

 

[svfetter]

I did this upgrade to my 2010 as well. Can't hurt to have a bigger opening for more air. But if you really want a seat of the pants difference you can feel, put a K&N intake on it. Much better than the convoluted stock piece. Not a huge difference, but you can feel it.

 

[carlos08]

Nice upgrade. Did you notice any difference using a bigger tube?

 

[spotdog14]

I'm going to be getting one of the K&N intake systems this weekend.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C4OBH6?colid=3B2LI7JMWNYJU&coliid=I34K2BW8NH5TTQ&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl

 

[spotdog14]

Finished over the weekend. I doubt that I will get better gas mileage but it does feel more peppy.

 

[svfetter]

Nice upgrade. Did you notice any difference using a bigger tube?

Not really, but it can't hurt,