Been done several hundred times for sure but I thought I would put my spin on it. These instructions are fairly complete as well, also perform mods at your own risk.
Being prepared is paramount to using your time in an efficient manner. If you skip this step just pack it in!
Dont worry about being prepared with tools its over rated
First start by removing the factory airbox, I used the following pictorial order:
Now look at the trash in my stocker intake system!
Back to the throttle body, you are left with the TB screen it is held in by a large C clip, try not to destroy the screen when removing. I took it out cleaned it with brake parts cleaner and some compressed air (not blasting the air though)
Back to intake box, you are left with this
Completely remove the box and cleanup the sheetmetal below
Lets forcus on ECU placement first. The idea behind my methodology was to keep the ECU cool and well protected.
Go back to your stock airbox and rip out the following (actually remove all the small grey pieces of foam)
First start by making sure your coolant bottle is secured to frame, then place large ECU foam piece standing up beside it. This will give the ECU some cushion from the coolant reservoir and provide some cushioning when driving. Use the double sided tape to make sure foam stays attached to coolant bottle.
Next take 2 of the smaller foam pieces and double tape them together then onto the frame in the picture below. This will provide the one side of the ECU a nice base to ride on.
Next take the other foam piece and adhere vertically to the side. This will provide lateral cushioning
Notice I did not remove the plastic wheel well guard. When I peeled it back it looked to much like a hydro-lock waiting to happen. Not that it happens that much but leaving it there meant piece of mind.
Place the ECU in as show in the following pics
First the cruise cable and AC unit provide and excellent base and snug in the ECU to the rest of the setup. Quite solid for now.
I finished off the ECU placement by using zip ties connected around the collant bottle neck and into the small holes on the ECU harness connector. Result is the ECU is out of the way, cushioned, and not going anywhere. In addition it remains close to the fender hole so keeping it cool should be ok.
Moving to the actual Short Ram Intake now that some room has been made
The players:
3 inch - 22.5 degree short plastic elbow (couldn't find black)
3 inch - rubber coupler
3 inch - by 7 inch KN Cone filter
Ring Clamps 4 inch
I know some people go with 4 inch but my reasoning behind 3 was it matched the TB and would result in comparatively faster air speeds (my take on it anyway)
Before putting the coupler on the TB you need to drill a hole for the air temp sensor. I progressively increased then test fitted for the tighest fit possible while still being reasonable to remove.
Next throw on the elbow and KN filter, massage them into place and tighten all the clamps. Done.
I am sure a few horsepower were picked up but more importantly in comparison to stock, the car whines like a banshee being impailed. Totally different sound, ECU is safe, and cleaning or changing anything in that part of the intake sytem is a breeze. Works for me.
Originally Posted by GTX98
