Simple Intake (pictures)

**str3etgl0w** · 07-13-2011

Awesome thanks for the write up nawarkk just finished and love the results I used a K&N Filter

**Tuner-Extraordinaire** · 07-13-2011

needs a blower.

**blueguy** · 07-13-2011

Where's the clamp for the filter?

**str3etgl0w** · 07-13-2011

Lol that was before I put it on had to run up to autzone I didn't have any clamps that big

**BlackGT97** · 07-18-2011

is this a sturdy setup.does it move easily ?do you suggest making a bracket to hold it?

**blueguy** · 07-18-2011

Originally Posted by jpmiller

is this a sturdy setup.does it move easily ?do you suggest making a bracket to hold it?

Use your man arms and make it tight with hose clamps.

That sh1t doesn't go anywhere.

**BlackGT97** · 07-18-2011

so whats the solution to the filers falling off

**rocafella2032** · 07-18-2011

Look at the post above you.

fool.

**chamilton89** · 07-19-2011

I just installed my new intake a few weeks ago and within a week it started throwing a check engine light at me. Took it to get looked at and as it turns out the oiled filters do terrible things to the MAF, im thinking about just taking the damn thing off unless anyone has any good ideas on how to resolve this issue.

**nawarkk** · 07-19-2011

Originally Posted by chamilton89

I just installed my new intake a few weeks ago and within a week it started throwing a check engine light at me. Took it to get looked at and as it turns out the oiled filters do terrible things to the MAF, im thinking about just taking the damn thing off unless anyone has any good ideas on how to resolve this issue.

That's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Is my filter I used in this write-up not an oiled air filter?.. I once drove with NO filter and didn't even get a light.. can you tell us what the code was at least?

**blueguy** · 07-19-2011

Don't get an oil filter?

It's also a myth...did you oil it before tossing it on the car? If so...that's your problem.

I've got oil'able filters on both of my cars...never had MAF issues.

**tms8582** · 07-19-2011

We bought this cold air fenderwell intake from Intense. INTENSE-Racing.com: INTENSE Fenderwell Intake Kit for 98-05 Cars
It took a couple hours for me to install but I could probably do it in less than half that time if I had to do it again LOL! I would have preferred an open cone inside the engine compartment for a couple of reasons. 1. easier to install and 2. easier to change/clean the filter. To get to the filter now I have to take off the wheel and plastic fender well. My son really wanted the cold air system so I caved. According to him and his friends the cooler air is better for the supercharged engine. idk... I have my doubts and I'm really looking forward to helping him get to and clean that filter now...

Having said all this the car does get a mile or two better mileage now and does have much better throttle response. The original air box seems to be fairly restrictive. I do like the PCM mounting bracket that comes with the intense system however. It is a GM part and I feel better not zip tying or using Velcro to hold down the PCM. As far as sound goes my son loves the fast and the furious whine when you stomp on the pedal but I'm old school and prefer the growl of a big azz V8.

**matt5112** · 07-19-2011

Really doesnt make much of a difference with these motors unless you like racing from light to light.

**JoRoW99** · 07-19-2011

Please refrain from refferring to the supercharger whine as "fast and furious"

**tms8582** · 07-19-2011

Originally Posted by JoRoW99

Please refrain from refferring to the supercharger whine as "fast and furious"

sorry is that a no no on here? Like I said my son loves the sound and its his car so its cool with me.

**matt5112** · 07-19-2011

please refrain from spelling referring with two F's.

Its too F&F for me.

**FriboRage** · 07-19-2011

I always thought that open cone was better for a sc engine because flow trumps intake temps in that case, being the air is going to be superheated going through the blower anyway.. might as well open cone and get big flow.

**blueguy** · 07-19-2011

Originally Posted by FriboRage

I always thought that open cone was better for a sc engine because flow trumps intake temps in that case, being the air is going to be superheated going through the blower anyway.. might as well open cone and get big flow.

Modded beyond a 3.4" setup sure.

Anything larger than a 3.4"...it might be a little more heatsoak worthy.