ok to start things off, this may sound like I would be taking the
cheap ass way out, but I think it has some merit.
If you look up under the top part of the air box, there is a bracket
that holds the airbox to the MAF. Say I used that same bracket, and
put a K&N right on that. If you haven't seen it, it kind of flares out
as it goes away from the MAF. Has anyone done this? if it would work,
all I would need is the filter and a pipe clamp. The only problem, is
that my 91 Legacy wagon has a thing that has 4 stiff tubes coming out,
that run through the firewall. What is this thing. each tube is
labeled, they go, HR, HL, VR, VL could this be removed? most legascys
I see don't have this thing. My chiltons manual doesn't have it in
it's engine diagram either...
intake question
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Josh Colombo
intake question
Dave,
Check out my site www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/subaru.html I have done a custom intake thing, sorta like what you are talking about. There is no bracket that mounts onto the MAF sensor, it is the MAF sensor, and then that bolts to the air box. You will need a bracket to mount onto the MAF sensor. You can get a generic one from a local speed shop, probably around 20 bucks, and custom drill the holes to line everything up. Or you can order one that will fit the MAF sensor from Teague's auto, his site addy is on my site under links section.
You will also need to fab a bracket to support the intake arm, and find someway to secure it to the intake arm. I initially made only one bracket that supported the arm from underneath. After becomin a little wiser and $300 poorer due to a MAF sensor failure, I have beefed up the mounting bracket and added an additional one. I have pics on my site as well of the brackets.
Personally though, I would suggest you remove the intake silencer from the fenderwell, and get a K&N drop in panel. The results would be very similar, plus you would not have to worry about MAF sensor failure in the future. The only other benefit a cone filter would provide is more air. If you really want, you can custom make another intake tube that goes into the bottom of the intake box, and route it to the fenderwell or to the front of the car. This will draw cooler air, which in turn will produce more power.
During the hot summer, you will notice a pretty good decrease in power when it is very hot. I will probably end up going back to the modification I just told you about; putting the stock box back, and adding additional tubing. It will probably result in better power.
The only real benefit of the cone filter is that is looks cool....but lookin cool, and haulin ass don't necessarily go together.
Got any questions feel free to holler.
Check out my site www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/subaru.html I have done a custom intake thing, sorta like what you are talking about. There is no bracket that mounts onto the MAF sensor, it is the MAF sensor, and then that bolts to the air box. You will need a bracket to mount onto the MAF sensor. You can get a generic one from a local speed shop, probably around 20 bucks, and custom drill the holes to line everything up. Or you can order one that will fit the MAF sensor from Teague's auto, his site addy is on my site under links section.
You will also need to fab a bracket to support the intake arm, and find someway to secure it to the intake arm. I initially made only one bracket that supported the arm from underneath. After becomin a little wiser and $300 poorer due to a MAF sensor failure, I have beefed up the mounting bracket and added an additional one. I have pics on my site as well of the brackets.
Personally though, I would suggest you remove the intake silencer from the fenderwell, and get a K&N drop in panel. The results would be very similar, plus you would not have to worry about MAF sensor failure in the future. The only other benefit a cone filter would provide is more air. If you really want, you can custom make another intake tube that goes into the bottom of the intake box, and route it to the fenderwell or to the front of the car. This will draw cooler air, which in turn will produce more power.
During the hot summer, you will notice a pretty good decrease in power when it is very hot. I will probably end up going back to the modification I just told you about; putting the stock box back, and adding additional tubing. It will probably result in better power.
The only real benefit of the cone filter is that is looks cool....but lookin cool, and haulin ass don't necessarily go together.
Got any questions feel free to holler.
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Jay Erlenbach
intake question
You don't want to remove that. If I am not mistaken
that is your ABS controller.
that is your ABS controller.
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georgerbyrne
intake question
There is a cheap way to make one out of the old airbox and not damage
it at all. The section where the airbox bolts onto the MAF has a
brass (gold shiny bracket) that sits inside the airbox, with threaded
holes.
All you have to do is drill out the two pop-rivets that hold it in
and then bolt it straight on to the MAF. The neck of the pod filter
will actually slide inside the bracket with a little twisting.
IT IS VERY SECURE, and requires no clamps. I tested it offroad and it
never even budged. Just make sure you make a bracket to stop the MAF
bouncing around, you don't want to hurt it!
George, Australia.
it at all. The section where the airbox bolts onto the MAF has a
brass (gold shiny bracket) that sits inside the airbox, with threaded
holes.
All you have to do is drill out the two pop-rivets that hold it in
and then bolt it straight on to the MAF. The neck of the pod filter
will actually slide inside the bracket with a little twisting.
IT IS VERY SECURE, and requires no clamps. I tested it offroad and it
never even budged. Just make sure you make a bracket to stop the MAF
bouncing around, you don't want to hurt it!
George, Australia.
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Kam
intake question
That is definitely your ABS!! This unit was removed from my car by one of the previous owners.... sigh!