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lovevncomms
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 Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 12:29:37 AM
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| just a question here i know how stupid of a question it is but how do ya install the cold air intakes on a vp have just ordered a genuine holden cai and yeah feel a bit dumb now any help would be sweet |
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leebo
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 3:42:28 PM
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yeah just fitted mine a few days ago.
1) pull of the pipe which connects the air box and throttle body.
2)take apart the the box and filter then unscrew it out from the bottom where it's attached with about 3 nuts.
3) get your new induction pipe and have a look how if fits it will be very obvious when you are holding them together, Get a hacksaw or whatever you choose to cut around the corner as far a appropriate.
Remember when doing this cut a little bit away at a time and not to much because you won't be able to put it back.
4)once you have secured the pipe where is comfortable and looks snug on the inside seal with silicon around the edges, put this every where you need to get a good seal don't worry about how it looks as you won't see it when it's back together.
5) when dry put the bottom half of the air cleaner box back in with those 3 screws.
6) next you will will get the snorkel and put that where you think is best fit so your not bending the pipe you will figure this out when you get to it.
7)There air 3 holes to screw that down supplied with the kit. Dill those 3 holes (NO WEAR NEAR IS BIG AS THE ONES ON THE SNORKEL) Be careful of this get a small drill bit and keep moving up and up to where is the best fit for those screws otherwise they will not catch properly.
When screwing them in hold it down with your pals nice and flat.
This is a basic guide to how it's done but you will see what;s the best thing to do as you go along if you use your head.
Hope this helps mate and it looks really good too. May i suggest a K&N filter while your at it for better performance if that's what your after.
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HOT38R
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 3:57:37 PM
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screw cold air intakes, they are arent worth the money i reckon.
best way to do it is:
1) buy a long piece of flexible induction pipe.
2) remove airbox lid and panel filter or whatever
3) with a hole saw thats a tad larger then the induction piping, saw straight through the bottom of the airbox and through the guard.
4) feed the induction piping through the hole towards the front bumper.
5) with the lid of the airbox, remove the piece that the standard induction pipes goes on, the induction pipe now should fit through there
6) slide the lid along the induction pipetill it will clip on, then attach to plastic piping from the throttle.
EASY
then as remove the vaccum ball and bracket, place pod on the end of induction pipe, replace vaccum ball and bracket (this holds the pod in place)
EVEN if you want you can make a plate so dirt from the front wheel cant be flicked onto the pod.
i have found this the best way to gain cold air but also gaining air volume.
and according to the police unless they ask you to remove the lid they have no idea!
I have had my bonnet popped millions of times to check for a pod and they stand with a dumbfound look.
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leebo
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Posted - 18 Mar 2009 : 4:19:41 PM
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yeah i can understand that they are $70 new but i got mine at trade price $50 because my dad's a mechanic.
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lovevncomms
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leebo
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 3:11:37 PM
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| no worries mate |
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VNSVLE
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 9:03:56 PM
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@HOT38R - Just because you can hide it doesn't mean it is not illegal and dare I say a little dodgy I am sorry to say.
The only difference about doing it your way and using a proper setup is the sound that you get from the pod. A few disadvantages i can see with this setup is being so close to the ground there is a possibility of getting an engine full of water also possibility of it getting knocked off. If for some reason you need to get a roadworthy it is not that easy to hide something like this.
A decent aftermarket panel filter and S/C VS cold air intake are more than enough for a standard engine. Another alternative is a decent pod in an enclosed box which a readily available for the commodores.
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Oversteer is when the passenger is scared. |
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VN91SX
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Posted - 19 Mar 2009 : 9:36:22 PM
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| I agree. People that arent willing to spend the money and do things properly wonder why they constantly get pulled over and inspected. |
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HOT38R
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Posted - 20 Mar 2009 : 12:00:39 AM
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yeh the volume of cold air is alot more than a cold air induction attatcment, you may see it as dodgy dont really care but it works so was telling you guys another way of easy cheap cold air, roadworthy, easy remove piping which takes bout 10 mins and put panel filter in, havnt been asked about it yet, the whole car is just about illegal until rego time so if its hidden thats one less check of the police's list.
i ran a cold air for a while and you can notice the difference when changin to this but as you said it is loud.
mate i work at the commodre shop and can get a branfd new cold air intake for like 20 bux so has nothing to do with money.
only way you will get water in the engine is if you submerge the pod and yeh not many people drive through water that deep anyway. havnt had mine fall off obvs use proper clamps etc.
ill post some pics soon of it and show you guys.
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leebo
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Posted - 20 Mar 2009 : 09:15:11 AM
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The thing i like most about my CAI is that like my brothers Pod filter he has sitting in place without a box around it (The Fool) it sounds really great but is sucking in hot air.
Having the VS supercharged CAI with a K&N filter if you put your head down by the snorkel you can hear it sucking like a pod as it's the same material but it's getting fresh cold air instead.
While HOT38R has explained another way to get cold air for free 50-70 bucks max is not a lot of money really for a genuine part. |
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lovevncomms
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Posted - 21 Mar 2009 : 10:23:14 PM
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| have to say leebo spot on bud if ya get a roady or for some unforseen reason a canary ya pretty much up the creek without a paddle oh and thanks for the advice leebo put my catback on today amazing sound now so thanks for the advice mate |
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leebo
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Posted - 21 Mar 2009 : 11:22:42 PM
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Yeah no worries bro here to help.
I have never been defrected but i's imagine it's cheaper then not doing it right the first time round. |
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lovevncomms
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Posted - 22 Mar 2009 : 9:48:03 PM
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| so whats the go with uni cats how do they connect to ya headers |
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Posted - 23 Mar 2009 : 09:25:55 AM
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What do you mean by uni cats buddy??
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What's the difference between understeer and oversteer?
Understeer is when the driver is scared.
Oversteer is when the passenger is scared. |
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leebo
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Posted - 24 Mar 2009 : 07:50:50 AM
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It seems a bit cheap to be good if you ask me a standard cat would set you back $200-250 at least let alone a high flow one.
I'd make sure you check this out properly it may not pass E.P.A |
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lovevncomms
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Posted - 25 Mar 2009 : 12:41:10 AM
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so where would be the best place to look mate ?????
oh and thanks for the info on mods to members have a nice setup close to at least need to do a few more things but sounds good drives great so many thanks to all  |
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leebo
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Posted - 25 Mar 2009 : 2:46:35 PM
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I couldn't think how to test maybe when the cops pull u over they will say yes or no.
I don't want to stop you from getting it if you really want it but i was just looking and then saw the price and thought performance cost extra doesn't it? |
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lovevncomms
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Posted - 25 Mar 2009 : 2:55:28 PM
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| think i have to agree with that mate cost $$$ thats for sure LOL thanks for ya help again anyway |
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leebo
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Posted - 25 Mar 2009 : 6:15:10 PM
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| yeah no worries also try looking at the 3" high flow cat there on Ebay to if you want. |
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lovevncomms
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Posted - 12 Jun 2009 : 11:52:40 PM
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| did ya end up getting that greenfoam chip leebo if not give delcowizzid a go on here mate he does them am ordering mine tomorrow will give ya more info when i get it |
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