Short ram, bad?

[mugen_ctr]

Hey peeps, is a short ram bad for the CL9? reason im asking is because the car we brought came with it, an the owner cant find the OEM Airbox

Or we better off finding a OEM box?

Cheers :)

[duzy]

Not necessarily bad, besides the heat soak and increased fuel consumption. However there are small advantages, sound,slightly better throttle response.

But if its a daily car, i would recommend the oem intake and an aftermarket panel filter.

[Fredoops]

Not to mention it's illegal in a lot of states.

[mugen_ctr]

ohhh were in VIC, so one intake mod is ok

its a daily, so we definite tryn track one down, cheers guys :)

[ricerockets]

i use a cai for euro which is also my daily, i havent seen an increase in fuel consumption yet

[MWAKU]

so much hate in posts. better off not saying.

2 things

1. why did u make this thread, are you unable to make your own decisions
2. how does a cl9 differ to any other car with a sri. you know the consequences of a sri, ive seen you regurgitate information on the noob forum over and over about this topic.

[mugen_ctr]

so much hate in posts. better off not saying.

2 things

1. why did u make this thread, are you unable to make your own decisions
2. how does a cl9 differ to any other car with a sri. you know the consequences of a sri, ive seen you regurgitate information on the noob forum over and over about this topic.

K24 = Bigger engine, breathes more....... And anyways, newer engine respond differently to older engines, u cannot compare K engines to a d-series, i mostly refer to my own findings on my car :), K24 is totally different engine, so yes thats why im asking, afaik, Some k-engines respond well to intake mods an make some substantial power, but im under the impression those have much more complex intake design than jus a pipe an pod

[SuperJDM.]

i thought people in vic get done for having an opened pod?

[Symphorced]

ohhh were in VIC, so one intake mod is ok

What? Where did you hear this from?

[Jccck]

What? Where did you hear this from?

I've heard aslong as the Intake is securely fastened (Ie, not floating around or cabletied) then you're safe in VIC.
They don't need to be shielded as far as i've been told

[Fredoops]

I've heard aslong as the Intake is securely fastened (Ie, not floating around or cabletied) then you're safe in VIC.
They don't need to be shielded as far as i've been told

Isnt exposed wet/oiled filter = defect in Vic?

[mugen_ctr]

Isnt exposed wet/oiled filter = defect in Vic?

correct :) As long as it aint a oiled up pod, a dry element pod is perfectly legal, problem with any exposed oiled up pod, is the danger of fire under the bonnet

[Symphorced]

correct :) As long as it aint a oiled up pod, a dry element pod is perfectly legal, problem with any exposed oiled up pod, is the danger of fire under the bonnet

That doesn't explain how "one intake mod is ok"?

[gumus89]

How do you make more than one intake mod anyways? Change to ram air and then paint it purple?

[Jccck]

How do you make more than one intake mod anyways? Change to ram air and then paint it purple?

Generally adding an intercooler to a non-intercooled boosted car, is the other intake mod.
Whereas in NSW you straight up need ANY changes to your intercooler (adding one, or just putting in a bigger one) to be Engineered.
IIRC.

Vic (As far as i know) is the only place in the world that believes an Oiled Pod Filter can catch fire.
It will never catch fire under your bonnet from heat alone.. And if you've got flames coming from somewhere in your engine bay you've got bigger problems!