White Noise
05-01-2013, 10:24 AM
So this is my 1st DIY i have done to my car mod wise. Please feel free to let me know anything i missed in this write up. I did search but couldnt find anything like this (I will feel so stupid if someone finds this somwhere on the site, lol).
Pictures are located at the bottom in no particular order. They are just there for a guide to see what the parts look like and where they are located.
*If you choose to undertake this mod Oz Honda and myself take no responsibility for any problems that may or may not occur, during or after you have decided to undertake this particular modification.
(Hope the above statement is enough)
Now for the fun stuff :D
Tools:
Ratchet with 10mm and 8mm. (long sockets will be needed)
Straight and angle cut tin snips (i used this but i have read people using haxsaw blades)
File (to be used at the end to file any little burs that are left after)
Side Cutters
Pliers (needle or bullnose, it doesn't matter)
Step 1:
Using the 8mm ratchet and loosen the 6 botls that surround the top of the Airbox. (these screws do not come out they just need to be loosened enought to pull the top off).
Step 2:
Take the pliers and loosen and slide down the clip (left side of airbox) and remove the hose. Only one end needs to be taken off.
Step 3:
Next take the 10mm ratchet and loosen the clamp that is attached to pipe that runs to the inlet manifold enough to slide the top of the airbox off.
Step 4:
Removed top of airbox of and place to the side.
Step 5:
Using the 10mm racthet there are 3 bolts and 1 nut that can be removed all the way allowing the bottom part of the airbox to be removed. 1 bolt is the stock air intake (located near the left side of the battery) Other 2 bolts and 1 nut are easy to see.
Step 6:
(see below pictues for a guide)
Using the side cutters remove the 4 ribs that are located in the filter side of the box cutting down as far as you can and making sure to take your time. try to cut as close to the edge as possible.
Step 7:
(The plastic gets alot thicker towards the bottom of the box and becomes quite difficult to cut. im guessing the haxsaw was used for this. i just used my tin snips for this).
As you can see from the pictures at the bottom, just start cutting away until you get the same results as below. I just cut off little sections at a time, making sure i took my sweet ass time so i didnt over cut somewhere. I probably could have gone a little closer in some places but i feel i got close enough and the little bit left over probably wouldnt make any difference. As for the weird plastic bits in 1 picture with the black screw tops. Just snap it off.
Step 8:
Make sure that you file any loose bits that you couldnt get with the pliers or side cutters just incase something breaks off later.
Step 9:
Make sure you clean thoroughly the inside of the box you cut. I used a vacumm, damp towel and a dry towel to clean the inside of mine just to be overly sure.
Step 10:
(As you can see from the pictures with the filter in it there is a heap for room for air in the box now).
To put everything back together just use the steps in reverse when putting the airbox back inside the engine bay.
I hope this write up helps everyone out who is thinking of doing this mod to thier car.
Click below link for more detailed pictures on the process:
http://s1120.beta.photobucket.com/user/finalwarrior27/library/Hondata%20Airbox%20Modification
Thank you,
Aaron :D
Pictures are located at the bottom in no particular order. They are just there for a guide to see what the parts look like and where they are located.
*If you choose to undertake this mod Oz Honda and myself take no responsibility for any problems that may or may not occur, during or after you have decided to undertake this particular modification.
(Hope the above statement is enough)
Now for the fun stuff :D
Tools:
Ratchet with 10mm and 8mm. (long sockets will be needed)
Straight and angle cut tin snips (i used this but i have read people using haxsaw blades)
File (to be used at the end to file any little burs that are left after)
Side Cutters
Pliers (needle or bullnose, it doesn't matter)
Step 1:
Using the 8mm ratchet and loosen the 6 botls that surround the top of the Airbox. (these screws do not come out they just need to be loosened enought to pull the top off).
Step 2:
Take the pliers and loosen and slide down the clip (left side of airbox) and remove the hose. Only one end needs to be taken off.
Step 3:
Next take the 10mm ratchet and loosen the clamp that is attached to pipe that runs to the inlet manifold enough to slide the top of the airbox off.
Step 4:
Removed top of airbox of and place to the side.
Step 5:
Using the 10mm racthet there are 3 bolts and 1 nut that can be removed all the way allowing the bottom part of the airbox to be removed. 1 bolt is the stock air intake (located near the left side of the battery) Other 2 bolts and 1 nut are easy to see.
Step 6:
(see below pictues for a guide)
Using the side cutters remove the 4 ribs that are located in the filter side of the box cutting down as far as you can and making sure to take your time. try to cut as close to the edge as possible.
Step 7:
(The plastic gets alot thicker towards the bottom of the box and becomes quite difficult to cut. im guessing the haxsaw was used for this. i just used my tin snips for this).
As you can see from the pictures at the bottom, just start cutting away until you get the same results as below. I just cut off little sections at a time, making sure i took my sweet ass time so i didnt over cut somewhere. I probably could have gone a little closer in some places but i feel i got close enough and the little bit left over probably wouldnt make any difference. As for the weird plastic bits in 1 picture with the black screw tops. Just snap it off.
Step 8:
Make sure that you file any loose bits that you couldnt get with the pliers or side cutters just incase something breaks off later.
Step 9:
Make sure you clean thoroughly the inside of the box you cut. I used a vacumm, damp towel and a dry towel to clean the inside of mine just to be overly sure.
Step 10:
(As you can see from the pictures with the filter in it there is a heap for room for air in the box now).
To put everything back together just use the steps in reverse when putting the airbox back inside the engine bay.
I hope this write up helps everyone out who is thinking of doing this mod to thier car.
Click below link for more detailed pictures on the process:
http://s1120.beta.photobucket.com/user/finalwarrior27/library/Hondata%20Airbox%20Modification
Thank you,
Aaron :D