DIY: Ghetto dodgy custom airbox for SRI (Accord Euro). Temperature on page 5!

Blue_Steel · 13-10-2006 08:13 PM

Wheres the air gonna enter. Wont it get too hot?

Sorry didnt see ur pipe jump too soon.

Looks great! Good job!

**aaronng** · 13-10-2006 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by Blue_Steel

Wheres the air gonna enter. Wont it get too hot?

Sorry didnt see ur pipe jump too soon.

Looks great! Good job!

Nah, you were right. I was running the car for a few weeks without the pipe and it did get hot. I didn't really notice a difference in performance, but the coolant temperatures were slightly higher even when cruising.

Blue_Steel · 13-10-2006 08:44 PM

WHy didn't u just opt for a CAI? Cops won't bother u cus the pod isn't in the engine bay.

**aaronng** · 13-10-2006 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Blue_Steel

WHy didn't u just opt for a CAI? Cops won't bother u cus the pod isn't in the engine bay.

I wanted to be different and have a dry pod. My pod doesn't use oil for filtration. Getting a CAI and then this pod would cost me over $500.

Anyway, SRI + enclosure has less loss on the lower RPM end.

Blue_Steel · 13-10-2006 08:56 PM

Try ebay mate u could get cheaper ones. does the same job

**aaronng** · 13-10-2006 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by Blue_Steel

Try ebay mate u could get cheaper ones. does the same job

I'm dodgy in the way I do my DIYs, but I don't compromise on quality. I won't touch any of the filters that I have no idea about the filtration quality. Intake piping maybe.

Same with my ground cable and airbox, I use only the best in materials and I go about it in a scientific way.

BTW, I notice you drive a Sportivo? Come to the meets!! I like Sportivos very very much. I nearly bought one before settling on my Euro.

**sodaz** · 14-10-2006 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

Nah, you were right. I was running the car for a few weeks without the pipe and it did get hot. I didn't really notice a difference in performance, but the coolant temperatures were slightly higher even when cruising.

The only problem i see with the open fog cover is that water (car wash/heavy rain) and a lot more dust can get in which means the filter will get dirty a lot quicker. I was going to dremmel some openings in the fog cover but eventually didn't do it.

What do you think about this?

**tony1234** · 14-10-2006 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by sodaz

The only problem i see with the open fog cover is that water (car wash/heavy rain) and a lot more dust can get in which means the filter will get dirty a lot quicker. I was going to dremmel some openings in the fog cover but eventually didn't do it.

What do you think about this?

You obviously would.You could stick some mesh (metal.the type they use on screen doors)on the back of the cover with a hot glue gun.That should help a bit.

**aaronng** · 14-10-2006 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by sodaz

The only problem i see with the open fog cover is that water (car wash/heavy rain) and a lot more dust can get in which means the filter will get dirty a lot quicker. I was going to dremmel some openings in the fog cover but eventually didn't do it.

What do you think about this?

It does get more dusty, but water is not an issue. Then again, I wash my car using a watering can.

**Chris_F** · 14-10-2006 11:55 AM

the painted box looks great in the engine bay now... the cusco bar looks like its floating haha

**Omotesando** · 17-10-2006 12:49 AM

Hey - that airbox looks fabulous for a DIY job! WELL DONE!

I think what AARONNG has set up is definitely the BEST set up that can be available for the Euro, or most other cars... great minds think alike keke!!

I don't like the idea of CAI - the piping from engine to filter is just way too long.. !