How to Install: JWT Pop Charger. (Noob Proof Version) w/Pics
08-10-2009, 09:24 PM
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thanks a lot for the instruction and pics for the pop charger, i'm thinking about ordering one and install them this weekend do you mind if i ask what's the site you bought your pop charger from?
03-10-2010, 09:34 PM
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I am very sorry about bandwidth exceeding in my old photobucket account. I DO NOT frequent this Forum anymore. So, please email me if you need to ask me any question (click on my profile and then email)
03-10-2010, 09:40 PM
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Step 11 when I made the tiny hole on the plastic to put the small screw through.
You're welcome. I do not recall at this point. It's been way too long.
You're welcome. 
I agree.
I agree.
03-17-2010, 09:37 AM
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Great post thanks for the detail. Got one in the mail today and bringing the laptop with me to do it. The code still works on the site for jw pop charger. Great deal and they shipped literally within one hour of me ordering.
03-17-2010, 08:03 PM
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Followed this to a 'T'!
I installed my Popcharger this afternoon. Took just a hair under 30 minutes. I have to tell you-after I looked at the instructions that came with it, and before I found your writeup, I was thinking about not putting it in! Went smooth as could be.
The only thing I noticed was that I needed to rotate the MAF slightly counterclockwise in the attachment to the flex-tube so the plug assembly wouldn't chafe on the bodywork...
I reattached the battery and went on a 30 minute freeway cruise to allow the ECM to re-learn whatever it needed to re-learn. To me, and having put less than 100 miles on the car since purchasing it, it seemed to have a little more punch off the line. The sound of the popcharger is worth $100, though.
Thanks again for the tutorial!
The only thing I noticed was that I needed to rotate the MAF slightly counterclockwise in the attachment to the flex-tube so the plug assembly wouldn't chafe on the bodywork...
I reattached the battery and went on a 30 minute freeway cruise to allow the ECM to re-learn whatever it needed to re-learn. To me, and having put less than 100 miles on the car since purchasing it, it seemed to have a little more punch off the line. The sound of the popcharger is worth $100, though.
Thanks again for the tutorial!
05-17-2010, 05:32 PM
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I have a question. I've heard if I do CAI that I need to worry about not hydrolocking (i live in utah where it snows hard and rains hard and it's not an option to just grage) is it the same with a popcharger?
11-03-2010, 08:19 PM
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Great write up, I just installed mine over the weekend and used the photos for reference. Couldn't quite get the air duct out. I have an 05, don't know if it's easier on other years, but there just isn't enough space before the bumper to remove the duct. Heat shield's pretty secure on the bottom rail though. Thanks.
06-20-2011, 07:23 PM
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Im a noob to the Z world just so i dont get bagged on for asking.. Whats the difference between pop charger and intake?? my car has an intake but no heat shield like that i could fab something up easy amd will be in a little bit.. But Just wondering is a Pop charger a cheaper version of an intake or what??
I notice my intake sounds sick when i put my foot into it.. Is that the sound everyone is talking about
I notice my intake sounds sick when i put my foot into it.. Is that the sound everyone is talking about
06-27-2011, 12:03 AM
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I'm with ejs0806.... what exactly is the difference between a pop charger and a CAI? I've been looking at putting the CAI on the car, but seeing this, I'm wondering what the difference is, and if I could still do it with the dual intakes since I have an '08 Enthusiast
06-27-2011, 05:55 PM
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Popcharger is a Short Ram Intake. These are short intakes where the filter resides inside the engine compartment.
A Cold Air Intake is a longer intake where the filter is moved to a place where it can get "cold" air outside of the main engine compartment.
Each manufacturer's filter, fitting and tubing is different and produces a different intake sound as well as changing the exhaust tone.
And yes, if you buy an intake for your 08, it should come with two sets of filters/piping for the HR engine whereas people buying for the DE/Revup would only have one set.
A Cold Air Intake is a longer intake where the filter is moved to a place where it can get "cold" air outside of the main engine compartment.
Each manufacturer's filter, fitting and tubing is different and produces a different intake sound as well as changing the exhaust tone.
And yes, if you buy an intake for your 08, it should come with two sets of filters/piping for the HR engine whereas people buying for the DE/Revup would only have one set.
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08-29-2011, 04:18 PM
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having trouble removing the MAF clip from the airbox and take out that plastic thing from the air inlet snorkel. any tips?
edit: nvm... got it
edit: nvm... got it
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