alphared

all three are on the top of it. So if you lay down on you back and look up at the grill, you'll see it.

alphared

well actually not really. It would've cost more time & money.
I would've had to remove the front bumper to install a CAI.
This only cost me $20 bux and about 2 hours total to fab and install.

And yes it was fun doing it, but then again, fabrication is always fun (when it works!)

BOOFER7

For what its worth, I installed my Injen CAI without removing the bumper in about a half hour. If you were my neighbor, I'd volunteer to do it for you. It was that easy.

taurran

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I'd say save yourself the trouble and just buy a K&N.

alphared

ah, but you paid 2-3 times more than I did

alphared

I like how you read

This mod is for people who already have the JWT Pop Charger and an alternative to the high priced CAI.

Nano

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gruppeM intake is similar

it has a CF airbox with a cone K&N filter. There is a hole under the CF box near the wheel-well that sucks cold air in like a short ram would. The CF box also has a hole in the front with a tube that run to the front and connects to a CF scoop that creates a ram air effect at higher speeds.

vivid

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Rubbermaid clear bin? Bottom of trash can? your worse then some honda guys, total rice

Zquicksilver

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Funny thing is Vivid, I could care less if it's Rice-O-Roni... if I was looking for the bling factor I would have bought an INJEN CAI. But I wanted something that worked and performed like the GRUPPE S CAI at 1/10th the price and that's what I achieved. So laugh all you want

Zquicksilver

alphared

I've decide to remove the 'snorkel' so I can fit the 4" duct thru the hole.
Pretty easy to do, you have to remove the 2 plastic rivet on top of the bumper and then reach in from the hood latch area to remove the metal bar supporting the top bumper in order to create enough room to remove the 'snorkel'
It's a small black bar and reaching in from the hood latch area you will be able to feel the 10mm bolt and remove it. (see pic)


Ok, but what about support for the JWT heatshield?
Make one

I used some aluminum right angle bar from homedepot (leftover from PC project)


Measured and cut out a 6 1/2" piece to form a bracket that'll attach to the frame.


I can't really tell you where to drill the holes needed for the heatshield or to the frame, I just lined it up, marked it and drill to fit. (it's really simple) I did the holes for the heatshield first then align it to the frame to mark the hole.
Here's the finish product.



It's really secure, not that the heatshield needs that much support.
This way I can fit the 4" duct thru the hole directing cooler air straight into the Popcharger. Oh that silver thing on the heatshield is just pipe insulation to help block out engine heat.

alphared

Liked how Zquicksilver covered up the hood latch area, so decide to make one too out of aluminum sheet.
I didn't want to rivet it to the body like Zquicksilver did, so I just made it bit longer and wider so I can use the plastic rivets on the hood to secure it.

I also added some FatMat on the bottom of it to prevent any vibration and give it some thickness at the top so the hood rod will help hold it down (thus eliminating the need for extra fasteners)

Zquicksilver

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Nice job alphared, very creative, very functional...

Originally I was going to take a similar approach with the inlet tube, but decided not to out of fear of debris getting clogged at some of the bends. Thus disrupting air flow if not constantly checked. I decided to leave it alone, pulling cold air from the grill cavity. This is why I covered up the hole near the latch and put the red deflector over the hole infront of the intake cowl, to pull the cold air from one direction. I also tried to implement 100% plastic in the design, due to plastics lack of heat conductivity. Ie, cheap source of heavy guage polypropelene = trash cans. bbwhwhahhaha!

It's crazy what I see in that container sometimes, napkins, cigarette butts, full leaves, small rodents... ok, maybe not rodents, but weird stuff

Anyway, it was fun little project to mess with...

Zquicksilver

doskiez

I did this a few years ago with a brake duct and silicone hose that sits in the corner of my bumper (both plastic things removed). It is still going strong and I have had no issues with it since I put it in. I would definantly reccomend this modification

aileron777

Hey this mod sounds cool, but I was hoping you could upload the pics again! They dont seem to load anymore :/