ChiTown Posted June 2, 2007 Report Share Posted June 2, 2007 For the second mod to my 2000 S millenium edition (the first being HID TSX projector, 95-96 headlight swap) I decided to custom fab a cold air intake. Here is the story: Original air box assembly: Say good by: Its obvious where the new cone filter is going: 90 degree silicone grommet,mass air flow sensor, straight grommet, and custom cut aluminum tubing: Close up, hole drilled for temp sensor: New filter: another grommet was wrapped around the base of the tube to protect it from bouncing around and a custom bracket was fabricated to keep the tubing from moving. WOW, the throttle response is vastly improved, she flys to 90 mph effortlessly, and the supercharger is whining like a beast. Afternoon well spent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 indeed it appears that you have done it, a true CAI, not just slapping a filter on. And when will you begin offering these kits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 DIY.... that is great CHI... well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MazdaMomma Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Excellent job CHI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat_Daddy Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 indeed, that one has had S owners stumped for years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adz89 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Hmm.. now you've got me thinking How difficult was it to do, and where did you get the aluminium piping from? BTW.. where is the CAI positioned? Under front bumper I take it? Or toward the right hand side because it looks like the pipe goes right. As you said throttle response is greatly improved is greatly improved from 90mph and the supercharger sounds better - no doubt the performance has improved. Also, does your fuel consumption / mpg improve with a cold air intake for everyday driving (so far that is).? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted June 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 indeed it appears that you have done it, a true CAI, not just slapping a filter on. And when will you begin offering these kits? time is the only issue for me, if people show interest i will be happy to put together some more intakes, i made shure to record all the measurements. Hmm.. now you've got me thinking How difficult was it to do, and where did you get the aluminium piping from? BTW.. where is the CAI positioned? Under front bumper I take it? Or toward the right hand side because it looks like the pipe goes right. As you said throttle response is greatly improved is greatly improved from 90mph and the supercharger sounds better - no doubt the performance has improved. Also, does your fuel consumption / mpg improve with a cold air intake for everyday driving (so far that is).? i will be shure to check my mpg on the next fillup. performance is like night/day, i was very suprised. I had made a custom intake for my old 2.5 which also had a remus exhaust and didnt notice much more power except at higher speeds. With the S however (no upgraded exhaust on this car yet), there is no more waiting for the supercharger, when i punch it she takes off from a dead stop, hits 5000 rpm and is at 45mph when you hit 2nd gear. I havent been able to stretch it out much yet because there is tons of traffic in the city on the weekends. On the highway, she is flying effortlessly, like i said earlier, 90mph feels like nothing, i use to just cruise at 75 but now i am going to have to watch my tach so i dont get pulled over.. I got the piping off ebay, not hard to do at all, just some custom cuts and a hole drilled for the temp sensor. the filter is located driver side (US models) behind the fog light, it is protected from the elements by the wheel well splash gaurd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Very interesting.... I have been thinking about this for some time... just haven't had the time to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 I'm interested!!! Nice indeed!!! You got me checking under my car yesturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohamedeladawy@hotmail.com Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 and yet some have the audacity to call the miller an overenginered unecessary engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Pretty neat, I just want to point out the fact that my intake placed in that position is more prone to suck in dust, dirt and water/ snow, therefore I use it during summer conditions only. The filter will definitely need more frequent cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 But the power and sound gains.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 not a problem here in Cali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Until there is the BIG QUAKE.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 i demand to be the first customer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Pretty neat, I just want to point out the fact that my intake placed in that position is more prone to suck in dust, dirt and water/ snow, therefore I use it during summer conditions only. The filter will definitely need more frequent cleaning. I am considering a heat shield to block some water/dust but as you can see from the wheel well pic, where the filter is placed it is very clean under there, the splash gaurds under the car and the wheel well cover encase that area very well: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 It certainly looks cleaner than on my 00; I guess your different fogs is the reason. My fogs are surrounded by a fairly large opening in the bumper, letting in quite a lot of dust and sand and stuff, but of course also cold air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Large opening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTown Posted June 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 It certainly looks cleaner than on my 00; I guess your different fogs is the reason. My fogs are surrounded by a fairly large opening in the bumper, letting in quite a lot of dust and sand and stuff, but of course also cold air are the fogs on the xedos different? or are you just missing the plastic surround piece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 I demand to be the 2nd customer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mts Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 Too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankzao Posted June 8, 2007 Report Share Posted June 8, 2007 3rd then!!!!! or 4th doesn't matter. I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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