Custom Intake

[UnoWHO]

Specs:2001 olds alero 2.4

Ok heres the deal with what i've been thinking about, I just bought a peformance intake filter and got rid of the box that comes stock. I connected it straight to the rubber elbow right after the sensor that is there. Well, the car sounds and performs incredibly. I love it, but i want more,

So this bring me to the questions

1. What is that senor on the intake elbow and is it required


2.Would it be possible to come straight off the engine with a pipe pointing straight for the middle of the car and connecting the filter there, basically creating your own intake?

This is where I got worried, because I don't know if the engine needs a longer intake pipe for intake purposes to flow correctly. The pipe would only be about 3-7 inches long. OR if i went straight down and past the radiator on the LEFT side(When facing car) towards the fog light then the pipe would be about 2-3 ft. And if i REALLY have to i can put that sensor in it. But i think it would be a nice look with the intake at a 90 degree angle with the engine, anyway let me know what you think of this idea.

[ptrudel]

that sensor is an air intake temperature sensor...you need it, without it you'll throw a SES code...

[Oldsman]

long or short works either way as long as you have the IAT sensor in the tube

[UnoWHO]

Hmm very cool, I think I am going to work on that this week with my friend because hes taking his Z28 engine apart completely so Ill steal some of his time and get him to help me out, Ill post picks when im done, Should be like wed or thurs next week.

[bluephoAm]

If you put it right there, it will suck up a lot of hot air from the radiator and engine.

[urweak]

just buy a cheap intake off ebay for a cavalier with the 2.4L, and then use the K&N filter you bought

[2fst4u]

the best idea for custom would be to use a z24 intake. move your battery back about 8 inches. get a custom elbow piece, and relocate the filter in the wheel well. once again, tho, make sure you have that friggin sensor in right, or it'll be jacked up like mine was.

[Spy]

Originally posted by 2fst4u@Jul 17 2005, 01:21 AM
the best idea for custom would be to use a z24 intake. move your battery back about 8 inches. get a custom elbow piece, and relocate the filter in the wheel well. once again, tho, make sure you have that friggin sensor in right, or it'll be jacked up like mine was.
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now why would you have to move hte battery for an intake off of a 2.4 equipped cavalier?

buy one of the copy cat AEM intakes on ebay for $20-40 bucks.

[2fst4u]

he's sayin custom, tho. i've got the knock-off ebay intake. it'd be one-off. unique.

[Spy]

Originally posted by 2fst4u@Jul 18 2005, 09:07 PM
he's sayin custom, tho. i've got the knock-off ebay intake. it'd be one-off. unique.
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unique tends to not work better with this crowd. I'm telling you.

[ptrudel]

Originally posted by Spy+Jul 18 2005, 09:00 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Spy @ Jul 18 2005, 09:00 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-2fst4u@Jul 18 2005, 09:07 PM
he's sayin custom, tho.Â;-) i've got the knock-off ebay intake.Â;-) it'd be one-off.Â;-) unique.
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unique tends to not work better with this crowd. I'm telling you.
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lol i agree

[UnoWHO]

lol yea, i dumped the idea and bought the induction dynamics cai for the 2.4 lol should bd here monday! :-D

[ptrudel]

you'll be happy you did

[2fst4u]

i'll just take my custom ball and go home

[UnoWHO]

LOL

[UnoWHO]

Si with the induction dynamics Cai i bought i also got a new throttle body too...now Ive never change out a tb and one thing I do know is that there is a gasket there, im replacing that and someone told me to clean both surfaces where the gasket goes and what not..but for the semsors that go on the tb, Anything Special to ensure they work properly again?

[Oldsman]

not really if you see some dirt use electronic contact cleaner. for the most part just an easy swap.

[gre0481]

Okay, I know what CAI is and CCAI, But this is the first place I've heard Of WAI.

Could someone enlighten me? I'm not stupid. Just ignorant. :P

[Oldsman]

WAI = Warm Air Intake. also known as short ram. the air filter is still located in the engine bay

[gre0481]

Ok, I'Ve heard short ram :P

[Spy]

intakes are silly... it's all about the individual throttle body setup... WOOT

[UnoWHO]

lol , Ok so I hate ups....they said my cai and tb would be here the 25th.....its the 27th and they cant guarantee me a time itll be here and today is my last day to do the install :( Fed Ex Rules! lol

[Eh_nigma]

I thought WAI = Wet Air Intake... no?

[ptrudel]

Originally posted by Eh_nigma@Jul 27 2005, 11:07 AM
I thought WAI = Wet Air Intake... no?
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you're joking...right :huh:

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

CAI = Cold Air Intake, so NOW it shouldn't be too hard too figure out what the W in WAI stands for, right?

[bluephoAm]

Wilkinson

[jamcllw]

Originally posted by Eh_nigma@Jul 27 2005, 10:07 AM
I thought WAI = Wet Air Intake... no?
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Holy crap i am so glad that i clicked on this thread now. That is the funniest thing I have read all day.

[Eh_nigma]

I could keep the humor going, or I could save myself... deny, or admit... on one hand I could deny and expre... HEY!!! A DUCK!!!

[UnoWHO]

lol wet air intake...wow....

[Caffineboy]

wet...warm...same diff...lol....what he means is that warm air holds more moisture...lol maybe....trying to help him out here lol

[UnoWHO]

lol, its a long shot but it just might make up for it :-P