I have purchased AEM filter and used stock intake tube. I used PVC drain pipe in between to connect them. Total cost is under 30 dollars.

Yes, it looks ghetto, but its cheap. haha...

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Sand and paint the PVC black and that'll look pretty good

 

Very nice.

How does it sound if you dont mind me asking.

and how often do you have to clean that filter?

 

Enclose it for more power.

 

What about a butt dyno....

 

The sound is pretty close to stock during normal driving. However, when you stop on the gas all the way, the sound becomes louder and it screams at Vteh stage.

I think you change filter every 3-4000 miles.

 

There is better throttle respond, and I think it pulls tiny bit harder during vteh...

 

This is horrid! It's a freakin $28,000 car, (maybe more!) why pinch pennies?

 

Nothing wrong with this. Perfectly typical aftermarket mod for a short ram which import enthusiasts have done for years and years. The performance should be on par with other short rams.

To the OP: nice job! car is lookin good too

 

Quick question, what temperature will the PVC piping withstand before softening or decomposing?

 

yea, I was worried about this too, but mine seems fine especially driving for the last few days around 90s degree temp. Also, I got this idea from other member on this forum, which he already did and drove for 40,000miles with no problem.

 

Made one like it for my truck, and its been on there for about 5 years. No problems at all.

 

AEM filter or k&n filter?

Your set-up should be fine. It serves its purpose. Only bad thing is its looks, but it's acceptable. It'll function as any other SRI.

 

I wonder if i need to take stock resonator out? Would this give my intake more airflow, hence, more power?? Thank you..

 

If you remove it, you'll be surprised as to how big it is. I removed mine and also opened up the fog light hole cover and ran ducting from the back of the cover to the bottom of the stock airbox. It's not sealed to the filter housing like a CAI would be, it's just enough to direct air to the filter with out having to worry about sucking water and crap up in there. just a thought.

 

The resonator doesn't interfere with anything related to a SRI. i guess taking it out could equal more airflow...but i don't really think it'll be a noticeable difference. But it's worth a try, it's free.

and...can you tell me what diameter pvc pip you used? is it 3.5"

 

yea. the outside diameter is about 3.5".