bigdanedaddy

First post and have searched threads for days

Ordered the secret weapon R intake for TL-s 2008.
Can someone help with instructions i.e. pics.

Do I leave the resonator and piping on ?
Do I just have to remove the filter box ?

Thank you all

bigdanedaddy

By the way I have researched pros and cons on this compared to "true CAI"

TypeSDragon

I recently install the Weapon R Dragon intake. It is very similar to the Secret intake. Check out this thread with pics: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/just-few-new-pics-645158/

Installation is very easy. Just unplug the hose and take out the stock airbox and tube. And slide the SRI right in. Shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. I left the stock resonator in since I didn't want to remove the bumper. And it sounds GREAT! Let me know if you need any more help.

amk6453

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can u tell me where did u ordered the secret weapon intake? thanks.

bigdanedaddy

Awesome....Thanks !!!!!
For some reason the search feature is not working so thanks !!

bigdanedaddy

Racinglab.com
They have a special running with free shipping,extention to CAI and cleaner
Ordered this because I want to play it safe good luck

bigdanedaddy

One more ?
So I can leave all the tubing on as long as the SRI fits ?
Just have to remove the top filter box right ?
Thanks again !!!!

TypeSDragon

There is only one tube you need to connect. Use the hose that comes with the Weapon R kit. You might need to cut it down because it is too long. And just attach one end to the other. Done! Real easy.

V-tec

bigdanedaddy

Thanks VTEC

So you added the "extender" that comes for free with this purchace ?
Did you have to remove any old parts i.e. removing wheel well cover, bumper etc.

How do you like it ?
Mostly going for sound as long as I dont have decrease in power I am happy.

Any problems for amateur doing this ??

Thanks again for your post.

bigdanedaddy

OK how do you install the brackets ? Do you need to ?
Thanks

V-tec

yes, you need the bracket to keep it in places. You to blend and shape it to the original bolts of the stock intake. You can choose any but the easies one is the closers to the battery. Hope this helps.

bigdanedaddy

Done with install...
LOVE THE SOUND !!!!!
No feel of HP increase though. Will that happen later when sensors adjust ??
Thanks to all for help.

SoonerChris

Here is a link the the Weapon*R website with install instructions to the install sheet for an 04 - 05.

http://weapon-r.com/english/index.ph...oducts_id=5239

TypeSDragon

Why do you need to provide the instructions? He already did the install.

SoonerChris

Doh, saw the question about bracket and thought he might need the instructions. My bad.

Myxomatosis

anyone think that extended pipe does anything(V-tec posted the pics)? just wondering

and cant you guys just loosen the plastic covers a bit(bottom of bumper and wheel well) to get the resonator out, that's what I did on my CL. I did have to jack the car up though, the thing is pretty big. I would take that out if it's not too much work, less weight and more airflow.

Fulani has a TL

iTrader: (1)

You have to remove the bumper in order to get all that plastic out. There is a bolt that needs to be removed and only accessible after removing bumper. But removal of bumper is not hard at all

stillhere153

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^ false... everything can be removed without taking the bumper off... the besy way is to first drill out the 2 studs (from underneath) drop all the plastic you can down and unscrew the 2 10mm bolts 1 from above and 1 from beneath, they are easy as pie... it takes me on average anywhere from 30mins to 45mins to do intake install (would take a full 20more minutes just on r&r of the front bumper)

kris10950

hey Al, what do you think of this setup. i read some where that you were heading toward this direction, it seem to be safer.

stillhere153

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initially I was, but then I realized hydrolock only happens to people who drive threw ankle high puddles

a little under 1 year rockin cold air intake, 3 different setups, no hydrolock watsoever

jbrow117

Some of the owners in the events forum are planning a run to Deals Gap if anyone is interested?

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...3#post10019823

amk6453

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i'm trying to install it last night, but found out theres no port for the stock air sensor, any one has problem with that?

stillhere153

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leave it at the stock place