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*LanceS13* · 06-29-2001, 08:31 AM

Would it hurt anything if I take out the pipe that runs from the air filter box to the resonator box?  It sounds better and seems to breathe slightly easier above 5500.  I know my filter will get dirty quicker, but I'll just replace it with a reusable K&N when the time comes.  Is there anything else I should worry about?

**West** · 06-29-2001, 09:41 AM

Nothing to worry about, most everyone does this. Only thing it will do is suck in more hot air from the engine compartment. It still should help out a little though.

*LanceS13* · 06-29-2001, 10:04 AM

Cool.  I figured it would be sucking hot air, but I'll take care of that eventually with an Injen CAI...but I'm working on the suspension first.

**West** · 06-29-2001, 02:46 PM

That what I like to see! Suspension first! Your the man! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

IMHO, the Cold Air Extension from Injen dosent do that much. It does if its like 30 or below outside, but during the day I think the CAE just hurts performance and sucks up shit it shouldnt into your engine. I would stick with the Injen CAI (why thay call it a CAI i dont know). I think thats what you were think of buying in the first place but I though I would let you know just in case. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

06-29-2001, 05:32 PM

uh huh, and dont forget to take out the resonator too! that thing will let air that gets swallowed up from right under the fog lights (in my  s-14) go straight up to ur cone filter or what ever u have there, and in the winter time woo hoo!!! and in the summer, eh, its not that condsiderable a difference but its is better, i wouldnt take mine out in the summer just cuz its hot <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

*LanceS13* · 07-03-2001, 11:05 AM

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That what I like to see! Suspension first! Your the man! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
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Thanks...Well, it's suspension first after exhaust. I'm doing that b/c I'm still running stock class in AutoX and a catback is allowed in stock (go figure). But when I make the jump to Street Prepared, I'm maxing out the suspension first...then I'll move on to the motor.
I haven't decided if I want to get the CAE or just insulate the short ram from the rest of the engine bay....oh well, got a little while to think about it.
And nismo, I think I might take out the resonator this weekend or maybe tomorrow. What all is involved in removing it?

(Edited by LanceS13 at 12<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>7 pm on July 3, 2001)

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06-29-2001, 08:31 AM	#1
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 39 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Would it hurt anything if I take out the pipe that runs from the air filter box to the resonator box?  It sounds better and seems to breathe slightly easier above 5500.  I know my filter will get dirty quicker, but I'll just replace it with a reusable K&N when the time comes.  Is there anything else I should worry about?

06-29-2001, 09:41 AM	#2
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 40 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nothing to worry about, most everyone does this. Only thing it will do is suck in more hot air from the engine compartment. It still should help out a little though.

06-29-2001, 10:04 AM	#3
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 39 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool.  I figured it would be sucking hot air, but I'll take care of that eventually with an Injen CAI...but I'm working on the suspension first.

06-29-2001, 02:46 PM	#4
West OMNOMNOMNOM Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Denver, CO Age: 40 Posts: 6,456 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: West Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That what I like to see! Suspension first! Your the man! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> IMHO, the Cold Air Extension from Injen dosent do that much. It does if its like 30 or below outside, but during the day I think the CAE just hurts performance and sucks up shit it shouldnt into your engine. I would stick with the Injen CAI (why thay call it a CAI i dont know). I think thats what you were think of buying in the first place but I though I would let you know just in case. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

06-29-2001, 05:32 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	uh huh, and dont forget to take out the resonator too! that thing will let air that gets swallowed up from right under the fog lights (in my  s-14) go straight up to ur cone filter or what ever u have there, and in the winter time woo hoo!!! and in the summer, eh, its not that condsiderable a difference but its is better, i wouldnt take mine out in the summer just cuz its hot <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

07-03-2001, 11:05 AM	#6
LanceS13 AutoX Junkie Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: MS Age: 39 Posts: 2,044 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Quote: from WeST on 3:46 pm on June 29, 2001 That what I like to see! Suspension first! Your the man! <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'> </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Thanks...Well, it's suspension first after exhaust. I'm doing that b/c I'm still running stock class in AutoX and a catback is allowed in stock (go figure). But when I make the jump to Street Prepared, I'm maxing out the suspension first...then I'll move on to the motor. I haven't decided if I want to get the CAE or just insulate the short ram from the rest of the engine bay....oh well, got a little while to think about it. And nismo, I think I might take out the resonator this weekend or maybe tomorrow. What all is involved in removing it? (Edited by LanceS13 at 12<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>7 pm on July 3, 2001)