3.3TT Open Source Intake Mod

[NYLAWBIZ]

In the event of a warranty claim with KIA, do you think a homemade CAI would be more of an issue that one manufactured by an established company such as K&N? People say take the CAI off before bringing it in for service, but that seems like a real hassle. I plan on leaving my K&N CAI (when it arrives and I install it) on my car wen I bring it in for service.

What do you think?

 

[jdouga]

In the event of a warranty claim with KIA, do you think a homemade CAI would be more of an issue that one manufactured by an established company such as K&N? People say take the CAI off before bringing it in for service, but that seems like a real hassle. I plan on leaving my K&N CAI (when it arrives and I install it) on my car wen I bring it in for service.

What do you think?

thats a good question, and something i think they might question themselves if u did bring it in for an issue. My dealer told me intake shouldnt be an issue, i have the k&n, but it could differ between dealerships, just ask, these type of intakes can rarely be blamed on engine issues

 

[Dochidalgo]

Sadly, the Kia service manager dealer prevented me to install this aftermarket modification (and the oil valve, the oil catch can, the cat back exhaust or even an oil change outside the Kia shop) under penalty of affecting the warranty........ I invited him to contact Kia corps in order to verify his saying..........seems to me like. I told and assured him that I had not had any problem with the warranty in my former Nissan Maxima, Altima, Pontiacs Tran am, even Volkswagen......

 

[robz32]

He is full of it. They are just afraid of the car having problems after the mod has been installed. If you can, install the mods your self that way you are sure the install was done as best as possible, if don't have the tools or time, take it to a reputable shop and have them install the mods.

 

[StungBlueGT2]

In the event of a warranty claim with KIA, do you think a homemade CAI would be more of an issue that one manufactured by an established company such as K&N? People say take the CAI off before bringing it in for service, but that seems like a real hassle. I plan on leaving my K&N CAI (when it arrives and I install it) on my car wen I bring it in for service.

What do you think?

I’m not an expert and think it may depend on the dealer, but can say I had a DIY K&N intake system on my leased Optima and never had an issue. I’ve also had a Saab dealer notate on my service record that I had a custom CAI installed on my 9-5, but still never had an issue. Also the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act protects consumers by putting the burden on the manufacturer to prove the modification directly caused the failure in any warranty claim(if they contested covering the claim).

Again I’m not a legal expert, but I don’t think either intake would have a problem with warranty claims or Kia services.

 

[jdouga]

Sadly, the Kia service manager dealer prevented me to install this aftermarket modification (and the oil valve, the oil catch can, the cat back exhaust or even an oil change outside the Kia shop) under penalty of affecting the warranty........ I invited him to contact Kia corps in order to verify his saying..........seems to me like. I told and assured him that I had not had any problem with the warranty in my former Nissan Maxima, Altima, Pontiacs Tran am, even Volkswagen......

That seems like bs, 1 of the kia dealers out here even offered to do install any mods themselves, i cant see how any of those mods would cause any issues if done

 

[StungBlueGT2]

Couple clips of turbos spool & blowoff with Spectre intakes.

Now that’s how a turbo engine is supposed to sound!

It just puts a grin on my face every time.

 

[Kia Stinger]

Posting these for @ChiTownStinger

 

[StungBlueGT2]

Posting these for @ChiTownStinger

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These look great and are actually directed right at the stock air inlet like I wanted to do! Any chance you know how & where he mounted them? And is that using just a 2-3" elbow instead of a 2" straight pipe like others used?

 

[MekstingerGT]

Like the set up!!

Posting these for @ChiTownStinger

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[FokalPoint]

Following in everyone’s footsteps, stopped by Autozone on the way home.

I used 3” O.D. 90 degree elbows instead of straight pipes to get the intakes right to the mouth of the front intake tubes. I haven’t fastened them down yet, still trying to sort out how, but honestly with this setup they don’t move and there is nowhere for them to go if they do.

 

[lun471k]

Reviving the old thread because I might make this DIY mod on my own.

Also, about the HP discussion... When Terry (BMS) did the first Dyno runs with the JB4, he noticed the BMS intake produced an effective 25.6 WHP increase without any exhaust mod, with a JB4 on map 2.

Here's proof:
JB4 map 2 Octane 91 with BMS Intake:

JB4 Map 2 with Fuel Control (No Intake mod)

So, the DIY intake could potentially unlock a solid 20 WHP increase with a JB4. Am I wrong ?

Edit: The DIY could perhaps produce even more power than BMS intakes, considering BMS' intake location being towards the back of the engine bay:

 

[djerickd]

U can get an NGM intake for $210 shipped amd not have to piece anything together...

 

[lun471k]

U can get an NGM intake for $210 shipped amd not have to piece anything together...

Honestly, the mod couldn't be easier to make, for almost half the price. You just remove the stock intake cover, keep the 3 bolts, put a 90° elbow plastic or aluminum tube with a diameter of 3" on each side, get two filters and two put everything together.

Also, with elbows, you don't need to cut anything ! It's plug n' play !

Aluminum for looks, or plastic for cooler overal setup, that is the real question.

I don't know why people use zipties instead of cheap metal brackets though ?

 

[StungBlueGT2]

Honestly, the mod couldn't be easier to make, for almost half the price. You just remove the stock intake cover, keep the 3 bolts, put a 90° elbow plastic or aluminum tube with a diameter of 3" on each side, get two filters and two put everything together.

Also, with elbows, you don't need to cut anything ! It's plug n' play !

Aluminum for looks, or plastic for cooler overal setup, that is the real question.

I don't know why people use zipties instead of cheap metal brackets though ?

I agree DIY intakes are the way to go and save hundreds of dollars vs most aftermarket intakes. And I made mine with metal brackets & heat shielding for only around $100.
DIY intakes w/Heat shielding drop about 0.2sec off 0-60
Here’s another thread about these with pictures of brackets on post #14. It also has a lot of great information on my and similar DIY intakes and hope it helps.

 

[Scott Curry]

Can anyone tell me what the k&n air filters that would fit dimensions are? Has anybody bought the k&n filter and installed it using this method? Really any of the filters dimensions that were used?

 

[lun471k]

Can anyone tell me what the k&n air filters that would fit dimensions are? Has anybody bought the k&n filter and installed it using this method? Really any of the filters dimensions that were used?

The link in the original post has the following filter specs :

AEM 21-203BF Product Specifications

Air Filter Color Gray
Air Filter Large End Diameter 6 in (152 mm)
Air Filter Material Non-woven Synthetic
Air Filter Shape Tapered Conical
Base Outside Diameter 6 in (152 mm)
FilterMaterial Non-woven Synthetic
Flange Inside Diameter 3 in (76 mm)
Flange Length 1.625 in (41 mm)
Flange Type Centered
Flanges 1
Height 5.125 in (130 mm)
Inner Structural Support No
Package Contents 1 Air Filter
Package Quantity 1
ProductBoxHeight 7.13 in (181 mm)
ProductBox Length 6.38 in (162 mm)
Product Box Width 6.38 in (162 mm)
Product Style AEM Dryflow Round Tapered Air Filter
Top Material/Finish None
Top Outside Diameter 5.125 in (130 mm)
Top Style Rubber
Weight 1.1 lb (0.5 kg)

 

[Scott Curry]

Awesome thank you, I think I have a kn filter almost with those exact same dimensions that was supposed to go on a supercharger on an Audi RS4 I sold.

 

[Pnasty]

Just did this, best 20 minutes and $80 I've ever spent on a car. Opted for the 90* elbow for aesthetics but might try to switch to the straight piece to get more of the filter in front of the stock snorkel and see what it does to IATs. I'm also going to try to point the filters down more to get more in front of the air flow but it will also put it closer to the turbo so we will see. If I do either of those I'll need to figure out a bracket because right now they are wedged in there enough not to move around

 

[Scott Curry]

What did u use for your elbows?