3.3TT DIY intakes w/Heat shielding drop about 0.2sec off 0-60

[eflyguy]

I think it might be quite different if you were at, say, the drag strip or in heavy traffic. Worth keeping an eye on, at least..

 

[Angel]

I think it might be quite different if you were at, say, the drag strip or in heavy traffic. Worth keeping an eye on, at least..

I yeah i agree i been keeping an eye out ever since i installed and drive anywhere .....i personally dont think it will be an issue but hey to each own if you wan the aluminum there it will be heavier and you will need to make some type of bracket as well....keep that in mind...

 

[Sabz]

Any warranty issues with DIY over say the typhoon since that says it won’t effect warranty.

 

[Angel]

Any warranty issues with DIY over say the typhoon since that says it won’t effect warranty.

Honestly there is difference bro.....it all depends on your dealers....it has nothing to do with a legit company or not if the dealer is picky as shit they will give you shit regardless man ....dude all you have to do is put the oem box back on it take like 15 minutes if you are going for service....my dealers does not care about intakes

 

[ChiTownStinger]

Yeah, like Angel said, if you’re worried about the dealer just pop the OEM boxes on. It actually surprised me how easy it was to take them out.

 

[Sabz]

Yeah, like Angel said, if you’re worried about the dealer just pop the OEM boxes on. It actually surprised me how easy it was to take them out.

That’s true .... it’s a few minute job ...

 

[Thwack]

So I was looking for a cheap and simple open element solution, I'm all about the sound, and when I saw the Spectre Solution, I decided to try it, for just $90, why the hell not. I went with red instead, mounted them a bit higher to keep them sturdy, pressed up against the intake tubes. I still need to tweak the passenger side one, it's still a bit wobbly for my taste, but it looks nice and sounds much better.

I'm thinking if we just fabricate a single "wall" hanging from the strut support cross members, we can block most of the engine heat. I'm thinking corrugated plastic with reflective heat shielding on the engine side would be an easy material to work with and have the right stiffness. Just have to cut it out to match the countours of the engine bay. Once one of us gets a good fit, we can share the pattern. I'll kick it around.

 

[ChiTownStinger]

So I was looking for a cheap and simple open element solution, I'm all about the sound, and when I saw the Spectre Solution, I decided to try it, for just $90, why the hell not. I went with red instead, mounted them a bit higher to keep them sturdy, pressed up against the intake tubes. I still need to tweak the passenger side one, it's still a bit wobbly for my taste, but it looks nice and sounds much better.

I'm thinking if we just fabricate a single "wall" hanging from the strut support cross members, we can block most of the engine heat. I'm thinking corrugated plastic with reflective heat shielding on the engine side would be an easy material to work with and have the right stiffness. Just have to cut it out to match the countours of the engine bay. Once one of us gets a good fit, we can share the pattern. I'll kick it around.

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Looks great!!

 

[Goodbrand]

So I was looking for a cheap and simple open element solution, I'm all about the sound, and when I saw the Spectre Solution, I decided to try it, for just $90, why the hell not. I went with red instead, mounted them a bit higher to keep them sturdy, pressed up against the intake tubes. I still need to tweak the passenger side one, it's still a bit wobbly for my taste, but it looks nice and sounds much better.

I'm thinking if we just fabricate a single "wall" hanging from the strut support cross members, we can block most of the engine heat. I'm thinking corrugated plastic with reflective heat shielding on the engine side would be an easy material to work with and have the right stiffness. Just have to cut it out to match the countours of the engine bay. Once one of us gets a good fit, we can share the pattern. I'll kick it around.

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I've got that same color filters on the way for the same color car

Looks awesome

 

[Angel]

I am happy to see people try this save tons of money man !!!!!!!

 

[StungBlueGT2]

So I was looking for a cheap and simple open element solution, I'm all about the sound, and when I saw the Spectre Solution, I decided to try it, for just $90, why the hell not. I went with red instead, mounted them a bit higher to keep them sturdy, pressed up against the intake tubes. I still need to tweak the passenger side one, it's still a bit wobbly for my taste, but it looks nice and sounds much better.

I'm thinking if we just fabricate a single "wall" hanging from the strut support cross members, we can block most of the engine heat. I'm thinking corrugated plastic with reflective heat shielding on the engine side would be an easy material to work with and have the right stiffness. Just have to cut it out to match the countours of the engine bay. Once one of us gets a good fit, we can share the pattern. I'll kick it around.

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Great job and love that Spectre has filters that match some of our cars. Red on Red looks awesome and you’re insulation idea sounds similar to mine. If you can get something cut to fit perfectly that would be better, otherwise wrapping the heat shielding over the strut bar works great. Let us know what you come up with and glad to have another DIY’er joining the fun!

Great job again and happy tuning.

 

[DaBears4Lyfe]

Just getting ready to order these and seen the 90 elbows say not for use with turbo charged or super charged applications.


Can someone confirm these are the correct elbows.

 

[Kamauxx]

Just getting ready to order these and seen the 90 elbows say not for use with turbo charged or super charged applications. View attachment 10502

Too much heat?

 

[ChiTownStinger]

This is another option but more expensive. Spectre Performance 9499 , Spectre Universal Tube Elbow

 

[DaBears4Lyfe]

Too much heat?

Not sure. Think ill look for a higher grade elbow. The filters seem fine.

This is another option but more expensive. Spectre Performance 9499 , Spectre Universal Tube Elbow

I seen that one, i wonder if i would have to cut this one down or if there will be enough room.

I also, seen this one as well

Spectre Performance 9498 , Spectre Universal Tube Elbow

 

[ChiTownStinger]

And if you want to get really fancy...

Carbon Fiber 90

 

[Thwack]

TheSpectre elbow looked pretty thin walled when I installed it, I wouldn't use it for any pressurized ducting, anything after the turbo. I can't imagine there being any issue for just the intake piping, there's only slight negative pressure to contain, and the heat would not be that much more of an issue than for NA engines. Remember, this part is actively being cooled by fresh cool (in theory) air running through it. Plus if pure heat were the issue, it wouldn't say superchargers not recommended as well, they dont get as hot, they just put out pressure.

So I'd say we're fine using them for intake piping, just dont use it to run to a new intercooler.

 

[Angel]

Just getting ready to order these and seen the 90 elbows say not for use with turbo charged or super charged applications. View attachment 10502


Can someone confirm these are the correct elbows.

those are the ones buddy and just get 2 3 inch filters online....if you are local to illinois i have 2 brand new filters....i can sell them to you for cheap

 

[ElChanclo]

Would the "K&N RG-1001RD" filter work any better since it has the additional top cone?
They're about the same price here in Canada ($40->$45 CAD)

 

[ChiTownStinger]

Looks like those would work. It fits a 3” pipe.