3.3TT Open Source Intake Mod

[Pnasty]

https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...698/22906033-P?searchTerm=spectre+intake+tube
it comes with a collar on one side, I just loosened it all the way and took it off and used to stock hardware on the engine side

 

[Scott Curry]

Looks good, did you get it in store or order online?

 

[Pnasty]

I got it in store. the first only had one elbow though so i had to go down the street but I have 5 of these stores within 15 minutes of me

 

[Scott Curry]

I got it in store. the first only had one elbow though so i had to go down the street but I have 5 of these stores within 15 minutes of me

Sweet I'll probably go this route, looks more like a kit purchased

 

[Scott Curry]

Has anyone thought about creating a heat shield like K&N and AEM? Could use some tin and garage door rubber trim seal?

 

[Pnasty]

I'm browsing home depot for this right now LOL. I also asked in stinger FB group. Curious about replies here before I wing it

 

[Scott Curry]

That is exactly what I'm doing right now I'm at Home Depot looking for all the parts for the intake and diverter valve cap

 

[StungBlueGT2]

Has anyone thought about creating a heat shield like K&N and AEM? Could use some tin and garage door rubber trim seal?

Not exactly the same, but I made my own DIY heat shielding wall with ThermoTec aluminum heat barrier and it works wonders.

Doesn’t look as good as the ~$500 intakes but saves tons of money and has the same effect. Just wrapped it over the strut bar so it made a wall between the turbos/engine and the filters so it draws more air from the OEM inlets and front of the car. Huge difference in air temp on each side of the barrier and a must have when adding to DIY intakes.

 

[Scott Curry]

Very creative

 

[G-672196]

Terry made a comment on my fb post advertising his intake (bms intake) which put the thought in my head of leaving the lower part of the intake box as a heat shield, as that’s what his intake does. Not sure if it will fit or not I’m going to go poke around here shortly

 

[Scott Curry]

Yeah I actually thought about that to that it does fun off the air down in that area as long as your filter isn't too large

 

[Pnasty]

bottom half of stock air box back in

 

[FokalPoint]

For those with the Spectre Filters, you can buy these on Amazon for the short and long filters.


Short: https://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Perf...+air+filter+heat+shield&qid=1573149853&sr=8-1

Long: https://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Perf...+air+filter+heat+shield&qid=1573149853&sr=8-2

 

[UltimaX5]

Hey guys just bought spectre filters medium and the elbows to tackle this project. Hopefully all comes out well. Anything I should be aware while installing?

 

[Pnasty]

Hey guys just bought spectre filters medium and the elbows to tackle this project. Hopefully all comes out well. Anything I should be aware while installing?

Nope it’s pretty straight forward! Just remember to test placement and fitment with the strut brace before tightening everything down

 

[UltimaX5]

I must say this is the easiest and cheapest mod I have ever done, great sound and maybe even some power! Thank you guys for the great ideas.

 

[Dmango]

I did mine yesterday. Got two 3" pipe from AdvanceAuto Part and two Spectre air filters from Amazon. Total cost of $52.

 

[Sabz]

How are you guys able to keep the bottom of the intake box on with these filters ? Mine seem way to big for that... I’ll try and mess around again but I think my filters are too big

 

[UltimaX5]

How are you guys able to keep the bottom of the intake box on with these filters ? Mine seem way to big for that... I’ll try and mess around again but I think my filters are too big

The right side you can keep the intake box but the left side you can not because of the a/c line.

 

[Pnasty]

I have the bottom in on both sides. It is definitely snug once the strut brace is bolted back in. It is literally the only positioning it would fit. I posted the pic above