Thanks all the sifu here. i just called uncle richard today, he also quote me RM2800 for the shocks. when i ask whether need to fix up strut bar, uncle richard said no need. May i know why? what is the function for "pillow-ball joint"?? thanks.
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bro def...i love CAI but im a bit worried about the hot air inside the engine bay as we all know, the VQ series engines produce lots of hot air. will the hot air reduce the performance? as we all know, CAI mean cold air intake...now it become hot air intake, which i dont think its good...i know we can mod a heat reflector but how much of hot air will it deflect?defcon1 said:
im really keen on the Y-pipe now...hehe...i need torque badly...
as u mentioned about the PU bushes, it will contribute to harsher ride? is this coz by minimal reflexes?
im not using titan. im using hotbits adjustables...probably need to go to speedwork n enquire about the pillowmount ball...
brain, pillow ball mount its to adjust the chamber. usually its for adjustable as we do not use chamber screw with adjustables...hence, we have to use pillow ball mount to adjust the camber...brian23 said:
its something like this:
hi bro cgui, looks like enjoy the trip ah.....the girls show.......wife never show :cry_smile: ?cgui said:
got some pics about the Y-pipe for A32:
Source: http://www.customenterprise.com/vie...plate.1.product.asd/scspid/1051/vts/design017
Source: http://www.customenterprise.com/vie...plate.1.product.asd/scspid/1051/vts/design017
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Hey Ong... :)ongteckweng said:
I think you are confusing the installation of a mushroom type air filter with CAI.
A lot of people install an aftermarket air filter INSIDE the engine bay. And it is actually much more efficient than the stock air filter setup, despite the heat. This is because, it greatly reduces the resistance to air flowing into the engine I.e. the engine breathes easier. Also, when the car is moving, the air-flow into the engine bay through the grills tends to take most of the heat out of the engine bay. Air running through the radiator may be a few degrees higher temp than ambient, but the increased air-flow efficiency more than makes up for this.
A true CAI has to have the air filter in a position to draw in cold air. This would mean piping the air tract to somewhere cool. In the Cefiro, the best place for this would be to place the air filter inside the bumper, just behind the spotlight. If you remove the stock resonator that sits there, there is more than enough space. Unfortunately, in a country like Malaysia...you could be caught in a flash flood at any time and that position would be of marginal risk. Still, the water would have to be a foot high before it becomes a real problem.
Another option would be to have the filter inside the engine bay, then installing a small scoop on the bonnet of the car. he air filter would sit in a shielded box with the scoop forming the top of the box. The upper edges of the box sides would be lined with rubber to seal against the bonnet. Of course, you'd have to cut a hole so that cold air could reach the air filter...something most of us would not be keen to do.
A heat shield protecting the air filter is not to prevent hot air from reaching it. It is simply to prevent radiated heat from reaching it as most of these filters eg. Apexi, Razo, K & N etc. are made predominantly of fine stainless steel mesh that would pick up radiated heat.
All in all, throwing away the stock scoop and placing an air filter in a position behind the battery will do wonders for your torque. In no way will it ever reach a temperature where it could actually damage your engine or even reduce it's efficiency.
I once experimented with a CAI on my Celica. Now, the Celica GT4 is a true sports car, so it sits quite low. I piped the air filter all the way behind the bumper...and it sat about 6" above the ground. My friends nick-named my car "The Most Powerful Vacuum Cleaner in Singapore"!!!...
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def..yeah...got it wrong...found the answer from maxima.org thou....dont think CAI its practical here in KL coz of the rains n floods...not worth it...defcon1 said:Hey Ong... :)
I think you are confusing the installation of a mushroom type air filter with CAI.
A lot of people install an aftermarket air filter INSIDE the engine bay. And it is actually much more efficient than the stock air filter setup, despite the heat. This is because, it greatly reduces the resistance to air flowing into the engine I.e. the engine breathes easier. Also, when the car is moving, the air-flow into the engine bay through the grills tends to take most of the heat out of the engine bay. Air running through the radiator may be a few degrees higher temp than ambient, but the increased air-flow efficiency more than makes up for this.
A true CAI has to have the air filter in a position to draw in cold air. This would mean piping the air tract to somewhere cool. In the Cefiro, the best place for this would be to place the air filter inside the bumper, just behind the spotlight. If you remove the stock resonator that sits there, there is more than enough space. Unfortunately, in a country like Malaysia...you could be caught in a flash flood at any time and that position would be of marginal risk. Still, the water would have to be a foot high before it becomes a real problem.
Another option would be to have the filter inside the engine bay, then installing a small scoop on the bonnet of the car. he air filter would sit in a shielded box with the scoop forming the top of the box. The upper edges of the box sides would be lined with rubber to seal against the bonnet. Of course, you'd have to cut a hole so that cold air could reach the air filter...something most of us would not be keen to do.
A heat shield protecting the air filter is not to prevent hot air from reaching it. It is simply to prevent radiated heat from reaching it as most of these filters eg. Apexi, Razo, K & N etc. are made predominantly of fine stainless steel mesh that would pick up radiated heat.
All in all, throwing away the stock scoop and placing an air filter in a position behind the battery will do wonders for your torque. In no way will it ever reach a temperature where it could actually damage your engine or even reduce it's efficiency.
I once experimented with a CAI on my Celica. Now, the Celica GT4 is a true sports car, so it sits quite low. I piped the air filter all the way behind the bumper...and it sat about 6" above the ground. My friends nick-named my car "The Most Powerful Vacuum Cleaner in Singapore"!!!...
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A little crude..but it would work. I'd much rather have someone make me an aluminium adaptor. Just a plate with a circle bored through it..and weld a short 2" cylinder onto it to attach the air filter. Then line the edges of the adaptor with double sided tape to seal it and screw it in... much neater and more presentable... 
maybe a group buy 2....hehehedefcon1 said:A little crude..but it would work. I'd much rather have someone make me an aluminium adaptor. Just a plate with a circle bored through it..and weld a short 2" cylinder onto it to attach the air filter. Then line the edges of the adaptor with double sided tape to seal it and screw it in... much neater and more presentable...
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Alternatively, you can install pipes to guide fresh air into the open port filter.
Just like now Volvo did it. installing fins behind the grill to catch air and channel it to the air intake box. I buy this as CAI.
Just like now Volvo did it. installing fins behind the grill to catch air and channel it to the air intake box. I buy this as CAI.
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