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Does anyone have the problem I am having with the T1R? my filter has a dent in it from the battery post from the engine rocking back and forth.. i moved the filter away as much as I can but I think it is also rubbing on my rad hose..
Step seven should solve your problems:
"7) The fist thing I did was set up the CF tubing to see how much room there was. I noticed 2 things: one the battery was in the way, and two, the coolant hose bracket was also in the way. So what I did was I disconnected the battery and moved it over as far as it could to the right side (looking AT the car) and I also removed the plastic cover piece. Then I bent the radiator hose bracket backwards and to the right again so that the CF box would clear it. Where the two bolts that held on the OEM air box were, on the left one, I put a spacer and installed the double-ended spacer provided by T1R in. ( I personally wanted the intake to sit slightly higher so that the PCV tubing would fit better)"
***DISCLAIMER*** FIT FREAK NOR AM I NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MODIFICATIONS DONE TO YOUR CAR. THIS THREAD IS HERE ONLY TO ASSIST YOU IN YOUR INSTALLATION OF THE T1R CARBON FIBER INTAKE
Now that that’s out of the way, there we go:
Here's what's included in the kit:
1) There are two 10mm bolts holding the OE air box in place. Remove those. One is on the right side of the car (looking at the car) and the other bolt is by the radiator cap.
2) Unhook your IAT (intake air temp) sensor
3) Right by the throttle body, there is a clamp, it’s a Phillips head but I HIGHLY recommend using a 5.5mm socket to loosen the clamp.
4) Disconnect the rubber intake tubing and remove. There is a clip by the headlight. (sorry, i forgot to take a pic of the clip)
5) Remove the PCV (positive crank case ventilation) tubing from the OE air box.. It’s a lot easier to remove the end from the air box that it is to remove the clip and then the rubber hose/grommet.
6) Start wiggling the air box and get her out!!
7) The fist thing I did was set up the CF tubing to see how much room there was. I noticed 2 things: one the battery was in the way, and two, the coolant hose bracket was also in the way. So what I did was I disconnected the battery and moved it over as far as it could to the right side (looking AT the car) and I also removed the plastic cover piece. Then I bent the radiator hose bracket backwards and to the right again so that the CF box would clear it. Where the two bolts that held on the OEM air box were, on the left one, I put a spacer and installed the double-ended spacer provided by T1R in. ( I personally wanted the intake to sit slightly higher so that the PCV tubing would fit better)
8) Remove the OE IAT sensor, grommet and the PCV grommet and install them on the T1R air box.
9) Cut the LARGE blue nylon tubing provided by the T1R intake kit to size. All I needed was approximately 2 inches. Put two clamps on and tighten the one that goes onto the CF air box. Leave the other one loose.
10) Install the metal adapter piece for the PCV system into the CF air box. Measure and cut the blue rubber tubing to the proper length. Again, I only needed about 2-2.5 inches.
Carbon fiber is strong; however, it needs to be cured properly, therefore, be VERY CAREFULL when tightening bolts, clamps or anything else on the CF air box. IT’S FRAGILE!!!!
11) Now, install the CF air box. Tighten down all clamps and hoses. Connect the IAT sensor and bolt down the right side of the intake.
12) Make sure that the CF air box clears the battery. I actually disconnected it and removed the plastic cover. Just remember that you MUST perform an Idle Relearn (I’ll explain how later), and enter the radio code.
13) Install the conical air filter and tighten it down.
14) Step back and take a look. If everything is good, the only thing left is the idle relearn and punch in the radio code. (That is if you disconnected your battery)
Here's a pic of the final product VS the original one.
IDLE RELEARD:
- Turn ALL accessories off. (Radio, a/c, blower motor, defrost… EVERYTHING)
- Start car in park.
- Let the cooling fan cycle on and off 2 times. (on and off is once)
Hopefully it's clear enough. Feel free to email me or PM me if you have any questions.
PS: to the mediators, sorry about teh super long thread!!! Also, I DID put hte T1R Decal on after i took the pic. It looks a lot better with the decal on.
thanks for the detailed instructions. i am installing mine tomorrow and appreciate the heads up!
Quick question. Has anyone bothered to mount anything to the hole on the intake closest to the front of the car? (see the photo) It seems to me that one could probably fashion a bracket to reach the bolt on the frame that is directly opposite the hole. Or is this not even necessary?
Why am I getting the Check Engine Light on??? omg this is weird.... and my engine department is sounding reallly weird after installing the t1r intake....just cant figure out why im getting the CEL on...any1 wanna help me out
where do you live? i can hook up my scan tool to it. It honestly might just be a loose gas cap tho. It might just be a coincidence that it came on after the intake was installed. it could also be that something is disconnected. PM me with your info.
The 3" should fit. The filter is a good quality. It looks SO cool!!! I HIGHLY recommend getting the T1R intake. I've got NO regrets. Lots of increase in performance!!!
Just out of curiosity, did you do any before/after dyno testing to confirm the performance increase? I did a snorkel-ectomy and K&N filter install on my Matrix and got an increase in sound, but I did not do any before/after tests to confirm the "placebo effect" the louder intake sound made in my mind (i.e., louder = faster). I'm wondering if installing a drop-in K&N filter and providing more (cooler) outside air to the inside fender intake area might give the same performance increase (but no, it would not be CF nor have the "cool" look).
Also - since it has been over a month since your mod, has your MPG changed?
Just out of curiosity, did you do any before/after dyno testing to confirm the performance increase? I did a snorkel-ectomy and K&N filter install on my Matrix and got an increase in sound, but I did not do any before/after tests to confirm the "placebo effect" the louder intake sound made in my mind (i.e., louder = faster). I'm wondering if installing a drop-in K&N filter and providing more (cooler) outside air to the inside fender intake area might give the same performance increase (but no, it would not be CF nor have the "cool" look).
Also - since it has been over a month since your mod, has your MPG changed?
Did not do a dyno, but ask ANYONE that has installed it, there is definitely an improvement. There's a HUGE difference. It sounds AWESOME! mileage changes just because i like hearing the intake gulping the air.
T1R intake looks great and installations instructions are super, thanks. I want one, but wife keeps nagging that it may void the engine warrantee. Anyone able to clarify that for me(her)?
Thanks
They DO NOT VOID WARRANTY! Only of the problem you are making a warranty claim on was caused by the intake (which is extremely unlikely) would there even be an issue. Your whole car warranty is not voided just because you put an intake on, and there's not much to go "wrong" with that system or part of the car anyway. It doesn't trip a Check Engine Light or any of that either, so it's not like you are jacking with the car's fundamental functionality.
I was worried about the same things when I started modding my car, and now it's the furtherst thing from my mind.
Show your wife who wears the pants! Your a guy-- it's in your DNA to want to do these things! (jk)
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