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Hi, I've just had this custom made intake for my 2007 jazz/fit and it uses a HKS filter. It's the first time I've made any engine mods, I just wanted to know what you guys thought from the look of it.
Also, this might sound like a stupid question, but after driving for around an hour, i opened the hood just to have a look see and the tube was really hot - this is normal right? of course, cos it's in the engine bay so it's bound to be hot? i was just wondering because i've read quite a lot about trying to get cooler air into the engine, but there's not much you can do about the actual intake getting warm by being near the engine right?
Below are some pics of the new intake (don't mind the dirtiness/dustiness/messiness!! ):
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I show my Honda in the import class at local car shows so the bay has to be spotless. I use a damp microfiber with just a dot of soap not much at all to wipe it down and then a damp cloth to clean it up and then a dry cloth to get it shiney. I do an engine detail anytime the car is washed. You can get grit and small rocks between the lip of the hood and it can leave scratches if you don't clean them up. Also use a dry q-tip for small areas. I take a sweeper to the hood liner and make sure to wipe down the underside of the hood and hinges each time. Hope this helps but your intake looks pretty good.
cat - wow, thanks a lot for the detailed answer!! ur engine bay looks sweet! you gave me some inspiration to get it clean, lol. cheers!
super mario - i know, the wiring is a mess, will get that sorted when i clean up regarding performance.. i feel the car is a little more responsive, it doesn't take as much "foot on the pedal" to get going, and in the higher rpm range it feels there's a little more acceleration... though these things are all very subtle. sounds nice tho! i also got a spoon n1 cat back exhaust plus a new header, but i've read those things probably won't add any kind of performance (right?)
Hi, I've just had this custom made intake for my 2007 jazz/fit and it uses a HKS filter. It's the first time I've made any engine mods, I just wanted to know what you guys thought from the look of it.
Also, this might sound like a stupid question, but after driving for around an hour, i opened the hood just to have a look see and the tube was really hot - this is normal right? of course, cos it's in the engine bay so it's bound to be hot? i was just wondering because i've read quite a lot about trying to get cooler air into the engine, but there's not much you can do about the actual intake getting warm by being near the engine right?
Below are some pics of the new intake (don't mind the dirtiness/dustiness/messiness!! ):
I like the look... but as you will find out: the engine bay is much too small and you will find the engine heat will make a difference. After all the radiator is right infront of the intake.
I had a SSI and the intake engine temp was off the charts. Put the OEM back in with a K&N filter. Changed battery at the same time and let the engine idle for over 5 min. Just the OEM intake made a 30 degree diff in the intake temp.
Just think of all the money I wasted for the aftermaket intake!
What about your engine stutter??
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I like the look... but as you will find out: the engine bay is much too small and you will find the engine heat will make a difference. After all the radiator is right infront of the intake.
I had a SSI and the intake engine temp was off the charts. Put the OEM back in with a K&N filter. Changed battery at the same time and let the engine idle for over 5 min. Just the OEM intake made a 30 degree diff in the intake temp.
Just think of all the money I wasted for the aftermaket intake!
What about your engine stutter??
so after you put the OEM intake back on with the K&N filter, did you notice any difference in performance?
i'm not too sure what you mean by engine stutter? sorry
. another stupid question - how would you go about cleaning the engine bay?? 
regarding performance.. i feel the car is a little more responsive, it doesn't take as much "foot on the pedal" to get going, and in the higher rpm range it feels there's a little more acceleration... though these things are all very subtle. sounds nice tho! i also got a spoon n1 cat back exhaust plus a new header, but i've read those things probably won't add any kind of performance (right?)
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