***The Official SSR Intake DIY Thread (Sid Short Ram Intake)***
#201
Don't worry if you get a CEL (check engine light) This is a normal thing that happens anytime you unplug the IAT. Make triple sure you plugged you IAT back in properly, and drive around for a few miles. After cycling through the stop/start engine procedure, the CEL will clear on it's own. No need to go to the dealer, unless it were to stay on for some reason for several days. So far, everyone's CEL has cleared, if they ever got one to start with.
Proper installation should include having the vehicle completely turned off, and should also include the disconnection of the negative terminal on your battery. Once you've completed the intake installation, reconnect the battery and start your vehicle. At this point do not touch the gas, and allow the vehicle to idle for a number of minutes. This will allow the now resetted ECU to recaculate itself for your latest addition.
If you're infact getting a CEL, you will only be extremely disapointed with the overall "performance gains" from your intake installation. While the Check Engine Light is on, your vehicle will be running in a "limp" diagnostic mode, and you will also notice a decrease in your fuel economy.
#202
What I stated is accurate.
It is possible that you could do everything correct, and still trip a temporary CEL that resets itself within minutes.
This should not cause you to panic or be alarmed. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes and the CEL will go away. And you won't be in 'limp' mode at that time.
It is possible that you could do everything correct, and still trip a temporary CEL that resets itself within minutes.
This should not cause you to panic or be alarmed. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes and the CEL will go away. And you won't be in 'limp' mode at that time.
#203
Ha ha ha!! This is awesome, as soon as I saw this thread I knew I had to run to Autozone and get me one. It's already dark outside, will wait till tomorrow to install it. Mad props to Sid for saving us some money on this custom intake! I think it'll work just as good as any other after market intake out there..can't beat it for $64.
#205
Ok, got it..
A few words about bout the install and my review of the intake:
1) For the install, I removed about two lines from the rubber piece that mounts on the TB since the 90 degree bend was way to close to the battery; didn't even have to move the battery after that.
2) I think two 90 degree bends are placed much easier in the engine bay than one 90 and one 45, so I will replace the terminal 45 by anoter 90 later on.
3) Took me about 1 hour altogether..the intake sounds great, I get a better throttle reponse and definately feel the little jump lol over the stock intake.
So to resume, this is a great knock off intake, way worth the $64!
A few words about bout the install and my review of the intake:
1) For the install, I removed about two lines from the rubber piece that mounts on the TB since the 90 degree bend was way to close to the battery; didn't even have to move the battery after that.
2) I think two 90 degree bends are placed much easier in the engine bay than one 90 and one 45, so I will replace the terminal 45 by anoter 90 later on.
3) Took me about 1 hour altogether..the intake sounds great, I get a better throttle reponse and definately feel the little jump lol over the stock intake.
So to resume, this is a great knock off intake, way worth the $64!
Last edited by fit-aficionado; 05-14-2009 at 09:12 PM.
#206
Ok, so I've read through this thread and a few others, and I haven't seen anyone angle the intake down toward the radiator fan. I know originally this was created as a short ram intake, but is there a different reason no one has done this? Is there not enough room? Is it much hotter in that area?
#207
Ok, so I've read through this thread and a few others, and I haven't seen anyone angle the intake down toward the radiator fan. I know originally this was created as a short ram intake, but is there a different reason no one has done this? Is there not enough room? Is it much hotter in that area?
#209
It really is awesome to see so many people still finding success in this intake.
I really didn't think it would catch on as well as it did.
I never conceived nor stated that this intake was better than anything else on the market. This was simply the solution I came up to my particular situation. I wanted the benefits of a free-flow intake but because I was unemployed, I could not afford the brand name products out there.
So I went to Autozone and I tried to piece together the least expensive version of a short-ram that I could. And the SSR Intake was born.
And here we are 2 years later, and I would guess there are dozens of people out there enjoying this intake and the extra money in their pocket.
I think I am going to start a poll to get an idea of how many people out there have actually purchased this intake system.
I really didn't think it would catch on as well as it did.
I never conceived nor stated that this intake was better than anything else on the market. This was simply the solution I came up to my particular situation. I wanted the benefits of a free-flow intake but because I was unemployed, I could not afford the brand name products out there.
So I went to Autozone and I tried to piece together the least expensive version of a short-ram that I could. And the SSR Intake was born.
And here we are 2 years later, and I would guess there are dozens of people out there enjoying this intake and the extra money in their pocket.
I think I am going to start a poll to get an idea of how many people out there have actually purchased this intake system.
#211
I had to edit because the old picture had one pipe, and I edited when I installed the 2nd pipe this morning which is the 90 degrees pipe. I would suggest putting in two pipes because I notice that when I had the single pipe there's a feeling that at 2500rpm , there's a sudden surge of power or the engine kind of choked but with the 2 pipes installed the acceleration is smooth.
#212
I decided to join the band wagon on this install so here is a pic.
I had some fitment issues when using the two 90 degree elbows where the filter was hitting the battery. To remedy this I cut about a half inch of the first 90 bend where it connects to the throttle body. Then I did away with the second 90 degree bend and went with a 45 degree bend instead. Problem solved. Sounds pretty good and a good hold me over untill I get the T1R around Christmas.
I had some fitment issues when using the two 90 degree elbows where the filter was hitting the battery. To remedy this I cut about a half inch of the first 90 bend where it connects to the throttle body. Then I did away with the second 90 degree bend and went with a 45 degree bend instead. Problem solved. Sounds pretty good and a good hold me over untill I get the T1R around Christmas.
#214
I had to edit because the old picture had one pipe, and I edited when I installed the 2nd pipe this morning which is the 90 degrees pipe. I would suggest putting in two pipes because I notice that when I had the single pipe there's a feeling that at 2500rpm , there's a sudden surge of power or the engine kind of choked but with the 2 pipes installed the acceleration is smooth.
#215
Dig around the GE forums for underhood shots - I think their short rams end up going behind the battery. I'm pretty sure you could do the same thing on a GE model but the layout may change a bit. No big deal, it's just a collection of bits from the parts store; just pick the bits that work for your application.
#216
I decided to join the band wagon on this install so here is a pic.
I had some fitment issues when using the two 90 degree elbows where the filter was hitting the battery. To remedy this I cut about a half inch of the first 90 bend where it connects to the throttle body. Then I did away with the second 90 degree bend and went with a 45 degree bend instead. Problem solved. Sounds pretty good and a good hold me over untill I get the T1R around Christmas.
I had some fitment issues when using the two 90 degree elbows where the filter was hitting the battery. To remedy this I cut about a half inch of the first 90 bend where it connects to the throttle body. Then I did away with the second 90 degree bend and went with a 45 degree bend instead. Problem solved. Sounds pretty good and a good hold me over untill I get the T1R around Christmas.
#217
Dig around the GE forums for underhood shots - I think their short rams end up going behind the battery. I'm pretty sure you could do the same thing on a GE model but the layout may change a bit. No big deal, it's just a collection of bits from the parts store; just pick the bits that work for your application.
#220
I'm really liking the flat black paint on the intake. I'm most likely going to take mine off and paint it as well. Looks sweet TurboManGT! You know me, I've always been a fan of red and black color combo!