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[BigWillieStyles]

Hello all,

I am planning on going front mount, and from what I understand, I will have to install a CAI. I cant bring myself to spend the 300 bucks for the Hyperflow item which looks like just a piece of aluminium pipe.

I was wondering if any of the wrx model intakes would fit, as ebay is flooded with cheap intake pipes. Has anyone tried these?

William

[XXB4XX]

as long as the diameter is the same, all you really need is the bit where the AFM connects to.

I got one for $35 or so from Plasmaman in sydney

[SAV84C]

as long as the diameter is the same, all you really need is the bit where the AFM connects to.

I got one for $35 or so from Plasmaman in sydney

His work is pretty good for the price

[Soop]

For what a CAI consists of on Subaru's manufactures ask an exuberant amount of money.

You could probably make it yourself for a few quid. Maybe not quite as dodgy as what some of the NA blokes use but a middle ground would be alright.

[skillionaire]

Hi,

I think you're looking for exorbitant, Soop. Though they are usually pretty energetic in their prices as well!

$35 sounds like a good deal though!

Cheers,
Nik

[Soop]

Hi,

I think you're looking for exorbitant, Soop. Though they are usually pretty energetic in their prices as well!

$35 sounds like a good deal though!

Cheers,
Nik

That would be the one, I knew that didn't look right .

$35 is excellent.
But I've seen some mobs asking upto $500 for what effectively is two bits of 90mm pipe and a bit of silicon hose.

[skillionaire]

Hi,

Haha, that is a major rip. The 'designer brands' of the aftermarket world are ridiculous some times.

Cheers,
Nik

[BigWillieStyles]

I couldnt find any intake for our cars on Plasmamans website. I did find a AFM connection, and there are lots of mandrel bends of pipes. I might be able to make a mock up with some pvc to see what the best angled piping may be and then order the right lengths of pipe.

Im now wondering if it might be possible to retain the factory airbox with a front mount. Im not overly keen on the sound of the pod.

[Adam]

Im now wondering if it might be possible to retain the factory airbox with a front mount. Im not overly keen on the sound of the pod.

That is my plan!

[br wags]

depending on if you go ahead with this, you wont be able to keep standard air box, with abs unit so close only route through is directly where the box is. Even reversing frount mount piping will mean that lower part of bump.b will need to be cut(right near fog lights) and some clever work to bring it in over abs unit to try keep the air box.
You could go pod and filter enclosed in a box type(which im doing right now)
more than happy to take some pics of front mount and piping to give u some ideas
just pm me

[BigWillieStyles]

depending on if you go ahead with this, you wont be able to keep standard air box, with abs unit so close only route through is directly where the box is. Even reversing frount mount piping will mean that lower part of bump.b will need to be cut(right near fog lights) and some clever work to bring it in over abs unit to try keep the air box.
You could go pod and filter enclosed in a box type(which im doing right now)
more than happy to take some pics of front mount and piping to give u some ideas
just pm me

that would be great. Post the pictures up when you get a chance. I have seen a few intercooler kits that dont go through the hole in the fender but rather somehow weave up through the middle where the plastic engine cover sits. Will try and find some pics if I can.