Question for the Supercharger Peeps

[Ruflyf]

Out of the peeps with s/c's how many have a cold intake added? And do you have any pics/brands that you recommend. I still have the intake running to the original air box. Also would a performance difference likely be noticed?

Thanks
Keith

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=4648&highlight=carbon+fiber+air+intake

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=4907&highlight=air+intake

[Ldub]

I'm also using the "Jayfotos" intake with a K&N filter inside a heavily modded stock air box.
Also, I have run a length of 3" alum. ducting through the center of the c/f intake w/ insulation packed around it (between the inner wall of the c/f part & the alum. ducting) to reduce intake temp.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/MOTOFOTOS_002.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/MOTOFOTOS_002.jpg)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/MOTOFOTOS_004.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/MOTOFOTOS_004.jpg)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/wl05.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/wl05.jpg)

Also, have fabbed up a heatshield between the intake & the engine.

Ldub

[Hotsauce]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/thumbs/111heatshield.jpg

(http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/111heatshield.jpg)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/thumbs/111trashcan.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/111trashcan.jpg)

Heat shield made from home depot trash can.

John C.

[Ruflyf]

Sweet, thanks for the different ideas. Any opinions on performance differences?

[Hotsauce]

The difference is quite noticable, especially when its cold out. The stock airbox chokes out performance one the non-SC cars, ans worse on the SC because of the even greater air demand.

Put the biggest cone filter you can find on, and make some sort of heat shield.

John C.

[Ruflyf]

Does anyone know why there is a "huge" price difference in cold air intake prices? I can understand the quality of the filter is important, but other than that, I dont see how something can range in price from $30ish to $200+. Seems like someone mentioned a 4" setup in a different post, or were they all 3" for vx's?

[skunkworks]

This was how I made the cold air intake and box.

albert
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/593picture_068.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/593picture_068.jpg)
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[climbcovey]

God I love this site!!!!!! I want a supercharger!!!!!! I need to know what has to be done to my stock vx engine to make it work also any problems or concerns with running it. What is the cost? can I install it or should i have it done somewhere...... or is there a better location to get this info? Thanks guys for all your previous research. and to think i was considering selling the vx!!!!

[Ruflyf]

Climbcovey--- If I remember correctly, seems like someone parting a vx out atm has a s/c for sale...maybe the Hawaii guy...sorry I cant remember but a lil research should pull something up