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Intake:
I went and bought myself a really nice looking Intake Filter for about $42. Unfortunately, the sizing was all wrong. Filter was 3" with it's adapter being 3" to 2.5". We all know that the Mass Air Sensor is a stand-alone 2.75" I brainstormed for a while on it and came up with the answer. A 3" Coupling Hub (plumbing) with some slight cuts and modifications would do it. Just have to enlarge the 2.75" with some industrial tape. I also got a 3/4 x 7/16 x 1/4 x 9/16 Rubber Grommet for the IAT Sensor. Total cost: $5.25 + $42.00
I decided to do one last check on some of the local stores and it turned up another filter. This one fit a 2.75" and was much shorter than the other filter. (6.75" which helped installation greatly) Plus it had a thick rubber section where I could thread the IAT Sensor. It took a monstrous 1/2" drill bit to do it. Long story short it cost me $26 with a savings of $21.00! (too bad the filter was red, ugh)
Step 1: Disconnect Battery. (negative)
Step 2: Disconnect and unscrew IAT Sensor.
Step 2: Remove two 10mm bolts holding Air Mass Sensor to Filter Box.
Step 2: Unscrew four 8mm bolts holding the top of Air Filter Box. Remove top of box.
Step 3: Remove three 10mm bolts holding the bottom of Air Filter Box. Remove bottom of box.
Step 4: Remove rubber ring surrounding end of Air Mass Sensor.
Step 5: Drill hole in Air Filter with 1/2" drill bit. (rubber part only)
Step 6: Insert IAT Sensor/washer into hole. Make sure the fit is tight.
Step 7: Connect Air Filter to Air Mass Sensor and tighten.
Make sure hood can close and that there is no strain on intake tube.
(Makeshift a way to hold it up if need be)
Step 8: Reconnect IAT Sensor.
Step 9: Reconnect Battery. (negative)
(Intake Filter)
(Relocating the IAT Sensor)
IAT Sensor: The IAT is a thermistor, a semi-conductive material that changes resistance in relation to its temperature. It is located in the intake manifold so it can measure the intake air temperature. Basically what mine does, is that it heats up. So when theres air going across it (cooling it) it signals the fuel injection. More Speed = More Air = More Gas. You're gonna wanna try to keep that sensor IN FRONT of the Air Mass Sensor but IN BACK of the Air Filter itself. (As shown in the stock air assembly)
UPDATE: Gas Mileage dropped by roughly 2 miles per gallon (the price you pay for power)
(IAT Sensor, Intake Assembly)
Notice the L Bracket under the Air Filter. I made that to support the weight of the filter. I used two L-brackets and some foam tubing. It screws on to one of the factory places for the air filter and helps it so the filter doesn't get dinged or the tube bent/broken. Sorry I can't provide more pics of it as I rigged it in a few minutes.
(Custom Intake)
Looks great, sounds great, and I can feel the difference.
No "Engine Warning Light"
(Changing the radiator)
Nice looking day.
It was raining so we had to set up a tent.
Having no garage sucks when doing stuff like this.
Old and New radiator side by side.
Old plastic radiator had a crack. (unfixable)
In one word...
Ugh (or
Bleh in french if you prefer)
New Black Steel radiator in.
Changed the thermostat while i was in there.
Removed the caliper and had to bleed the brakes.
Reminder to self: Paint the calipers again
Look at the old brake pads when compared with the new. Not much left.
And there's the fuel filter I replaced.
For those who wonder where it is,
it's right next to the gas tank by the rear passenger tire.
(easy to do but watch the fuel spray)
4-29-06
Since I got new rims I also decided to repaint my brakes.
I sanded them down and cleaned them up with Paint Thinner.
Then I used Dupli-Color Engine Enamel in Chevrolet Orange DE1620
Its pretty bright as you can see.
Page 1: Intro, Upgrade List, Timeline
Page 2: DIY Grill, Xenon Bulbs, Visor Mirrors, Painted Wiper Assembly
Page 3: Custom Intake, IAT Relocation, New Radiator, Thermostat, Brake Pads
Page 4: Engine Accents, Blaupunkt, Visual Comparisons (Paint & Rims)
Page 5: My Car Wish List, My Boys and Me
Page 6: The V.E.S.T. Resource: Introduction
Page 7: The V.E.S.T. Resource: Street & Show
Page 8: The V.E.S.T. Resource: Offroad + Home Made Lift
Page 9: The V.E.S.T. Resource: Speaker Setups + Misc Pics/Mods
Page 10: The *X32* Picture Vault
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