Injen Short Ram Intake Install Buggin' Me
#17
Installation of the Injen kit took me about 1 hour.
I trimmed about 1/4” off the support bracket to be able to position the tube perfectly horizontal.
I also had to “twist” the support bracket just a little bit, so it would sit perfectly against the thermostat housing.
Then, I trimmer the front left corner of the engine cover… As you can see, the amount of material removed clearly show the importance of the interference between the cover and the intake pipe. IMO, it looks more professional than if the corner of the engine cover rests against the pipe.
I trimmed about 1/4” off the support bracket to be able to position the tube perfectly horizontal.
I also had to “twist” the support bracket just a little bit, so it would sit perfectly against the thermostat housing.
Then, I trimmer the front left corner of the engine cover… As you can see, the amount of material removed clearly show the importance of the interference between the cover and the intake pipe. IMO, it looks more professional than if the corner of the engine cover rests against the pipe.
#18
#20
Moderator
iTrader: (4)
The shape of weapon-r intake is a little different from that of injen.
Sticker/plate can be removed and filiter can be changed.
It is mainly where the maf sits tells me it is a weapon-r intake.
The install is pretty much the same for both intakes.
#21
Instructor
Installation of the Injen kit took me about 1 hour.
I trimmed about 1/4” off the support bracket to be able to position the tube perfectly horizontal.
I also had to “twist” the support bracket just a little bit, so it would sit perfectly against the thermostat housing.
Then, I trimmer the front left corner of the engine cover… As you can see, the amount of material removed clearly show the importance of the interference between the cover and the intake pipe. IMO, it looks more professional than if the corner of the engine cover rests against the pipe.
I trimmed about 1/4” off the support bracket to be able to position the tube perfectly horizontal.
I also had to “twist” the support bracket just a little bit, so it would sit perfectly against the thermostat housing.
Then, I trimmer the front left corner of the engine cover… As you can see, the amount of material removed clearly show the importance of the interference between the cover and the intake pipe. IMO, it looks more professional than if the corner of the engine cover rests against the pipe.
Love your orange engine cover.
Best regards Steve
#22
#23
Instructor
Injen will be my next mod (probably before I receive my Luxlink) and I will follow your guide to install it. So much better with the cover trimmed to fit around to tube.
Unfortunately they are not available in the UK, so I will have to find a supplier in the US who can ship for me.
Best regards Steve
#26
I wasn't too sure at first but now, I love it!
And it's vinyl wrap, not paint... So completely reversible!
Last edited by scyul; 05-06-11 at 07:04 AM.
#27
Instructor
May I ask who you purchased the one for your friends LS430 from, presumably from the States?
Best regards Steve
#28
Installation of the Injen kit took me about 1 hour.
I trimmed about 1/4” off the support bracket to be able to position the tube perfectly horizontal.
I also had to “twist” the support bracket just a little bit, so it would sit perfectly against the thermostat housing.
Then, I trimmer the front left corner of the engine cover… As you can see, the amount of material removed clearly show the importance of the interference between the cover and the intake pipe. IMO, it looks more professional than if the corner of the engine cover rests against the pipe.
I trimmed about 1/4” off the support bracket to be able to position the tube perfectly horizontal.
I also had to “twist” the support bracket just a little bit, so it would sit perfectly against the thermostat housing.
Then, I trimmer the front left corner of the engine cover… As you can see, the amount of material removed clearly show the importance of the interference between the cover and the intake pipe. IMO, it looks more professional than if the corner of the engine cover rests against the pipe.
JM2C:
The Intake should float and not be fixed on the chassis. This allows movement of the engine (even though it is connected via a flexible rubber). Suggest that you install rubber bushings on the mount.
Otherwise nice set up.
#29
The intake is fixed on the engine... Not the chassis...
It does move with the engine...
#30
Wow! I stepped away for a few days and you guys grew this seed to a garden! LOL
Thanks SO much for all the great input and direction, pics, etc. I am going to do it today Saturday before our DFW SC430 meet. Wish me luck. I'm a little nervous doing this but I've removed the stock airbox before to get into the headlights (was a little too aggressive LOL) so I know about that part.
I will post pics and my impressions later.
Thanks everyone!!!!
Thanks SO much for all the great input and direction, pics, etc. I am going to do it today Saturday before our DFW SC430 meet. Wish me luck. I'm a little nervous doing this but I've removed the stock airbox before to get into the headlights (was a little too aggressive LOL) so I know about that part.
I will post pics and my impressions later.
Thanks everyone!!!!