scott87 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 I say give it a go mate. Its actually quit satisfying working/modding your car. And if it doesn't work im sure it wont break the bank replacing the box. Yer i kind of like trying new things. I did with the exhaust and am very pleased with the results. I think if i cut a circular hole in the cover, then use fibre glass to make a cicular tube, i can then attach 'bendy' piping using a jubilee clip over the fibre glass. Then choose whether to run the pipe to the passenger or driverside of the bumper. Im thinking passenger side to reduce the chance of water running up it. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Yer i kind of like trying new things. I did with the exhaust and am very pleased with the results. I think if i cut a circular hole in the cover, then use fibre glass to make a cicular tube, i can then attach 'bendy' piping using a jubilee clip over the fibre glass. Then choose whether to run the pipe to the passenger or driverside of the bumper. Im thinking passenger side to reduce the chance of water running up it. What do you think? You could cut it into the headlight for that aggressive look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake supra Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Yer i kind of like trying new things. I did with the exhaust and am very pleased with the results. I think if i cut a circular hole in the cover, then use fibre glass to make a cicular tube, i can then attach 'bendy' piping using a jubilee clip over the fibre glass. Then choose whether to run the pipe to the passenger or driverside of the bumper. Im thinking passenger side to reduce the chance of water running up it. What do you think? What ever is easiest for you fella. The more air you can force into the engine helps weather standard or modded. Get your self an uprated filter too like a K&N can only help with a smoother air intake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 You could cut it into the headlight for that aggressive look? Definitely not. I like my headlights! Im just thinking the driverside may be to short and allow water up the pipe? So may be best putting to the passenger side? Although i guess an induction kit sitting there would get wet, so i should be alright with the tube driver side below the indicator?! - - - Updated - - - What ever is easiest for you fella. The more air you can force into the engine helps weather standard or modded. Get your self an uprated filter too like a K&N can only help with a smoother air intake. Just thought as i typed it, running it to passenger side would be very close to the fan etc, best to stick to having it driverside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake supra Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Have you got a any decat pipes in? They are worth a few BHP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted December 11, 2012 Author Share Posted December 11, 2012 Have you got a any decat pipes in? They are worth a few BHP Yer got a second decat in and have removed 2 of the silencers. Trying to do a deal on a manifold/first decat now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 but is this not the same as just running the stock airbox without the cover on? Yes but all that'd do would be to suck hot air from the engine bay, keep the stock airbox it has 2 cold air feeds, has a large filtration area and is not restrictive, it is the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calzo21 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Stick with what the pros say dude, I bought an apexi kit a month or two ago, and I tried fitting but doesn't allow my maf sensor in Then I read on here how kits can make it worse from the standard box, think I'm gunna sell it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Leave the stock airbox in and class it as job done, maybe put a K&N panel filter in but nothing more This at the best and no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I wouldn't bother imo, Toyota put a lot of development into the design of the airbox and if doing what you suggested would be more effective they would have done it Well technically, all the development that went in by Toyota and every other car manufacturer is to make an induction kit that compromises on every aspect. Air intake, filtration, noise, emissions etc I have an apexi hard pipe induction, which is enclosed and a custom vented bonnet and mine works just great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Can't see the point of changing the standard filter and box with its ambient outside air feeds on car with a standard throttle body, waste of effort and money. I did it and put the standard one back when I realised how poor the filtration was compared to stock. The low speed heat soak in summer was terrible. A pointless exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Well technically, all the development that went in by Toyota and every other car manufacturer is to make an induction kit that compromises on every aspect. Air intake, filtration, noise, emissions etc I have an apexi hard pipe induction, which is enclosed and a custom vented bonnet and mine works just great Wonder how much a vented bonnet improves on the intake temps etc when using an aftermarket induction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Wonder how much a vented bonnet improves on the intake temps etc when using an aftermarket induction? It will improve it to the temperature of the ambient air, so the same as the stock system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 The other bonus i have is that engine bay temps on my car are very low having a large vented bonnet. I think i may try modifying the lid with a direct cold air feed, worse that will happen is i need to buy a new airbox lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 What for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I bought an apexi kit a month or two ago, and I tried fitting but doesn't allow my maf sensor in Then I read on here how kits can make it worse from the standard box, think I'm gunna sell it now With a review like that it's bound to be snapped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Just keep the stock box mate, at most an after market panel filter. Too much work for no gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scott87 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161805&d=1355309454 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161803&d=1355309258 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161804&d=1355309258 Thats a very nice setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Some pics of it under construction/development in my profile in 'Evolution' album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161805&d=1355309454 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161803&d=1355309258 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=161804&d=1355309258 Similar to a K&N Typhoon setup, great bit's of kit, but they don't do one for the Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Welsh-Stealth- Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 With a review like that it's bound to be snapped up. :rofl: And Mr P that setup up looks rather sexual! Rather smart for us NA-T boys(&girls) who can't use stock boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calzo21 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 With a review like that it's bound to be snapped up. Obviously haha nah amber performance told me to swap from maf to map sensor, as their are supras that use the map sensors so they say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 This is my current setup, but going N/A-T now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 What did you do with the sensors that plug into the air intake piping and breather hoses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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