Hey Spyderman,
I just recently did the Pedro intake, combined with the desnorkle, and I love the sound! When you step on it, anything above 4k rpm gets a great roar and woosh as she gulps in the air. It is a GREAT mod!
That being said there are 2 tips I would share with ya;
1) use 3in dryer vent tubing instead of the elbows to pvc/aluminum. this will save you a bit more money AND the main reason is trying get those elbows to mate perfectly with the throttle body and the air box is very very annoying, and with the limited hand space down by the air box leads to it very easily slipping off just enough to "leak." this will then trigger a CEL and possible damage your MAF and even worse all that dust in the engine bay will now be in your engine!!! that is no bueno.
Mine did this several times and after getting angry enough I tried the dryer vent and it has not slipped off yet and the "ribbing" of the vent does NOT create enough air turbulence to be a problem, infact if you really wanted to argue it, one could say the spiral ribbing of the dryer vent only increases "organized" air into the TB
( I did make my own rubber "gaskets" to help ensure snug fit on both air box and TB"
2) Pedro mentions using neoprene plumbing insulation to help keep the air "cold," while it does work a bit, use HVAC insulation. it is fiberglass wrap that is foil backed. still sold at all major home depots etc, this insulates SO MUCH BETTER! it is also easy to apply as it is just like taping a hockey stick or wrapping headers. just remember to wear gloves when handling.
I can get pics up if need be.
Hope this helps and which ever route you use, you will love the new sound!
~Spencer
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