DIY K&N Apollo
by ADAMnQuickSOLARA » Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:57 pm
UPDATE: I dont recommend this K&N Apollo because the corrugated tubing kills air flow...live and learn....my new mandrel bent aluminum CAI performs MUCH better.
You can see it here:
http://gen2performance.blogspot.com/
RC-5052AB / RC-5052AS
Additional accessories include a range of stepped adaptors: 70mm – 70mm (part 85-6002), 70mm - 60mm (part 85-6003), and 70mm - 80mm (part 85-6001). A saddle bracket kit (part 85-6004) for easy mounting to your vehicle is also available.
The Apollo is ideal for normally aspired engines up to 250BHP and turbo engines up to 350BHP. It allows for updating your intake system while retaining a closed environment.
While waiting for the K&N to show up I wanted to make the first half of the CAI....here's the Short Ram intake, great sound...LOUD!:
Cold Air Intake: Design #1. I have another idea in mind to eliminate the 90 degree piping bend and I think that may help performance. The CAI sounds great, not as loud as the Short Ram, performance seems equivalent but I will test each to confirm. I will reset the computer and then time each intake on the same stretch of road from 40 to 80 mph.... once the weather clears. I've found that to be a pretty accurate measure since traction is not an issue.
PICS:
Piping with Mass Airflow Sensor Adapter, breather hose adapter and 2 vacuum line adapters:
A few pics of the K&N Apollo "closed" Cold Air Intake System (universal):
Cold air piping side (inlet):
Throttle Body Side (outlet):
Yes, it is serviceable, can be cleaned, re-oiled, re-used like any K&N Filter.
Finished Product (sorry so dark):
Pics of how it's routed into the front bumper to pick up cold air:
Thoughts? Opinions?
You can see it here:
http://gen2performance.blogspot.com/
RC-5052AB / RC-5052AS
Additional accessories include a range of stepped adaptors: 70mm – 70mm (part 85-6002), 70mm - 60mm (part 85-6003), and 70mm - 80mm (part 85-6001). A saddle bracket kit (part 85-6004) for easy mounting to your vehicle is also available.
The Apollo is ideal for normally aspired engines up to 250BHP and turbo engines up to 350BHP. It allows for updating your intake system while retaining a closed environment.
While waiting for the K&N to show up I wanted to make the first half of the CAI....here's the Short Ram intake, great sound...LOUD!:
Cold Air Intake: Design #1. I have another idea in mind to eliminate the 90 degree piping bend and I think that may help performance. The CAI sounds great, not as loud as the Short Ram, performance seems equivalent but I will test each to confirm. I will reset the computer and then time each intake on the same stretch of road from 40 to 80 mph.... once the weather clears. I've found that to be a pretty accurate measure since traction is not an issue.
PICS:
Piping with Mass Airflow Sensor Adapter, breather hose adapter and 2 vacuum line adapters:
A few pics of the K&N Apollo "closed" Cold Air Intake System (universal):
Cold air piping side (inlet):
Throttle Body Side (outlet):
Yes, it is serviceable, can be cleaned, re-oiled, re-used like any K&N Filter.
Finished Product (sorry so dark):
Pics of how it's routed into the front bumper to pick up cold air:
Thoughts? Opinions?
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