Z1 Intake install

[Proto Z]

How.
The.
F**k....

do I get this f**king clip off...?

I can unseat either side, but the MAF housing won't come free of the turbo inlet tube...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hSiB8yZhmy5wc1aj7

 

[StrikeS30]

How.
The.
F**k....

do I get this f**king clip off...?

I can unseat either side, but the MAF housing won't come free of the turbo inlet tube...

https://photos.app.goo.gl/hSiB8yZhmy5wc1aj7

 

[Proto Z]

Thanks for that!
I did actually have it already (sorry, shoud have said, but thank you for taking the time to post it up!)

The issue was I couldn't get the clip in image 1 to move down to it's position in image 3.
I could easily pop the side out (2 to 5) but they wouldn't stay out, and the front clip at 1 was not disengaging.

Worked it out though - need to get the screwdriver in like they say, but it needs to be inserted in a downward motion right next to the front clip in image 1.
I have changed out one side now, and will try to get some better pics to help anyone else struggling with the swap.

Thank you again!

 

[StrikeS30]

Thanks for that!
I did actually have it already (sorry, shoud have said, but thank you for taking the time to post it up!)

The issue was I couldn't get the clip in image 1 to move down to it's position in image 3.
I could easily pop the side out (2 to 5) but they wouldn't stay out, and the front clip at 1 was not disengaging.

Worked it out though - need to get the screwdriver in like they say, but it needs to be inserted in a downward motion right next to the front clip in image 1.
I have changed out one side now, and will try to get some better pics to help anyone else struggling with the swap.

Thank you again!

No worries! Glad you figured it out

 

[Proto Z]

Finally got them installed. Even after knowing/seeing exactly how the Intake Tube to MAF sensor retaining clip works it was an absolute nightmare to get off.

Cannot hear any difference in intake noise from inside the cabin, and don't have any friends, so can't test external revs!

Will dyno in coming days.

 

[Proto Z]

Also... f**k these f**king things.

 

[StrikeS30]

Looks great!

 

[Todd marks]

How are you liking the intake so far? Any noticeable changes in sound or power?

Finally got them installed. Even after knowing/seeing exactly how the Intake Tube to MAF sensor retaining clip works it was an absolute nightmare to get off.

Cannot hear any difference in intake noise from inside the cabin, and don't have any friends, so can't test external revs!

Will dyno in coming days.

 

[Proto Z]

How are you liking the intake so far? Any noticeable changes in sound or power?

Little bit of intake noise, but very little.
Keep in mind too that I have disabled noise cancellation and artificial engine noise, so with those still on I would doubt anyone in the car could hear a difference at all.

Haven't dynoed yet, but no discernable power difference either.
I sort of see it as a necessary stepping stone mod for bigger gains- not expecting any bonus HP from the intake alone.

 

[trackratZ]

Intakes w/o exhaust and tune normally don’t give much gains. Keep us updated

 

[Todd marks]

I just recently installed a fast intentions catback exhaust and downpipes. Still hesitant on the intake, what do y’all think?
I do plan on getting it tuned later on. [
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Intakes w/o exhaust and tune normally don’t give much gains. Keep us updated
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[Proto Z]

Intakes w/o exhaust and tune normally don’t give much gains. Keep us updated

Exhaust is done, but I'm intentionally not tuning yet.
I am doing baseline dynos after every little mod- will do one big tune at the end. I want to get it on E85 in the next month or two.

 

[Todd marks]

This Intake worth the 700, to top off performance ? Got a full catback/lowered downpipes as well as stage 2 tune.

 

[Todd marks]

Any clips available? Also curious to see the difference in sound

 

[Proto Z]

Any clips available? Also curious to see the difference in sound

I'll grab one in next day or so.
Honestly can't hear any difference at all though... I'm actually pretty disappointed.