Best Pod Filter Heatshields?

[LatinR33]

Hey all i have one of those apexi super pod filters and i want to install but not going to do it without a proper heatshield. I cant be bothered making one myself so which would be the best ones for the R33 skylines i have a series 2 but R33 i assume are all the same. I have seen the clear top ones sold here any reviews on them?? I know a guy who has one and got it ceramic coated to make sure the pod is properly cooled would this be the best way to go as its enclosed and protects pod/afm from dirt/water?? what about those UAS cold air boxes are they any good and protect the pod aswell as afm from water and stuff?? or should i get one custom made by a shop?? so many choices so hard to choose. Im NOT after a budget option either im after high quality. btw i have the standard intercooler.

Edited April 28, 2006 by LatinR33

[Wink]

Not after a budget option?

Keep your standard snorkel and pair it up with a ARC Super Induction Box ( http://www.nengun.com/catalogue/product/658 ) - $500.

[JD-33]

Not after a budget option?

Keep your standard snorkel and pair it up with a ARC Super Induction Box ( http://www.nengun.com/catalogue/product/658 ) - $500.

is the standard snorkel any good for briging in air? it seems like air cant get to the mouth of it when the bonnet is closed because of the front nose pointing down on the bonnet..

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[2BNVS]

if thats too much www.nismo.com.au they have a range of pod boxes i have the fibreglass version but u can also get carbon fibre

ben...

[JD-33]

if thats too much www.nismo.com.au they have a range of pod boxes i have the fibreglass version but u can also get carbon fibre

ben...

hey man,

what pod you got with the box??

my hks seems like it would be too big to fit under it..

-jd

[2BNVS]

i had a hks one which just fit, but now i have a k&n coz i didnt like how the foam of the hks was being sucked into my turbo ( no afm)

ben...

[LatinR33]

like i said not too worried bout spending the money for a quality set up. im going to check the arc box. I like the idea of keeping the snorkel. Is the UAS one any good???

[LatinR33]

That ARC induction box looks shmick!!! Anyone have any pics of them installed?? will this fit my apexi pod?? or do i need to rearrange the way the pod goes???

Edited April 29, 2006 by LatinR33

[2BNVS]

the uas one reduced temps alot when i combined it with tubing from the front bar to the hole where the stock cooler pipe went...

i dont think the snorkel will work with the UAS one since its fully enclosed on the top and side

[LatinR33]

How was the UAS without the tubing?? Also anyone have any experience with the ARC item and other pics.

[Wink]

The ARC box is a replacement of your pod (i.e you don't put your pod inside it)

[2BNVS]

it was fine without the tubing still but for like 8 bucks from bunnings for flexible tubing and using 4 cable ties it was worthwhile to do, with the air getting rushed straight into the filter...

ben...

[Bliksem]

I have the UAS one and am getting a satainless steel cold air duct made for it which will go to the front bar.

Plan to have a square to round transition sitting behind the opening in my bar which will be fitted to 3" pipe and feed under the pod

[LatinR33]

Full replacement?? well im looking for something to use with my new apexi pod which is brand new unused

[siddr20]

Use Standard snorkle, with the airbox made by Mr_crust (think this his username)

I have got it, and has worked fine!! no dramas at all and i have a apexi pod as well..

However once i get a front mount, will use that standard hole n feed more air in from there as well..

Also im sure air goes thru the standard snorkle. I know it doesnt look like it but im sure NISSAN would have tested it..

Edited April 30, 2006 by siddr20

[R33S2]

I'm after a snorkel to copy in stainless to match up to my sheild.

[siddr20]

^^ that will be interesting.. But hard to make dont you think??

esp with all the bends??

[R33S2]

I want to make it out of 0.06 sheet with abit more flow, sure it would be hard but not impossible, and as said, they put it there for a reason, I hope it is worth it lol.

[siddr20]

Please let me know if you do descide to make them..

Yup its not impossible, but a little bit of hard work is required.

So keep us updated if you plannin on doin it.

Sidd.

[TracidTrax]

blitz supersonic works well for me