A Few Things I Need To Know

[CDA]

Hello all,

I just got a Monza sports performance pod filter put in my 25GT, i was wondering if it is really necessary to get like a heat shield and all... if i don't, can it really affect my engine?

At low-end torque it actually seems/feels/sounds smoother and quieter, and at high-end i get a mad sucking noise lol!

I want to know.. has anyone tried this brand of pod or knows someone that did and their experiences etc.?

Also, does anyone here run a pod without a CAI or heatshield?

ooo and one more question lol, is it ILLEGAL in NSW to have a pod without a heatshield of some sort? or will i get defected? if i do get defected... will i have to pay a fine? if so.. how much?

lol i ask way too many questions, but i'm new to the game so please forgive

Thanks all!

P.S. i fully realise i shouldve asked these q's BEFORE getting it in, but MEH, i jus couldn wait

[MissR34]

ive got a heatshield on my airnix pod, definaltey worth getting me thinks

[Luke_ENR34]

what did u do with the lines that go to the airbox?

[CDA]

hey thanks for the pic missr34 and luke , what do you mean "the lines" ? <I'm not so attuned with the mechanics of cars>

and Missr34 where did u get ur heatshield from and for how much?!

thanks!

[Luke_ENR34]

is the ones the go from something at the top of the engine to the side of the airbox. what did you guys do with them? just unplugged or put them somewhere.

i circled the bit where they join into on the airbox.

cheers luke

[CDA]

lol i can barely see whats in that pic but i believe we just unplugged them - ill double check in the morning and maybe take a pic

Edited August 4, 2007 by CDA

[Eug]

i did dyno runs back to back between, pod vs. pod/heatshield vs. airbox

if you're going to have a pod filter on street car then have a heatshield with a cold air intake - this is especially vital. sitting in traffic and under 60kmph where there's hardly air flow into the engine bay will mean you're just sucking up hot air (which takes up more space than cold air).

i have gone back to the standard airbox... minimal, if any difference between a CAI + pod + heatshield, and the cost factor too.

the money you spend on setting up the pod can be spent on buying a nismo, pipercross, k&n panel filter for cheaper... and you're still ahead

[MissR34]

the lines were just tucked away, got it put in through Car Toys so they know what they are doing, cant remember what the heatshield cost thing it was 100 or something???

ive got a proper cold air intake system with it all though

[Whyallapunk]

I put in a K&N filter, then trialed a pod. To tell you the truth, i preferred the K7N filter. You can't feel the difference really between the two.

LMFAO at Eug. I sat there trying to get that bug off my screen, but its in ur sig baha.

[CDA]

Well if theres no difference in performance I don't really mind, because now i have a hectic sucking noise when revved high, but I was afraid it may damage my engine in some way due to the fact that it may suck up hot air from the engine :S

[SMOKE'M]

ooo and one more question lol, is it ILLEGAL in NSW to have a pod without a heatshield of some sort? or will i get defected? if i do get defected... will i have to pay a fine? if so.. how much?

to answer your question simply,yes it is illegal

my mat refused to get a cas,got done with 2 point,$140 fine

it has to be fully inclosed cas,and theorectically they can still defect you for that cool new sound you have,as it's louder then your

standard airbox

and again if you dont hava a engineers certificate to say that it is all safe(environmentaly)saving the planet an all

Edited August 5, 2007 by SMOKE'M

[R34GTFOUR]

Well if theres no difference in performance I don't really mind, because now i have a hectic sucking noise when revved high, but I was afraid it may damage my engine in some way due to the fact that it may suck up hot air from the engine :S

the difference in ambient air temperature with the stock setup and your pod is fine and wont damage you engine at all. Abosulte worst case (and this is if you drive around with 91ron unleaded, in which case you should be shot lol) on a 40 odd degree day your ecu might retard some timing from your engine to reduce knocking(ping), which it does to protect your motor anyways.

All is safe

[GTS4WD]

if your going to do it.. CAI..

In my engine,I got a 33 intake.. and the snorkle that take air in from next to the bonnet opening does not mate up to the grooves in under the bonnet..

so atm im just sucking in hot air from next to the exhaust..

hmmm.. should get around to fixing that..