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long33

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So after having a pod on the 33 for like 4-5 years I've decided i want to revert to standard like it was before i did all the mods and see which is better. (the pod was the first thing i did with the car)

has anyone got any ideas on how to fit an intake for the air box as the stock snorkel won't fit due to the crossover pipe from the aftermarket intercooler being in the way.

Please post pics or ideas if ur running stock air box with aftermarket fmic.

Ur help is appreciated!!!!

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You just need to modify it a little bit to fit.

There is a thread on here where someone did just that.

Id search for it, but i pwnd my bandwidth and everything takes friggin ages.

From memory, he cut the section of the snorkel that fouled the intercooler piping out, and plastic welded a piece back in to clear it.

W0rp3D Grand Master

W0rp3D

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A couple of options, one is to modify the snorkle to go over the pipe, another is to turn the lid 180 so the intake is facing away from the engine, another is to do what i did and put a modified r31 snorkle on the end of the air box facing the head light.

In your situation i would go with 2 or 3 and then also add a pipe out of the bottom of the airbox and down through the vacant factory intercooler hole with a pod on the end of it.

itshimdazza Rising Star

itshimdazza

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Just cut the back of the snorkle with a hacksaw and then used some roof flashing from bunnings as it is very plyable. (like lead) and the used araldyte to stick it. Not really that hard as I am not that skilled.....

Dazza

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itshimdazza

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Just cut the back of the snorkle with a hacksaw and then used some roof flashing from bunnings as it is very plyable. (like lead) and the used araldyte to stick it. Not really that hard as I am not that skilled.....

Dazza

Actually i used a jigsaw then just filed it smooth and araldyted the tin flashing as it soft as and you can bend it concavely to the curvature of the intercooler pipe. Its very easy. I was only concerned with if i was losing too much air from the intake. its actually isnt that much though.

Give it a go. its not hard and I am not very handy & its didnt turn out too bad...

Dazza

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CrimsonLey Rising Star

CrimsonLey

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I decided go back to stock on my BNR32. I have a friend that has a 1990 BNR32 and he's willing to switch out parts with me. I currently have some sort of "M's" pod K&N filer setup:

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I want to trade out with my mate's stock box:

stock%2520BNR32%2520airbox.JPG

Do the MAFs look different in size? I don't see the RED part on mine so I'm not sure if I can do a straight swap without ECU tuning. However, these are relatively old pix so I'll open my hood tomorrow and take a peek at my MAFs. BTW, I'm currently running a MINE's ECU which is in crazy need of a tune. Do you guys think I can trade parts and still drive around without tuning?

Also, I checked my Nissan FAST and what are parts: 16577 and 16580T (BOTTOM-LEFT)?

BNR32%2520FAST%2520airbox.jpg

FAST says "DUCT ASSY-AIR" for 16577. Doesn't look like theres an opening that allows air to be sucked-in. Isn't that part right below the headlight that intakes the outside air?

FAST says "RESONATOR ASSY" for 16580T. What's the purpose of resonating the stock airbox and do I really need it?

Thanks.

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KiwiRS4T Grand Master

KiwiRS4T

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BTW, I'm currently running a MINE's ECU which is in crazy need of a tune. Do you guys think I can trade parts and still drive around without tuning?

Your Mines ecu is likely not tunable. Get a Nistune if you can.

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