CAI and clear corner suggestions
November-14th-2002, 11:33 PM
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CAI and clear corner suggestions
Hello,
Im new here and this car is my first mazda product. I have a 2000 Protege ES, 5 speed that I just picked up a week ago.
I spent the last 5 years modding my mustang, but have a family now and needed a 4 door.
I was looking for suggestions on the best cold air intake kits for these cars as well as clear corners. Where to get the best prices and what brands do you recommend.
thanks
Im new here and this car is my first mazda product. I have a 2000 Protege ES, 5 speed that I just picked up a week ago.
I spent the last 5 years modding my mustang, but have a family now and needed a 4 door.
I was looking for suggestions on the best cold air intake kits for these cars as well as clear corners. Where to get the best prices and what brands do you recommend.
thanks
November-15th-2002, 01:03 AM
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Originally posted by redrims
the best CAI is Injen, but it's also one of the most expensive. It's worth it though.
the best CAI is Injen, but it's also one of the most expensive. It's worth it though.
November-15th-2002, 01:15 AM
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Originally posted by Mach 1
Yeah, I just ran across the Injen, it does look nice. About how much can you get one for?
Yeah, I just ran across the Injen, it does look nice. About how much can you get one for?
November-15th-2002, 01:17 AM
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Originally posted by Mach 1
Where can you buy JDM corners?
Where can you buy JDM corners?
They are very expensive, but worth it. I'm going to change my APC ones to these soon. I don't even no why I got corner lens from APC. Silly me.
November-15th-2002, 01:26 AM
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Mach 1, Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to our Club. There are TWO BIG fridge'S in the corner with anything you can think of in them...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have.
make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom don't care....and take it easy.
oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.
Welcome!!
make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom don't care....and take it easy.
oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.
Welcome!!
November-15th-2002, 01:37 AM
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Originally posted by Mach 1
Whats wrong with the APC ones?
Is anybody familiar with the ones crutchfield sells? They are like $62.00, but I dont know who makes them?
Whats wrong with the APC ones?
Is anybody familiar with the ones crutchfield sells? They are like $62.00, but I dont know who makes them?
They get condensation EASILY and fog up. They don't look nowhere as good as the JDM ones. The APC material is like plastic compared to the clear, crystal look of the JDM ones. My headlights and my corner lights are both hyperwhite. Because of the APC corners it looks like two seperate color lights. It makes the hyperwhite lights look dingy.
November-15th-2002, 01:44 AM
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Ok, appreciate the welcome and all the good feedback.
I told myself I wouldnt mess with this car after dumping many thousands into my mustang, but a cold air kit and clear corners never hurt anybody, right?
Lol...anyway, I was amazed at the shape and configuration of the stock mazda air intake! What an abortion that thing is. Is there any reason for its huge and odd shape? Probably noice reduction?
I told myself I wouldnt mess with this car after dumping many thousands into my mustang, but a cold air kit and clear corners never hurt anybody, right?
Lol...anyway, I was amazed at the shape and configuration of the stock mazda air intake! What an abortion that thing is. Is there any reason for its huge and odd shape? Probably noice reduction?
November-15th-2002, 02:27 AM
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I just put in my Injen today. It's wonderful, the sound is great. The engine has a nice deep growl now and the good old butt dyno can feel a difference with it. Can't wait to add the exhaust and complete the intake/exhaust set-up.
I got mine at http://www.adventon.com the site isn't much too look at but the price was right. It came promptly. I also talked to one of the guys on the phone to verify that they had the color I wanted in stock and didn't have a problem.
I got mine at http://www.adventon.com the site isn't much too look at but the price was right. It came promptly. I also talked to one of the guys on the phone to verify that they had the color I wanted in stock and didn't have a problem.
November-15th-2002, 11:18 AM
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Air Temp Sensor
Cool, thanks. Does the Injen kit have a mounting provision for the Intake air temperature sensor?
November-15th-2002, 12:08 PM
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Originally posted by TheMAN
The problem with the 1.6 injens is that the 1.6's MAF is **** to begin with. They are not a collar type where it's one big piece that fits a hose on either end. They use the intake hose with a hole cut out at the side to mount the thing. On the stock hose it's fine, since it's plastic and they have a better way of sealing. On the injen, which is metal, it has a harder time sealing on the smooth surface. What you'll need to do is get some good sealant or gasket and sandwich it between the MAF and the pipe and you should be fine.
The 1.6's have a recalled MAF, FYI.
The problem with the 1.6 injens is that the 1.6's MAF is **** to begin with. They are not a collar type where it's one big piece that fits a hose on either end. They use the intake hose with a hole cut out at the side to mount the thing. On the stock hose it's fine, since it's plastic and they have a better way of sealing. On the injen, which is metal, it has a harder time sealing on the smooth surface. What you'll need to do is get some good sealant or gasket and sandwich it between the MAF and the pipe and you should be fine.
The 1.6's have a recalled MAF, FYI.