Just installed my K&N Aircharger (pics)
07-01-2006, 05:51 PM
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Just installed my K&N Aircharger (pics)
Overall very impressed with the fit and finish.
Installation instructions were not that great (because of the poor quality of the accompanying pictures).
Can't share anything yet about (perceived) performance increases. Will take it out for a spin tomorrow.
Here are some pictures. For sure a nice visual upgrade for the engine bay
Installation instructions were not that great (because of the poor quality of the accompanying pictures).
Can't share anything yet about (perceived) performance increases. Will take it out for a spin tomorrow.
Here are some pictures. For sure a nice visual upgrade for the engine bay
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07-01-2006, 09:13 PM
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Yves - I think your MAF sensor is installed in the wrong direction according to K&N. In the K&N directions it states that the opening of the MAF should face towards the filter - I believe that yours is facing the other way. I send an email to Vivid so that they could tell K&N that the precut bolt holes on their square adapter forces you to put the MAF in the way you have it. I ended up drilling new holes in the adapter to make it as they instructed....no CEL lights so far for me.....let us know how your test drive goes as I'm curious as to whether or not it matters which way to MAF sensor faces....
07-01-2006, 11:42 PM
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The sensor is installed in the correct direction (the opening in the MAF faces the filter).
I was aware of this potential issue.
Thanks for helping me remind though !
I was aware of this potential issue.
Thanks for helping me remind though !
07-02-2006, 12:00 AM
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Yves - The reason it looked different is when I look at your wire harness coming out of the MAF, it looks like it comes out naturally from the right....when mine is installed (which I think is correct, and now I'm second guessing) the wire comes out from the left.....
Similar to the pics that Dan from Vivid posted last week....I wonder if some of the sensors are different???
Similar to the pics that Dan from Vivid posted last week....I wonder if some of the sensors are different???
07-02-2006, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by wlee69
Yves - The reason it looked different is when I look at your wire harness coming out of the MAF, it looks like it comes out naturally from the right....when mine is installed (which I think is correct, and now I'm second guessing) the wire comes out from the left.....
Similar to the pics that Dan from Vivid posted last week....I wonder if some of the sensors are different???
Similar to the pics that Dan from Vivid posted last week....I wonder if some of the sensors are different???
I rotated the rubber boot on top of the wiring harness 180 degrees. Makes the install look way cleaner. Takes 10 seconds.
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07-02-2006, 08:16 PM
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Ahhhh....didn't know you could move the rubber boot!!! Agreed, looks way cleaner.....learn something new every day!
I didn't install the dry changer because I can't see the point to it...maybe it helps if you're in a downpour and water gets onto the filter, but like yourself, with the aero wing I don't really get alot of water landing on the filter itself...is there any other benefit to using it? Seems like it would make things even more restrictive?
I didn't install the dry changer because I can't see the point to it...maybe it helps if you're in a downpour and water gets onto the filter, but like yourself, with the aero wing I don't really get alot of water landing on the filter itself...is there any other benefit to using it? Seems like it would make things even more restrictive?
07-04-2006, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by wlee69
I didn't install the dry changer because I can't see the point to it...maybe it helps if you're in a downpour and water gets onto the filter, but like yourself, with the aero wing I don't really get alot of water landing on the filter itself...is there any other benefit to using it? Seems like it would make things even more restrictive?
07-05-2006, 11:24 AM
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Initial observations :
1] Way better sound. When I bought the car it had bone stock intake and exhaust. 2 months ago I installed Fabspeeds. Added some sound, but too exhaust dominant for me (exhaust note was dominating the engine). Right now, with the air charger installed, the exhaust is dominant at lower rpm, but the engine sound takes over at higher rpm. Really beautiful, raspy note (more of a pre 996 flat six sound).
2] The car is less jerky. Seems to run way smoother.
Just my personal opinion. Obviously no hard facts to prove my statements.
Certainly worth the 300$ though
1] Way better sound. When I bought the car it had bone stock intake and exhaust. 2 months ago I installed Fabspeeds. Added some sound, but too exhaust dominant for me (exhaust note was dominating the engine). Right now, with the air charger installed, the exhaust is dominant at lower rpm, but the engine sound takes over at higher rpm. Really beautiful, raspy note (more of a pre 996 flat six sound).
2] The car is less jerky. Seems to run way smoother.
Just my personal opinion. Obviously no hard facts to prove my statements.
Certainly worth the 300$ though
07-05-2006, 02:55 PM
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WOW...!
I'm REALLY impressed with K&N's marketing folks, referring to a less than useless and absolutely PASSIVE device as an Air Charger. Who cares if it's totally miss-leading advertising provided it is effective.
The key to success in any marketplace is to find a need and fill that need.
So I'm off today to design a sound synthesizer synchronized to engine RPM and throttle opening (engine LOAD) for a "deep-pockets" marketplace that is seeming willing to shorten engine life for SOUNDS.
I'm REALLY impressed with K&N's marketing folks, referring to a less than useless and absolutely PASSIVE device as an Air Charger. Who cares if it's totally miss-leading advertising provided it is effective.
The key to success in any marketplace is to find a need and fill that need.
So I'm off today to design a sound synthesizer synchronized to engine RPM and throttle opening (engine LOAD) for a "deep-pockets" marketplace that is seeming willing to shorten engine life for SOUNDS.