Smaaron
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I haven’t looked close at mine yet, but couldn’t you just rip these things out with long needle nose pliers without cutting any of the plastic retainers out? Or are the filters too stiff?
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Thanks for taking the time to do this with concise instructions along with pictures. Certainly helpful.I can attest that you can do this without removing the Mass Air Sensor if you want to.
Yes Sir that's how I got mine out. you basically just unscrew/unwind them. I did not cut any internal plastic.I haven’t looked close at mine yet, but couldn’t you just rip these things out with long needle nose pliers without cutting any of the plastic retainers out? Or are the filters too stiff?
Smog tests are looking at the exhaust system, not the air intake.
Do they open the airbox?Not in Cali, a CAI without a CARB EO# is instant fail.,
and that's why i wouldnt wish my worst enemy to live in California. no fun allowedNot in Cali, a CAI without a CARB EO# is instant fail.,
and that's why i wouldnt wish my worst enemy to live in California. no fun allowed
Do they open the airbox?
Reading some of these replies about removing the honeycomb filter is confusing. Cold Air Intakes don't have these filters so why are we making it a big deal about vapors. This can't be just a '24 concern. My '05 at the time had a paper filter as well. I still have the car 19 years later and no issues. I think we are over thinking the purpose, warranty concerns and hurting the car.
New EPA rule for 2024 models?
I want this to be true... Only thing I've done on mine so far outside of cosmetics is an H-pipe.I have a 24 manual pp. had the x pipe installed. Resonator removed. Install K&N high flow filters (sold as a dual pack by K&N). Then removed the hydro carbon filters.
I can confirm it sounds way more wicked. More pops. More musical. More bad arse. And it definitely pulls harder. Noticeably harder. Don’t care what the Dyno says. These 2 mods. X pipe and filters/HC removal is a must do. Should cost under $500
I want this to be true... Only thing I've done on mine so far outside of cosmetics is an H-pipe.I have a 24 manual pp. had the x pipe installed. Resonator removed. Install K&N high flow filters (sold as a dual pack by K&N). Then removed the hydro carbon filters.
I can confirm it sounds way more wicked. More pops. More musical. More bad arse. And it definitely pulls harder. Noticeably harder. Don’t care what the Dyno says. These 2 mods. X pipe and filters/HC removal is a must do. Should cost under $500