View Full Version : I installed a Bomz Intake today, advice needed
mdfrailey
11-25-2005, 11:54 PM
OK, I added put a Bomz intake in today. I know nothing about cars, and took me about an hour to figure out. The instructions weren't that clear. This is exactly what they sent me on a single sheet of paper. (http://www.autosportz.com/articles_air_intake_installation_guide.htm)
Well, my only problem is this. There's nothing really supporting it. It's kinda hanging there, but not really hanging there. You'll kinda see in the pics.
The intake came with 2 metal pieces which I assume are used to support it somehow, but I don't know how.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/mdfrailey/IMG_0384.jpg
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/mdfrailey/IMG_0385.jpg
Right now, the cone is resting on a metal piece that the old airbox used to be mounted to.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a357/mdfrailey/IMG_0382.jpg
Any suggestions as to how to support it??? Should I just take it to Midas and see what they say?
Nutari
11-26-2005, 12:44 AM
.... wtf is a bomz?
ONe bracket is to brace it.. the other is to relocate the coolant tank.
MazdaGecko
11-26-2005, 01:31 AM
looks like the same as the Ractive SRI have....
The l bracket need to be manually bent to fit between the cone and be bolted to the bracket where your cone is now resting..... bend it...its easy then twist to make the hole fit whith one of those in the coolant bracket....
They arent saying in the manual that you have to bend the "L" shaped bracket.... thats what is unclear!
Pretzellogic
11-26-2005, 01:47 AM
.... wtf is a bomz?
ONe bracket is to brace it.. the other is to relocate the coolant tank.
Nope, not with this one.
Essentially, you need to take the two brackets and bend them to fit so that they will support the intake. Use the existing hardware; you should have tons hanging around now that your stock intake has been dismantled (you kept that stuff right?).
After some searching, I found an oooooold pic of my car when it had the Bomz intake. Hope this helps:
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4da27b3127cce9a950c22573000000016108QasW7huxbS
Just as long as it's supported, you'll be fine. You will most likely have a problem with it rubbing/knocking against the master cylinder, though. That's when you get creative (and search the forum) :D
joka1
11-26-2005, 02:06 AM
bomz = nice name to a ebay intake........... now it is not a bad intake but look at the pic i attached on where to watch out for!!! i used one of my brakets and mounted it to the block......... the other one i used to relocate the overflowtank.
the instructions suck but the intake is decent. i have yet to see a injen beat a ebay intake on a dyno yet!!!
Rob
Nutari
11-26-2005, 02:15 AM
though. That's when you get creative (and search the forum) :D
and spend a little more to buy the ebay cold air intake/Injen clone. It has a full rubber/silicone elbow that clears the master cylinder and will not rub.
mdfrailey
11-26-2005, 08:22 AM
No shit!! That's probly why I feel the brake vibrate when the car's sitting still!!! OMG, you guys are freakin' geniuses!
Can I get those bracket things, that Pretzellogic has in his pic, at Home Depot? Is that string wrapped around the Radiator Hose, near the cone?(that's what it is right?)
Pretzellogic
11-26-2005, 01:29 PM
No shit!! That's probly why I feel the brake vibrate when the car's sitting still!!! OMG, you guys are freakin' geniuses!
Can I get those bracket things, that Pretzellogic has in his pic, at Home Depot? Is that string wrapped around the Radiator Hose, near the cone?(that's what it is right?)
I don't think you would feel any vibrations, but you will hear a knocking sound and then you'll notice that you now have a small dent in your pipe. Over time, you can wear a hole through it.
The "string" is actually zip-ties. Basically, this intake is not vehicle-specific, and it's going to knock unless you take some drastic measures. Also, you'll want to replace the filter than came with it with a comperable K&N one.
yea its eBay intake. I had it on my Pro until i got Injen CAI. It came with 2 aluminum brackets, which were really soft and easily bendable. I had to make my own....I went to homedepot and bought a piece of flat long metal about 1 and 1/2 wide and 2 or 3/8 of an inch thick. Cut it, and drilled 2 holes for a supporting L-bracket. One end was mounted to the grounding point (with L-bracket) on the motor and other end was going right under the intake. (I also put some electrical tape so the bracket wouldn't scratch the intake, as intake was resting on the bracket) and that was it. Here ya go. Really old pix hehe from Late 2003. Enjoy
joka1
11-26-2005, 04:08 PM
ya when i had mine i went to ace and did pretty much the same thing dis did.
http://www.msprotege.com/members/joka1/eng%202.jpg
damn that is a old pic............ anyway my bracket is on the lef side of the maf. it held it enough so it did not rub.
Pretzellogic
11-26-2005, 04:49 PM
It would probably be easier to custom make your own bracket. You could do it if you have a drill, hacksaw, and a vise.
mdfrailey
11-26-2005, 05:44 PM
I relocated the bracket thing to the other side. Now it hangs off the battery. I had to bend it a little for it to work, but it worked. I also wrapped ties around the radiator hose and pipe to help hold it still.
I felt a little better throttle response, and a little better performance.
Another question. Eventually I want to upgrade to the full Injen CAI, with the filter behind the bumper. How much better performance will that be vs. my new Bomz SRI? Would it be worth the money?
lol!!!!!!!!
cant beat the zip ties and duck tape! Best friends of a professional tuner (rofl)
at least my bracket looked like it was meant to be there, lol, besides the green electrical tape, haha
joka1
11-27-2005, 02:04 AM
mine u would not even no it was their unless u look, but anyway whatever u have to do to keep it off the brake accumalator(sp) more pwr to you.
btw whoever invented zip tied is my idol
Nutari
11-27-2005, 03:52 AM
I relocated the bracket thing to the other side. Now it hangs off the battery. I had to bend it a little for it to work, but it worked. I also wrapped ties around the radiator hose and pipe to help hold it still.
I felt a little better throttle response, and a little better performance.
Another question. Eventually I want to upgrade to the full Injen CAI, with the filter behind the bumper. How much better performance will that be vs. my new Bomz SRI? Would it be worth the money?
no, buy the injen clone from ebay. My friend bought the injen for almost $300 and I bought my ebay CAI for around $30 shipped... I installed both at the same time and they are totally identical. only thing different is the nicer silicone couplers used..
gksspot
11-27-2005, 10:06 AM
no, buy the injen clone from ebay. My friend bought the injen for almost $300 and I bought my ebay CAI for around $30 shipped... I installed both at the same time and they are totally identical. only thing different is the nicer silicone couplers used..
Can you post some upclose pics of the the two? That would be very interesting to see, and would save a lot of money for a lot of people here.
Nutari
11-28-2005, 01:33 AM
Can you post some upclose pics of the the two? That would be very interesting to see, and would save a lot of money for a lot of people here.
I dont have any pictures of the Injen.. I should have pics of mine..
He let me have his Injen sticker .. they sent him a bunch
jaxLX2.o
11-29-2005, 10:14 PM
I bought the AEM short ram intake and it came with brackets welded on. It was only 1$160.00 shipped and new on E-bay. It sits low enough that it gets plenty of cooler air. If not, making your own brackets will probably be the best thing.
Nutari
12-08-2005, 06:19 PM
http://omgihost.com/upload/files/18/intake.jpg
injen intake.. and you can see the ebay clone below/above whatever.
here's injen in black color
http://www.msprotege.com/members/DiS/Injen_CAI/Injen%20001.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/DiS/Injen_CAI/Injen%20002.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/DiS/Injen_CAI/Injen%20003.jpg
Good job on the brackets. Most things you're gonna bolt on will need a little "tweeking". Here's a couple shots of my K&N CAI. I actually prefer the more direct routing of the Injen, but chose the K&N due to the cleaner hookup of the valve cover vent hose.
*Edit: Zip ties rule! (thumb)
Hy8us
12-12-2005, 07:44 PM
i got a bomz intake too, check my sig for picks
awsmp5
01-25-2006, 09:57 PM
i got a bomz intake too, check my sig for picks
i'm thinkin of gettin it too cuz i just got my paycheck (thumb)
awsmp5
03-20-2006, 09:31 PM
ok i got a 1 dollar one of ebay... 15 dollar shipping...
but anyways theres another hole in it... whats it for?
02PROTEGE2.0
04-21-2006, 01:08 PM
ok i got a 1 dollar one of ebay... 15 dollar shipping...
but anyways theres another hole in it... whats it for?
thats for ur temp sensor thats located on ur airbox and connected to the wires of ur maf.
i myslef just installed a bomz intake yesterday... its pretty sweet.
i bent the clip also to hold it off of the cylinder and it also keeps it from knocking aginst the radiator overflow.
i love this intake... i noticed an immediate change in throttle response and it amkes a sweet whistling sound when u take off.
thats stock box is an SOB to remove tho
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