Intake installation

[Rism]

Hey i just got my intake system for my 02 protege es, does anyone know a site with installation instructions that will help me install it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=38634&item=2429505443

That is the one i got

[mp3moose]

its pretty self explainitory.
1. Clamp blue connection on throttle body
2. Clamp pipe with nipple to that
3. Blue connector to that
4. stock MAF to that, the another blue connector
5. second pipe
6. Finally, filter to that

Oh, and be sure to hook up the sensor from the stock wiring into the second pipe where the little whole is with the black rubber ring.

[pdhaudio83]

just BE careful with the MAF

[Matthew]

here is a picture of when mine was installed...too bad i didnt know all these people bought these at the time cause i just threw it away in joy when i got my injen via ups...

[Rism]

whats the maf?
Im kinda new to cars :D

[Matthew]

mass airflow sensor...its the big black box you can see in my picture

[Rism]

dont u have to take some stuff out like the stock air filter box thats in there?

[Matthew]

yes you remove the entire stock setup...all that ram-air looking crap, all the way back to the intake manifold

[skyhawk174]

Hey Rism

That looks just like my Ractive intake but the install should be pretty straightforward. However, you have to be careful with the position of the rear pipe. Make sure when you lock everything down that that pipe is not touching the master brake cylinder. You will know right away when you hear a knocking when you are driving. If you leave it, you will eventually get a hole in the pipe and that's not good. I also found that one of the three rubber connectros was slightly smaller and I used that one on the intake manifold.

Here is a picture of mine. I had my pipes powder coated so that it matches my red/yellow scheme. These are old pictures and I have done more since.


http://members.shaw.ca/chris174/P5/ractive1.jpg


http://members.shaw.ca/chris174/P5/ractive2.jpg


It may or may not happen to you but my bracket broke and I replaced it with one I made myself. Here are some shots

http://members.shaw.ca/chris174/P5/newbracket1.jpg

http://members.shaw.ca/chris174/P5/newbracket2.jpg


That top shot is also old and I have since fixed the look and repainted.

[Matthew]

hey sky, where did you get that oil cap, and for how much? sorry to threadjack

[skyhawk174]

Originally posted by RazorP5
hey sky, where did you get that oil cap, and for how much? sorry to threadjack

Razor

on the other board (protegeclub.com) there is a guy in Vancouver selling them. They are custom made and come in different colours. I forget how much they were. The price also depends on if you get engraving or not.

If you go over to that site, they are listed in the Parts for sale section under custom oil cap.

[Matthew]

wow, 40 bucks for an oil cap

[Rism]

Ok so i would need to take out the 2 things circled in this pic. Before i put the intake in, right?

[Matthew]

yes, in addition to the black piping that goes from the higher circle to the intake manifold

[Natey]

Razor,
gugustud makes custom oilcaps and battery tie-downs for our cars. The're both pretty cool, IMO.

Here's a link to the tie-downs (http://www.protegeclub.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10120) if you're interested.

[Matthew]

ive seen that, even more ridiculously priced...not that i dont agree with his pricing, but i would shoot myslef before i spent 60 bucks on a tiedown :(

[Natey]

lol, Iss all about the bling, dog! http://www.computerpannen.com/cwm/contrib/sarge/MrT_anim.gif

[Matthew]

maybe once i get promoted

[Rism]

hmmmm i was thinkin. When u get your car inspected do u have to take the intake out. Cause some modified intakes are illegal right?

[Matthew]

no

[Rism]

ok 1 last question. I think i read somewhere u have to take out one of the fuses for 5 min then put it back in, so the engine can "learn" the new intake. If its true which fuse do i have to take out

[cbcbd]

It's not the fuse, it's the battery.

-Disconnect the NEGATIVE terminal of the battery.
-Go back into the car, pump the brakes for about 15 seconds.
-Reconnect the battery
-Start car and let idle for about 5 minutes
-Re-program your radio presets and clock
-Drive

[Rism]

which side is the negative side?

[tonkabui]

the one without the rubber cover. it's also the one with the (-) symbol on the battery. the other side will have a (+).

[Rism]

yes im a idiot i know :-p
but the only stupid question you ask is the one you dont ask ;)

[Rism]

how do i know if its leaking or not

[t3ase]

Know if what's leaking?

[Rism]

the intake

i hear kind of a hissing sound coming fomr the intake cone thing at the end

[skyhawk174]

Originally posted by Rism
the intake

i hear kind of a hissing sound coming fomr the intake cone thing at the end

If your clamps are tight it should nto be leaking and that hissing sounds is the air passing throught the filter material so is pretty normal.

Actually it is kinda cool hearing that sound when you turn off your engine :D

[Rism]

Ok i got my intake all installed. Only 2 problems. My heat isnt working in the car anymore i dont know if its related to that though. and 2, where should i put this little piece that was in the old intake tube. Its circled in blue in the pic attached

[skyhawk174]

Originally posted by Rism
Ok i got my intake all installed. Only 2 problems. My heat isnt working in the car anymore i dont know if its related to that though. and 2, where should i put this little piece that was in the old intake tube. Its circled in blue in the pic attached

Your heat should not be affected by the intake installation so something else is wrong.

As for that little piece, I zip tied it to the tube that goes from the valve cover to the new intake. I'll take a pic tomorrow if you want.