Silicon Intake Installed, K&N, nervous about CF delete

[mack128i]

So today, I installed a silicon intake, and the K&N, but am really nervous about simply cutting out something that is a permanent part on the vehicle. Feedback is def appreciated....

[F13.KENN]

I cut mine out. It did nothing at all.

[sprp85]

Altho it doesnt really affect anything, if you are worried, pick up a used air box. They are usually available for cheap

[gixracer]

It’s an easy mod, make sure to clean up and smooth out the sides. Air boxes are $50 or so. I still have two extra sitting around if you need them.
It’s one of those mods where you wonder why there are two filters and you can’t replace one. So you eliminate the not needed one

[mack128i]

Originally Posted by gixracer

It's an easy mod, make sure to clean up and smooth out the sides. Air boxes are $50 or so. I still have two extra sitting around if you need them.
It's one of those mods where you wonder why there are two filters and you can't replace one. So you eliminate the not needed one

@gixracer do you feel it makes a difference, I'm sure one cannot deny the increased air flow...or is it more of a mindset that it is ridiculous to have two filters?

[gixracer]

When I did mine I had a bunch of stuff done. It’s more of a mindset and airflow efficiency.
All at once I had 3stage , silicone, airbox filter mod, headers and axle back with the AA can tune. It was all worth it.
At this point do it because it’s one less restriction and because the mod cost, its a no brainer

[mack128i]

Originally Posted by gixracer

When I did mine I had a bunch of stuff done. It's more of a mindset and airflow efficiency.
All at once I had 3stage , silicone, airbox filter mod, headers and axle back with the AA can tune. It was all worth it.
At this point do it because it's one less restriction and because the mod cost, its a no brainer

@gixracer that makes complete sense...

I'm just curious, when its cut out how is it possible to make sure all the fibers are out and unable to be sucked into the engine, could it be an issue?

[chris82]

Originally Posted by mack128i

@gixracer that makes complete sense...

I'm just curious, when its cut out how is it possible to make sure all the fibers are out and unable to be sucked into the engine, could it be an issue?

What I did was cut the filter out, then use sand paper around the edges to smooth it down. It looks like it never existed in the first place.

[mack128i]

Originally Posted by chris82

What I did was cut the filter out, then use sand paper around the edges to smooth it down. It looks like it never existed in the first place.

@chris82 thanks hoss

[Elias_E90]

I have done this 6 months with no issues till now. To note that the euro airbox doesnt have a charcoal filter.. it is only on us models for emissions

[chris82]

Originally Posted by mack128i

@chris82 thanks hoss

Is there an increase in the intake noise?

[mack128i]

Originally Posted by chris82

Is there an increase in the intake noise?

@chris82 there are some differences I hear at times, not sure if the drone (sp?) is from my tune, or the intake, or a combination of both. I haven't put it under a huge load to see either, I've really been enjoying the smoother driving experience from all the mods combined.

[mack128i]

Originally Posted by Eliase90

I have done this 6 months with no issues till now. To note that the euro airbox doesnt have a charcoal filter.. it is only on us models for emissions

@Eliase90 what issues are you having?

[Elias_E90]

No issues