Pod filters

[biggame]

i've heard of this thing, but what does it do? can you feel hp gains from it?

thanks in advance ;)

[SCO-77K]

If installed correctly they can give extra HP, by providing cooler air into your engine. Im at work at the moment but when i get home ill post some pix of mine.

[biggame]

cool! can't wait to see pics!

[illuminati]

a pod filter should be put on the end of a cold air intake in order to get cold air into the enige, otherwise it will suc more hot air then the stock setup and reduce the power.... they are more freeflowing too which is always good as it will allow more air in. a diff choice is to get a panel filter which is more free flowing. it will be cheaper as cai(cold air intakes) cost over 300, and it will not suc any hot air as it slots into ur stock air box.

[Guest]

I've purchased a K&N filter replacement. It will go in the original air box using the original air flow meter. By installing some plastic tubing, I'm hoping to direct some cold air into the original box. I will also remove the butterfly valve in the airbox to increase the induction noise. The filter cost $90 at Autobarn. The main advantages would be:

1. Guaranteed cold air with original box

2. Improved filter element that flows more air

3. Washable filter to save money in long run

4. No cutting required (some CAI require cutting)

5. No worries about relocating the air flow meter

I let you know how it "feels" (can't justify dyno for such a minor change) once its all installed.

BTW: there's a Unifilter (Australian made) CAI for a little over $300 - check their website

[biggame]

yeah i got myself a k&n filter for the stock box about a year ago...

but i paid almost 120 for it... cause i couldn't find anywhere that sold it!!!

damn...i must have got ripped off... <_<

[Guest]

how long have you had yr Celica? Mine is now 3yrs old

[biggame]

how long have you had yr Celica? Mine is now 3yrs old

bought mine in late 2001, so bit over 2yrs... :D

what other mods have you done?

i've done a few mini-mods but i'm saving for a wingswest or TRD body kit before i buy a new exhaust... :)

[Guest]

I've only colour coded my original side skirts and added Razo pedals. I've bought the K&N replacement but haven't installed it yet.

I'm currently trying to source some coilovers (Tein SS or something else) from HK too for occasional track days and motokhanas.

Have you ever checked out newcelica.org or everythingcelica.com? The Yankies have heaps of info on the 7th gen Celica. It doesn't seem so popular in Asian countries like Japan and Hong Kong.

[biggame]

yeah, i've been looking at everythingcelica and it's forums for about a year now...

AWESOME site, but more than info i was dying to meet some celica enthusiasts that live in australia,

finally we've got this so can so we can hook up with ppl local and share local info,

it's a shame celica has such a big price tag in australia, if it wasn't as expensive there'd be just as many enthusiests here... and the prices for parts and gear would be lower and there'd be more range

i want the TRD exhaust so so so badly!!!

[Guest]

there's a few ppl in the oz section of newcelica forum. half of those are in syd. Although everyone has very mild mods, the mods are all different.

[biggame]

thanks for that!

cheers~ :D

[SCO-77K]

it's a shame celica has such a big price tag in australia, if it wasn't as expensive there'd be just as many enthusiests here... and the prices for parts and gear would be lower and there'd be more range

Yeh they are pricey, cause im poor i decided to go a bit old school :P got my car for $3500 :D

[brad]

haha i didnt buy a pod for power juts bought it for the roar... celicas sound tuff with a pod and deep zorst over 4k revs

[Mohit]

Best thing to do, as others have said is to shield the pod from heat and run cold air to it. This is what i've done (in a RAV4 not a Celica, but the same principle) ;)