Air Intake

[In_D_Major]

Hello...I was thinking of buying a KN air filter, but not the pod (the rectangular shape). It cost $110 from Repco.

Is it going to give me some power compare to the CAI?

Or is there a Air Flow Meter adapter that you can buy, so you can put a pod filter?

Also, where can I go inregards to Corolla parts and modifications? Around Melbourne?

Thanks

[xoom]

Hi In_D_Major,

I believe your refering to a panel filter. Well i've own both a TRD panel filter and then upgraded to a CAI.

And i'll tell you they are completely different. The panel filter might give u a bit of performance improvement but from my experience it was not noticeable at all and if you think about all u have done is changed the filter you have not in any way enhanced how much air gets to your filter...

A CAI on the sportivo has made such a huge difference because the stock setup on the car is absolutely shocking and has been setup in such a way that it is actually restricting performance which is why a panel filter doesnt really aid a whole lot.

My recommendation to you is save the $100+ and put it towards a CAI.... Hey if you cant afford a TRD one it doesnt matter as there are plenty of other cheaper brands around...

Also model corolla do you have ?

cheers

Bill

[DANZZT231]

www.suprastores.com

go grab some AEM or Injen CAI there, should be around $300ish landed.

[suped]

Im thinking of getting a pod filter for my 1zzfe powered 2003 Corolla.

All the dudes out here in New Zealand just get a pod filter and have some custom piping done, not really much of this bolt-on stuff. And it turns out cheaper.

Which would be a better option, I buy a K&N pod filter and get the workshop to make a custom box and everything for it, or to buy a "bolt-on"?

Performance and price advantages would be appreciated.

[In_D_Major]

Thanks Xoom and Danz for the info. I've got a 2003 Corolla Ascent. It's stock at

the moment. Tho i've got 17 inch wheels and 215 tyres on it. I've got a sports

muffler but I had to take it off coz I was caught by the EPA for being too loud!

My air filter is very dirty so I was thinking of buying a new one. But I might as well

go for a sports air filter like K & N or some other brand. I want to put a CAI on it

that's why I came here for some info.

Cheers

[In_D_Major]

Yo...xoom if you've upgraded to CAI, do you still have your TRD panel filter?

If so, how much are you willing to sell it? Does it matter if you put a sports panel

filter or a CAI to an automatic 2003 corolla?

P.S. Danz...the website you posted is under construction!

PEACE OUT

[DANZZT231]

Anytime.

By the way, I got my K&N panels at home doing nothing, i sell mine 40 bucks and gimme your old one so i can use that for emergency.

[kcorro]

i got the ascent too and put in the toms filter and really like it. have no plans on changing this.

[Buddha]

i got the ascent too and put in the toms filter and really like it. have no plans on changing this.

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What difference did it make, kcorro?

Not just power, but general feel and any change in sound?

[kcorro]

feels better but that could be psychological. sound is the same as before.

[CAP]

With mine I found that throttle response was improved and the engine breathes better above 4000 rpm

[Doctony]

www.suprastores.com

go grab some AEM or Injen CAI there, should be around $300ish landed.

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hi man, can u provide us with an intact link please? i clicked on it and nothing came up, it siad "under construction". or if you could provide me the telephone number of the shop, that'd be great.

cheers

tony

[DANZZT231]

www.suprastore.com

sorry, i miss wrote it as suprastores

[DANZZT231]

http://www.suprastore.com/airin.html

there u go

[Doctony]

how often do u need to repalce the pod or clean it??

danz, i went to the suprastore.com and was trying to find the cai for corolla but none was there. do u actually order the one for mr2? this is the american website, isn't it? how much does it take to send the cai over here?

cheers

tony

[DANZZT231]

The one for our car, is the Matrix XR (1zz-fe)

hmm it all depends on the rates to be honest, but, u can email them 1st for confirmation. 330-350 bucks is what i got.

[Doctony]

thanks, danz for the info

anybody knows about blitz cai and where to get this?

i will try to get the qoute from suprastore tonight and will post it on the forum

[Doctony]

thanks, danz for the info

anybody knows about blitz cai and where to get this?

i will try to get the qoute from suprastore tonight and will post it on the forum

[DANZZT231]

thanks, danz for the info

anybody knows about blitz cai and where to get this?

i will try to get the qoute from suprastore tonight and will post it on the forum

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Blitz do not make CAI, they have short ram kit. speak to stockvvti

he got a good set up, complete with heat shield box and cold air induction piping to ensure cold ***** intake.

[DANZZT231]

how often do u need to repalce the pod or clean it??

danz, i went to the suprastore.com and was trying to find the cai for corolla but none was there. do u actually order the one for mr2? this is the american website, isn't it? how much does it take to send the cai over here?

cheers

tony

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hmmm, i am not sure, but u will need to clean it after a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time. Although, each 10000km is not a bad idea aswell to clean it. I read that dust particle actually helps the filteration too, i got that from K&N cleaning kit manual.

[In_D_Major]

how often do u need to repalce the pod or clean it??

danz, i went to the suprastore.com and was trying to find the cai for corolla but none was there. do u actually order the one for mr2? this is the american website, isn't it? how much does it take to send the cai over here?

cheers

tony

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hmmm, i am not sure, but u will need to clean it after a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time. Although, each 10000km is not a bad idea aswell to clean it. I read that dust particle actually helps the filteration too, i got that from K&N cleaning kit manual.

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Yo...Danz...thanks alot for the K&N air filter. The Corolla runs better around mid-range.

Also thanks for all the info inregards to the basic mods for the Corolla. I appreciate it.

P.S. Man you're car is pretty good man...keep up the good work!

I'll buy the clear tail lights in a few weeks then I'll take a photo and post it here.

Cheers

PEACE

In D Major

[DANZZT231]

how often do u need to repalce the pod or clean it??

danz, i went to the suprastore.com and was trying to find the cai for corolla but none was there. do u actually order the one for mr2? this is the american website, isn't it? how much does it take to send the cai over here?

cheers

tony

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hmmm, i am not sure, but u will need to clean it after a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time. Although, each 10000km is not a bad idea aswell to clean it. I read that dust particle actually helps the filteration too, i got that from K&N cleaning kit manual.

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Yo...Danz...thanks alot for the K&N air filter. The Corolla runs better around mid-range.

Also thanks for all the info inregards to the basic mods for the Corolla. I appreciate it.

P.S. Man you're car is pretty good man...keep up the good work!

I'll buy the clear tail lights in a few weeks then I'll take a photo and post it here.

Cheers

PEACE

In D Major

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Anytime my friend. Thanks for your comment, I am sure others in this forum can help you also the way it helped me reached the point i am at with my car. Yeah, the K&N will be better than stock, give it a bit more time for the ECU to adjust the new air flow, i guaranteed your throttle respond will be smoother. Next, do the throttle body coolant bypass, you won't regret it :)

[In_D_Major]

Anytime my friend. Thanks for your comment, I am sure others in this forum can help you also the way it helped me reached the point i am at with my car. Yeah, the K&N will be better than stock, give it a bit more time for the ECU to adjust the new air flow, i guaranteed your throttle respond will be smoother. Next, do the throttle body coolant bypass, you won't regret it :)

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Yeah by the way tell how to go about that will ya? Can you send me a link or a step by step info for the throtte body coolant bypass?

Thanks Again Danz

Cheers

[DANZZT231]

Please read my review to give you a good understanding about this mod:

http://au.toyotaownersclub.com/forums/inde...wtopic=2068&hl=

Source of modification information: www.2003corolla.org, DIY section

[BenT]

Got a quote for shipping of the TRD Cai from the suprastore and it was $146 ...ouch!