K&N Apollo

[lucio_libre]

Here are the pics of the unit in the 05 Corolla. And this one is staying in there. Great throttle response over anything else that i had in there so far.

[Kevsta]

This is better than a CAI ? Sweet... where did you get the adapter for the air flow sensor ?

[ninjaking777]

This is better than a CAI ? Sweet... where did you get the adapter for the air flow sensor ?

Im thinking the same thing about where you got your adaptor from!

also...is this as loud as a CAI?

or is it muted like an airbox?

[Northy]

will be interesting to see the gains and where they are made.

[lucio_libre]

I got the adaptor from a spare airbox that i had lying around. I dont know if it's better than a CAI, debatable question, it's definetly not as loud, the exposed pod on a CAI makes alot of noise. The drivability is much improved on the car, but most of all the throttle response when youre cruising in 6th at 100kph is much more noticeable than before.

[DANZZT231]

Like I said previously, don't worry about power with short ram, rather be glad throttle respond should be crisp - good for track.

[lucio_libre]

I got home today after 45 minutes of driving, jumped out of the car and popped up the bonet. I went to touch the K&N apollo and to my surprise it wasnt even luke warm it was cold. The rubber hosing going back into the throttle body was warm, but there is definetly cold air flowing through there and it pulls harder than ever. Its the perfect match with the CES exhaust. My advice to anyone out there considering a CAI, give this thing a go, saves you a bit of cash, take it from me ive tried alot of different inductions and this is my pick of the lot.

[MR22ZZ]

I'm definately impressed with the more factory finish of the setup.

I'd liko to know how it goes with a cheap @rse SRI pipe though instead of the standard piping (plus there is a MAF mounting point on the SRI)

[DANZZT231]

no difference. What u do is, go buy 2.75' L shape silicon, 2.75' L shape alluminium intake pipe (Or PVC if u want, hehe), and the grab MAF sensor adapter available in autobarn. Oh also buy 2x 3' silicon hose to secure ur maf sensor to the intake pipe. And just before the bank manager thought you're done with your credit card, slap in the apollo and rubber pipe to the list.

[Otaku]

Hi Lucio, thanks for the post. Few questions though:

1. Is this installable in the 1ZZ?
   
2. Does the unit have a bracket securing it or does it dangle?
   
3. Where did you buy this from?
   

[Kevsta]

As an alternative to the factory rubber hosing, I guess you could buy one of those short ram bomz intakes off ebay and attach the apollo on the end of it.

[MR22ZZ]

As an alternative to the factory rubber hosing, I guess you could buy one of those short ram bomz intakes off ebay and attach the apollo on the end of it.

ummmm....

that would be exactly what I am getting at :)

[CORZZA]

i had a similar unit on my holden barina. dit was good goo but the CAI was sounding great and had better gain becasuse the air coming in was far cooler. as that K&N pod heats up the air coming in is heated up instantly.

[lucio_libre]

Hi Lucio, thanks for the post. Few questions though:

1. Is this installable in the 1ZZ?
   
2. Does the unit have a bracket securing it or does it dangle?
   
3. Where did you buy this from?
   

I assume it is installable for the 1zz. The unit doesent have a bracket, i made one, got it from Autobarn.

i had a similar unit on my holden barina. dit was good goo but the CAI was sounding great and had better gain becasuse the air coming in was far cooler. as that K&N pod heats up the air coming in is heated up instantly.

The pod doesent heat up as you can attach a hose from the pod to the front of the car.

[gOODbOYz]

K&N appollo is it just the cover to secure the pod filter from hot air? or is it included with the pod filter?

i like the set up B)

[CORZZA]

ok man. each to there own! i like it! but because its closed up and its under the hood it does get hot.no matter what heat shield you have.

for me the further away the cone is from the motor the better!

[MotoMan]

ok man. each to there own! i like it! but because its closed up and its under the hood it does get hot.no matter what heat shield you have.

for me the further away the cone is from the motor the better!

well we will see if that rings true next dyno day :)

will be good to see and hear the apollo in action

[lucio_libre]

K&N appollo is it just the cover to secure the pod filter from hot air? or is it included with the pod filter?

i like the set up B)

The pod is inside the cover, its a cone shape. It can be removed for cleaning etc.