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So I just ordered my intake. I know others have asked this. Should I use it as a Cold Air Intake or Short Ram Intake? Keep in mind I live in soggy Louisiana and it rains weekly if not sometimes daily.
I know I have seen some pics of short rams. Does it hurt the vehicle if the CEL is on or is it just one of those annoying lights on the dash. Is there a way to reset the light without taking it into the dealership?Check this out:
http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44831
The big issue on the SRI appears to be the check engine light. Apparently the CAI doesn't really have the issue. I have an '08 TRP-E with the Injen CAI and have never had issues with the engine light.
autozone, discount autoparts, o'rileys, etc. they can reset the light but if whatever caused it to come on hasnt been address it will just come back on.Is there a way to reset the light without taking it into the dealership?
That is incredible!I have thought about intakes and looked into cold air or short ram but neither of them really wasn't what I was looking for (a boost in power and a serious boost in mpg) so I did some thinking and decided... I will build an intake for myself and it will be a cold air / ram air intake. I literally built an intake that is cold air and runs through the drivers side fog light of the bumper (I didn't have fog lights so it didn't matter to cut it out for my intake). Now I am seeing, already, damn near 30 mpg combined, and the low end is a little better but once off the line, holy crap, look out. Other elements can't keep up. I have also changed the plugs to Bosch platinum 2P's and this helps with the increase in mileage but I really believe it was the ram air effect, pressuring the intake factory air cleaner box and I also notice I coast a whole lot better. On the highway, I only have to push the pedal about an eighth to a quarter inch to maintain seventy. Talking with mechanic friends, they all agreed this wouldn't hurt the engine since it was not a forced induction system like supercharger or turbo. It is simply wind blowing in the front and being dumped into the engine when the piston moves down on the intake stroke. I also believe this extra pressure actually helps the pistons move better since they don't need to create as much of a vacuum or negative pressure to draw air, which robs power. The total cost of building my intake system? Less than fifty bucks and about an hour of my time. The next step for me to further increase my mileage will be to install the injen cat back exhaust system. So now that my E has better lungs, I now wish to get rid of the constipation. My wife used to average 275 miles per tank on this E and now I can get around 400. I would call this fifty bucks or less and nice investment.
No offence,but unless you're traveling at about 100mph,there's not a Ram Air effect even happening on your Element.You're probably just reaping the benefits of introducing a colder air charge temperature into the plenum.:?I have thought about intakes and looked into cold air or short ram but neither of them really wasn't what I was looking for (a boost in power and a serious boost in mpg) so I did some thinking and decided... I will build an intake for myself and it will be a cold air / ram air intake. I literally built an intake that is cold air and runs through the drivers side fog light of the bumper (I didn't have fog lights so it didn't matter to cut it out for my intake). Now I am seeing, already, damn near 30 mpg combined, and the low end is a little better but once off the line, holy crap, look out. Other elements can't keep up. I have also changed the plugs to Bosch platinum 2P's and this helps with the increase in mileage but I really believe it was the ram air effect, pressuring the intake factory air cleaner box and I also notice I coast a whole lot better. On the highway, I only have to push the pedal about an eighth to a quarter inch to maintain seventy. Talking with mechanic friends, they all agreed this wouldn't hurt the engine since it was not a forced induction system like supercharger or turbo. It is simply wind blowing in the front and being dumped into the engine when the piston moves down on the intake stroke. I also believe this extra pressure actually helps the pistons move better since they don't need to create as much of a vacuum or negative pressure to draw air, which robs power. The total cost of building my intake system? Less than fifty bucks and about an hour of my time. The next step for me to further increase my mileage will be to install the injen cat back exhaust system. So now that my E has better lungs, I now wish to get rid of the constipation. My wife used to average 275 miles per tank on this E and now I can get around 400. I would call this fifty bucks or less and nice investment.
yeah, as they say "pics or it didnt happen"pics and DIY guide would be nice:grin:
No offence,but there's quite a difference between sticking your hand out the window and being able to grab enough air to actually force it up various bends of piping to pressurize your airbox.From what I've read and noticed over the years is that for Ram Air to work,you really need to be traveling at high speeds (most say triple digit speeds) to even cause a Ram Air effect.I'm not taking away from your mod at all,but you're probably just noticing a difference because of the introduction of a much colder air charge,not from air actually being rammed/forced into your airbox.:? I'm glad you're happy with your mod and it seems to being working for you.How about some pics.? 8)I don't agree with having to do a 100 mph to get any effect. Just stick your head or hand out the window and see how hard it blows back. I think seventy above is pretty effective and using the fog light chamber as the initial scoop and a three pipe as the lead pipe to the factory box makes a difference. Not only is it cold air but the opening is the fog light, facing forward, catching all the wind directly as does the radiator to cool the water. No offense taken but if it isn't effective then I would think other things relying on the principal of being up front to catch wind would also be ineffective such as the radiator. I have seen an a difference in performance and in mileage and speaking with mechanics I should expect a difference. To further increase the performance later in time I will be installing the injen cat back exhaust to go with it.