wtf is that on my stock intake

[chr15j4m35]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at replacing my stock air intake pipe, but there's something pointing out of it and I dont know what it is:



A) Wtf is it

B) When replacing the pipe, do I need to get something similar or just leave it?

Cheers

[Grue]

You make it sound like one of us opened your bonnet one night and stuck it on there just to confuse you!

It's a breather pipe to the intake manifold. If you look at your engine you'll see the little mouth where it attaches. Most people when replacing the intake pipe put a little breather filter on it like this (my old setup):


Either stick a mini-filter on it, or hook it up to your new intake pipe. Don't leave it open to the elements

[chr15j4m35]

Kool thanks for the reply,

I notice you had a adjustable plastic intake pipe in the pic below, are they any good?

I was thinking of getting something like that or a alloy pipe like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/3-45-DEGREE-POLI ... 2ea3a19fc9

[Grue]

Nah, the corrogated one is pretty nasty. Likes to split. Check out Ben's pics half way down page for some ideas: http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=21743 I went for a 90deg 3" silicone pipe>MAF>MAF adapter>90deg 3" Metal pipe>Filter.

Good basics here: http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=20738 But examples are all mivec (they don't have to worry about the MAF sensor, MAF adapter plate etc.)

[bduffman]

that 45 wont wont i dont think, it will prob get into the way of the battery u might need to check fitment