Cold Intake Issues- 2013 Boss
06-30-2012, 08:38 PM
#11
Started off with a 5 gallon bucket, $2.67, and a hacksaw.
Some trimming to fit....
Then I placed the lip of the "shroud" between the piece that holds the filter against the box.
I also cut a piece of straight flat plastic and added a lip to the side of the box that faces the driver's wheel well, I had noticed water on this side as well leaking in.
All painted up and getting ready for install...
Installed on car
Its not the prettiest set up, but it will not allow water to directly hit the filter when dripping down which should eliminate excess water from entering the intake. I also drilled some holes in the lower flat areas of the box to allow water to drip out if collecting. I haven't tested it yet but I will be taking her to a car wash tomorrow to see what happens.
Side note: Another alternative would be to buy a 2013 V6 hood liner that doesn't have the cutouts for the hood vents. Then just cut vents for the passenger side in the liner and maybe some small cuts on the rear of the drivers side vent.
Some trimming to fit....
Then I placed the lip of the "shroud" between the piece that holds the filter against the box.
I also cut a piece of straight flat plastic and added a lip to the side of the box that faces the driver's wheel well, I had noticed water on this side as well leaking in.
All painted up and getting ready for install...
Installed on car
Its not the prettiest set up, but it will not allow water to directly hit the filter when dripping down which should eliminate excess water from entering the intake. I also drilled some holes in the lower flat areas of the box to allow water to drip out if collecting. I haven't tested it yet but I will be taking her to a car wash tomorrow to see what happens.
Side note: Another alternative would be to buy a 2013 V6 hood liner that doesn't have the cutouts for the hood vents. Then just cut vents for the passenger side in the liner and maybe some small cuts on the rear of the drivers side vent.
07-01-2012, 12:24 AM
#16
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 9
Great solution! Was looking at some of the flexiglass enclosures made by some other companies, and was thinking of trying something like this. Well done! Might take a run at my own version, but am totally stealing some of you concepts!
07-02-2012, 07:09 PM
#19
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: MO
Posts: 3,234
Guys, regarding a drop in filter..I just read a shop LOST power vs the stock filter. Will post link if I can find it. From what I've seen with my 11, the stock airbox is well-designed. Actually brings in cold air from the grill as opposed to sucking in hot air from the engine bay.
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