alnielsen

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If you've been skimming the pages, then you should know the answer. It's in the first post.

discomonkey

Gotcha makes since I was going backwards last to first

alnielsen

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On this site, most of the information is in the first 2 pages. All the rest is, with exceptions, chit-chat.

discomonkey

Thanks for the heads up. I was just thinking of if any problems came up or long term Issues it would be closer to the back.

discomonkey

Ok I removed both of the baffels but I'm confused on the screens where are they at should I leave them out so on so forth

discomonkey

Never mind found them should I remove the first or second or both

alnielsen

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That is up to you. They are located behind the bell inside the box. The bell is held in place by 3 screws. The one at the exit of the box is easier to get at, but the one in the bell is considered the preferred one to remove. Suggestions on how to best get this screen out are in this thread.

catalan

if you end up getting the horn off to reach the screen lmk how you did it plz. was a pain trying to get that **** off for me and i gave up not wanting to harm the horn.

discomonkey

I got the horn off but I'm still trying to take it apart so I can take out the first screen

SayNoToPistons

iTrader: (8)

You need to pry it out. The chances of the plastic cracking is high, so be careful.

discomonkey

All done everything went good I guess i rest the ecu but the other rest with pumping the brake 20 times I can't get that to work. I'm going to take it out in a bit. But I'm still running the stock air filter not a k and n is that ok? Every place around here didn't have any in stock.

StrifeX

I just took a flat head and a knife and slowly wedged it over the clips. But you gotta be careful to no over stress the plastic. Try starting with a knife, its thinner that a flat head and can make more space for the flat head to get in. BUT DONT CUT YOURSELF!

catalan

finally got it out w/ the knife and flat head after awhile. ended up yanking it out and broke 2 tabs fortunately it was a clean break and i was able to just krazy glue em back together. reset the ecu w/ the brake pump/odometer and took it out for a 15 min drive. checked the horn again to see if the tabs fell out, and it was still intact. the sound is noticeable, just need to pick up a k&n drop-in air filter now.

rx8_bee04

K...LOST HERE... what do you guys mean by the "screens" n "horn", b/c i remoced the two plastic flaps...and that about it and do the restart.

DeViLbOi

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Between the two panels was the "horn" and it has a screen inside of it. There is another screen between the horn and the MAF sensor. The screens are used to "smooth out the airflow" on the way to the MAF sensor.

rx8_bee04

oh..okay i see thanks!! and just to clear things up; dose removing any of that provide any type of significant changes at all? because i would love to avoid doing anything unnecessary that could harm my baby in any way! lols. Thanks again.

ShellDude

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great threads never die! I did this mod over a year ago.. pulled the walls/flaps and the forward screen.

While I considered pulling the second screen I couldn't help but think that there's an engineer in japan out there that spent the better part of a year measuring the effeciency of airflow over the maf with and without the screen(s) in place.

And then there was the thought of a squirrel or mouse making its way into my intake.

Needless to say, the back screen stayed in. :D

T RX8

Just wanted to put my 2 cents in... Bought my 6mt with 50k miles. Was getting 180 to the tank with new coils in and semi-aggressive driving. Removed Vfad, gutted cat, both airbox walls and the first screen and a drop in k & n. Now averaging 220 to the tank. I can def recommend this quick and simple mod. Didn't experience a problem and never reset the ecu... Just something to keep in mind ( =

sabbath39

My question is and this may have already been posted since taking the walls out makes it very similar to the RB intake could you stick on there filter and possibly the inlet duct as well?

alnielsen

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I don't know about the filter, but there are a couple of us that are running the RB Duct. I cut up the VFAD to make a better seal from the duct to the air cleaner box. I cut the VFAD just at the edge of the foam and use the foam to help seal it up.

Atilla

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you can put an air filter in the air box. I believe some local members have done this. I can't imagine it would generate any kind of gains or losses tho. IMO, it's not needed.

alnielsen

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Speedsource uses OEM air filters on their race cars. I saw them in their garage at Daytona. If you want a lower restriction filter, you can get a K&N or Green filter.

Spinning Sushi

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You need to remove the horn in order for you to be able to slip on a filter. Some people on this forum are actually doing that but I wouldn't recommend it though.

Imdiesel06

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i understand how taking out the walls of the airbox increases flow, but taking out the screens will also help or is it such a little gain that it doesnt matter if the screens are in or out? And come some one explain to me please the process of cleaning the maf sensor, because i heard that might be the problem with my low idleing. Pm me or w.e. thanks

Jon316G

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The screens are there to smooth airflow across the MAF sensor and removing them can cause issues.
Its not worth removing...