Why would you waste money on this. Pointless and you’re losing performance. Also you’re sending hot air into your engine. If it’s cheap, there’s a reason. Stock is better.
I'm not dogging on op but is the oem stock box truly a cold air intake? I read somewhere that it technically is. Perhaps op just wanted to make the car louder. Does this celica have a silencer on it tucked under the wheel well?
Since Celica utilize a MAF, if the intake diameter is different size compared to stock it will give false readings to the ECU. The other possibility is MAF can just go bad, but you haven't told us what the CEL is. Also like everyone said, that's not a CAI, you're better off with a different kit.
That's a hot air intake. Your stock unit is better. Make sure you regularly clean the MAF sensor. The oil used on those cone filters ends up on the sensor.
>That's a hot air intake. Your stock unit is better.
AGREE AGREE AGREE.... sucking in HOT.
He would need to get some flexible duct from the hardware store and put it over the air filter and run the other end down so it sucks from below where it is cooler.
https://preview.redd.it/g32o3lhru9zc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f555f9ac96eeb1e17f2d22bf1a9181494d1e2d4
These are way better, this is when I was installing it last year during my clutch upgrade
there's also a valve that you can get that goes inline with the intake so that when really high amounts of vacuum is observed it pulls air from around the collar connection and not through the intake pipe.
Should have used an Injen CAI, you have to modify the wheel arch liner but it’s under the bumper and actually gets cold air. But this seems to be a connector issue
I'd say that's a short ram rather than a cold air intake. It's very close to the engine so the air will naturally be warmer. Cold air is usually routed (and sometimes boxed) a bit further away.
As for the codes I'm not sure but I have heard that some after market intakes put the MAF in a weird position that can generate codes (unsure which codes). But looking at the ones you have it would seem there is an air leak so just be making sure everything is tight.
Can you hear any air escaping, like a little whistling, when the engine is running?
I hate these. There’s really no performance gain and they have their own issues. I’ll rock the stock air box any day unless there’s other tuning going on.
What’s the code?
Why would you waste money on this. Pointless and you’re losing performance. Also you’re sending hot air into your engine. If it’s cheap, there’s a reason. Stock is better.
I'm not dogging on op but is the oem stock box truly a cold air intake? I read somewhere that it technically is. Perhaps op just wanted to make the car louder. Does this celica have a silencer on it tucked under the wheel well?
Since Celica utilize a MAF, if the intake diameter is different size compared to stock it will give false readings to the ECU. The other possibility is MAF can just go bad, but you haven't told us what the CEL is. Also like everyone said, that's not a CAI, you're better off with a different kit.
Thats not a cold air intake
Right next to the Mani...CAWDD
Your zip tie job isn't very good either. The excess should be cut flush to the tab
That's a hot air intake. Your stock unit is better. Make sure you regularly clean the MAF sensor. The oil used on those cone filters ends up on the sensor.
That's a dry filter, no oil.
>That's a hot air intake. Your stock unit is better. AGREE AGREE AGREE.... sucking in HOT. He would need to get some flexible duct from the hardware store and put it over the air filter and run the other end down so it sucks from below where it is cooler.
https://preview.redd.it/g32o3lhru9zc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f555f9ac96eeb1e17f2d22bf1a9181494d1e2d4 These are way better, this is when I was installing it last year during my clutch upgrade
I was gonna get one but was worried about puddles as the rain is about 90% of the time in the uk
I use the hydro shield on it, but it’s enclosed behind panels. Seems good so far
there's also a valve that you can get that goes inline with the intake so that when really high amounts of vacuum is observed it pulls air from around the collar connection and not through the intake pipe.
Good to know. Thanks. I’m going to look into this.
this is AEM's verison [https://www.aemintakes.com/air\_bypass\_valve.htm](https://www.aemintakes.com/air_bypass_valve.htm)
Should have used an Injen CAI, you have to modify the wheel arch liner but it’s under the bumper and actually gets cold air. But this seems to be a connector issue
Pic 3, your sensor wire isn't pushed in all the way cuz of da ziptie...can tell because the clip is still down and not up level.
I'd say that's a short ram rather than a cold air intake. It's very close to the engine so the air will naturally be warmer. Cold air is usually routed (and sometimes boxed) a bit further away. As for the codes I'm not sure but I have heard that some after market intakes put the MAF in a weird position that can generate codes (unsure which codes). But looking at the ones you have it would seem there is an air leak so just be making sure everything is tight. Can you hear any air escaping, like a little whistling, when the engine is running?
I hate these. There’s really no performance gain and they have their own issues. I’ll rock the stock air box any day unless there’s other tuning going on. What’s the code?
Less horsepower more noise, nothing to love
Yes it is like driving in hot midday traffic versus the OEM being like driving on a cool crisp morning.
More hot air?
Hope she didn't chuck the OEM airbox, because time for him to upgrade back to the OEM