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Here is the link for over at neco for the new intake..

As some of you have seen, on here and in person, I have made up some "short ram" and "long ram" intakes. I have a few sets made up and ready for sale. I have tested each style on my own car - each works well - just like any other SRI. However, I personally think there are some benefits to mine

1. my intakes are CLEAR - they make a visual statement when people see them.

2. the diameter of mine is 3 inches. This provides a constant diameter from the filter to the throttle body.

The SHORT intake can replace a stock rubber part, just like any other SRI. The LONG intake not only replaces the rubber intake tube, but also the MAF assembly (you will need to remove your MAF sensor and install it on my clear tube).

I am offering both of these in two style: basic and full kits. The BASIC kits are for people that already have an SRI and do not need the couplers and filters and clamps - this includes anyone who wants to add this to an existing CAI system. The FULL kits contain all of the pieces necessary to replace a stock air system. All kits include smaller clear attaching hoses for additional clear effect.

I CURRENTLY HAVE SIX SHORT SETS and ONE (maybe two) LONG SETS.
I can get more supplies, but it may take a couple weeks.
Keep in mind these are hand crafted and are not mass-produced-perfect. The Long tubes have hand molded MAF mounting pads.
Instructions will be included.
I do NOT have CAI extensions at this time.
PM me for payment details (PayPal preferred). All prices INCLUDE shipping to US.

SHORT RAM INTAKE - 6 inches long

BASIC KIT (to replace existing SRI) - $35 shipped
1 - Short Intake
1 - large clear hose
2 - small hose clamps
1 - small clear hose

FULL KIT (to replace stock pieces) - $55 shipped
1 â�?��?? Short Intake
1 - large clear hose
2 - small hose clamps
1 - small clear hose
1 â�?��?? reducer coupler
1 â�?��?? straight coupler
4 â�?��?? large hose clamps
1 â�?��?? MAF adapter
1 â�?��?? cone filter

LONG RAM INTAKE â�?��?? REPLACES INTAKE PIECES AND MAF - 12 inches long

BASIC KIT (to replace existing SRI) - $45 shipped
1 - Long Intake
1 - large clear hose
2 - small hose clamps
1 - small clear hose

FULL KIT (to replace stock pieces) - $75 shipped
1 â�?��?? Long Intake
1 - large clear hose
2 - small hose clamps
1 - small clear hose
1 â�?��?? reducer coupler
2 â�?��?? large hose clamps
1 â�?��?? cone filter

wtf is that?

The clear plastic is not my style. But i guess it is cheap if u want the tube lol. $35

Initially my thought was the same as Haroon's, but, you can paint the damn thing or wrap it in something to your style too

Pretty cheap alternative to the accordian crap that came stock.

Pulling the CALIBRATED MAF electronics out of it's housing and haphazardly sticking them in a clear tube. Definitely not the brightest idea ever thought up. Definitely!

Nice bong

wtf! stay away! That is the EBAY SPECIAL GONE BAD!

I would know I bought the original.

The orginal at least had a metal tube. And that MAF Adaptor is made for a zetec most likely. I had to ream the holes and port the MAF adatpor. Not to mention that looks like cheap clear arcylic tube. Heat + Arylic plastic = Brittle. And if that thing snaps when you hit a pot whole guess where the plastic goes and melts into?

Worse idea ever...please no one buy this.

No sir, it is Lexan glass- but still, I didnt even THINK of what DemonSVT mentioned and it's so true.

I wouldn't buy the entire thing, just the accordian replacement. If it' even sold that way.

Originally posted by DemonSVT:
Pulling the CALIBRATED MAF electronics out of it's housing and haphazardly sticking them in a clear tube. Definitely not the brightest idea ever thought up. Definitely!

no its not. but I think he made that specifically because some people requested it. you can of course get the other that retains the stock MAF housing.

and concerns with the "plastic". Its lexan [also known as polycarbonate]. it wont splinter if something catastropic happens, in fact its rather difficult to crack it.

I really wouldnt be all that worried about it over heating. lexan's pretty tolerant to heat. I use to use it on my battlebots. Those electric motors have melted alot of components but never affected the lexan skin. You should have alot of warning if your hood temp is too high for the lexan [but if thats the case, you probably have an engine fire]. Under high heat [and relative humidity], the lexan will "frost" over [its actually millions of microscopic air bubbles that develop].

I've seen his intake in person, personally, its not my thing but it was really nicely done and I would not hesitate to recommend it [the non-maf version that is]

Very nice. The white color of the plastic hose adapters is the only thing that makes me hesitate. If they were grey, black, or clear, I would be more interested.

As long as the maf sensor is in a similar position within the pipe with unobstructed airflow, I don't see the big deal about moving it. Don't some people modify their housings anyway?

Originally posted by Pienstars:
Nice bong

LOL, I was thinking the same thing!

CAB? Cold Air Bong?

Originally posted by Sl33stak:

Originally posted by Pienstars:
Nice bong

LOL, I was thinking the same thing!

CAB? Cold Air Bong?

that be a terrible bong..lol

CAB FTL!

Maybe someone can clear this up. After a dozen or so posts on CEG, that intake is bashed soundly. But on NECO, I couldn't read more than a page or two of "dude that's so totally awesome" and the like. Why the huge difference?

Originally posted by ChattavegasSE:
Maybe someone can clear this up. After a dozen or so posts on CEG, that intake is bashed soundly. But on NECO, I couldn't read more than a page or two of "dude that's so totally awesome" and the like. Why the huge difference?

Well since we have great educators and experience idividuals over here. We have all been informed the removal of the center peiece with out a porper tune will cause an unbalanced A/F with in the combustion chamber.

Causing detonation/pinging which in return creates a lean state in the A/F. You will eventually have a hole in your piston if not tuned/corrected.

It seem the people over at neco have never stressed this. So nobody has never been taught its a back yard mechanic power gain. That is why they offer aftermarket air meters. instead of this hack job.

What a POS!
Eventually the clear plastic pipe and tubes will go yellow and brittle and crack and cause all sorts of problems. No to mention the actual intake tube will probably heat up and deform.

Wowsers!

Originally posted by Stazi:
What a POS!
Eventually the clear plastic pipe and tubes will go yellow and brittle and crack and cause all sorts of problems. No to mention the actual intake tube will probably heat up and deform.

Wowsers!

tell the truth you organized this stazi, he has your name at the bottom of this group.

Originally posted by Stazi:
What a POS!
Eventually the clear plastic pipe and tubes will go yellow and brittle and crack and cause all sorts of problems. No to mention the actual intake tube will probably heat up and deform.

Wowsers!

ya but by that time, you will probably have already gotten your 35 bucks worth or sold the car.

Originally posted by bensenvill:

Originally posted by Stazi:
What a POS!
Eventually the clear plastic pipe and tubes will go yellow and brittle and crack and cause all sorts of problems. No to mention the actual intake tube will probably heat up and deform.

Wowsers!

ya but by that time, you will probably have already gotten your 35 bucks worth or sold the car.

yo!! whatcha talkin bout willis? aint you eva takin like three or Fo hits from da bong, that chit get dirty mad quick dawg!!

I know I knocked this thing pretty bad myself, especially becaouse of personal experience.

The only saving grace is that the pipe is lexan. I could it something neat and different.

but pulling the a/f out, not to mention how bad that adaptor is.

So you get a prop for the clear pipe, but for the rest of the kit destorys it.

any pics of it ON THE CAR? Maybe on the car after putting some mileage on em?

You know whats funny? They are eating that sh** up over there! I cant believe anyone actually bought one, let alone all the people who seemingly cant wait to get one! People are all over this crap.

I thought this thread was a joke before I checked the NECO thread

Why no installed pics?

What do you guys think of the short ram?

Originally posted by BillyT:
Why no installed pics?

Check out the link on the first page for pictures installed.

Originally posted by KingpinSVT:
You know whats funny? They are eating that sh** up over there! I cant believe anyone actually bought one, let alone all the people who seemingly cant wait to get one! People are all over this crap.

I thought this thread was a joke before I checked the NECO thread

Yeah they are loving this kit on there. Wow is all i gotta say

I will most likely get flamed for this but after taking materials courses this is what I have learned:
Lexan is General Electrics name for there polycarbonate resin thermoplastic. They use this stuff to make bullet resistant windows. Lexan also has a high resistance to warping and melting from heat. I am not sure about discoloring, my guess is it wont yellow.

This tube may look cheap but it should work for its intended purpose.

Yes, the rest of the kit looks cheap like the eBay stuff but I paid GMK (from the same web site) a bunch of money thinking I was going to get a nice kit and all he did was provide two dented extension pipes with incorrect bends along with the very crappy eBay like other parts.

IMO, it's a pretty cool idea.

However, it would probly only look cool on a ricer-mobile.

Otherwise, on a normal car, it would look out of place.

I do love Stazi's comment, though!

Stazi FTW!