Air Intake Resonator Removal

zensvx · 07-02-2000, 01:08 PM

http://www.kineticconcepts.com/cgi-b...umber=19990301

(Step by step?) instructions there.

Also another take on it at the SVX FAQ: http://my.voyager.net/tmclane/#_Toc482082561

Let me know how it goes.

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richeich · 07-02-2000, 02:59 PM

Hey Never2Phat,
I removed the intake silencer in the fender well of my Legacy GT. It wasn't too complicated. I don't know if I noticed any performance change other than maybe just thinking that it felt more peppy. I'm running an Amsoil TS-74 drop in panel filter in mine, which is the same as what the SVX would use.

At idle, it sounds like there is a vacuum cleaner running under the hood. It's not a woosh sound, and it's not a high pitched sound. It's kind of like an 'air hum'.

It goes away just a little above idle speed. At WOT you can really tell it's sucking in the air. It makes a different type of sound that is also hard to describe. Maybe on an SVX it'll be different. Let us know what you think.

Rich http://www.lubedealer.com/tulsa

zensvx · 07-02-2000, 05:37 PM

Rich,

How much oil do you usually apply to one of those filters after cleaning it? (wondering if one 8oz. would be enough?)

richeich · 07-02-2000, 08:06 PM

The filter comes pre-oiled from the factory, so you don't have to do anything at first. Just put it in. After you clean it, 8 oz. is plenty. In fact, I think you could almost get two cleanings out of it, but it's relatively cheap and you only have to do it once a year, so you might as well use it. Let me know if you've got any more questions.

Rich

Never2phat · 07-03-2000, 12:43 AM

I'm really bored because I have alot of time to kill. What I would like to do is remove the air intake resonator but do not know how. Anyone here done this before? I'm buying a better drop-in filter soon and figured I might as well remove the resonator to free up a little more air flow. ANY help would be appreciated

B.C.

edit = spelling boo boo

[This message has been edited by Never2phat (edited July 02, 2000).]

zensvx · 07-10-2000, 09:00 PM

Got my Amsoil air filter today. WOW what a difference

Thanks for the info Rich!

richeich · 07-11-2000, 06:51 AM

Good deal! Glad you like it. I'm always willing to try to help out if I can. Sorry if I push Amsoil too much sometimes. They've got excellent products, but not much adverstising, and I'm enjoying my affiliation with them. I'm just trying to get my 'business' going!

Rich

07-03-2000, 12:43 AM	#5
Never2phat Scooby Newbie Member#: 1683 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Carlisle, Pa, USA	Air Intake Resonator Removal I'm really bored because I have alot of time to kill. What I would like to do is remove the air intake resonator but do not know how. Anyone here done this before? I'm buying a better drop-in filter soon and figured I might as well remove the resonator to free up a little more air flow. ANY help would be appreciated B.C. edit = spelling boo boo [This message has been edited by Never2phat (edited July 02, 2000).]

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07-02-2000, 01:08 PM	#1
zensvx Scooby Newbie Member#: 1704 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Vehicle: 1992 SVX LS-L	http://www.kineticconcepts.com/cgi-b...umber=19990301 (Step by step?) instructions there. Also another take on it at the SVX FAQ: http://my.voyager.net/tmclane/#_Toc482082561 Let me know how it goes. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

07-02-2000, 02:59 PM	#2
richeich Scooby Specialist Member#: 1353 Join Date: Apr 2000 Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Silver	Hey Never2Phat, I removed the intake silencer in the fender well of my Legacy GT. It wasn't too complicated. I don't know if I noticed any performance change other than maybe just thinking that it felt more peppy. I'm running an Amsoil TS-74 drop in panel filter in mine, which is the same as what the SVX would use. At idle, it sounds like there is a vacuum cleaner running under the hood. It's not a woosh sound, and it's not a high pitched sound. It's kind of like an 'air hum'. It goes away just a little above idle speed. At WOT you can really tell it's sucking in the air. It makes a different type of sound that is also hard to describe. Maybe on an SVX it'll be different. Let us know what you think. Rich http://www.lubedealer.com/tulsa

07-02-2000, 05:37 PM	#3
zensvx Scooby Newbie Member#: 1704 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Vehicle: 1992 SVX LS-L	Rich, How much oil do you usually apply to one of those filters after cleaning it? (wondering if one 8oz. would be enough?)

07-02-2000, 08:06 PM	#4
richeich Scooby Specialist Member#: 1353 Join Date: Apr 2000 Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Silver	The filter comes pre-oiled from the factory, so you don't have to do anything at first. Just put it in. After you clean it, 8 oz. is plenty. In fact, I think you could almost get two cleanings out of it, but it's relatively cheap and you only have to do it once a year, so you might as well use it. Let me know if you've got any more questions. Rich

07-10-2000, 09:00 PM	#6
zensvx Scooby Newbie Member#: 1704 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Vehicle: 1992 SVX LS-L	Got my Amsoil air filter today. WOW what a difference Thanks for the info Rich!

07-11-2000, 06:51 AM	#7
richeich Scooby Specialist Member#: 1353 Join Date: Apr 2000 Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5RS Silver	Good deal! Glad you like it. I'm always willing to try to help out if I can. Sorry if I push Amsoil too much sometimes. They've got excellent products, but not much adverstising, and I'm enjoying my affiliation with them. I'm just trying to get my 'business' going! Rich