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$28 Removable Rubber Randall Cowl Intake DIYer
Hi all,
New here and thought this might be of interest. This was so simple - and it actually did some good too.
1) Cut a 2" round hole in the firewall/cowl.
2) Cut the original plastic intake tube right below the master brake cylinder.
3) Cut the curved section in a Dayco 72020 automotive hose ($28 at Autozone) to most effective route from the intake tube to your new firewall/cowl hole and slip the hose inside the intake tube's throat.
4) Slip the other end of the hose (trimmed down about 8" on the straight end) through the cowl opening leaving an inch or so to keep any water from reaching the opening.
When cut correctly, the hose bends create a perfect fit and no hardware was required. I have driven several months with this in place and seen no movement. Can be removed in seconds without tools to access the clutch reservoir.
What is really happening here is horsepower recovery - that is to say, whatever horsepower is lost due to hot engine bay air intake temps has been recovered with an ambient air intake spource. Acceleration is smoother in the mid/upper range - especially in cooler weather. Nothing earthshattering but money well spent...
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Brian Patterson of Powell, TN
1995 Miata 'Black Flea' | 2007 Suzuki V-Strom DL650A | 2003 Benz E320 | 1996 Jeep Cherokee
