Gen. 1 Intake silencer remove

by **BLACK V6** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 9:42 pm

^^ Haha. Well, for one, I'm a cheap a$$, and two, I like doing custom things like what I did in this thread. I know it was just a bunch of work for nothing but I got the sound I wanted, I enjoyed making it, and just for 13 bucks too. It just seems to fit me!

by **Ilovemylara** » Mon Jun 29, 2009 10:30 pm

Cant beat that kind of satisfaction!

by **RandySolara** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:44 am

Hahahaha now u want 5 speed, and u wanna buy another Solara, gen1 or gen2 ? but im tellin u little bro, the gen2 Solara doesnt look nice with Bodykit Lipkit, gen2 is nice on Stock, why dont u wait for 3-4 more years, Subaru/Toyota is making new Sport car ? in the meantime u learn about Toyota n mod then by the time its out, u know alot.

Unless u gonna buy gen1-1.5 still, cause gen2 power is not much different to gen1 parts are more expensive, gen2 Engine is VVT-i 3.3 our Engine is V6 Cam 3000.

Before i thought VVT-i 3.3 would gain at least 250hp year 2004 ended, i read the info i was really dis about it, only 210-220hp for the new Engine.

So i suggest u stay with V6 Cam, its cheaper n better.

by **BLACK V6** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:54 am

^^I was planning on staying with a gen 1 or 1.5 so my mods/parts would be interchangeable. It all depends. I've only been driving for 6 months now and I'm sure I will change my mind about a few things. I was actually thinking something like a 300zx or something if the Solara thing doesn't work out. 5-Speeds are hard to find ya know. :wink:

by **RandySolara** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:28 am

Celica is fit with ur age, Solara is mid age, if i am ur age i will drive Celica Prelude Eclipse RSX or Integra and Civic-coupe, Supra is cool too a 300zx is alright. These real sport has plenty of 5 speeds more aftermarket parts n cheaper at this time.

Come to Toronto ill lend u my Celica lol ive had hard time with parking, my friend is driving it now.

by **BLACK V6** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:38 am

Actually, I was looking for a Celica for my first car. I bought my Solara at a car auction and as I was looking at this Celica a Solara happened to be parked right next to it. (my current car) I took a liking to it and bought it. But one problem with Civic, RSX, Prelude, Celica, and all those is the 4 cyl. thing. Now that I've gone V6 I don't think Ill go for a 4 banger. I would really like a g35 or something but as of now that would be out of reach for me financially. Especially since I'll be starting college next year and will take a pretty chunk out of my car modding money.

by **RandySolara** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 7:57 pm

Supercharge Celica, V6 Eclipse, RSX TypeS n Integra TypeR will solve that V6Cam issue well Infiniti cost a little more but hell ya its strong.

by **GreenSolara01** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:03 am

you could get an AE86 with a celica silver top and rule over all.

by **GTX** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:03 am

Ilovemylara wrote:Now you should cut off the filter box and use a cone filter. You will get more of a "sucking" sound and much better air flow. Just use a dremel or something to that effect and cut along the green line, then put the aftermarket filter there:
p.s. for that vac line on the side of the filter box, just drill another hole somewhere in the intake and glue in a nipple.

What parts would I need to make that work? Any specific clamps, sizes, etc?

by **Ilovemylara** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:13 am

Everything you need comes with the cone filter, you can find one at autozone, advance, oreiley's, NAPA or most other autoparts stores, it comes with a clamp. You need the cone filter thats meant for 3 inch setups.. Your intake is 2.75 inches wide, but it will fit just fine, just tighten down on the screw clamp.

by **GTX** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:38 am

Cool, thanks. What diameter/length cone do you recommend, or does it not make a difference?

I just wanna make sure everything fits right before I hack up my airbox (again). lol

by **Ilovemylara** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 2:49 pm

i think they are like 6 inchs long or something.. the brand is spectre. It costs like 20 bucks. heres My filter, get one like this and it will fit just fine:

by **SleeperSolara** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:41 pm

The poor college student intake for a Solara. lol.

by **RandySolara** » Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:45 pm

SleeperSolara wrote:The poor college student intake for a Solara. lol.

Students are always.....u know, its alrite as long as its work, heehehhe at least they figured out, look at myself, ive spent too much for nothing.

by **GTX** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:18 pm

Hey guys. I went ahead and chopped up my airbox and put in a Spectre air filter. It isn't a whole lot louder since I had already modified the airbox before, but you can hear a difference at WOT, especially with the windows down.

I had one more question though, can anyone tell me what this thing is?

Gen. 1 Intake silencer remove

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