So, I installed the Build-Your-Own Intakes today. I have to say, I'm super impressed. I did mine slightly differently, but others on the
Stinger forum have done the same with great results. After this install, I went for a quick drive and saw no error codes or other abnormal behavior. You could definitely hear the air induction better and for the first time, I actually heard the blow off valves in operation. That was kinda underwhelming. The stock BOV sounds like a cat farting. But at least I can hear it now.
For this install, you leave in the bottom half of the stock Intake box. This provides stability for the filters and act as heat shields from the engine. The stock snorkels are intact, providing some cool air from the outside, but my biggest concern with this setup is how much hot engine bay air I will pull in. You can't see it in the pics, but there is a large amount of space between the filters and the bottom of the lower airbox. The snorkels open into this area, so the underside of the filters will get unrestricted access to the cool outside air. I'm hoping this will help offset the top of the filters getting hot engine bay air.
It looks and sounds great, and was super easy to install. Simply:
1) Remove the brace bars
2) Pop the top half of the airbox off using the 4 clips.
3) Unscrew the clamp holding the hose to that top half of the airbox.
4) Remove the top half of the airbox and the stock filter.
5) Position and insert the new filter 90 elbow into the stock airbox hose and re-tighten the clamp.
6) No extra bracing, tape or anything else needed. It all fits snugly, doesn't wiggle, and is held in place by the cross brace bar.
7) Enjoy.
The filters and elbows cost about $95cad.
As an interesting side note, this install looks very much like the BMS install seen on page 1 of this thread.
Here's some pics:
