Intakes

[rhino74s]

Cheap way out..... remove stock air box, replace with 3 1/2" inlet filter.
I used a Fujita filter for mine.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r143/rhino74s/xD/DSCF0674.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r143/rhino74s/xD/DSCF0675.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r143/rhino74s/xD/DSCF0676.jpg

[SciFion]

Looks like a good way to go. Do you feel any difference?

[rhino74s]

not really, I have a Magnaflow exhaust also.
Sounds alot better but I have an automatic so not terribly interested in boosting hp, :winner_third_h4h:

[Luc1f3r]

i have the weaponR intake... for what i paid and the pieces i got.... i wish i woulda made my own.

[scion4us]

Has anyone that installed the Fujita intake noticed a power gain? I hear K&N makes one as well, but pricey. I live in Cali and unless it's C.A.R.B. legal then I will have to take it off and replace a CAI with the stock box for smog.

Come on TRD, help us out!!!!! AEM, where are you????:shakehead:

[TheLittleDeviant]

not really, I have a Magnaflow exhaust also.
Sounds alot better but I have an automatic so not terribly interested in boosting hp, :winner_third_h4h:

I am running the exact same set up in mine, I have a manual though, I would say that the combination of intake and exhaust made a difference in power, either one alone I couldn't see making any noticeable gain...

[Cylon_xD]

not really, I have a Magnaflow exhaust also.
Sounds alot better but I have an automatic so not terribly interested in boosting hp, :winner_third_h4h:

I did the exact same filter thing on my xD, Rhino, but I have a manual and a TRD axleback - sounds really great...

[rhino74s]

Yeah, sounds alot better with the intake / exhaust on.
I love my Magnaflow, nice low deep tone.
The TRD exhaust sounds really good too.

Oh, also if anyone wants to get rid of the goofy handle thing on the stock intake, I found a solution.
Found a 1" nylon plug at Lowe's, in the specialty drawers by the nuts/bolts section.
Fits perfectly in the place of that dumb handle. (See pics above)

[Cylon_xD]

yeah, I found some kind of plastic plug just laying around on the floor in my house that fit that "handle" hole, I think it may have been packaging from one of my kid's toys we had just opened, you know, the packaging that takes an army to undo? lol! iI'll probably look for that plug from Lowe's, though, since it is black and the one I put in is translucent white plastic...

I was going to get one of those axlebacks from PrecisionMuffler.com they make for the xD, since theirs was a lot cheaper than the TRD ($270 vs. $450), and they used a Magnaflow can... but then I found a TRD listed on Ebay for $219 starting price, and no one else bid on it, so I got it for the $219 plus Free Shipping! And the TRD is pretty polished stainless steel, the precisionmuffler one was not... so, what the hey, I ended up with a really cheap and really shiny TRD axleback instead!

http://troyfrey.com/scion/cylon_14.jpg

http://troyfrey.com/scion/muffler1.jpg

[scion4us]

Has anyone replaced the stock air filter with the TRD? I did and noticed a nice change in the TRD exhaust sound but can't really feel any power gain. SOMEONE PLEASE MAKE A C.A.R.B. LEGAL INTAKE!!!!!!

[SciFion]

Not sure about C.A.R.B. legal, but here is something I hadn't seen before.
Scroll down to Scion, then xD and click on "video" to watch dyno run. Turn up your volume.
http://www.takedausa.com/application/applications.php
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[xDevint]

I thought about building mine own with Spectre Performance kit. Im so cheap :shakehead:

[scion4us]

Not sure about C.A.R.B. legal, but here is something I hadn't seen before.
Scroll down to Scion, then xD and click on "video" to watch dyno run. Turn up your volume.
http://www.takedausa.com/application/applications.php
37 I have seen it in person and know the girl who owns the xD. She is from SE So Cal and it is not C.A.R.B. legal but she said she noticed a definite power gain. So those of you who can get away with it she claims its the best out for now.
I was thinking long term and added the supplemental insurance to my ride, so every mod I do has to be TRD or not illegal in Cali.

[gotDAMD]

The car in the video looked like a RS1 at first, but then looked like a reg xD with a 5axis kit painted hot lava.

[misformartin]

She has an Rs 1 and she changed out the damd lip kit for the five axis... pretty dope i have an injen intake... i like it alot some power gains... not much but some

[scion4us]

Martin is on here too! Sweet! I know where the Injen came from too. Still think it's the only one for now right Martin?

[misformartin]

well.. nah injen just released theirs... but mine is still the only car exempt one in existance... fujita is working to get their carb legal... : )

[YELOSUB]

I just did the Spectre air filter from Auto Zone that lots of others have done as well...Less than $30 bucks and simple to install...If you get it, make you get the one that says, 3", 3.5", 4"...There are removable rubber inserts for each application...Here is a pic of mine with engine bay lighting:

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb107/yelosub/IMG_0023.jpg

[CXTKRS1]

Cool DIY intakes guys. IMO the Injen CAI is not to bad for the money, I like the way you can run it as a CAI or a short ram intake.

[Tim.TRDSparks]

Good news everyone!!

INJEN intakes have been produced and will be ready for shipment tomorrow. If anyone wants to place an order just let me know.


Tim

[TheLittleDeviant]

Good news everyone!!

INJEN intakes have been produced and will be ready for shipment tomorrow. If anyone wants to place an order just let me know.


Tim

Pics? price?

[Tim.TRDSparks]

Here are links for you guys:

Black
http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=586&Part_cat=2&parts_id=3065

Polished
http://www.trdsparks.com/displayparts.php?Mdl_dtl=586&Part_cat=2&parts_id=3066

Let me know if you have any questions!

[scion4us]

Living in Cali sucks! Why can't someone make a CARB legal intake for the xD???:emotions122:

[misformartin]

hey scotty i might be selling the one on melissa's car that has the car eo sticker.. ill let you know whats up

[scion4us]

Right on Bro. Whatcha up to now? You and Melissa coming up next weekend?:)

[CXTKRS1]

I am really liking the way these Injen intakes look.

[misformartin]

im selling an injen intake 200 and its carb exempt

[imageex]

If you guys want to know more about the spectre intake, you can check out my old post when i put mine together. http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158384

[CURL'S TIRE AND AUTO]

I just bought a Takeda and I love it!

[scirev]

Lovin' my K&N Typhoon intake!:winner_third_h4h:

[CURL'S TIRE AND AUTO]

The finished product! I love this thing

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/4DRGS-R/369.jpg

[TheLittleDeviant]

^^^Does you sig say DC Sports header?!?!?!?!

[newagestar]

i went k&n and noticed better high rpm power and a litle bit better fuel mileage and its carb legal iv also got a 5-speed

[YELOSUB]

^^^Does you sig say DC Sports header?!?!?!?!

I noticed that too...So I googled DC Sports Header and came up with these:

http://www.google.com/products?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4ADBR_enUS247US247&q=xD+DC+Sports+Header&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=F0ByS4jCH4POsQPWy8H2AQ&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CBwQrQQwAg

Are they available does anyone know?

[CXTKRS1]

The finished product! I love this thing

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d164/4DRGS-R/369.jpg

Very nice intake, from what I can see online it isn't overpriced that much compared to the others.

[CURL'S TIRE AND AUTO]

^^^Does you sig say DC Sports header?!?!?!?!

Yea, I got mine 2 months ago as a "pre-fit" deal with DC SPORTS. I know quite a few guys that work there. I also got a hold of one of the first Killer Glass Radiator hoses. I am a direct dealer for DC SPORTS, Killer Glass, DDM TUNING, Etc. If you guys ever need to check active inventory lists, let me know! I checked with DC Sports on Friday, and it will be May before they are ready to ship out the header and axlebacks. I am the only Megan Racing dealer on the East Coast, and they are currently working on a very nice Catback also. I will give more details as they become available.

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Very nice intake, from what I can see online it isn't overpriced that much compared to the others.
They run anywhere from $269-$289 depending on where it comes from, and they are made by AFE!

[XDevolution]

not really, I have a Magnaflow exhaust also.
Sounds alot better but I have an automatic so not terribly interested in boosting hp, :winner_third_h4h:

Can you post up pics of the magnaflow exhaust i have searching for a pic and i can't find nothin anywhere, how much did it cost you, n whered you get it from? im really interested in that exhaust.

[macko_macko]

What is the exactly manufacture number of that intake. Cause i saw this one F5-350S on ebay.

[1sweetxd]

for the DIY intake....im guessing from what has been said, a filter can be purchased at autozone. it needs to be 3.5". does that come with all the clamps and piping? or will other parts need to be purchased along with the filter? and is there any kind of adapter or something else to buy.

im wanting to do one this weekend or next. can someone give me a quick rundown of exactly what i would need so i can get it all in one trip to the store?

[KylexD]

Since everyone is talking intakes, no need to start a new thread. lol I have a simple/complex question. And I want different opinions on this. Take a stock xD, out of the intakes available for aftermarket WHAT INTAKE WILL GIVE YOU THE BEST PERFORMANCE? Without factoring in the other upgrades.

[ThisorThatxD]

Thats real debateable. I tried the DIY intake and I didnt like it. Felt like I lost some tq. I now have an Injen cai and its great. Running strong for awhile now. Others swear by the DIY intake. Injen claims 8 hp added I think but idk about all that. Im getting a dyno done tomorrow so ill see where I am with my mods.

[KylexD]

I was waiting for that, lmao!!! The way I see it, and this could be close minded, but i have a DIY intake that was on the car when i bought it (spectre) and i dont see where its doing much at all for me. I figure if your spending like 50-60 or less on something like that...how much can you expect it to do?!?! But i will say this...the Injen CAI in BLACK is so sexy that may decide for me from color alone, haha. BUT....I DO WANT TO HEAR A FEW OPINIONS...FOR EXAMPLE IM SURE PEPS ON HERE RUN DIFF. CAI, or SHORT RAMS, ETC. I WANT TO KNOW THE GAINS IN PERFORMANCE PEPS ARE SEEING. And do let me know the results of that dyno.

[ThisorThatxD]

can do. oh and if i remember right, the black one had issues with the maf sensor not fitting properly. they cut it right, but the paint made the hole a bit too small. i went polished for that reason and had no fitment issues. others just had to sand the paint off around the hole. just a fyi.

[KylexD]

can do. oh and if i remember right, the black one had issues with the maf sensor not fitting properly. they cut it right, but the paint made the hole a bit too small. i went polished for that reason and had no fitment issues. others just had to sand the paint off around the hole. just a fyi.

Could you paint the polished one urself? lol

[ThisorThatxD]

dont see why not. im actually curious how your engine bay painting goes lol. ive wanted to do something like that for awhile now but havent gotten courageous enough. if anything i wanted my engine cover done.

[KylexD]

Well im gonna think about the possibility of painting a CAI. I guess nobody else has an opinion on there intakes, lol. And yeah dude, im painting that shit!!! Im gonna order some primer and low gloss black soon, i may do some painting today, but prolly just my badges cause whoever had it before me put some shitty paint on them, so i gotta sand and repaint.

[1sweetxd]

making my own intake today! we'll see how it goes. have a buddy giving me a hand so it shouldnt be too bad. i'll have pics up this week.

FYI...i also got some new Toyota badges. should get them on also! its the little things that make a big difference

[KylexD]

making my own intake today! we'll see how it goes. have a buddy giving me a hand so it shouldnt be too bad. i'll have pics up this week.

FYI...i also got some new Toyota badges. should get them on also! its the little things that make a big difference


Nice! Yeah make sure to post pics. Of badges aswell.

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I like the K&N cause it comes with a splash guard, and thats nice to have. I like the Takeda because you can go CAI or Short Ram. And does anyone know what the electronically tune means on the AEM?

[ThisorThatxD]

Nice! Yeah make sure to post pics. Of badges aswell.

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I like the K&N cause it comes with a splash guard, and thats nice to have. I like the Takeda because you can go CAI or Short Ram. And does anyone know what the electronically tune means on the AEM?

i think the k&n was too much for what it was. never had a issue with water on my CAI so id imagine the short ram would be easily guarded. for the AEM, youll see the diameter is all the same. on my injen, the diameter where the maf sensor is seated is smaller, so it wont throw codes. im guessing AEM just electronically alters it.

[KylexD]

You have some pictures of yours?

[ThisorThatxD]

sure do.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247318_1918843283642_1018817214_2956153_447428_n.j pg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/251288_1918842763629_1018817214_2956149_2386572_n. jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254497_1918842883632_1018817214_2956150_5891906_n. jpg

[KylexD]

I like what im seeing and hearing about that injen. I think that may be my route. What came of the dyno?

[ThisorThatxD]

its a good intake. i cut a piece out of the grille cover on that side to get more air to it. once i get the new grille that wont matter. mesh ftw.

my buddy has the dyno graph which i will post once i have it. i was around 125 whp 126 tq. this was my first dyno experience. i went with a group of 3 mini's. they said the dyno was reading low for us all (called it the heart-breaker lol). id hope so since those are stock numbers. unless stock numbers are at the crank and not wheel.

[1sweetxd]

this is the intake me and a buddy got accomplished this weekend. a trip autozone and advanced auto parts and we had everything here. total around $50-$60 including tax wasn't bad. had it done in about an hour.

just starting taking the scion emblems off. should have the toyota emblems on in a day or two.

i have two pics here, one with and one without the engine cover.

[KylexD]

Nice, looks good. Does it feel any different?

[1sweetxd]

Nice, looks good. Does it feel any different?

thanks! actually yes i do. my exhaust is def a little louder. actually have had a couple people say my car sounds almost like a v6 or v8. lol. i'll take the compliment. as far as performance goes, i noticed a little extra pep from a stop and even on highway speeds.

and its really cool to be able to hear the air getting sucked in as you accelerate. almost gives off a slight whistle at high rpms. i dig it!!

haven't driven enough to notice any mpg gains. that was my main reason for doing it. the appearance and maybe an extra 1-2 mpgs

[KylexD]

Nice, that whistle is sweet too. I cant wait to upgrade mine. BTW yall check out this site, ive never seen so much xd shit in one place. Everything is sold on ebay too, the site links you right there when you click on an item. http://www.sciontrd.com/

[ThisorThatxD]

kinda nice. i prefer to search on my own through ebay but its good to see what all is there in general.

also, the whistle is always nice.reminds me just how much extra air is getting in there.

[KylexD]

Is the Injen really not for the 2010 xD???!!!!

[ThisorThatxD]

as far as i know they are all the same. maybe send a quick email to injen or a authorized dealer to be 100% but yea.

[KylexD]

Ok, thanks.

[Pittshark]

Chris, I like the Injen intake. What's the deal with that Hydroshield on the filter? Looks like a nice little thing to have just in case.

I went a slightly more moderately priced route with the DC Sports CAI. All in all I like it and the install was super easy. Here's a couple pics:

http://www.scionxdforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=74&pictureid=616
http://www.scionxdforum.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=74&pictureid=617

[ThisorThatxD]

thanks. the hydro-shield was free with the purchase so it was more of an added bonus lol. ive seen water drops on it so it does what it needs to.

i cant remember how much i payed but i know i had a bunch of coupons and stuff from autoanything.com so i just got it from them. i need to get in there and clean it cause right now its full of spots hah.

[1sweetxd]

well, i've had my DIY intake on for a couple weeks now. i also took a pretty big road trip last weekend and it looks like ive picked up a couple MPG's with the set up. im feeling a lil bit more pep since ive done the intake and im up on my MPGs from 32 to a lil more than 34!

[KylexD]

Nice, thats awesome. Does anyone know the best places to buy wheels and tires?

[ThisorThatxD]

Nice, thats awesome. Does anyone know the best places to buy wheels and tires?

depends what you want. for tires i use http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/home.do?

for wheels that i just bought i used http://www.vrwheels.com/ . you can also look at http://www.tunershop.com/ for more options

[KylexD]

Sweet, I found like 10-12 wheels to choose from. I talked to Injen, the R&D guy told me they have not confirmed their CAI will work on the 2010 :(

[ThisorThatxD]

Sweet, I found like 10-12 wheels to choose from. I talked to Injen, the R&D guy told me they have not confirmed their CAI will work on the 2010 :(

so weird. i swear its the same but id hate for you to buy it and then it doesnt fit right. any other options?

[KylexD]

Not for me. lol I WANT the Injen. Fortunately I did talk to the peps from fastscions and THEY have tested the Injen on the 2010, and it is the same!!! :party33:

[ThisorThatxD]

haha nice. glad that got sorted

[KylexD]

Oh yeah, that will be my first performance mod.

[YELOSUB]

Nice, thats awesome. Does anyone know the best places to buy wheels and tires?

nlmotoring.com for rims

tirerack.com for tires

Then head on over to discount tire and have them mount and balance...

[CXTKRS1]

nlmotoring.com for rims

tirerack.com for tires

Then head on over to discount tire and have them mount and balance...

Another vote for next level, I know several people who have purchased rims through them with zero issues.

[KylexD]

Sweet, I will check that out.

[cubanoloko]

Anyone running with a cold air inatke? What do you guys think about that?

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Whats the diference between a short ram intake and a cold air intake?

[XDevolution]

I have a custom short ram similar to the hps intake. The difference is the cold air set ups run into the fender and usually the filters sit behind the bumper. Short ram intake sit visable in the engine bay, easier to install, and are better for low to mid range power gains. Cold air intakes due to the longer intake tract offer higher gains because of colder denser air but gains are not felt til higher in the rpm range.

[Resolve]

as stated^

Short ram filter normally in engine bay and has a short straight or fairly straight tube

Cold air has longer tubing with more bends. and filter is outside of engine bay normally in wheel well getting the cooler air. The other difference is price and maybe a couple of ponies.

[xd_kidd]

about another 2-3 ponies for another 20-50 bucks worth of tubes... then some time to remove front bumper and back on... to some be worth it and for some.. well i dont think it will make a dif. really

[wheeliesteve]

I took the factory air intake off last night and installed this DIY intake filter. It cost about $30 total for the Spectre Filter from Autozone and the 5/16" threaded stud with washers and nuts I bought from home depot. It tool longer to go get the parts than it did to put it on. Very simple. I haven't had a chance to do any driving with it yet other than a couple of blocks to work. I'm only hoping that maybe it will gain a couple of MPGs.

[XDevolution]

I took the factory air intake off last night and installed this DIY intake filter. It cost about $30 total for the Spectre Filter from Autozone and the 5/16" threaded stud with washers and nuts I bought from home depot. It tool longer to go get the parts than it did to put it on. Very simple. I haven't had a chance to do any driving with it yet other than a couple of blocks to work. I'm only hoping that maybe it will gain a couple of MPGs.

steve see the intake you made, thats how i started with a spectre filter and stock intake tract. if you really want a more noticable difference, the filter should ve been either a knn or like a aem dryflow. and see that rubber pipe with that awkward pole coming out of it right after the maf? you could actually replace it with a 22 degree bend pipe from autozone (located with all the intake parts) it not only looks more official it actually smooths out the airflow because there are no ridges in the pipe. just a suggestion.

[wheeliesteve]

steve see the intake you made, thats how i started with a spectre filter and stock intake tract. if you really want a more noticable difference, the filter should ve been either a knn or like a aem dryflow. and see that rubber pipe with that awkward pole coming out of it right after the maf? you could actually replace it with a 22 degree bend pipe from autozone (located with all the intake parts) it not only looks more official it actually smooths out the airflow because there are no ridges in the pipe. just a suggestion.

Hey, thanks for the advice. I will definitely look into that. It seems like that pipe is 3 1/2" diameter. I think at my local autozone they only had those pipes you're talking about in 3" diameter but I will double check.

[1sweetxd]

Hey, thanks for the advice. I will definitely look into that. It seems like that pipe is 3 1/2" diameter. I think at my local autozone they only had those pipes you're talking about in 3" diameter but I will double check.

if i'm not mistaken there is a rubber adapter that converts the tubing from 3" to 3 1/2"

i did my filter just like you but added the chrome bend pipe xdevolution was speaking of

[wheeliesteve]

if i'm not mistaken there is a rubber adapter that converts the tubing from 3" to 3 1/2"

i did my filter just like you but added the chrome bend pipe xdevolution was speaking of

Do you have a pic of your setup?

[1sweetxd]

Do you have a pic of your setup?

yea i do. a couple of them. just go to my page and check out my picture album. got pictures of pretty much everything in there.

[wheeliesteve]

yea i do. a couple of them. just go to my page and check out my picture album. got pictures of pretty much everything in there.

That looks good! What did you do about the electronic piece or sensor that plugs into the tube before the filter?

[1sweetxd]

That looks good! What did you do about the electronic piece or sensor that plugs into the tube before the filter?

i used the stock sensor and plug. i just bought the tube, filter and connectors from auto zone. everything else is stock

[XDevolution]

Hey, thanks for the advice. I will definitely look into that. It seems like that pipe is 3 1/2" diameter. I think at my local autozone they only had those pipes you're talking about in 3" diameter but I will double check.

The part u connect ur cone filter to is 3.5" your correct but the actual inner diamter of the mass airflow pipe is 2.38" you have to try and get a pipe as close in diameter as the maf pipe. Im running a 3" pipe now but im gonna reduce it to 2.5". Alot of the aftermarket companies do a stepped pipe set up. Theyll do 2.5"-2.38"-2.5". As the pipe diameter. A good intake to look at is the dc sport intake. Thats a great example to look at.

[wheeliesteve]

The part u connect ur cone filter to is 3.5" your correct but the actual inner diamter of the mass airflow pipe is 2.38" you have to try and get a pipe as close in diameter as the maf pipe. Im running a 3" pipe now but im gonna reduce it to 2.5". Alot of the aftermarket companies do a stepped pipe set up. Theyll do 2.5"-2.38"-2.5". As the pipe diameter. A good intake to look at is the dc sport intake. Thats a great example to look at.

Thanks for the information. I've been out of town on a little vacation and just got back. I'm going to try and make time to work on this project by the weekend. I'll let ya know how it turns out!

[ermann]

Here's what I have guys. Ripped out the air box and put on a 3 1/2 inch Spectre filter. My buddy made me a mounting bracket real quick coming off the battery. Don't mind all the salt hopefully the cold weather will break and I can clean her up. Let me know what you guys think.:D

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