How to Customize a Universal Cold Air Intake Filter System

Spectre Performance demonstrates in this video how to customize a universal cold air intake kit using parts you can find at your local neighborhood Pep Boys. Using universal parts you can simply assemble them in any fashion to create the look you want to make.
First we take off the existing air cleaner and install a single 4 inch plenum. Lay the plenum where your air filter was and put it in any direction you like. Screw on the plenum with the existing air filter nut or a custom nut of your choice. You will need couplers that will connect the different intake tubes together that can be turned to mold within your engine compartment. Simply slide on the coupler to the plenum and fit accordingly. Secure the clamp on the coupler to the ridge inside and then you can add additional tubing for the length you desire. Remember not to tighten the clamps too hard, because you may need to move your tubing around until you create a final fit. Rotate and adjust as needed. Attach your air filter to the end of the tubing. You can find inserts that go into the filter to accommodate a 3 or 3.5 inch tube. Once you have the final placement in place, be sure then to go back and tighten all of the clamps to hold the filter system securely in place.
The advantages to having a custom air intake filter system located in the front of your engine is that you can take advantage of the air stream and receive colder air going into the intake system instead of the hot air that your standard filter was providing. Customizing your cold air intake system is pretty simple once you know a few simple tricks. Not only will your new custom air intake system look great, but it will increase your engine's overall performance.
You can see more of these great DIY'er videos from www.pepboys.com or stop in your local Pep Boys for more information.

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[jtalton626]

Dude...don't hyperventilate and pass out on the camera. Jeez. Calm down.

[SZKsa347]

what a stupid place to put it? wouldnt it be sucking in hot air from the radiator? :)

[ToxicHolocaust2050]

Qualified mechanic eh? His 7 yo sister could do better & not charge $70+ per hour. Fuck mechanics, charge heaps & do squat. Assembly is unsupported so in a short time it will effect the carb mounts & gaskets. Your air is still hot, so no gain there. I leave the stock A/Cleaner in place (cheap filters) & run a 3" ribbed hose to the front mudguard. This gives cold air supply, is protected from rain & allot of dust, costs nothing, works fine. To improve more U shield & insulate a/clean from engine.

[ben6260]

Sound nervous

[MrBobbyloc]

kool

[azrial4421]

Put a scoop on and leave the first breather on. I doubt this guy is that stupid

[WizardOfTheKit]

that would be beautiful with a duel set up!!

[mexicocity123]

@aldorico7 no sea panochon jaja

[aldorico7]

i have a 2008 silver 4.3L and there are no intakes for it and i wanted to do that make my own but i dont know how to put the air mass flow senor like where would it go if there is now where to put it ,,would you have to make a hole in the intake tub or what?

NEED HELP PLEASE REPLY! :DD

[chevyhector]

This is so cool! That's my medusa at work.

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