COmtnBiker Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I've seen a lot of people asking for a walkthrough with photos as the one that was previously posted seems to be missing. So, I went ahead and removed mine took some pics and put it back in for the sake of the cause. I took the steps that jeepthrills (thank you for posting the steps and I hope you don't mind me using your steps. if you do, pm me and ill take it off no problem ) posted and simply added photos. Hope this helps those of you looking to remove the intake silencer. It took me less than an hour to take out the silencer, take photos and then put it back in. If you are halfway decent at turning wrenches i cant see it taking more than 30 min. to complete this mod. Good luck! Tools required: flat screwdriver, #2 Phillips Screwdriver, 3/8" or 1/4" drive ratchet, 10mm socket (I used a deep-well socket for a little extra reach), 8-9 inch socket extension , 10mm wrench (ratcheting is easier) 1. Remove two popits from front of airbox scoop and lift scoop out of the way. loosen clamp on intake hose between airbox and intake, at the airbox. 2. Remove MAF wire clip 3. Open airbox clips 4. Wrestle the airbox half loose from the inlet hose, powersteering hose (on engine side of cover in clip)and remove airfilter. 5. Loosen 2 10mm bolts from bottom of airbox on top of frame between airbox and cylinder head (Extension used here). 6. Loosen 1 10mm nut from top outside corner or airbox (behind and above pass side headlamp) 7. Using careful lift, turn, twist, lift type technique you will be rewarded with the front half of the airbox and the wiley Snorkus. 8. [Remove] one more popit from the bottom of the airbox 9. Twist the Snorkus roughly 90 degrees till the "nipples" are within the tube and pull it down 10. Start back at number 7 and work backwards for reinstall of airbox. 11. Enjoy the new sound of WWOOSSHHH! 2012 Xterra Pro-4X 2003 Outback Sedan Limited D.U.S.T.O.F.F. "Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ru2003 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Has anyone done this mod and had a check engine light issue? I just did mine, but the stupid light came on.....lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COmtnBiker Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 i left it off for about a week before i put it back in and no CEL. 2012 Xterra Pro-4X 2003 Outback Sedan Limited D.U.S.T.O.F.F. "Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Has anyone done this mod and had a check engine light issue? I just did mine, but the stupid light came on.....lame. Forget to reconnect your MAF sensor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nka Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 woah... it's kinda simple. On my civic I had to remove the bumper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spect2k Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Is there any purpose to this other than "whooooosh"? Any less air restriction than before? - i've never looked at the part... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtbimmer Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Is there any purpose to this other than "whooooosh"? Any less air restriction than before? - i've never looked at the part... None whatsoever. Its simply a silencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max713 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 You will see a 1-3mpg drop in your average... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issai Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Frankly I don't even hear any "whoooosh." So I want an intake silencer to get back into mah LGT's bellay~~~~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nka Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Did it, took me about 10 mins. no "whooosh" sound, but I hear the rumble and turbo a lot more. I love the boxter sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Has anyone done this mod and had a check engine light issue? I just did mine, but the stupid light came on.....lame. Check to make sure your MAF did not come loose or rather make sure you have it plugged in correctly (given there is only one way to plug it in). You could try reseating the plug. This should not cause any CEL errors whatsoever since it is only involving the removal of that silencer. No change in airflow or anything else. Just a wee bit louder on hearing your engine. Hey OP, I appreciate this post and am going to do this modification hopefully this weekend. But one question I have is, can you make the font BIGGER? I can barely read what they say. Or at least change the color. Thanks again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COmtnBiker Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 yeah i can change the font no problem 2012 Xterra Pro-4X 2003 Outback Sedan Limited D.U.S.T.O.F.F. "Dedicated Unhesitating Service To Our Fighting Forces" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issai Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 FYI: Make sure you're OK with whatever impact the silencer's removal will have on performance: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100478 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 My son did this for me when he installed a Parrin panel filter, back in the Summer of 2005. Car is still running great. Love the sound, no adverse effects to gas mileage or anything else. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeladams Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Just did this for some fun..... so far good. I have a K&N drop in also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFloyd Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Is it fine to let the hole created by the removal of the "bowl" opened? I'm thinking we should cover it somehow, since no air usualy come in from there??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 doonnnt dooo eeeetttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Is it fine to let the hole created by the removal of the "bowl" opened? I'm thinking we should cover it somehow, since no air usualy come in from there??? It's fine as long as you have an air filter. :o) By the way, no errors yet. :o) So I don't know what people are talking about getting errors after the silencer removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 forget about errors, it hurts performance. the end. try searching this is about the 1 billionth time this thread has happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted July 5, 2009 Share Posted July 5, 2009 forget about errors, it hurts performance. the end. try searching this is about the 1 billionth time this thread has happened From removing a silencer?????? I guess I have a magical engine then. No performance increase, but it is a wee bit louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronemus Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 What it does is create a warm air intake. Air that's come through the radiator/AC condenser is considerably warmer than the air the snorkus picks up. Mileage should be the same, but power will be down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 no, its not even that, its the air resonances that hurt the performance.. seriously, I just do a forum search and it should be easy to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 no, its not even that, its the air resonances that hurt the performance.. seriously, I just do a forum search and it should be easy to find Links? Because I am not having these issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nka Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I hear there was a "plug" you can put there to replace the silencer. Anyone have an idea ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcTec34 Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100478&page=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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