Stock air box: Molded or snapped together?

Jordo! · 08-06-2010, 07:16 PM

Hey DIYers,

Anyone know if the two halves of the OEM airboxes are just snapped together or are they molded together?

There appears to be a slot in the bottom for a screwdriver or other tool to pry the two ends apart, but there is very little give and I don't want to risk breaking it if the two ends are molded together.

This is for a custom intake project I am working on -- thanks in advance

Jordo! · 08-07-2010, 06:46 PM

Hmm... no replies.

Well, I tried to gently pry it apart and it aint budging, so I think the next step is to break out the bandsaw

If I can keep the flanges on either half intact, it will just need some screws for reassembly.

The goal is to separate the MAF tube, make a hole in the back, and have the largest cone filter I can fit in inside the box.

Despite the odd shape, should be able to fit a pretty decently sized filter in each, possibly with an angled flange (K&N sells those).

Anyway, should work well, net a little more power, and retain a nearly 100% OEM look.

Might do the modshack fangvents for additonal cool air induction too.

Jamaica · 08-07-2010, 09:22 PM

No....the airboxes come out. It just needs a little force. Also the tubes can be disconnected from the airbox.

Jordo! · 08-07-2010, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamaica951

No....the airboxes come out. It just needs a little force. Also the tubes can be disconnected from the airbox.

I meant the two halves of the airbox once it's out

Actually, I think I can just cut a round hole in the back that will seal to the base of a cone filter, so no need to chop the thing in half.

08-06-2010, 07:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Stock air box: Molded or snapped together? Hey DIYers, Anyone know if the two halves of the OEM airboxes are just snapped together or are they molded together? There appears to be a slot in the bottom for a screwdriver or other tool to pry the two ends apart, but there is very little give and I don't want to risk breaking it if the two ends are molded together. This is for a custom intake project I am working on -- thanks in advance __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

08-07-2010, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Hmm... no replies. Well, I tried to gently pry it apart and it aint budging, so I think the next step is to break out the bandsaw If I can keep the flanges on either half intact, it will just need some screws for reassembly. The goal is to separate the MAF tube, make a hole in the back, and have the largest cone filter I can fit in inside the box. Despite the odd shape, should be able to fit a pretty decently sized filter in each, possibly with an angled flange (K&N sells those). Anyway, should work well, net a little more power, and retain a nearly 100% OEM look. Might do the modshack fangvents for additonal cool air induction too. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	No....the airboxes come out. It just needs a little force. Also the tubes can be disconnected from the airbox.