pics of air filter locations [Archive]

Samiam1017

11-20-2014, 07:15 PM

I looked thru multiple threads trying to find pics of where some of the air filters are ending up. I have a Cobb intake and was gonna try and get it down near the quarter panel vent but I'm sure if that's even possible with fender wells? I don't know if there's a thread on this all ready sorry if so. Kindle fire search doesn't work for me on this forum? Thx

Bob_n_Cincy

11-20-2014, 07:46 PM

I mounted the OEM filter about in the same place as the forester. I plan for cool air from the side vent to feed this.
Bob

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35864&d=1416530736 http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35908&d=1416606078

Buzz Skyline

11-20-2014, 11:36 PM

Bob, that looks awesome! I wish I'd tried that before I bought my Cobb intake. I may still do it, and sell the intake to someone else.

bompus

11-20-2014, 11:54 PM

I've seen this one in person ( http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?12319-JeromeS13-s-818S&p=141844&viewfull=1#post141844 ). I liked the positioning on it, but not quite sure why they curved up and around. I'm planning on doing mine straight out as much as possible and then maybe a curve at the end to get some cold air. Who knows what it will be like with the fender wells and all though.

Goldwing

11-21-2014, 02:06 AM

For now, stock inlet, 45* connector, Cobb intake, and a K&N I found to fit it. I'll try to rig up some sort of way to guide side vent air towards the filter.
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metalmaker12

11-21-2014, 08:53 AM

Bob, that looks awesome! I wish I'd tried that before I bought my Cobb intake. I may still do it, and sell the intake to someone else.

I had bobs setup, but I went with Cobb. Either is a good way to go. If you have Cobb I would stay with it because it is one of the best intakes to tune with.

A stock box, Cobb or spt are all I would use in a subaru. Aems work ok, but tend to get a flat spot in the power curve due to the inner design of the maf mount which creates a of sort of turbulence. Even if you tune it well, it still presents itself.

SixStar

11-21-2014, 12:18 PM

FWIW the AEM 818R runs an OTS Hawk Eye intake system that required very little modification to make it work.

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Samiam1017

11-21-2014, 04:31 PM

Six star any problems. With wheel well clearance I like that and the location that bompus linked too.

metalmaker12

11-21-2014, 04:59 PM

FWIW the AEM 818R runs an OTS Hawk Eye intake system that required very little modification to make it work.

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To each there own, I could post some evidence but it's not a huge deal, just something that is noticeable to me and other tuners around here, and on dyno sheets as well. It's perfectly safe to use etc, just not to my liking from the tuning side of things, and I choose to use other methods.

Samiam1017

11-21-2014, 05:53 PM

Just realised Bob's speed secrets. Leave the clecos in!

JeromeS13

11-21-2014, 08:05 PM

Jaime

11-21-2014, 09:25 PM

AEM short fits really well.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab273/jaime398/818%20Build/20141121_211840_zpsayenpzv9.jpg

Bob_n_Cincy

11-22-2014, 12:40 AM

Just realised Bob's speed secrets. Leave the clecos in!
Don't tell anyone.
You wouldn't believe how many zip ties are holding the car together right now.
Bob

Harley818

11-22-2014, 02:06 AM

Samiam..... good catch.
I would have totally missed the cleco's. I'm going to leave them in too.......obviously a speed secret.....

metalmaker12

11-22-2014, 10:07 AM

Lol there a well known racing tip!!

bompus

05-02-2016, 10:21 AM

Has anybody thought about putting the air filter on the other side of the firewall? Would it get an adequate supply of air? If so, it seems like the air would be much cooler outside of the engine compartment.

http://818cdn.bompus.com/2016-05/1.png

Hindsight

05-02-2016, 11:19 AM

That area is going to be very hot. Your hot coolant pipe runs through there and it will heat up the air in there. The best solution, IMHO on an 818S is to do what Tamra and Andrew did which is to build a box duct on the side of the scoop and put the air filter in there, and ensure the intake tube is sealed off well.

RM1SepEx

05-02-2016, 11:42 AM

I Opened up the right side scoop for my AAIC, the top 2 inches of the scoop feeds the boxed off air filter as does the engine cover right side scoop that was intended to feed the stock top mount AAIC. The air flow for the IC is ducted to the lower rear grill outlet, under where I'll install my trunk.

jcpresto

05-02-2016, 12:28 PM

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I have the coupe and built an enclosed box that connects to the roof scoop. I am running no MAF, 8" filter inside.

Pearldrummer7

05-02-2016, 01:14 PM

If you don't care about or don't have a passenger then this is pretty tough to beat!

http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?11129-Plavan-s-818R-Build-Thread&p=196943&viewfull=1#post196943

kcarlasc

01-06-2019, 10:00 AM

Jaime...Which AEM is that., I have one but it ends up inside of the rod and rubs...

AEM short fits really well.

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab273/jaime398/818%20Build/20141121_211840_zpsayenpzv9.jpg

DMC7492

01-07-2019, 04:44 AM

Hot air is bad, in this location with all the covers on I was logging 113 degrees F! OAT was 75! I will be re routing this into the side scoop this summer.
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Rob T

01-07-2019, 06:56 AM

I have an R with no passenger seat. My air filter is in front of the fire wall in about the same location as DMC7492. I get ambient +10F with the AWIC. There is quite a bit of "sound" generated from the air moving. I have a helmet and ear plugs on when driving.