REAL DOHC I-4 Cold Air Intake!!!

DJGypsy · Post by **DJGypsy** » August 2nd, 2006, 7:50 pm

i bought this off of e-bay for $50 US. it's for the SOHC, but it fits my DOHC just fine. i like this one a LOT better than the PRM system, as this system completely eliminates the stock piping.

here's the product link, from the manufacturer:

http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=1320

here's some pics of the box, the parts, and the installation.

enjoy! go buy one!

Bochek · Post by **Bochek** » August 2nd, 2006, 7:53 pm

exact same setup ive got, only you forgot the most important pieces, thoes black plates. make sure you install them it makes the biggest difference out of everything.

Bochek

DJGypsy · Post by **DJGypsy** » August 2nd, 2006, 7:58 pm

if i install those plates, then i have to cut some other holes in that compartment to let air in. do you have pics of your install? i haven't gotten that far yet, but in the meantime, i really wanted to share my find because i know people want CAIs.

Bochek · Post by **Bochek** » August 2nd, 2006, 8:04 pm

no you dont have to cut holes to let air in, if you look REALLY HARD you will see that there is allready holes in there. they lead into the inner fender, wich leads to the wheel well.

Bochek

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » August 2nd, 2006, 8:22 pm

I dont suppose you have a e-bay link to this do you? Just want to check out the seller.. I bet this kit would work well on the GS cars too.. though probably with some slight modifications. Nice choice

Tunes67

DJGypsy · Post by **DJGypsy** » August 2nd, 2006, 8:32 pm

Tunes67 wrote:I dont suppose you have a e-bay link to this do you? Just want to check out the seller.. I bet this kit would work well on the GS cars too.. though probably with some slight modifications. Nice choice

Tunes67

try this, i hope it sticks around for a while...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-97-MA ... enameZWDVW

Tunes67 · Post by **Tunes67** » August 2nd, 2006, 8:35 pm

Thanks.. I will watch this seller.. I dont have the cash at the moment to buy this.. saving up for my headers.. but I will need to be doing a CAI soon enough

Tunes67

Bochek · Post by **Bochek** » August 2nd, 2006, 8:46 pm

thats the exact same seller i got mine from, just search "mx-3 cai" on ebay and lots come up...

Bochek

mazdamx3sohc · Post by **mazdamx3sohc** » August 2nd, 2006, 10:11 pm

it'll be a real intake when you find one that eliminates the stock maf body and just uses the plug like some of them or whatever it is, but you know what im talking about so dont correct me lol.

Typhoonk · Post by **Typhoonk** » August 3rd, 2006, 12:25 am

Hey, I used that black plate with the hole in it to support the intake as it dissapears down the fender.
Also adapted the intake to place the MAF a little over from the distributor (cause the BP thing is huge) so it didn't hit the plug wires.

Bumpysbro · Post by **Bumpysbro** » August 3rd, 2006, 4:04 pm

i have the same setup, how much diff did adding the plates make? ive been runnin mine without them. ima try putting them on today.

Mazdaracer · Post by **Mazdaracer** » August 3rd, 2006, 5:03 pm

It's only a real one if it's 2.5" piping... looks like 3" from the pics.

SuperK · Post by **SuperK** » August 3rd, 2006, 8:03 pm

Great! I was just telling my friend I wanted to put CIA in my car today!

so the cone filter that the package comes with... do you recommend buying a high quality filter, say K&N cone with this, or just use the one bundled? Thanks a lot for the post!

GoneAmok · Post by **GoneAmok** » August 24th, 2006, 1:17 pm

First off, many thanks to DJGypsy for putting up this original post. Happy to say that I am now a new owner of exactly the same system (from ASPEC Products). I bought it off ebay and am quite impressed with the quality of the product.

To touch upon what SuperK highlighted, for those of you using the system, did you oil the cone filter that was provided (for example, with K&N's Filtercharger oil or something similar)? Or is it to be used dry (there is no mention of this issue in the instructions)? Additionally, would one be 'safer' using a K&N filter (where we know the quality of the filter)?

Any insight provided is greatly appreciated.

Bochek · Post by **Bochek** » August 26th, 2006, 3:17 pm

use the cone dry, when it gets dirty, wash it with water, from the inside out, and then let it dry.

Bochek