My open pod DIY

[Stanchiam]

The main reason for going open is to save up the space for my HHO DIY project.

Was told going open pod will make lower end suffer and only benefit higher end.

To my surprise, my lower end did not suffer and wow, feel car more power. Not sure why it is like that. Have not try higher speed yet.

To be updated on progress when i test it tomorrow on highway.

 

http://bit.ly/lvoBug

 

 

Edited June 12, 2011 by Stanchiam

[SimonTan]

I am not sure exposing the filter to the water spray from the front is a good idea or not.

 

Dry days, it's a damm good position for fresh cold air.

But heavy rainy days.....any issues?

 

I would put a plate to block the rain from Direct impact on the filter when it rains!

 

 

[Stanchiam]

  On 6/12/2011 at 12:27 PM, SimonTan said:

I am not sure exposing the filter to the water spray from the front is a good idea or not.

 

Dry days, it's a damm good position for fresh cold air.

But heavy rainy days.....any issues?

 

I would put a plate to block the rain from Direct impact on the filter when it rains!

never thought of that....hmmm

have to think about it

[Beehive3783]

Nice setup. My only gripe is that the filter seems to be too close to the engine. But then it's nearest to the grille where all the air comes in, so should be alright.

[Mona-vie]

Thats not a good setup. Its sucking hot air directly from the radiator. For a good setup, you should house the open pod in a heat shielded box, then create a duct out of the engine bay to suck in cold air.

[Mona-vie]

  On 6/12/2011 at 12:27 PM, SimonTan said:

I am not sure exposing the filter to the water spray from the front is a good idea or not.

 

Dry days, it's a damm good position for fresh cold air.

But heavy rainy days.....any issues?

 

I would put a plate to block the rain from Direct impact on the filter when it rains!

 

Rain is not really a problem. the only issue is only when filter is submerged in water (eg flood), then its a problem. The that bit of wtaer won't matter at all.

[Aaron_soh80]

Where is ur CAI ?

[Mona-vie]

  On 6/12/2011 at 12:58 PM, Aaron_soh80 said:

Where is ur CAI ?

 

Thats what I was pointing out to him as well. Its a HAI (Hot Air Intake), not CAI.

 

Btw, to answer TS's question why he doesn't lose his low end. The main reason is because the length of the intake is pretty much the same (I think slightly longer).

 

Longer and more narrow intake pipes are suitable for low end while shorter and larger intakes are good for high end (at the expense of low end). The reason is due to air velocity in the intake pipe. If you measure the air velocity in a smaller and longer pipe vs a large and short pipe, you will realise the air velocity in the long pipe is higher when engine is at low RPM.

 

However, at high RPM, the longer pipe becomes a restriction instead.

[Stanchiam]

  On 6/12/2011 at 1:06 PM, Mona-vie said:

Thats what I was pointing out to him as well. Its a HAI (Hot Air Intake), not CAI.

 

Btw, to answer TS's question why he doesn't lose his low end. The main reason is because the length of the intake is pretty much the same (I think slightly longer).

 

Longer and more narrow intake pipes are suitable for low end while shorter and larger intakes are good for high end (at the expense of low end). The reason is due to air velocity in the intake pipe. If you measure the air velocity in a smaller and longer pipe vs a large and short pipe, you will realise the air velocity in the long pipe is higher when engine is at low RPM.

 

However, at high RPM, the longer pipe becomes a restriction instead.

 

oh...hahaha

as long don't lose low end is good enough for me.

the main reason i am doing open pod is to make space for my HHO generator installation.

 

About the hot air, the place where i put is the area in front where all the cold air from outside come in

Anyway, I will be wrapping up the exhaust with the below item and about the radiator, it is below the air filter pod with foam on top, will see how it goes, agree can be better but limited space in the engine, that is the best option i have now.

 

[Mona-vie]

  On 6/12/2011 at 1:39 PM, Stanchiam said:

oh...hahaha

as long don't lose low end is good enough for me.

the main reason i am doing open pod is to make space for my HHO generator installation.

 

About the hot air, the place where i put is the area in front where all the cold air from outside come in

Anyway, I will be wrapping up the exhaust with the below item and about the radiator, it is below the air filter pod with foam on top, will see how it goes, agree can be better but limited space in the engine, that is the best option i have now.

 

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/20/snc00765.jpg/

 

OIC, I thought its behind the radiator. As long as its not behind the radiator its ok.

 

Btw, how much did you pay for the thermo wrap? Cause, from what I know its very expensive.... Can get much cheaper outside (suppliers of cermaic fiber materials). One 30m roll only around $60. If want reinforced with steel wires, around $80-90.

[Mona-vie]

Btw, do not be alarm if you get smoke coming out from your engine bay after you use the therm wrap. Its normal. The smoke will go off after a while.

[Mona-vie]

Btw, you going to DIY your HHO?

[Stanchiam]

  On 6/12/2011 at 1:51 PM, Mona-vie said:

Btw, do not be alarm if you get smoke coming out from your engine bay after you use the therm wrap. Its normal. The smoke will go off after a while.

ya, looking forward to seeing smoke coming off, should be a sight to enjoy...lol

 

  On 6/12/2011 at 1:50 PM, Mona-vie said:

OIC, I thought its behind the radiator. As long as its not behind the radiator its ok.

 

Btw, how much did you pay for the thermo wrap? Cause, from what I know its very expensive.... Can get much cheaper outside (suppliers of cermaic fiber materials). One 30m roll only around $60. If want reinforced with steel wires, around $80-90.

not behind, on top and all the cold air from outside come in from there, think even if rain, at most a little wet, will not suck in water as it is facing downward

as for the price for the wrap, i have got a very good price.

Edited June 12, 2011 by Stanchiam

[Stanchiam]

  On 6/12/2011 at 1:52 PM, Mona-vie said:

Btw, you going to DIY your HHO?

yes and using the latest HHO technology, very efficient design, and as said, i am making space for the HHO by going open pod, now alot of space for me to play around with.

Edited June 12, 2011 by Stanchiam

[Kzy]

wow..nice DIY stuff... fun to play with.. wanna try it too.. .lols... btw whats HHO? =x

[Stanchiam]

  On 6/12/2011 at 3:09 PM, Kzy said:

wow..nice DIY stuff... fun to play with.. wanna try it too.. .lols... btw whats HHO? =x

HHO is hydrogen hydrogen oxygen

splitting water into atoms

 

today just fetch wife to work and wow, pick up better and acceleration faster.

Like my open pod very much, no loss in lower end and in fact, increase in lower end.

For high end, i didnt try and i dont drive beyond 90km, but now can accelerate faster, last time my car like no strength.

By the way, I don't feel any increase in noise, maybe due to my car engine is loud already, so not able to hear the diff.

Now i am very happy. One word, shiok

Edited June 13, 2011 by Stanchiam

[Moredhel]

  On 6/13/2011 at 2:37 AM, Stanchiam said:

HHO is hydrogen hydrogen oxygen

splitting water into atoms

 

today just fetch wife to work and wow, pick up better and acceleration faster.

Like my open pod very much, no loss in lower end and in fact, increase in lower end.

For high end, i didnt try and i dont drive beyond 90km, but now can accelerate faster, last time my car like no strength.

By the way, I don't feel any increase in noise, maybe due to my car engine is loud already, so not able to hear the diff.

Now i am very happy. One word, shiok

 

Nice stuff.

 

You might want to consider building an aluminium enclosure with heat shield lining the inner area.

 

Your header heat shield looks like right below your intake. I suppose when car is moving it's not really an issue. Only at traffic lights. ^^

 

Did you change your exhaust before?

[Stanchiam]

  On 6/13/2011 at 4:12 AM, Moredhel said:

Nice stuff.

 

You might want to consider building an aluminium enclosure with heat shield lining the inner area.

 

Your header heat shield looks like right below your intake. I suppose when car is moving it's not really an issue. Only at traffic lights. ^^

 

Did you change your exhaust before?

 

right, when moving cold air is blowing into it so its great.

will wrap up the exhaust first and see how is the effect before deciding if want to do shielding

When i reach home i park my car and turn off the engine, i touch the aluminum intake pipe and it dont feel hot, but after i go down half hour later to take some item, i check again and it is hot, i suppose the heat start to spread to the pipe

 

exhaust is stock, dont think i want to change it, not into high speed, just want faster pickup(which i surprisingly get for this mod) and make room for my HHO project.

Edited June 13, 2011 by Stanchiam