Cold Air Intake (Ebay) ???

[cscmc1]

Check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7949004946&category=38634

I know these have been described as snakeoil, but what I *do* like about them (performance issues aside) is that they look like they'd make getting to the oil filter on my 2.3L 190e a SNAP during oil changes! No more removing the air filter assy.

What I need to know is what rubber boot they're using. The rest I could manage on my own, I suspect. Certainly not worth $140!

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Chris

[mctwin2kman]

All you need is a boot from an old VW with CIS on it and the pipe and filter and you can save about $100 and do it yourself.

[cscmc1]

Cool... that's what I needed to know. VW w/CIS... I'll grab one!

Tks,

Chris

[yal]

Thats the normal price on their website too

http://www.wade************************/

[Brian Felts]

I really do not see much of a boost in performance due to the intake air temp. I know you will see a increase if you can get the filter where the air is cooler than under hood temps.



Brian

[cscmc1]

Originally Posted by Brian Felts

I really do not see much of a boost in performance due to the intake air temp. I know you will see a increase if you can get the filter where the air is cooler than under hood temps.



Brian

I agree completely... I just like the idea of being able to get at the oil filter w/o removing the entire air filter assembly!

[nglitz]

Thats the normal price on their website too

Isn't a subwoofer required with these?

[cscmc1]

[QUOTE=nglitz][QUOTE=yal]Thats the normal price on their website too

Isn't a subwoofer required with these?

No, this is purely a sticker-only item; any "XXXX racing" decal will suffice. The 3" exhaust tip requires a sub.

[Rahulio1989300E]

Dude, I dont know how you can live with a messy looking engine compartment like that!

I love to look a mechanical things, but it looks like a grenade went off in there!

[cscmc1]

Originally Posted by Rahulio1989300E

Dude, I dont know how you can live with a messy looking engine compartment like that!

I love to look a mechanical things, but it looks like a grenade went off in there!

Eh? You mean the pic of the 2.6 engine from the Ebay link?

Granted, it's messier than my Mustang's or any of the Mercedes diesels (talk about simpicity!), but it's very easy to work on my 2.3L (which, btw, is less crowded than the 2.6).

Chris