EcoSwag1990
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So my Mishimoto CAI came via UPS today and I rushed off from work to my parents house to take advantage of my dads extensive tool collection and general old guy knowledge of auto mechanics 
The kit came very well packaged. Everything was in one big box and then inside of that box each part was in its own separate packaging/box and the parts were flawless. You can see the size of the huge filter in the first pic next to my 90lb 12yo labrador who looks scared because I just stepped on some bubble wrap lol :doh:
Installation:
In the package there are instructions to go online to the Mishimoto website where you can download printable instructions and watch the install video. Unless you already know what each of the parts are and where they are located the printed instructions are very difficult to follow so I just laid those to the side and followed the video. The video does a very good job of identifying every step that you need to take but you do come to realize that there is quite a bit of hard work between those simple looking takes. All in all, it took my dad and I about an hour due to a lack of tool organization and that damn recirc hose just being hard as hell to get off of the stock intake. But every part of the Mishi kit fits in place flawlessly and there is no need to modify or go underneath the car.
Sound:
The videos really don't do it justice. The sound of the engine sucking in air is clearly audible with the windows up and you can also hear the blow off. With music on at reasonable volume you can block out the sound for the most part but if you listen for it you will still hear it. I haven't had a chance to ride with the windows down yet because its freezing tonight but I know it will sound awesome. I'll be sure to post up a video when I get a chance.
Looks:
Sexy :love:
Power:
Now I know this intake is only supposed to add 8whp and 9wtq which may not sound like a noticeable difference but I have over 5,000 miles on my car and I know how it feels on hard acceleration. When I get on it now I can definitely feel an increase in the smoothness of the acceleration, especially on the top end. It really feels like the car just breathes better now.
The kit came very well packaged. Everything was in one big box and then inside of that box each part was in its own separate packaging/box and the parts were flawless. You can see the size of the huge filter in the first pic next to my 90lb 12yo labrador who looks scared because I just stepped on some bubble wrap lol :doh:
Installation:
In the package there are instructions to go online to the Mishimoto website where you can download printable instructions and watch the install video. Unless you already know what each of the parts are and where they are located the printed instructions are very difficult to follow so I just laid those to the side and followed the video. The video does a very good job of identifying every step that you need to take but you do come to realize that there is quite a bit of hard work between those simple looking takes. All in all, it took my dad and I about an hour due to a lack of tool organization and that damn recirc hose just being hard as hell to get off of the stock intake. But every part of the Mishi kit fits in place flawlessly and there is no need to modify or go underneath the car.
Sound:
The videos really don't do it justice. The sound of the engine sucking in air is clearly audible with the windows up and you can also hear the blow off. With music on at reasonable volume you can block out the sound for the most part but if you listen for it you will still hear it. I haven't had a chance to ride with the windows down yet because its freezing tonight but I know it will sound awesome. I'll be sure to post up a video when I get a chance.
Looks:
Sexy :love:
Power:
Now I know this intake is only supposed to add 8whp and 9wtq which may not sound like a noticeable difference but I have over 5,000 miles on my car and I know how it feels on hard acceleration. When I get on it now I can definitely feel an increase in the smoothness of the acceleration, especially on the top end. It really feels like the car just breathes better now.
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