sikks2k

is it ok to be driving without the factory air box?

centralcoastbuc

You still have the filter on the end of the intake hose don't you?

Enthralled

Yes.

s2k dre

i like the sound of it, but it will perform better with the box over the filter

Chazmo

Then the answer is yes, with two caveats...

1. You will get more heat soak (heated intake air, robs power).

2. You risk getting some water in the intake (wicked bad idea) if you're in the rain.

Project22a

It's said that you lose a couple HP when you do it; but if you don't mind that, and love the sound, then I don't see why not.

xviper

By deleting the airbox, you have simply exposed the existing factory "short ram" intake and making it a hot air intake.

sikks2k

the guy at the stealership told me that its really bad and that i should put it on RIGHT away because rocks can get into the engine. I just love the sound of it . Does anyone have it off?

Also i have a MG style hood so would that make a difference?

Chazmo

I recommend you look into a cold air intake (CAI), sikk... You'll get the sound, and you'll get the directed air from outside. As XV pointed out, what you have now is a "hot" air intake (which is counter-productive)

Project22a

ROCKS?