*** UPDATE 19th January 2008 - THESE ARE NO LONGER FOR SALE ***

Here are the pics taken from Ralliart Boy's ride.

The front bumper in the Ralliart doesn't really provide any nice places for a front mounted CAI without dramas.

We managed (with TZABOY's help - muchly appreciated) to squeeze the 100mm TPR Ducting past the battery box, tranny and ac gear. We cut off a piece out of the side splash guard under the Engine Coolant reservoir to get the pipe through and front facing the little vent in the front bumper. Not perfect but as good as it gets with the situation at hand.

The battery cover was removed before I got to the car. The box is designed to fit neatly with the battery cover ON.

The Pod Box is pretty dam strong, made from 1 piece 4.5mm think ABS plastic. The same plastic the OEM airbox and battery cover are made from. Excellent heat and chemical durability. The shape of the box eliminates the need for supporting braces etc.

The air hose used is TPR Ducting. This is oil and fuel resistent and with a -20deg to +125deg C operational range. The ducting is strong but very flexible. It has wire reinforment bound helically throught the walls. The wire can be shaped to any desired pattern to say for example make a triangular pipe passage.

The lid is neoprene foam lined for air tight operation. There are 2 x 4kg magnetic clips that retain the lid. No hinges or moving parts. I allowed provision on this first box for 3 x clips to be used but 2 where more than adequate. The lid can be removed in 1second flat for ease of maintenance, display, whatever.

I'm just getting an account setup to purchase TPR ducting at trade prices. I will post sizing and pricing for people interested in obtaining some.

The package will ideally include the box, lid, 4 x hex key bolts, 1 meter of ducting.

Price of Complete Box with ducting in 90mm will be $160 + freight.
100mm will be $170 + freight.

The kit doesn't include an intake scoop but I will be investigating this to suit the various mounting preferences and front bumper configs. So it will cost additional for this component once developed.

I may only be able to make one or two units a week so your patience if there are delays is appreciated.

The pod box I made last year for my AWD and this box have a bit in common but improvements are abound.

The angle of the second box minimises the air flow hitting the capped end of the K&N filter (non porous) and directs it instead into the filter element for better efficiency. The ABS is better looking than the Acrylic I used in my car.

The ducting is just brilliant. My pvc keeps popping apart and is held in with brackets and sheer velocity :shifty: Forget about 90deg fixed bends not going *exactly* and *precisely* where you want your pipe to lead: you can just jam this ducting through and it contours to the profile. :thumbsup:

So yeah, little changes but important ones.

So the question begs....can you physically notice the difference between the stock air filter and this setup.

It otherwise looks great...Good work! :bowrofl: :D

Very Impressive.

When the orders die down and you get on top of the backlog let me know and I shall purchase one.

confused.....whats the intake scoop?

very impressed! :clap:

one question: The TPR ducting hose...can you buy that seperately and if yes how much?

EZ Boy -

So how does the ordering process work??? Keen as, and brilliant work too.

Some feedback on improvements to acceleration etc would be great.

EZBoy, i know were all asking a lot of questions, and you have alot on your hands....

But, how does this effect legalities with Pods ?



becuase the pod is enclosed, is it now legal to use ?

and because your the one who makes them, i thought you'd be best person to find out this information as you can explain what the box does.

also, if they are still illegal to use, you might want to put a sticker or something on box that states for Off Road Use ONLY.......it could possibly save you a hassle in the long run !

Cheers
nath

...also, if they are still illegal to use, you might want to put a sticker or something on box that states for Off Road Use ONLY.......it could possibly save you a hassle in the long run ! Cheers nath
An easily removeable sticker please :D or even just a piece of paper.

Just a flyer that gets handed out with each sale with terms of sale (ie disclaimer about its legalities) would do the job. Ill prob end up having to make one for my 2nd gen

Pod filters are defectable if exposed (NSW). By putting it in a box you are removing the threats that make a filter defectable. They are that it is a material which could absorb fuel and catch on fire. That it is exposed to high temperatures and without protection could catch fire.

At the end of the day the police will not open box's in your engine bay. They simply don't have enough running knowledge of cars to make a call like that and open the wrong box up and cause damage.

So in summary, if you have an exposed POD filter you can be defected in NSW. By installing this box you remove the concerns and it then becomes a quite legal modification.

The only other concern from the police may be how secure it is in the engine bay. I would assume being EZ work it wouldn't be going anywhere.

I dont think its so much to do with Catching fire, i think its the oil that is used to trap the dirt, getting sucked throu the car....making it EPA unfriendly ( or so i was told )


I think POD filters are in a Grey Area of the law.

I dont think its so much to do with Catching fire, i think its the oil that is used to trap the dirt, getting sucked throu the car....making it EPA unfriendly ( or so i was told )


I think POD filters are in a Grey Area of the law.

The reasons I listed were given to me by a Highway Patrol Officer when I asked as he defected a mate of mine coming down Mt Ousley in Wollongong on a cruise. At the end of the day it's those guys who make the call and hand you the defect notice.

The kit doesn't include an intake scoop but I will be investigating this to suit the various mounting preferences and front bumper configs. So it will cost additional for this component once developed.

I may only be able to make one or two units a week so your patience if there are delays is appreciated.

Excellent work! I'm already on the list, but now you can get out the green highlighter and highlight my name...then under line it...then put a star next to it....then a smiley face on the other side.

As for the scoop, if you werent thinking of it already, I've been looking at NACA intakes, with the idea of mounting one under the foglight (I dont want to remove mine for a CAI inlet). My searching hasn't found a suitable supplier yet (I haven't looked too far), but you'll probably be able to source them with your contacts. IMHO, a NACA duct is the only way to go...they do the job well, no underhanging items that will get ripped off parking against gutters, stealthy, and finish off what is an awesome CAI/pod box.

A NACA duct will need some unkind bolts in unkind places to mount, but if its worth doing, its worth doing right. I think you've already proven yourself on that point already *loox at the box again*. It's better than a bought one!

Okay.

Legalities:

Problems with pod filters are directed at the exposed oil-soaked, cotton filaments in a high temperature, highly combustable location. Not good.

2nd problem is the induction noise usually exceeds the ADR. Like it'd ever be heard over the exhaust....


So where does this leave us?

I am not making any claim that this box makes or does not make the chosen air filter type legal in your neck of the woods. The box is primarily aimed at eliminating the consumption of hot underhood air and sourcing colder, denser, power-generating air from the front bumper of the car.

It is however no coincidence that I have used ABS plastic, the very same plastic used to make the original air intake and air filter housing. This is proven to perform the task, and function safely and reliably in the underhood environment.

The ABS plastic is also 'leather' textured, comes in Black and black only (atm), and looks relatively inconspicuous under the hood. Hopefully this reduces the likelihood that a nosey cop will try to pull covers off all your engine components to find something to winge about.

All sensors, valves, canisters, etc are UNTOUCHED. The equipment installed in the vehicle to control pollution emisions remains fully functional as these systems are not touched, modified, hindered nor enhanced in any way.

Performance and Fuel Economy

I own an AWD and a TF 3L manual. The TF is mostly stock (Mrs' car). As other AWDrivers know, these are thirsty beasts. My fuel economy improved approx 0.8L/100km with my pod box and cai alone. My original economy was 13.1. With my present mods I am sitting on 10.3L atm.

The most important thing to understand is that the supply of cold air helps the engine maintain it's rated operational power rather than hand more power out in spades. Drawing in hot air kills performance in the ar*e.

We all know how much better our cars run at night rather than in the heat of the midday sun.



Yes, I will be more than happy to supply DUCTING on it's own to those people who are interested.

Maybe I big nasty sticker on it with:

DANGER! DO NOT OPEN!

Enough teasing already - I want one!!! How do I order??? What info do you require??? Etc etc....

Enough teasing already - I want one!!! How do I order??? What info do you require??? Etc etc....

Me 3, with the other billions of orders you already have!!! lol

Me four!

Thanks EZBoy, love my Pod Box, you did a great job.

Thanks to TZABOY, theVRX and the tamworth crew for helping out as well.

Looks good, makes the car certainly pick up a little more and im getting better economy. Also, you can still hear the filter sucking through there as well which is great.

Highly recommend this for any Magna with a pod.

You can send me my commission later EZBoy :)

You can send me my commission later EZBoy :)

You got your comission.... you got the first one.

EDIT:Sorry HyperTF, that wasnt a shot at ralliart, I forgot to put a :P smiley.

Ralliart Boy, you know why I closed the other thread. Out of respect for EZ Boy don't even bringthat issue up or this will go off the rails too. What happened has nothing to do with the topic itself.

I don't want to see any more from anyone about this. Seriously, back on topic thanks.

Anyway, to get it back on topic I would like to put my name down for one. Any idea how much freight would be to Victoria (postcode 3140). As was asked earlier... what is the process for ordering one of these? I guess if you are making 1-2 a week can you please let us know how many are already on order and expected wait time. Cheers.

I'm just making sure that all my costs are under control and I can establish some sort of production run that'll keep my efficiency up.

I'm also waiting on some bulk prices on the ABS plastic to help ease the pain.

I'll be posting info on how to order AS SOON AS I POSSIBLY CAN because I'm clearly gobsmacked how many people are keen for these. I thought that I'd maybe get 1 or 2 a month just to keep the R&D budget kicking over. I need to make 2 a DAY atm!

Anyway, as usual I have a plan and will be posting info asap.

Thanks. :thumbsup:

All I can say is tidy work!

Looks great mate, keep up the good work.

HOW TO ORDER!!

Now that I'm relatively happy with my supply lines and production capacity I'm going to brave the chaos that will inevitably follow and let the flood gates open for orders.

THIS IS CURRENTLY ONLY AVAILABLE FOR 3rd Generation (TE-TW) MAGNA's!!

Other Models will be designed and released in the next few weeks. :D

So:

Send me a PM and I will provide the info you need to get payment and delivery details sorted out. Your PM must include:
*Model (year and type i.e: VRX, Exec, Altera)
*Your town & state

I'm awaiting freight rates to the capital cities to use as flat costs for each state. It'll all average out somewhere along the line.

At the moment the kit consists of:

Pod Box with quick-remove lid
Choice of either 90mm or 100mm diameter inlet
4x longer hex bolts for Pod Filter bracket
1 x metre of TPR Ducting and install bracket.
Does NOT include the pod filter. Presently only suitable for the K&N oval pod filter.


Base price is $160.00 for the 90mm (3.5") Model
and $170 for the 100mm (4")

ALLOW 2-3 weeks for manufacture and delivery.

Freight will be additional and will be posted here ASAP!


At the moment the unit is available in Black, black and occasionally black. Black is also available on request.


I have made changes to the base template to ensure that the plastic welds are out of view and ensure a slick, professional item.


Because each item is hand made there may be small variances, nothing at all that effects the performance or function.

Hey there,

Have you got any idea on supply of piping only ( wanting to do the same thing as greenmatt but not really interested in a pod)? Would you say that the 90 or 100mm would be best and how long? Again, how much? As you know I have a 2004 TL AWD.

btw hope you received my package in the mail. If not should be there tomorrow (I hope)

Regards,

Tim

Anyway, to get it back on topic I would like to put my name down for one. Any idea how much freight would be to Victoria (postcode 3140). As was asked earlier... what is the process for ordering one of these? I guess if you are making 1-2 a week can you please let us know how many are already on order and expected wait time. Cheers.
No secrets here ;)

100mm supplied to that postcode is $184.70. The 90mm is $10 less at $174.70.

PM sent with main details.

No secrets here ;)

100mm supplied to that postcode is $184.70. The 90mm is $10 less at $174.70.

PM sent with main details.
Cheers mate, just got your second PM... i thought the 90mm was the standard... do you have any recommendations? I would be surprised if the 100 has much if anything over the 90mm but I am curious of your view. Give me a few days to work it out and I will get back to you... cheers for that. :thumbsup:

Price seems a bit excessive, considering no pod is included. Could you break down the price in parts and labour for us?

Price seems a bit excessive, considering no pod is included. Could you break down the price in parts and labour for us?

A pod alone is around the $100-$110 mark. How much do you think this can be made for? Go price the hose alone. It's not cheap stuff.

The price that EZ boy is selling them for is under priced buy the time you count in the price of the ABS plastic sheet, plastic welding rods, blade to cut the ABS, CAI pipe, and his time and labour, its a cheap price. The box is designed to use a oval k&n pod filter with the magna adapter that sells at most places for $180.

$170 aint that bad geeze, go try and buy the mass produced standard one of mitsu that can only house the panel filter...!!!
This is CUSTOM made to suit an oval pod filter....

These represent excellent value for a custom performance item....period. It probably the cheapest kW ull eva find

Ok I think most of us agree, EZBoy is not asking too much... back on topic now thanks. :D

Price seems a bit excessive, considering no pod is included. Could you break down the price in parts and labour for us?
Not really. The SS Induction kits for the Gen3 Common*****s are $500.00+, and that looks like our stock inlet snorkel.

Maybe I should put my price up in line with market pricing ;)

Approx 75% is materials. The rest is time, lots of time....

Pm sent

Ok folks,

Have just bought up on ABS and hose, so fire those PMs or post here for info.

Ok I think most of us agree, EZBoy is not asking too much... back on topic now thanks. :D


rofl hyperTF ur the topic nazi ;) =p

Pod boxes still for sale. Heaps of hose, heaps of plastic.

PM with postcode and I will quote on freight. :D

Hey EZ Boy, if the 3rd GENers are not buying enough, save some of that plastic & hose for a 2nd GEN box. :D You are still considering one for us arn't you? :pray:

How much trouble did u have getting the ducting down past the fan??

I had a look on my Ke Verada and i am guessing i could fit 70mm ducting at the most, between the radiator fan, battery box and all the various hoses that are there.

Hey EZ Boy, if the 3rd GENers are not buying enough, save some of that plastic & hose for a 2nd GEN box. :D You are still considering one for us arn't you? :pray:

If my boss keeps up his trend of screwing me for hours at work EZ-boy and I are meeting up on tuesday to do some measuring and planning.

We managed to get 100mm past the fan, battery box and AC lines by squishing the ducting as it's designed to do. You can elect for the 90mm for a little more clearance. This should still deliver a very good volume of air.

2nd Gens will be catered for very shortly. See Delphia's piece. I do have other avenues outside AMC, but I like to keep things in the 'family'.

Ohh yeah, this will work in my car for sure.

PM is sent, cant wait!:D

I've had two 'experts' claim i shouldn't put the pod in a box.

The first one claims that cold air doesn't do anything, and the sensor will adjust for the air temp :nuts: .

The second says the piping at the front bumper will suck in car exhaust fumes and **** up the motor, or a bird will get sucked in there and screw the engine.


Can anyone comment on these theorys.

Who ever told you this, tell them to get their hands off it!!! I built a pod box for my car( thanks EZ Boy for the materials) and i haven't sucked up anythink yet let alone a bird, car sounds bet at full noise and more power to boot.

Do you have pics of ur setup?

omg rusty spoon r u for real?

how can cold air not do anything ? if it didn't do anything i doubt there weould be a stock "cold air" induction .

And the AFS will adjust for the air temperature, this is a good thing, it will give you more power.

Also, there is no way a bird can be sucke through a pod filter, since small stones and the like can't even get through .

Hope i cleared things up for you

later :cool:

OMFG!!! my motors ****ed....... the mechanic found a whole family of ducks in my No. 3 cylinder!! I should never have got a low mounted CAI setup.

(pls note: the above statement is slightly exaggerated)

And - the sensor does adjust for cold air (AFAIK), it adjusts by delivering more fuel - hence, the mod does do something

Oh - and as far as sucking in car exhaust fumes...... well I don't know exactly how they would effect a motor in high concentrations, but presuming you don't drive with your front bar mere millimeters away from the exhaust of the car in front of you, I'd have to say you'll be pretty safe.

You sure these so called 'experts' had a straight face when they were telling you this rustyspoon?

They were probably just n00bs

Well a low mounted CAI can suck water in IF driven through a deep enough puddle at a highish speed. I have actually seen a few, verified, acounts on other forums. But you have to ask your self why you a driving at high speed into a small pond, I doubt an average puddle will cause a problem. My question is, what is the noise like? At the moment my wagon is sans the intake snorkel and sounds sweet under load, almost like it has a pod filter already.

Must have been commodore 'experts'. Wonder if they know 3.5L Ralliarts chew their 5.0L 8's?

I've been running a low mounted cai for over 8months. I even have my car running while in my touchless carwash. This carwash can deliver nearly 400litres of water during my top dollar wash cycle. The car has yet to so much as stammer. Sure I vacuum small stones and the odd critter out of the pob box corners but I've never sucked a teridactyl or a green spotted tree frog THRU my air filter, past my TB, down the runner, past the valve and seize my engine.

Maybe you should ask some experts in blue uniforms what they think of exposed pods ;)

But on a lighter note, cold air is good, low mount may get some bad press when you need to cross a river etc, but in the magnas the increased intake frontal area over the stock snorkel far outways the abovementioned ill effects in my opinion and experience.

i've had the pod down below under the bumper for more than a year now...
I've been through the usual wollongong weather during winter which includes HEAVY rain, small puddles, rain that goes sideways etc etc... the pod does get ABIT wet...
you'd think after rain like that the pod would be soaked..

as for puddles, unless the puddle is more than 100mm deep... theres nothing to worry about.. but always be careful when you do see them.....

Must have been commodore 'experts'. Wonder if they know 3.5L Ralliarts chew their 5.0L 8's?

I've been running a low mounted cai for over 8months. I even have my car running while in my touchless carwash. This carwash can deliver nearly 400litres of water during my top dollar wash cycle. The car has yet to so much as stammer. Sure I vacuum small stones and the odd critter out of the pob box corners but I've never sucked a teridactyl or a green spotted tree frog THRU my air filter, past my TB, down the runner, past the valve and seize my engine.

Maybe you should ask some experts in blue uniforms what they think of exposed pods ;)

But on a lighter note, cold air is good, low mount may get some bad press when you need to cross a river etc, but in the magnas the increased intake frontal area over the stock snorkel far outways the abovementioned ill effects in my opinion and experience.


lmao im in tears after reading that.

But yeah, as for the bird comment i think he meant a bird could get stuck in the pipe before the pod and starve the motor for air.

How often do you hit birds and what are the chances of it finding it's way past your front bar and into the piping?

Some of these situations are just spastic. Why stop at worrying about birds? How about Dogs, cats, koala's, anything potentially road kill might end up compressed to the top of your piston.

BE CAREFUL!! :nuts:

LOL golden

LMFAO :bowrofl: :bowrofl:

What a great read, i'm still laughing.

The cars that I know have swallowed water via low mounted CAI have been a VW Golf R32, Honda Civic and a Ford Mustang, all in the US and all fitted with low mounted CAIs. I strongly feel that in all cases driver stupidity by driving through a flooded roadway caused the issue, plus I understand some CAI systems actually act as a funnel. Personally I think a well designed CAI is a great addition to a vehicle, much better then a pod stuck in the engine bay. And while I have hit a bird, and run an airbox with enlarged opening, I've never had anything other then dust in my airbox.

OK, thanks for everyone's patience. Delays with materials etc and having to work additional days has really dented the production run. The first 7 pod boxes will be shipping monday come hell or high water. :coffee:

Here's my question.
I own a 2000 TJ Sports Tiptronic and i've had a bit of a look around and a poke and prod under the bonnet and i can find nowhere with a spare 3.5" space to run the pipe. Am I just to squash and squish it in?

I was so excited way back in the day when this pod box was just an idea, it's what was finally going to push me over the line to get a pod filter. Unless I can find the space for the pipe, i'm stuck with my panel.

Ralliartboy's car is auto and he got a 100mm (4") pipe down there.

Ralliartboy's car is auto and he got a 100mm (4") pipe down there. That doesnt tell me how.

EZ squeezy I'd imagine.

Here's my question.
I own a 2000 TJ Sports Tiptronic and i've had a bit of a look around and a poke and prod under the bonnet and i can find nowhere with a spare 3.5" space to run the pipe. Am I just to squash and squish it in?

I was so excited way back in the day when this pod box was just an idea, it's what was finally going to push me over the line to get a pod filter. Unless I can find the space for the pipe, i'm stuck with my panel.

Don't know how you'd go with 3.5 inch pipe........ but I found with my CAI using 3 inch pipe that I had to cut a portion of the lower battery box to help squeeze the pipe down, once it was past the battery box there were no real issues however - just a matter of lining it up correctly. Mind you I was using a rigid pipe (stainless steel), and I'd imagine most of you guys will be using a flexible 'CAI piping' which as you said will squash and squish into the required shape to some extent without compromising total area.

PM sent yesterday.
Posting to show im interested.

Don't know how you'd go with 3.5 inch pipe........ 90 mm= 3.54330709 inches. So 90mm pipe is 3.5 inches. Ralliart Boy has apparently squeezed 100mm pipe in, i just dont see where.

90 mm= 3.54330709 inches. So 90mm pipe is 3.5 inches. Ralliart Boy has apparently squeezed 100mm pipe in, i just dont see where.


He sure has and actually it wasnt as hard to do as you guys are making it out to be, even in a Ralliart which has limited area to run the piping in the bar thanks to the snow plough of a front bar.

Thanks to TZABOY for his help in getting the piping down into the bar and into the gills so it always recieving nice, fresh cool air.

Thanks to theVRX for his help and let's not forget EZBoy for designing and making up all the equipment and being the maestro with the installation.

Flava - your welcome to come and check it out anytime, you know that.

:stoopid: It looked like a tough ask, but the TPR ducting just oozed thru. Sure some squishing and pulling but great end result. I was nervous all week leading up to the install wondering how the 100mm was going to go.

We didn't need to trim the Battery Box either. If you absolutely cannot get 100mm to fit, I'll happily swap it for a 90mm kit and we'll divy up the postage or something. ;)

O/T: Any more on the 2nd gen ones?

Looks like its 100mm all the way then.

6 x boxes with cai were sent out Wednesday. Hope some of them arrived today for weekend install and evaluations :D

The metal strap is to be bent into a circle and used as a bracket for the CAI pipe at the inlet end. There are plenty of holes to place a screw thru to secure the bracket.

You will find cutting the side out of the plastic splash guard makes life much easier for a low mount cai intake.

I have had my box in for about a week just have not found -ANY- time to put the CAI thru so I am just sucking in hot air atm...

Anyways, hopefully this weekend, then I can give my thoughts :)

Thankyou EZ Boy. CAI kit arrived and have completd the installation.
The only trouble I had was the the box didn't quite fit, until I had removed the canister thingy that seems to be some type of filter. Just re-bracketed and in she went. As for driveability, the car seems to be a lot smoother at idle and also at accerlation.
If you have the cash, then this a must to have on the car. Great work EZ Boy.

Thankyou EZ Boy. CAI kit arrived and have completd the installation. The only trouble I had was the the box didn't quite fit, until I had removed the canister thingy that seems to be some type of filter. Just re-bracketed and in she went. As for driveability, the car seems to be a lot smoother at idle and also at accerlation.
If you have the cash, then this a must to have on the car. Great work EZ Boy.
That sodding canister is exclusive to the traction control equipped 3rd gens. Sounds like you handled it in the same way we did with Ralliart Boy's install.

The cai went thru ok?

How long do you think the install took?

Did you figure out what the metal strap was for? My apologies for not supplying literature for that - I was just flat out making sure the boxes made it to everyone for a weekend install.


I still have 2 x 100mm and 1 x 90mm box READY TO GO!! from the first 3rd Gen batch. The 2nd gen unit is being constructed this week!!

My kit arrived today. Woohoo. But as luck would have it Anthony is out of pod filters. Hopefully by the end of the week it will be sucking harder than ever.

And a bonus is the styrofoam box. That'll keep some beers cold while i wait :)

Hi all,
(yes I'm a n00b, hello lol!)

I have just finished reading these 8 pages and I have to say so impressed by this product!
What a great job EZ Boy!!! :clap:

I have already purchased my 97 V6 Magna (TE or TF? not sure lol!) paid the cash but as is friend of the family and he still needs it until his new car arrives, I have let him borrow the car, won't have it for another 2-3 weeks (hanging for it!)

I am very interested in this being my first mod (then stereo I have some parts already, then lowering).

I was just wondering where is the best (cheapest) place to obtain the K&N pod specific for the magna/cai+box. Sorry I haven't searched, I have no idea! I know that the silvia pods were about $100min up to roughly $130 ... is the one for the magna's similar (price)?
Does this Anthony guy mentioned sell them for a decent (one of the cheapest) prices?

cheers and thanks again for an interesting read/product. I am looking forward to learning a lot from this site (I knew a reasonable amount about Nissans/silvia's, but Magnas - and V6's I suppose hehe - are a whole new world to me!)

p.s. sorry bout the long post! :)

...The 2nd gen unit is being constructed this week!! :dancin: :bouncin: :bowdown:


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Hi all,
(yes I'm a n00b, hello lol!)... ...p.s. sorry bout the long post! :)Welcome to the club mate, I think you'll find lots of information, ideas and friendly Magna owners here.
Don't worry about the long post, it's better than some of the criptic short ones!

Hi all,
(yes I'm a n00b, hello lol!)

I have just finished reading these 8 pages and I have to say so impressed by this product!
What a great job EZ Boy!!! :clap:

I have already purchased my 97 V6 Magna (TE or TF? not sure lol!) paid the cash but as is friend of the family and he still needs it until his new car arrives, I have let him borrow the car, won't have it for another 2-3 weeks (hanging for it!)

I am very interested in this being my first mod (then stereo I have some parts already, then lowering).

I was just wondering where is the best (cheapest) place to obtain the K&N pod specific for the magna/cai+box. Sorry I haven't searched, I have no idea! I know that the silvia pods were about $100min up to roughly $130 ... is the one for the magna's similar (price)?
Does this Anthony guy mentioned sell them for a decent (one of the cheapest) prices?

cheers and thanks again for an interesting read/product. I am looking forward to learning a lot from this site (I knew a reasonable amount about Nissans/silvia's, but Magnas - and V6's I suppose hehe - are a whole new world to me!)

p.s. sorry bout the long post! :)
Welcome aboard!

Check out Anthony (Philcom Rally, on the sponsor's page), he's pretty sharp for pricing I understand.

Welcome aboard!

Check out Anthony (Philcom Rally, on the sponsor's page), he's pretty sharp for pricing I understand.


cheers EZ Boy, and Puck before you.

thanks for the welcome! I will definetely check out Anthony's page, as I am getting more and more interested in ur box EZ Boy hehe!

...man I bought the magna cause I wanted to save money compared to how much petrol the silvia used and as I needed a family car due to pending arrival of baby, now I find myself wanting to spend money again hehehe! (i suppose once u have the bug, u always have it! :)
thanks again guys.

'That sodding canister is exclusive to the traction control equipped 3rd gens. Sounds like you handled it in the same way we did with Ralliart Boy's install.

The cai went thru ok?

How long do you think the install took?

Did you figure out what the metal strap was for? My apologies for not supplying literature for that - I was just flat out making sure the boxes made it to everyone for a weekend install.'


The CAI went in easy enough. Just had to remove that battery housing first. No problems there. All up it took an hour or two. It was the cansiter that threw me for a bit, but once figured that out it was smooth sailing from there.
I did not know what the metal strap was for. I ended up not using it. I ducted though to the front bar near the fog lamp, and on the end clamped on a plumbing addaptor and zip tied the end though the clamp to the front tow hook. Pretty easy.

Cheers EZ Boy got mine today!!! :bouncin:

Now with that metal strap.........??? is that for securing it to the car in some way?
OR.....???

Cheers EZ Boy got mine today!!! :bouncin:

Now with that metal strap.........??? is that for securing it to the car in some way?
OR.....???
The metal strap is to mount the cai inlet if needed. Just bend the strap around in a loop around the CAI ducting. Select a screw or bolt on the body and unbolt it. Pass the bolt thru a suitable hole in the strap to secure the cai to the car. Cut off excess strap.

I'll take some pics to clarrify this for everyone.

so ppl who have these installed.......... how does it compare ?

put it in today! :)

how does it compare, well i had a pod sittin bare arsed in the engine bay so me thinks it will be a lot better!!!
but to stock who knows?

Just got my pod box today (thanks EZ BOY) :D . Now i have gotta work all friggin weekend so wont get to install till next week damn. Pod box will have to sit in the garage till then.

Must say it looks great and cant wait to install it. To anyone considering one of these, go for it best value for money mod around in my opinion.

:D Thanks Ez boy! Installed the box yesterday, jesus that piping was a struggle. Didnt need the metal bracket, ended up putting the tube to the fog lamp hole.

It feels a lot better to drive now, a must do mod in my mind.

Cheers.

Hey, does anybody have tips on how to get the piping down? I'm having trouble fitting 100mm thru a 60mm space.

Hey, does anybody have tips on how to get the piping down? I'm having trouble fitting 100mm thru a 60mm space.
Squish the pipe flatish and push and pull! The wire reinforcement will hold the shape of the ducting once thru the battery box/aircon lines gap.

What a ****** of a job....but it's done. Had to take the battery and battery box out to make my life a little easier and go to school on a clip holding the radiator fan power wire with a hacksaw blade.

It's bent...its squisted...its twisted...its damn right beautiful :)

This might sound stupid, but isn't the point of say, the 100mm piping, to get 100mm airflow going through it? If you have to squash it into a 60mm gap to make it fit, won't the airflow be compromised because of this? So in essence you have a 100mm pipe squashed down to 60mm?

This might sound stupid, but isn't the point of say, the 100mm piping, to get 100mm airflow going through it? If you have to squash it into a 60mm gap to make it fit, won't the airflow be compromised because of this? So in essence you have a 100mm pipe squashed down to 60mm?

If I had 60mm piping it would've slid down without any problem and not touched any other hoses. With 100mm you can take advantage of all the other space. The 60mm was in one direction. Life was made a lot easier by hacking off a clip that really made life difficult. 90mm would be perfect.

it was a prik of a job to get the hose thru the small gap but worth it. took me about 2.5 hours to do it. makes it look so much neater.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/moparcm6/DSCF1468.jpg

This might sound stupid, but isn't the point of say, the 100mm piping, to get 100mm airflow going through it? If you have to squash it into a 60mm gap to make it fit, won't the airflow be compromised because of this? So in essence you have a 100mm pipe squashed down to 60mm?
The squished section is a very small tract, if anything it assists velocity at low to mid rpm. I think you'd prefer to have a slight squish in 90 or 100mm rather than running 60mm all the way.

I might scale back the 100mm line and just produce 90mm for ease of install etc. What do people think?

it was a prik of a job to get the hose thru the small gap but worth it. took me about 2.5 hours to do it. makes it look so much neater.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/moparcm6/DSCF1468.jpg
That is one VERY nice ride :D :bowdown:

You need to paint the green TPR ducting ribs RED or SILVER/CHROME.

The TPR ducting sample I received was COMPLETELY BLACK. So I ordered $1000 worth of it and guess what turns up? So on the phone I jump only to hear: "Sorry, this is the only way it's made now. Sorry." :doubt: Anyways, still functions just fine :cool:

Are you willing to ship Internationally. How much will it cost to ship to the Middle East (Dubai)

That is one VERY nice ride :D :bowdown:

You need to paint the green TPR ducting ribs RED or SILVER/CHROME.

The TPR ducting sample I received was COMPLETELY BLACK. So I ordered $1000 worth of it and guess what turns up? So on the phone I jump only to hear: "Sorry, this is the only way it's made now. Sorry." :doubt: Anyways, still functions just fine :cool:


yep looks sweet as good enough to win a trophy :D
might try to paint ribs red will see how things go. no way im gunna pull it out now.

Are you willing to ship Internationally. How much will it cost to ship to the Middle East (Dubai)
I suppose, but it would be most likely be cheaper to construct the whole item locally in Dubai. Do you seriously want me to get shipping prices? If so PM with a postcode and suburb or somesort of reference point. Cheers.

EZY boy another question .... any pics available of where the piping leads to exactly ? ... and is there any kind of scoop that comes with it like what u have on ur AWD ?

...bumpy

I took a few pics while installing...I'll post a couple of tonight. I also took enough for step by step instructions if people want me to put that together.

yes, great work anon :D!

I suppose, but it would be most likely be cheaper to construct the whole item locally in Dubai. Do you seriously want me to get shipping prices? If so PM with a postcode and suburb or somesort of reference point. Cheers.


Well, ur probably right. I'll check around here first. It's only that ur box looks amazing. anyways, good job :bowdown:

EZ Boy pod box Install guide:

Items needed:
http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/2794/1items6ks.th.jpg (http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1items6ks.jpg)

1. Remove the airbox. Mounting points shown below
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5532/2airboxmounts6zn.th.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2airboxmounts6zn.jpg)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1166/3maftoairbox3do.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=3maftoairbox3do.jpg)

2. Those with traction control will either have to remove the bracket for this and attempt to bend it into shape out of the way of the box. I had no sucess (at become a physical impossibilty). I simply cable tied it to the hose shown in the pic. Given its low weight it won't create a problem.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/686/4tractioncontrol2co.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/my.php?image=4tractioncontrol2co.jpg)

3. Install the box, putting the screws through the pod adapter, through the box and onto the other side of the MAF sensor.
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/7577/5installedbox8th.th.jpg (http://img223.imageshack.us/my.php?image=5installedbox8th.jpg)

4. Install the pod using the clamp that comes with the pod
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5. Feed the CAI piping down through the gap shown by the star. It is easier to remove the battery and battery box to give yourself more room. If the radiator power clip gets in the way, use a hacksaw blade to remove it. This will give you significantly more room and removes the main snag. It's easier with 2 people once the piping gets through the main items shown. 1 person can push from the top and the other can pull from underneath. Place the battery box on top of the piping (it will squash it a little but not much).
http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/8883/7caiitems9wv.th.jpg (http://img235.imageshack.us/my.php?image=7caiitems9wv.jpg)

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6. Hook the hose up to the box and clamp it on with the supplied clamp. Congratuations, the hard work is done.
http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3788/9installedcai0ac.th.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/my.php?image=9installedcai0ac.jpg)

7. The optimum inlet point for positive pressure is in the foglight hole. The inlet here is where I have it for the time being, and this would no doubt be a negative pressure area. The second pic shows the propsed inlet next to the fog light, throgh the Verada grill.
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/6337/10caiinlet8bk.th.jpg (http://img225.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10caiinlet8bk.jpg)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/7727/11proposedcaiinlet0fb.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11proposedcaiinlet0fb.jpg)

9. Drive it like its stolen.

Yes I know my engine bay is as dirty. Those who went to the Enchanted rave at Sedan will feel my pain. And those who have driven in the sticks on a fine sandy dusty track digged up by 4000 cars will also know what it does to your engine bay.

looking at the last pic of urs anon i had a look to see hot u could fit the tubing next to the fog lights where u have pointed out ... seems u could get the tubing in there with slight restriction of the tube .. let us know how it goes...

i think im defintely getting this now :D

WOW ANON! What a top tute. Well done!

I haven't developed a scoop for the kit simply because of the huge variation in front bumpers and available locations in them. It's really in the individual's hands until I feel convicted enuf to do something about it.

I've put a pic below of my old cai inlet made from PCV. Cheap, nasty, very effective.

well after getting a call from silencr i dont think there will be no scoops below my car :( ...

i think where anon is planing to put his sounds like a great idea

i have only seen 1 case of a car 'swallowing' water. this was a sportivo corolla with a low mount cai, but he was at a motorkana and it was urinating down rain, and he was dumb enough to have his pod filter at the start of his intake, sticking out into the mouth of the front bar. so it soaked about a few litres of water, then started sucking it up into the engine. but i have a cai using ag pipe on my sss pulsar and i haven't sucked any water up. but it has little holes the whole way up and it is corrugated, so not optimal performance, but it is better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, and is also better than nothing.

Aftermarket induction setups are absolute bolony!

Sound cool though

Several weeks with the box in and yet to find time to run the plumbing thru... Stupid xmas time

Aftermarket induction setups are absolute bolony!

Sound cool though

Why? Because they help the car breathe better? Because they give better throttle response?

Aftermarket induction setups are absolute bolony!

Sound cool though
:nuts: I believe the moderators are handing out "bans" for less than this. Sure you can have an opinion, just don't get this thread shutdown (like the previous one) because you disagree with whats being outlined. Start your own thread to debate CAI and inlet modifications. Perhaps even start the thread in a V8 Carbi Forum. Tell them you think changing the manifold and adding carbi's is a waste of time, remember to back up this opinion with 40years of tuning, racing and dyno facts. :gtfo:

Aftermarket induction setups are absolute bolony!

Sound cool though


first ur saying ralliart cams dont work in standard magnas and now u saying CAI's dont work either, perhaps do ur homework b4 u speak about how diluded all of us are :).....EZ boy is an expert he owns an exhaust shop and dosnt make much from this at all! ...so he would know lots about this topic ......im assuming u have a vast knowledge and experience in the auto industry aswell ... oops ur profilesays "born in 1987" :bowrofl:

Funny to think that you would believe a sensored up to fk jap engine would react similarly if not anything like an old v8 with proper intake mods.. :bowrofl:

But I agree with you, maybe my opinion isn't welcome in your pod box production topic lol

im assuming u have a vast knowledge and experience in the auto industry aswell ... oops ur profilesays "born in 1987"

Didn't stop me from making proper enquirys or allow me to draw my own conclusions. I simply think that after having used a CAI and having had it on for 10months I could enlighten afew people from saving afew hundred bob.


I've also talked to my local exhaust shop owner with regards to induction setups on new cars, if I repeated what he said id probably get an instaban.

Didn't stop me from making proper enquirys or allow me to draw my own conclusions. I simply think that after having used a CAI and having had it on for 10months I could enlighten afew people from saving afew hundred bob.


I've also talked to my local exhaust shop owner with regards to induction setups on new cars, if I repeated what he said id probably get an instaban.
Uh-huh. Not all CAI 'kits' are created equal of course. Mine worked, so I thought I'd share with the brothers and sisters of AMC that have shared so much with me.

My father was a State and National Hotrod champion before he stopped working on multimillion dollar diesel mining equipment and settled for a quieter life owning a muffler and performance centre. He still rebuilds and tunes classic and club vehicles as well as vintage motorbikes.

You don't need a trade to own or work at a muffler shop - but it probably helps. A lot of muffler fitters are great boiler makers, not so good engine tuners.

Anyways, moving on...

Uh-huh. Not all CAI 'kits' are created equal of course. Mine worked, so I thought I'd share with the brothers and sisters of AMC that have shared so much with me.

Point taken.


My father was a State and National Hotrod champion before he stopped working on multimillion dollar diesel mining equipment and settled for a quieter life owning a muffler and performance centre.

Thats a nice story.


He still rebuilds and tunes classic and club vehicles as well as vintage motorbikes.

Then im sure he'd enjoy the 351 T-bucket my not so good engine tuner at the exhaust shop has built.

.....ok seriously dude, ur the WA rep.. so stop being so heavy handed with everything and not be so sarcastic

Then im sure he'd enjoy the 351 T-bucket Ignoring the sarcasm, he sure would - he's a Ford v8 nut. He also owns an XR6, some dribble about costing too much to run a V8 these days.


not so good engine tuner at the exhaust shop has built.Don't know the guy, just know lots of the so called experts in my area. We have the pleasure of patching up and refitting their work all the time.

So any chance of adding anything productive to the discussion? Since you're the WA Rep and all.

Just here to keep everyone on their toes.

Just here to keep everyone on their toes.
Cool ;)

This is how I do it:

:O .... u dont just put pics like that up with no explanation to it at all! AHEM!



AHHHHHEMMM! lol ...very interesting:P.. and OOooOoo it has "TE" written on it ... AHEM speak EZ boy :P

Hahahah that looks scary EZ Boy :redface:

"TE" is actually "TB1" - just got smudged. It's a twin TB, twin runner (that's 12inlet runners), and larger plenum. It's a one-off just for fun item. It's being finished tomorrow then painted for in-car eval. But that's all I can say atm. Honest.

Didn't stop me from making proper enquirys or allow me to draw my own conclusions. I simply think that after having used a CAI and having had it on for 10months I could enlighten afew people from saving afew hundred bob.


I've also talked to my local exhaust shop owner with regards to induction setups on new cars, if I repeated what he said id probably get an instaban.

Enlighten us and tell us how it's identical to EZ Boys?

Or hey, why not read the posts from those that have put them in...

Still got 3rd Gen Pod boxes and cai's for sale. Start scrounging up all the $5 notes your aunts and uncles sent to you in their Christmas cards!!

2 x 100mm units ready to go!

Nice. Looks clean. Although THSmokers design of Pod and CAI wasnt exactly visible in the first place (trust me, its not even though I know where to look) , some people might like this design better.

Good job ppl.

Nice. Looks clean. Although THSmokers design of Pod and CAI wasnt exactly visible in the first place (trust me, its not even though I know where to look) , some people might like this design better.

Good job ppl.



any traffic cop or person who is a fan of cars would be able to take one look at the air intake of the TH smoker/rpw kit and realise there is a pod sitting down low its quite obvious.

i personally belive EZ boys induction kit is much more thought out than the rest, plan on buying it soon as i get off defect

how about second gens yet? :)

The 2nd Gen Prototype goes into my car on thursday,

cool... look forward to hearing about it! :) (and seeing pics!)

I have had my box in for about a week just have not found -ANY- time to put the CAI thru so I am just sucking in hot air atm...

Anyways, hopefully this weekend, then I can give my thoughts :)


This was put up on 26th Nov, I just got my CAI in, about time hey :redface: I can feel a difference, nothing huge but a difference after I finally put the plumbing in. All round I say good work by Ez, looks tidy and does a good job.

As I had to disconnect the battery to get the plumbing through I'm not sure if it is the computer reseting or the piping but my rough idle has disappeared, when I just put the box on originally it helped it a bit but now it is gone

Anyways --> :thumbsup: :thumbsup: For Ez's great work :)

The 2nd BIG POD BOX run has started. I have 60% of the materials allocated and sold so if you've been sitting on the fence or wondering where to mod next, pm me with your postcode and desired CAI size so I can get you a delivered price.

CAI recommendations:

90mm CAI suits: All 3L motor and transmission configs. 3.5L Autos and AWDs

100mm CAI suits: All 3.5L manuals, All Ralliarts, Any car with future breathing mods planned or can fit the pipe thru!

pm sent ezboy lookin forward to one of these

I'd recommend 90mm for the 3.5L THs for those thinking about it.

The TH (and maybe lower?) radiator housing is different from the later models and has annoying clips in the way that make 100mm a ***** to work through.

The 2nd BIG POD BOX run has started. I have 60% of the materials allocated and sold so if you've been sitting on the fence or wondering where to mod next, pm me with your postcode and desired CAI size so I can get you a delivered price.

CAI recommendations:

90mm CAI suits: All 3L motor and transmission configs. 3.5L Autos and AWDs

100mm CAI suits: All 3.5L manuals, All Ralliarts, Any car with future breathing mods planned or can fit the pipe thru!

How much of a recommendation is this as I have the 100mm on my 3.5 auto

Still waiting for a reply from EZ Boy...

90mm CAI suits: All 3L motor and transmission configs. 3.5L Autos and AWDs

100mm CAI suits: All 3.5L manuals, All Ralliarts, Any car with future breathing mods planned or can fit the pipe thru!


Hey all..
just as a note: I got the 3.0l and I got the 100mm CAI - I got it installed nicely without major difficulties....a bit of fiddling around and now it all looks good.

Thanks

Hey all..
just as a note: I got the 3.0l and I got the 100mm CAI - I got it installed nicely without major difficulties....a bit of fiddling around and now it all looks good.

Thanks

I have the 100mm in my 3.5 auto, no issues for me but i was just wondering how much of a recommendation is it, as in does it create any problems etc...

My Mechanic asked me what my "shoe box" was and told him it was for a pod filter, he response was very positive.

Hey mate,
I'm after a pod box 100mm
I have PM'ed my info. let me know

Thanks

i'd like a pod box 90mm
pm sent

i'd like a pod box 90mm
pm sent
Pretty sure he has stopped making these?

EZBoy has completely retired from AMC. People should probably give up msging him. Read his sig.

prob need to lock thread.

he posted on here a couple of days ago

but locking this would prolly be a good idea

To quote EZBoys' sig...


Retired from AMC. New Job. Check EBAY for manifolds if I ever find the time to finish the 2nd Proto.

My Mrs has chosen my login password as I am effectively barred.

At the moment I have the 2nd gen pod box prototype, and someone else will soon have hold of it to continue the development of 2nd gen pod boxes. Stay tuned :)

isn't someone else doing the pod boxes for 3rd gens ?

if anyone does, they will have about 20 orders straight up ....

Hassle this dude: Sky-na for 3rd gens.

Hassle this dude: Sky-na for 3rd gens.

oh.... my..... god..... he speaks:D lol

i would still love one... so upset that it might not happen anymore!

So is anyone making these for the 2nd gen magnas?
I like it alot ! ! ! :cool:

Sky-na what the hell is happening with these?

you sold all the stuff to someone not in the club, and weve never heard about them.....

could have at least made sure they stayed within the club so people who want them could have/get them..

I have the second gen prototype at the moment, however it is being passed on to GDRPuck - as I am struggling to find time to work on it. So it is still in the works!:)

Kim

I have the second gen prototype at the moment, however it is being passed on to GDRPuck - as I am struggling to find time to work on it. So it is still in the works!:)

Kim

since my new job lends itself to giving me a spare assload of time I might have a crack at the design i had...

I have the second gen prototype at the moment, however it is being passed on to GDRPuck - as I am struggling to find time to work on it. So it is still in the works!:)
KimThanks Kim. :thumbsup:

2nd Gen owners,
Yes, I'm going to take on the 2G Pod Box project from Kim.
Kim's sending me the prototype next week.
However, please don't send me any PMs yet, as I am no where near making them (if I can :confused:)
...and I think my PM box is almost full anyway lol.
Also, I'll only have maybe 1 weekend out of every 2 or 3 that I'll feel well enough to do anything - Chemo sux!
But I'll give it a go and let you guys know when I have some luck with it.




since my new job lends itself to giving me a spare assload of time I might have a crack at the design i had...Mate, if you have some ideas of your own, then be my guest. There's no reason you shouldn't give it a go. And if your design is good and you want to make/sell them - all the better. I'm not promising anything with the EZ Boy design at the moment. Just wanted to give it a go myself.

...and while we are at it...

If anyone has any ideas, suggestions, etc. Now is a great time to post them.

I think EZ Boy's pod box prototype was made out of ABS/Plastic (I think).
Does anyone know if this is the best material to use. I guess we need to be able to make it easy enough and cheap enough but what about fire or heat resistance, etc.

Would other materials be better/worse - eg. Fibreglass, Alluminium, Stainless Steel, etc.

Just thinking out loud. I'll be better positioned to think more seriously once I have the prototype.

Sky-na what the hell is happening with these?

you sold all the stuff to someone not in the club, and weve never heard about them.....

could have at least made sure they stayed within the club so people who want them could have/get them..


he hasnt got a net connection yet...

Has anyone thought of trying to fit one of those huge Pajero airboxes in with a k&n panel & cai? They have a big diameter intake, even if you had to relocate the battery it should be an option, and could look factory.Check out EZBoys avatar to se what you can do even if you are staying NA. This would give a huge volume of available air to draw from, should be easier than building a new box from scratch. Or any other airbox, v8 holdens flow a lot of air...