Air Silencer Removal

Discussion in 'SVT Forum' started by Sharkster, Dec 31, 2004.

  1. Sharkster New Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 26, 2004
    Message Count:
    127
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Where is the air silencer on my 01 Cobra and what will it do for me by removing it. Just curious.
    Ive got a ton of points and questions to ask but very little time to ask as of yet. Maybe tonight.
  2. ironmedic New Member

    Member Since:
    Mar 18, 2003
    Message Count:
    1,366
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    the air silencer runs from the body to the intake air box. its a very short little hose/tunnel thing. i pulled it just to see what it does and it does nothing in particular. my exhaust seemed like it got like 5% louder and thats about it. there is much debated over this piece of rubber so try it and see what it does. doesnt hurt anything.
  3. MystiChrome Coupe Founding Member

    Member Since:
    Nov 22, 2001
    Message Count:
    1,140
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    And that, ladies & gentleman, is how the slippery slope of modding & upgrading begins...................... :nice:
  4. chrisbudl1 New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 22, 2003
    Message Count:
    444
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I noticed a difference, very small, but atleast a little exhaust change. The main question, is cooler air from the fender, through a straw. Or definately a little more air flow, maybe warmer, but I won't put mine back on. until I finally get a CAI. You might have to pull off the stock air box, to get it off, but should only take ten min. or so. do it! chris
  5. Sharkster New Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 26, 2004
    Message Count:
    127
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Thanks for the response and input. Anyone by chance have a photo of where it is. Just dont want to be yanking stuff off. Its friggin cold here (even in the garage) and I only want to do it once hehehehehe
  6. SVTBlackLight01 New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 11, 2002
    Message Count:
    28
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Here are a few.

    [IMG]

    [IMG]
  7. alfman9 New Member

    Member Since:
    Apr 9, 2004
    Message Count:
    219
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Dont bother with it. It only makes the car idle rough. Get a CAI or a dorp in K&N, they are much better choices.
  8. Sharkster New Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 26, 2004
    Message Count:
    127
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Found it. Couldnt cancel the post in time. Thanks for the response. I can always throw it back in and wait for the CAI if need be
    Image of it here :D
  9. chuckstang95 New Member

    Member Since:
    Nov 2, 2004
    Message Count:
    138
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    What about the JLT RAI...will that only suck in hot air??? I would imagine and have heard it is much better than stock, and no I dont think I want their CAI because of the "puddle" issue...
  10. SVTBlackLight01 New Member

    Member Since:
    Dec 11, 2002
    Message Count:
    28
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    In general, the benefits of the increase in airflow will be more than the loss due to hot air. The amount of hot air drawn into the engine will be minimal, though, while the car is moving since most of it will be removed from the engine compartment.
  11. Sharkster New Member

    Member Since:
    Oct 26, 2004
    Message Count:
    127
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    I saw where some guys are using the flex tube and running it to both of the ports near the fog lights and putting mesh over them. Running both to a Y and into the CAI. Too much air???
  12. alfman9 New Member

    Member Since:
    Apr 9, 2004
    Message Count:
    219
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    No such thing as too much air.
  13. chuckstang95 New Member

    Member Since:
    Nov 2, 2004
    Message Count:
    138
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    i was thinking bout doin something like that hmmmm
  14. droptopsnake01 New Member

    Member Since:
    May 12, 2004
    Message Count:
    278
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    You will gain nothing by taking it off.
  15. greenham64 New Member

    Member Since:
    May 6, 2004
    Message Count:
    32
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Minimal to no gains, drop in a K&N, it will do as much as a CAI on a stock engine. Difference of less than 2 hp. 50$ is much better than 150$ atleast for me...

Share This Page