[Turbosocks]

New 3" CAI design with more fluid bends, bigger diameter piping and more rigid fitment!

Design:

The piping is aluminum and has a 2mm thick wall which means it is very strong. I chose this piping carefully when I was building turbo systems because it wouldn't crush when tightening couplers like some cheaper piping.

The couplers are 3-4 ply silicone which means they are everything and more than you would need for an intake system. They hold up well to heat and clean very easily (unlike some rubber couplers)

The hose clamps are Stainless Steel T-bolt style. This means a few things. They have more clamping pressure than worm groove clamps, because they are wider. They also will not tear into your couplers like worm groove clamps can. They also look much nicer.

The new piping setup on this CAI system provides a smoother, more free flowing route for the air to take. The bigger diameter also ensures the most volume possible can be carried through the piping.

Build:

I am cutting all the piping by hand and cleaning up the edges to ensure there are no burrs that could possibly be sucked into the system. For buyers, you will not need to do anything but remove the stock system and have a couple tools for the install.

I am using a new, cleaner cutting method by going to a shop and cutting them on a nice horizontal band saw to prevent any 'scoring' from the old tool I was using. This provides a much more professional, clean looking cut.

IMPORTANT:

This system does NOT recirculate the bypass valve to the intake, so you will need to leave it disconnected or remove the hose. This will not cause ANY issues with how the car functions or pose any problems. The only difference is that your BPV will now vent to the atmosphere and be a bit louder. It will function as a BOV.

Also, this system does not route the valve breather back into the system as that would introduce blowby/oily substance into the system. You can run a breather filter on your valve cover, vent it to the atmosphere or run a catch can. A catch can will be the most environmentally friendly option. I have mine dumping to the atmosphere right now.

If you really want to route the breather back to the system, I can install a fitting on the CAI/SRI for 10$. The reason I don't include this fitting is to keep the cost down and prevent the chance of blow by gumming up the intake side of the head

I will be selling the standard CAI unit as a CAI only and the user can convert it to an SRI setup if they want. This will still remain the cheapest intake system that you can buy (new anyway) at 140$ shipped including everything.

Here is the SRI setup: (without the CAI extension)

PICTURES TO COME SOON!


Here is the CAI setup: (on jeremy's car)

Here is the FMIC CAI setup on my car: (in 2.75", production will be 3")

What is included:


Pricing will be as follows and include shipping to the lower 48 continental US states:


CAI (with filter) : 145$ shipped
CAI (without filter - you will need to buy your own) : 120$ shipped
FMIC CAI (with filter) : 125$ shipped (Waiting for A/T verification)


Optional breather fitting: 10$ (See above in 'IMPORTANT' section)

If you are interested in buying, my paypal is [email protected].

It will be around 2 weeks from your order date until you can expect it in your hands as I will be building these on an order-by-order basis!

On a scale of: "I don't know what a wrench is-1" to "I can build a motor in my garage-10", I would say this is about a 3 for the CAI and a 2 for the SRI. The SRI is easier because you don't have to remove the bumper at all but the bumper removal/stock intake system removal is very easy.

The only part that some people may not like doing is removing the stock intake system, which requires removal of the bumper and a bunch of bolts/screws. Removing the stock intake system requires a phillips head screwdriver and a 10mm socket.

The entire job for the CAI system should take around one hour or so for someone who knows their way around tools. Maybe an hour and a half for someone doing this type of work for the first time.

This is not a job that I would be afraid to tackle if I was a beginner. I am always around to answer questions!

 

[Turbosocks]

don't know why the hell I closed this oops

 

[Cinderblock7881]

I was wondering that when I first saw it lol

 

[Boots Ylectric]

Yeah so was I. That CAI for use with the Front mount is awesome. I was going to order the SRI from you, but I might wait until I can do the FMIC too and just do both then.

 

[Turbosocks]

I have really liked the FMIC CAI so far.

Looks much cleaner than the SRI, easier install than the CAI and fills that void of the stock intercooler.

Also, should provide slight performance benefits over the others!

 

[Boots Ylectric]

I have really liked the FMIC CAI so far.

Looks much cleaner than the SRI, easier install than the CAI and fills that void of the stock intercooler.

Also, should provide slight performance benefits over the others!

Yeah, I think that's about as ideal a set up as you could get. I love it.

 

[sonofjohn]

how would th fmic ram go against rain?

 

[Sixspeed]

Turbosocks,

I don't have a Veloster yet so these questions might seem ridiculous but...

1) If someone were to get the normal CAI and then later get a FMIC would it be possible to turn the normal CAI into the FMIC CAI?
2) I never see your car with the engine cover on it. Does the CAI piping prevent the engine cover from being put on or is this just a personal preference?

 

[swordfish]

how would th fmic ram go against rain?

Only if you drive into a lake will water be an issue. If you are concerned, get a hydro shield.

 

[MyDianaZ06]

how would th fmic ram go against rain?

I am sure when driving on a rainy day, the amount of water that will go through the filter is minimal and not enough to damage anything.

People use water/meth injection daily and the is literally water or windshield washer fluid being sprayed in the intake manifold. that is more water the engine will see than turbosocks fmic cai on a rainy day.

when driving the car the motor will be hot and so will the intake piping and the filter. when water splashes on the filter it will more than likely evaporate before it makes it to the intake manifold. and even if it does make into the intake manifold with will then just evaporate just for the simple fact that the amount of water that would make it that far would be tiny drops. unless you have holes in your filter, the filter will act as a metering device, or in other wards it will make the drops of water more fine which will then make it easier for the heat to evaperate the water.

from looking at the location of the filter, it is pretty much still inside the engine bay. behind the grill, under the hood and inside the engine bay. had he installed it outside the engine bay like in front of the grill, then I might think this wouldn't be a good idea LOL but it is still away from danger to me.

Like I said before, water/meth injection is used on a lot of daily vehicles. that is more water your motor will see than with turbosocks fmic cai any rainy day.

 

[Turbosocks]

water/meth injection, however, is done in a much more precise, minor way than if you took on a lot of water at once. Hard to compare the two.

With this intake, unless you are snorkeling while inside your VT, deep sea diving, using the VT as a water ski, fording rivers like a Jeep, or trying to use the VT as a fishing boat, you will not have to worry about water with this intake setup.

With the car being boosted vs. NA, it makes water even less of a problem, specially on this minor scale. If by chance you were to take in an OUNCE of water at a time, the heat from the turbo and the length of the charge piping system, combined with your blow off valve opening under a shift would be so insignificant you could never even notice it happend. Not to mention when you shift, any water in the system at the time would be purged out the BOV.

Think about the very small amount of water that would be able to come through the grille and not only make contact with the filter but get through the filter over an hour or so in highway conditions.

If you still are weary of the setup, go with an SRI/CAI or get a hydroshield. I am more then absolutely confident that you will never have an issue with water being sucked in.

 

[btjetman]

^ +1

 

[VTErlanger]

Turbosocks,

I'm looking to get one of your CAI in the next day or so. Just got done talking with one of the dealerships around me to make sure that it wont void the warranty but I just wanted to check with you to see which one of your CAI you would recommend (FMIC CAI Ram Air or just the CAI system). Im not sure if i'm going to buy the FMIC (money's a little tight right now) im just a little confused on which one to get. Im still kinda new to all this stuff.

 

[sonofjohn]

im sold ill be coming to you soon for your fmic cai :] as soon as i get my fmic xD

 

[Turbosocks]

VTE, If you are not sure you will be getting an FMIC kit, I would just recommend getting the regular CAI. That way, if you end up not being able to get an FMIC kit, you can still use the intake. If you don't have an FMIC kit, you will not be able to use the FMIC CAI kit because the stock intercooler will be in the way!

 

[VTErlanger]

Alright, I just ordered it, ill let you know how it works out. Thank you

 

[matt6g72]

So is there a price break if I want the FMIC + this new CAI without the filter (besides the "no filter" discount)? I need my turd of a Veloster to go faster, ASAP.

 

[Cinderblock7881]

for what this car is, it really isn't a turd lol.

 

[Turbosocks]

If you combine the intake and the FMIC, I can do a 10$ discount. Since they both ship from different places, I unfortunately cannot combine shipping. The intakes come directly from me (Michigan) and the FMIC comes from the manufacturer (California)

 

[matt6g72]

LOL I know, I just need to unleash a little potential. I feel like it should be faster. I do come from previously owning an Evo 8 and a VR-4 in my earlier years...

Anyway, Turbosocks I am stuck between this setup or an exhaust as my first upgrade. Looks like gains are pretty similar between the two options. I guess eventually I will have both, and the turbo spool sounds more attractive than a louder exhaust IMO... Question though- can I opt for a different BOV than the Greddy-like one? I really am a Tial Q fan after having one on my Evo.