AFE Intake on a 4.6is

[aus]

Good info here. So that "contraption hose" under the box is just open? That exta hose in front looks like it goes to some carbon filter. Is that what you attached the small filter too?

[ncx]

B - Thanks for updating this thread. This is helpful info.

[YankeeBimmer]

I have a 4.4 and mine does not look that!

[broknlgs24]

Originally Posted by aus

Good info here. So that "contraption hose" under the box is just open? That exta hose in front looks like it goes to some carbon filter. Is that what you attached the small filter too?

the hose that attaches to the "contraption" inside the airbox
is, indeed, open. from what i've seen, this hose is merely a vacuum
hose that under extreme acceleration, opens the "contraption" to
allow for more air inside the stock airbox. being that i removed the
stock airbox and now have mass air flow, i believe that there is no
need for the contraption. the hose is tied off, but remains open.
also, the hose is pointing down to avoid water getting in to it.

the extra filter is attached to the carbon filter itself. i removed the
hose completely and attached the extra filter to the part seen below
(notice the red arrow).

[broknlgs24]

Originally Posted by ncx

B - Thanks for updating this thread. This is helpful info.

not a problem. don't hesitate to PM me or post
any questions here, if u have them.

[broknlgs24]

Originally Posted by YankeeBimmer

I have a 4.4 and mine does not look that!

from everything i've seen and read, only the 4.6is' have
this weird contraption inside the stock airbox.

[2002Silver4.6is]

Not sure if you ever figured out that the hose to the stock air box is the Air Pump. Here is a link to a discussion of it:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ram-found.html

I am considering removing the air pump entirely when I get an air intake.

How is the sound of the AFE CAI? Anyone able to compare the sound of the AFE vs the Dinan?

[Vincenzo Veyron]

Originally Posted by YankeeBimmer

I have a 4.4 and mine does not look that!

what year is your 4.4i? i bought an afe intake but dont want to screw around with vacum hoses etc.

[jst2878]

Originally Posted by broknlgs24

that's not what i wanted to hear.
anyone know what this piece is for?

That other tube is supposed to get a small air filter attached to it. It was supplied with my afe kit.

[streetsoffire]

Damn, I miss broknlgs24........ I learned alot about modding my X from that guy........