ZZP Intake

[kmw1191]

This may not seem like much to some of you, but I just ordered the ZZP intake for my 1.4T from the guys at BNR and I have to say I am pretty pumped :banana: This will be the first thing I will do to my sonic, but not the last (plan for an exhaust and the trifecta tune this summer). My question I suppose is would anyone want a write-up on how to install the intake? I know it takes 15 min tops, but I searched here and didn't see any detailed picture how to and thought it might be helpful to some.
I will also post some videos of before and after if people want to see/hear the difference between a stock tune with the stock air box vs the stock tune with the ZZP, I looked and wasn't able to find much with that, just with all sorts of mods including the intake.
I know I am pretty new to the site and to owning a sonic, but I just want you all to know that this site has helped so much and for that I thank you.

 

[Missionary]

This probably won't help much but when I bought the DDM intake, it had instructions as well pictures to help. Torx bits (MAF and top of stock intake box) and a flat head for the clamps and a bit of elbow grease. Sorry I can't be of any more help.

 

[kmw1191]

I'm not too concerned about the difficulty, it should be a breeze, but I was wondering if anyone wanted me to make a write-up since one doesn't really exist at this point

 

[Dogz]

I'd love you to post all the info you can & photo's. Intake, exhaust & tune aren't too far away for me too so seeing it all getting done would be good.

 

[kmw1191]

Just got this picture from my SO, unfortunately I am at work until 11pm tonight, fortunately I am putting it in tonight anyways. I'll have pictures of the install and before and after videos up by tomorrow

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[Kuntryboy865]

Its really easy to install.

 

[kmw1191]

So I figured I would put together a picture instruction guide for anyone who wants it (it isn't too terribly difficult, but who it is always nice to see more than just the 3 pictures from ZZP)

So step one, make sure you have an intake

Yep, that's the intake

Step two: undo the hose clamps on the air box and the turbo inlet

Step three: disconnect the sensor with the red tab

Step four: undo the two torx bolts holding the sensor in and remove it

I did steps four and three backwards, I don't think it matters, it would just be easier the other way around

Step five: pull on the air box (yes just pull, there are apparently no bolts holding it in)

Step six: pull the rubber intake off the turbo

Step seven: find the front most engine mount bolt

Step eight: remove it with a 15mm socket

Step nine: bolt the intake down with the engine mount bolt

Step ten: fit the coupler on the intake side first (you almost have to do the intake and turbo side at once since it doesn't spin at all once on)

Step eleven: unscrew the two hex bolts on the intake

Step twelve: drop one of them into an area 100% inaccessible by anything in the world :blankface:

thats it, right in the middle

Step thirteen: finally manage to get it, replace sensor and reconnect everything

Step fourteen: enjoy the new intake

:banana:

Notes:
-without the tune there is an insert in the intake, keep it in there until you get your tune (which, lets face it, if you bought the intake you are going to get a tune)
-The guys at BNR are awesome

Bonus videos!
Before the intake:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDGJXGTte0s

After the intake:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nw-2oQ8uzE

 

[jmwarren85]

Sounds awesome.. I've been trying to find something like this.

THANKYOU!!

 

[jmwarren85]

Now I'm googling places to buy an intake from in South Australia...

 

[$ub$onic]

Contact bad news racing. He might be able to ship one to you. He has a thing on his web site you click on for international ordering . Link to his site is in my signature.

Edit: I'm pretty sure he can get zzp stuff.not 100% sure

 

[kmw1191]

So I have had the intake on for a two days now and the only "complaint" I have is that I find myself constantly turning my music down/off because the intake is much better sounding.
Also this may be in my head, but I feel like I get better gas mileage with it, I have been averaging anywhere from 3-7mpg better on my commute to work and I can assure you every time I accelerate I am doing so much quicker than before so I can hear the woosh noise, haha
Anyways tomorrow I might get a video of what it sounds like from inside if anyone wants it

 

[jmwarren85]

A vid from inside would be great.
Thanks kmw1191