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I found an air intake on Ebay and I was wondering if it is a good idea to purchase it? I am looking for a little extra power from my Aveo and this seems like the most affordable option.
Link: Blue Chevy Aveo AVEO5 1 6L L4 Air Intake Filter 2009 2010 | eBay
For that price i would go ahead and get it, a cold air intake would give a little more power but, at least it will sound awesome lol.
U should gain some usable hp, an aggressive engine sound while under throttle, and possibly betterMPG-depending on the drivers habits. With a short ram intake I got 37MPG, and my current set up is better for power , but lowers my mpg. Do what he said -get it, u wont regret it
After I saw this thread, I went ahead and ordered the kit. I have a tablet with Torque installed and a bluetooth OBD scanner. I'll try and run some tests both with stock and the new intake and post the results, if any.
always good to post real world #s
I bought a cold air for mine and I can really tell the difference. Plus it sounds cool. HAHA
The only way to know end results is to test both filters. Are those filters the ones that can be washed, rinsed with fresh water or are the disposable type. Buy, use and throw away and buy again ?
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I used a K/N filter for a while. I end up going back to paper filters as the the cleaning kit is more expensive than the paper filter. Unless somebody has advice on how to clean K/N filter cheaply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Matmax
cleaning kit should last you 5-8 times or bit more. I used to get out of a 14" round 6" high about 4-5 out of a kit. I would run out of oil first all the time. It should not drip oilQuote:
I used a K/N filter for a while. I end up going back to paper filters as the the cleaning kit is more expensive than the paper filter. Unless somebody has advice on how to clean K/N filter cheaply.
Oh that makes me think it's time for me to clean mine.
I will be swapping back in the original airbox + new paper air filter this weekend. The one in the kit is supposed to be cleanable using a K+N cleaning kit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Matmax
I am running a 2 week interval on my test cycles and have tried to avoid changing my driving habits. The data I am logging is coming straight from the ECU (minus GPS data from a bluetooth External GPS). I log sensor data every second and will be compiling results once everything is complete. I will also make the raw data (minus gps coordinates) available for download.
Would you say those fancy new intake filters are good too for off roads, dusty environments uses or just good for normal street and highway general uses ? I'm happy with standard factory paper filter performance, clean them at each 5 K Km and replace them at each 10 K Km intervals including cleaning filter box to a immaculate cond. Paper filters works fine and are cheap...
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Thank you everyone for all the help and advice
You have the makings are real engineer! Please let us know your results that will be awesome! Are you using Torque or Scan Gauge? That will be well worth your effort and the greater Aveo Community Thanks you!Quote:
Originally Posted by EAD15
I'm using torque and logging the following data from the ECU:
Absolute Throttle Position
Ambient Air Temp
Engine Load
Engine RPM
Fuel Flow (Gal/hr)
Intake Air Temp
Mass Air Flow Rate (CFM)
OBD Speed (GPS speed is logged as well)
MPG (Long term average)