I was making a more thorough write-up, but I'm a F'n idiot and deleted all the pix through out the process with intentions of putting them on my laptop and posting them here, so here is what I currently have. Basically just kept measuring and cutting cardboard to make myself a template, which I will transfer to aluminum tomorrow, and paint with some Black spray paint. Will use the stock air duct to help bring cold air to the intake. The part that I scribbled on I plan on making see thru and using some plexi- glass.








will update as I make more progress.

 

It looks just like the aem intake box, wouldn't it have been easier and more cost effective to get a used one and take it from there?

 

Congrats on a little ingenuity-
Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment from being able to say, " I made That"
I am working on a little cold air induction for my VIII--so great job, take your time and dont forget to sand the aluminum plate and prime before painting and it will turn out great.

 

I couldnt find the box for sale without the filter, and I dont need the filter. Also, this should be a bit cheaper, I cant imagine it costing more to make than to bu. I hope lol.... Main reason I did it however is because I work construction, and we get laid off every winter, I become a sad, bored, lonely man with nothing to do. This will keep me entertained for a few days haha

 

Honestly just spend the $ and buy one.

 

Money isnt the issue, as I stated I'm laid off from work and am extremely bored, this will keep me occupied a few hrs for the next couple of days.

 

Almost done, Just putting in screws with the heads painted black and taking out the stainless. I just havent fully installed because I just ordered AMS Underhood shifter bushing so I dont want to put my CAI in only to pull it out 2 days later when they arrive lol ..... Im debating in Carbon fiber vinyl wrapping the box as it seems to get to dirty to quick with the high gloss black engine enamel paint I used..... but heres a basic idea of how it looks.

 

Looks like a fun project.

 

Looks good

 

So what was the cost for the alum sheet?

 

well I bought one sheet for Around 25$... it is .025" very light, does bend and ding up easy, but if you measure it correctly this wont be an issue. I could have gotten away with just that sheet if I measured my cuts out better (first time doing it....live and learn), then I bought another 12x12" for about 10$ at lowes, 3 packs of stainless self tap screws ~3$/ea pack, Black spray paint can ~5$, and plexi glass, which I already had.

PS, I SUCK at spray painting lol. It looks ok but not as nice as Id like. I dont think the area this box is in catches crazy heat, so Im looking into wrapping the box with Di-noc carbon wrap. However for the time being im very pleased with the outcome. Also got in my bushing today, so I have a busy day tomorrow

 

Instead of using screws. Did you consider dzus fasteners, or some other "quick release" option?

 

Use that wrinkle paint.

 

Lol at all the haters saying you should just buy one! Dude I love the creativeness. I don't own an X , I got an 8 but I think I'm ganna finally try to construct one protecting my hks intake . I am ganna use the quick release idea and this will all be possible pretty easy and I'm a body man so I know how to spray paint

 

yea, I mean money wasnt an issue, but I did save a few bucks, had fun making it and got a decent looking custom part, I didn't look at quick release options but it would work jus as well. Mine comes apart quick too