That's great Christopher. I'm one of the biggest "non-mechanics" around, but for some reason I'm pretty comfortable working on the Sky. I don't know if it's because it's a pretty simple car to work on or if it's because I have no warranty to worry about....lol. There are some things I won't do myself such as brakes and rotors or anything that has to do with my safety. But other things I'll just jump right in. And if something goes wrong, I have discussion groups and Facebook groups to fall back on :)
I desperately wanted to reach through my screen and hold the camera for you so that you could use both hands with those pliers/ratchet! Mike, these videos are fantastic and nothing short of a god-send as I prepare to pick up my Solstice in a couple of weeks! THANK YOU!!
Oh course i just pick one of these up on Amazon on clearance and decided to do a search to see what people have said and Mike has a video on it lol. Why am I not subscribed already lol.
Hi Lisa. You're quite welcome. I looked on RUclips and couldn't find one for me to use so I decided to make one myself to help others. I hope you subscribed to my channel to check out future mods I'll be doing :)
Thanks John. It does give you more room indeed. Also, I do feel a little bit better throttle response as well. It's like instant power along with a deeper throaty sound in the higher revs. Well worth the fun factor :)
No. Not yet. I have a few other things I'm gonna do first. I actually have a pair of Sky Redline headlight housings (with the black insides) that I'll be installing. However, they have some of that fogging on the front lens. So I have to clean those up and install them. I'll probably make a video of that. :)
So far I like it a lot. First off, it looks cool and get's people to come over and check it out at the Cars & Coffee meets. It also give a bit of a growl at higher RPMs. Definitely louder than stock. And, it also give a bit more throttle response. So for me, it is worth it.
Only if you're doing a lot of high reving driving such as autocross or HPDE racing. After a while of that type of driving, all of the extra air being sucked in throws off the long and short term fuel trim numbers. But if you're just doing normal driving, then you'll be fine.
I recently bought a Solstice GXP. I specifically asked everyone who was selling one if there was some kind of 'cold air intake'. This is a sure sign that the car has been altered by someone with inexperience. Does anyone realize the engineering that goes into making those air boxes from the factory? All of those air baffles and chambers serve a purpose and to remove them is to say that you know more than the car manufacturers about airflow. LEAVE THE AIR INTAKES ALONE, PEOPLE! I can't tell you how many people have come to me to get their car back to stock so they don't have to listen to the engine sucking air, but most of the time, the 'installer' of these things will cut up something sometimes in the firewall that will make returning it to stock difficult. Cutting holes in the structure of the heater core is a BAD IDEA on any vehicle. Not to mention, I have paid $300 to $400 for all of the parts and pieces to return the intake to stock, too bad all of this stuff went in the trash costing the future owner.
This adds more airflow to the engine. I doubt anybody came to you complaining about hearing the engine sucking in air. Anybody who buys a cold air intake knows you’ll hear that and it sounds good. Especially if you get the car tuned, it will run way better than the stock air box.
@@jylup4057 Actually it IS that noise of the engine sucking air that is unnecessary and really doesn't gain any horsepower. KEEP IT STOCK and put that fart can and K&N in the trash.
Thanks once again Mike. As a non mechanic I feel a lot more comfortable working on my Sky after watching you..
That's great Christopher. I'm one of the biggest "non-mechanics" around, but for some reason I'm pretty comfortable working on the Sky. I don't know if it's because it's a pretty simple car to work on or if it's because I have no warranty to worry about....lol. There are some things I won't do myself such as brakes and rotors or anything that has to do with my safety. But other things I'll just jump right in. And if something goes wrong, I have discussion groups and Facebook groups to fall back on :)
I desperately wanted to reach through my screen and hold the camera for you so that you could use both hands with those pliers/ratchet! Mike, these videos are fantastic and nothing short of a god-send as I prepare to pick up my Solstice in a couple of weeks! THANK YOU!!
Hey there, have you noticed any issues with water getting to it from between the small gap of the hood and front bumper, thats right above it?
Oh course i just pick one of these up on Amazon on clearance and decided to do a search to see what people have said and Mike has a video on it lol. Why am I not subscribed already lol.
Thanks Mike for showing more disassembling and reassemble 👍😀
Hi Lisa. You're quite welcome. I looked on RUclips and couldn't find one for me to use so I decided to make one myself to help others. I hope you subscribed to my channel to check out future mods I'll be doing :)
Did you happen to see the PCV valve in the intake manifold?? I’m trying to replace mine and was told it was inside.
Great work!!! I like how much room you now have, guess I will have to redo mine...lol
Thanks John. It does give you more room indeed. Also, I do feel a little bit better throttle response as well. It's like instant power along with a deeper throaty sound in the higher revs. Well worth the fun factor :)
I just now found your channel, pretty cool!
I was searching for a cold air intake and don't like the looks of some of them I found. Where did you get yours and what kind did you get?
I got it from DDMWorks. www.ddmworks.com/ It's for the 2.4L Engine.
My K&N CAI seems to be causing the transmission to shift HARD. Any suggestions?
Just noting that the K&N is 3" diameter, while the DDMWorks is 2.75". Perhaps this is messing up MAF readings.
K&N’s cause issues. Get a DDM works.
Glad I live in Michigan where cold air is easy to get.
Looks great
Much cleaner under the hood now
Thanks Jeff. My next video will show how I re-painted the engine cover so there's not so much red under there. :)
Can this be every day car? Or mainly a summer weekend toy only?😊
Either one. I know a lot of people that use it as their daily driver.
Oh absolutely have you changed front turn signals with switchback bulbs
No. Not yet. I have a few other things I'm gonna do first. I actually have a pair of Sky Redline headlight housings (with the black insides) that I'll be installing. However, they have some of that fogging on the front lens. So I have to clean those up and install them. I'll probably make a video of that. :)
Mike great job looking hard for a resonator replacement would you be interested in selling your resignator box please let me know
Thanks Robert. I'm now turbocharged and sold my resonator a while ago. Sorry.
Hey I'm taking mine off if you are still interested in buying the intake resonator
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The Resonator
How are you liking your cold air intake? I want to know if it's worth it.
So far I like it a lot. First off, it looks cool and get's people to come over and check it out at the Cars & Coffee meets. It also give a bit of a growl at higher RPMs. Definitely louder than stock. And, it also give a bit more throttle response. So for me, it is worth it.
Mike Martin Thank you for letting me know
Great video
Do you need a tune for this?
Only if you're doing a lot of high reving driving such as autocross or HPDE racing. After a while of that type of driving, all of the extra air being sucked in throws off the long and short term fuel trim numbers. But if you're just doing normal driving, then you'll be fine.
Lol. CAI don’t throw codes unless you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing. Air intakes are pretty basic.
How can a change the shift knob please?
You have to buy an DDM adapter and then you can use an aftermarket knob.
More videos please
I like you the best👍👍👍👍
I recently bought a Solstice GXP. I specifically asked everyone who was selling one if there was some kind of 'cold air intake'. This is a sure sign that the car has been altered by someone with inexperience. Does anyone realize the engineering that goes into making those air boxes from the factory? All of those air baffles and chambers serve a purpose and to remove them is to say that you know more than the car manufacturers about airflow. LEAVE THE AIR INTAKES ALONE, PEOPLE! I can't tell you how many people have come to me to get their car back to stock so they don't have to listen to the engine sucking air, but most of the time, the 'installer' of these things will cut up something sometimes in the firewall that will make returning it to stock difficult. Cutting holes in the structure of the heater core is a BAD IDEA on any vehicle. Not to mention, I have paid $300 to $400 for all of the parts and pieces to return the intake to stock, too bad all of this stuff went in the trash costing the future owner.
This adds more airflow to the engine. I doubt anybody came to you complaining about hearing the engine sucking in air. Anybody who buys a cold air intake knows you’ll hear that and it sounds good. Especially if you get the car tuned, it will run way better than the stock air box.
@@jylup4057 Actually it IS that noise of the engine sucking air that is unnecessary and really doesn't gain any horsepower. KEEP IT STOCK and put that fart can and K&N in the trash.