HKS intake install on 1g (sorta)

[fastasleep]

Ok so I bought a used HKS intake for my GVR4 ($75 plus $60 for a fresh red element) and I know intakes are just about the easiest thing in the world to install but Im a little hesitant. For one, Im at college and I dont have any tools, and this install would probably take place in a parking lot. And also in part, Im not sure where all the vacuum hoses are going to hookup and Ive heard that I have to move the stock boost controller to a new position. Just wondering if anyone knows how similar the install is to a 1g intake install. I know of a guy that goes to tech running 7s in the 1/8th with his 2g so I think I can get him to help me out. Am I worrying way to much about an intake install?...probably.

Pics are before I painted the metal mesh black and before the new 200mm red replacement element.

 

[IHeartTurbo]

I wouldn't worry about installing an intake in a parking lot. I installed my injectors, fuel pump, gm maft, intake, and uicp in college parking lot last year.

 

[alex99gst]

its alright, you dont need to worry about it too much. just get some commonly used tools and anything you think you would need and install it. first mods feel kinda shady, but you will get used to it

 

[spoolup]

autozone sells a cheap, sears a more expensive, tool kit that has a few 3/8 sockets, a few combo wrenchs.Then a few screwdrivers (or just buy a chear all in one screw driver nice for the car toolbox) a hex key set, they sell those all in one look like a weird pocket knife hex sets where they just unfold. and a few misc pliars and a wire cutter. It can fit into somehting as small as a shoe box. It great for the car, unless racing since it weight. But will allow you to do much of the simple bolt ons. plus tools are usually a good lifetime purchase unless you loose them in the engie bay abyss. I know mine ate 2 10mm 3/8 drive sockets. Found one when installing the front mount

***EDIT*** a wirestripper, crimper combo thing and xact blade of some sort. you will eventally need these

 

[464/2000]

its freckin easy, 3 out of 10 on the hard factor. you know where you can talk to me more if you need help.



Ricky.