[Parachute>Seatbelts]

For those Injen DCI users, we all know this intake comes with a pretty sick looking air diverter/tunnel. However, it only utilizes the driver side scoop/kidney. I would like to ask the preferences of those who chose to use the OEM air diverter to Injen's, like aFe, BMS, & Vishnu, etc.

Is this even relevant? I am not fortunate enough to own a vented hood or closed intake atm so I am trying to squeeze all performance I can get.

Thank you

[D.B.S]

I plan to purchase another oem air diverter and mod it so that I can get both air scoops to feed air to the intake, I think it's a serious waste of a scoop to have only 1 feeding air to the intake. It might not make much of a difference, but IDK... Not sure why INJEN didn't do this to begin with

[PINeely]

I'm using the Injen diverter at the moment, but I'd really like to figure out a way to increase the flow. I hadn't even thought of using the stock diverter. Coupled with some scoops this could be a substantial improvement. I've got some pooper scooper DIY scoops but I don't use them much due to installation/removal pains.

[D.B.S]

Originally Posted by PINeely

I'm using the Injen diverter at the moment, but I'd really like to figure out a way to increase the flow. I hadn't even thought of using the stock diverter. Coupled with some scoops this could be a substantial improvement. I've got some pooper scooper DIY scoops but I don't use them much due to installation/removal pains.

It shouldn't be all that difficult of a MOD, cut the OEM Divert off, and instead of having it curve one way, re-attach it so it faces towards the INJEN intakes... Or Make a cover that divert's all the air from the stock diverter to both the intakes, kind of like a box, but something that covers the rear of the actual filter element, and directs all the air towards the filters... I'm no fabricator, so I can't even think of how to do that, but I'm sure I could come up with some drawings on how it would look... (not the best artist either)

[PINeely]

Originally Posted by Army335xi

It shouldn't be all that difficult of a MOD, cut the OEM Divert off, and instead of having it curve one way, re-attach it so it faces towards the INJEN intakes... Or Make a cover that divert's all the air from the stock diverter to both the intakes, kind of like a box, but something that covers the rear of the actual filter element, and directs all the air towards the filters... I'm no fabricator, so I can't even think of how to do that, but I'm sure I could come up with some drawings on how it would look... (not the best artist either)

Could be solid. If I get my hands on a second OEM diverter I'll give it a shot. Some sort of shroud surrounding the elements and connected to the OEM diverter wouldn't be that hard to make, of course I could eat my words on that one.

[enrita]

yeah, i really dont understand what they were thinking when they built it... its nice though :-)

[cstmx_ryder]

If you don't care for the looks, then I'd say go with the OEM, if you do, then stick with the Injen.......IMO, it probably won't make a big difference in the end, maybe an extra 2-3 hp?

I'm just not a fan of anything makeshift, to me that might look worse than having just the OEM air diverter just hanging there like those who are running the Vishnu/BMS DCI (including myself).

[Parachute>Seatbelts]

+++++1

Thanks for the feedback guys. There probably isn't sufficient power gains as many of you said, but more air = more air right? Like why we buy scoops. I'm thinking we are aiding the turbo spool in addition.

By the way I forgot to mention that the Injen air diverter has a slightly wider overall width than the stockOEM. It may be the reason why they chose to just use one grill. For those who are attempting to make their own diverter - keep that feature in mind.

[TDOT335]

Anyone make something custom for this intake yet? Any ideas?

[JonLerd]

i heard the snorkel from a 328 will work perfectly to funnel air in the opposite direction of the 335 funnel

[D.B.S]

Originally Posted by TDOT335

Anyone make something custom for this intake yet? Any ideas?

I ordered some OEM parts from tischer to see if I can fabricate something into a custom air diverter. Getting delivered today, but probably wont be able to play around with it until saturday or sunday...