Hi All,
Well,my Callaway Honker is finally installed and I am happy to say it looks great and I can definitely feel the extra power. The mechanic said it adds about 20 HP, but I won't know for sure until it is dynoed.

The crazy part comes in whenon the way home from picking up my vette (approx 20 miles) I noticed the sound of wind up under my front end. Then I heard a lot of rattle and saidto myself, "My gosh, what have I done to my beautiful car?" I didn't know what theHonker system would sound like other than a little air rushing in, but surely was not expected all this noise. It was really pretty bad and included a rattling sound,so I called the shop from my car and asked them why there was so much noise. They asked me to come back, but I was almost home and evening traffic was building, so I told them I'd see them tomorrow. Mind you, by nowI was feeling pretty sick to my stomach. [&:] No sooner did I pull into my driveway than my husband, whom was following me, said, "Did you know your air dam is dragging on the ground?" I said, 'WHAT!"[] Well, at first I thought the installer had done something to it and then didn't tighten it, but upon closer inspection, we could see the one side had incurred damage and it wasn't just missing a screw. I shouldn't be surprised, it is just my luck and typical of my timing. UGH! But, I have never hit it while driving hard enough to do that kind of damage, so this is just going to be one of those unsolved mysteries.

I am happy to report my wonderful husband went down to the dealership, bought a new air dam and has already installed it. My vette is once again the quiet beautiful ride it has always been, but now even faster. Oh, yeah, I am a happy girl. Kind of late posting this because I was busy making him the hero's dinner he deserved.

Thanks everyone for your support. Now, if I can only find out what black hole my programmer has fallen into on it's shipping route to me I will be able to rest.

Take care, stay safe.
Rita

 

Congratulations, Rita. Welcome to the CAI club! I just finished re-routing my oil coalescing filter to the front of the engine bay (alot cooler there). Without a "catch can", oil builds up in the intake manifold and eventually, 91 octane is just not high enough, due to carbon buildup on the pistons.
Last week, I installed a tachometer and digital clock in a pillar pod in my son's Honda Civic. The mechanical installation is the easy part! The wiring hookups, on the other hand, is tedious and time consuming. The good news is that the setup works well and I finally have a tach to look at when I drive that car.

Anyway, enjoy the extra power and have a Happy New Years weekend.

Dave

 

Hey, Dave! That all sounds great. Now, am I correct in thinking by rerouting the oil filter, it is the same as Callaway relocating the MAF? And do you think I will have a problem with oil building up in the intake manifold? I hope not.

Anyway, thanks for the good wishes and I hope you have a New Year filled with many blessings.
Rita

 

RJ, Kudos on the CIA. you've been waiting for some time now. Let us know about the difference please.
God bless your New Year. Cheers

 

Hi, Rita,

No, oil catch cans are installed in-line with the PCV valve. Their primary purpose is to trap oil aerosols (that escape past the piston rings) before they can enter the intake manifold. Unfortunately, most "catch cans" that are out there are either empty aluminum cans or cans that have stainless steel mesh inside. The stainless steel mesh is not dense enough to trap all the aerosols, so much of the airborne oils get past and end up in the intake - not good. I purchased a real coalescing filter that is designed by pneumatics experts to trap oil. I then designed a longer "can" to hold the trapped oil until I can dump it out.
The location I originally chose in which to mount it was not ideal because the inlet hose had to curve upward, possibly allowing some liquid oil to be trapped in the loop. The new position allows the inlet and outlet hoses to be more or less straight. In addition, the lower front part of the engine bay is cooler than the battery area or near the cylinder head (which is where the catch can companies suggest that you mount their product). Here's a pic:

Dave



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Hi Rita
well first of I'm glad you have the Honker installed now, but I'm sorry to hear about the air dam. Would'nt you know, it's always got be something, ugh.
My luck is kind of the same way.
That's odd how it was damaged right after the install of the honker though. You sure they didn't take it for a little test drive after the install and hit something?

Anyway, congrats on your newfound toy, and hope all else goes well for you.

Rich

 

Hi Rich,
No chance of any monkey business, as I checked the odometer before an after. Happy to say, all else seems to be going extremely well. I was very impressed today while pulling onto the freeway and am very happy with my decision to go with the Honker.

Take care, stay safe, especially this New Year's Eve.
Rita

 

Hi Rita, Glad to hear you are enjoying the Callaway Honker CAI. Let us know when you get your programer Installed. Happy New Year to you and all the members here.
p.s. I noticed you changed your signiture to Magna Exhaust.

 

Hi - D327,
Happy New Year to you, too!

>> p.s. I noticed you changed your signiture to Magna Exhaust. <<

Yes, I was guessing at the type of exhaust system, since it was installed by the previous owner. Although it sounds like a Borla Stinger, it doesn't look like any pipe they offer, so I started investigating. I was hoping I could quietly make the change in my signature,since I didn't think anyone really cared, but there area lot of sharp people out there. And besides, I always hate to do anything to perpetuate the negative stereo-type for blondes, but guess I'm guilty this time.
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I'll be sure to let everyone know what happens with the programmer. At this point, I am trying to cancel the order since ithas been over 30 days, but won't know if that is possible until 1/3.

Thanks again.
Take care, stay safe.
Rita