Popping my girfliend's (Ford Fiesta) hood I thought maybe I could help that poor car breathe better. The air admission is entering from side (picture). With the plastic cap removed and a mesh grill installed plus a drop-in sport filter the car could do a little better. Sugestions ?

 

A CAI on that car might net +20 or more WHP gains, seriously.

 

I don't intend to do a dragster out of it Just helping her a little. A splash of water in there though would be harmful, I guess.

 

Relocated the battery to the trunk, then buy a 45 degree angle pvc piping fitting and a small piece of pipping about 6inches or less and finaly slap on a "universal" air filter and wham! Custom CAI!

 

And not to mention, throw away the warranty certificate !

 

Wow, my nostrils take in more air then that...

 

how long till your warranty expires ?

 

Extended warranty expires in 2011. I could ask the dealer to install a sports filter without voiding the warranty, but I'm not willing to spend any money. Just trying to improvise something at home.

 

Do you have a big nose ?

 

Its a Ford... who cares... lol

 

it should be fine, its pretty high up. and there is an air filter further down to keep debris out of the engine.