FRS Aftermarket intake question

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by mrg666

Instead of OEM intake, you can install the TRD intake which is OEM as well. Installation of TRD intake could be easier (and cheaper) since we don't know how much of the sound generator was left in place.

Not sure how it would be "cheaper" really. TRD stuff costs. If they go with a stock intake they could pick one up from a wrecking yard and get the whole works or we can point them to the sound tube delete DIYs and they can just do that.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Points for picking an appropriate username

........like YOURS ........



humfrz - jest ah messen wich ya.....

[Summerwolf]

I got a trd intake you could put on. Save you some money over dealer parts and still be "modded."

[MechanicallyChallenged]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Why would you ever buy any car throwing codes?

Life lesson.

Yeah lesson learned. At the time I test drove the car, the check engine light wasn't on. It was a couple days after that paperwork had already been processed to finance the car that it came on. Took it back to the same dealership and they pretty much just told me I was SOL but in a slightly nicer way.
Anyways guys. Thanks for the advice. Much appreciated.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by humfrz

........like YOURS ........



humfrz - jest ah messen wich ya.....

Hahahaha!! That backfired on me real quick

[steve99]

Originally Posted by MechanicallyChallenged

Hey guys, first post, so here goes.
To make a long story short, got my car first FRS from a dealership recently. It had an aftermarket intake that made my check engine light on.
Took it to get diagnosed and they said both banks are running rich and it is throwing off the mass air flow sensor.
I have pictures of the intake that i'll try to post as soon as I can. It also has an electric fan in the intake piping if that means anything.
My poor googling skills made me come across this forums and something called unichip. Just wondering if using something like that will allow me to use the aftermarket intake without having to go back to stock.
Sorry about the long first post. Thanks guys.

Hmmm it sound like its got the electric supercharger ?


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39719


so it might already be "tuned"

[Luftwaffel]

Originally Posted by MechanicallyChallenged

It also has an electric fan in the intake piping if that means anything..

Uh... wat. Like a shitty eBay electric supercharger? How did that pass inspection at a dealer? Get rid of that shit right meow.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by steve99

Hmmm it sound like its got the electric supercharger ?


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39719


so it might already be "tuned"

Or one of these dumb ass things!








15HP for $75. This is how the car should have come from the factory!


3inch Universal Supercharger Magic Electric Fan Cold Air Intake Kit
Feature:

• Works on any engines.
• Adds more power on top of all existing modification.
• It provides and increase of 1PSI to your intake.
• Up to 15 more horsepower guaranteed.
• Develop 5% HP gain througout the RPM range.
• Safety draws over 833 watts from the battery wen activated at full-throttle.
• All accessories are include
• No instructions include

Packing Size:

• Length:18cm
• Width:16cm
• Height:25cm

Packing Include:

• 1×air filter.
• 1× electric fan.
• Exactly shown please look at the pictures blow.

[Luftwaffel]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Or one of these dumb ass things!

This was the first thing that came to mind.

We need pictures.

[MuseChaser]

Originally Posted by MechanicallyChallenged

.. At the time I test drove the car, the check engine light wasn't on. It was a couple days after that paperwork had already been processed to finance the car that it came on. Took it back to the same dealership and they pretty much just told me I was SOL but in a slightly nicer way...

I don't understand this. If you bought it from a licensed dealership (Toyota, Subaru, Uncle Bob's House of Ill Repute and Used Cars, whatever,...) that car usually comes with SOME form of protection for at least the first 30 days.. usually 60 or 90 for newer model years. If the problem surfaced truly in a matter of days, I would still be nice, but a little firmer with the dealership. If that doesn't work (and don't let it escalate into a shouting match or hurtful argument), contact your state's DMV and/or your county's district attorney and find out what the law is where you are. They may offer to help.

Swapping out an intake isn't a real expensive or difficult proposition. I'm surprised the dealership isn't more willing to help you out, unless there's more to the problem, they already know about it, and don't want it become obvious to you. Start making some calls.

Barry

[86Boyz]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The irony of you two's avatars right now is astronomical!

I was thinking the exact same thing after looking at their avatars and reading their posts.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by MuseChaser

I don't understand this. If you bought it from a licensed dealership (Toyota, Subaru, Uncle Bob's House of Ill Repute and Used Cars, whatever,...) that car usually comes with SOME form of protection for at least the first 30 days.. usually 60 or 90 for newer model years. If the problem surfaced truly in a matter of days, I would still be nice, but a little firmer with the dealership. If that doesn't work (and don't let it escalate into a shouting match or hurtful argument), contact your state's DMV and/or your county's district attorney and find out what the law is where you are. They may offer to help.

Swapping out an intake isn't a real expensive or difficult proposition. I'm surprised the dealership isn't more willing to help you out, unless there's more to the problem, they already know about it, and don't want it become obvious to you. Start making some calls.

Barry

Probably "used car, bought as is" but they should definitely cover the engine lights. If it was found to be caused by something they sold with the vehicle....it could get muddy but I'm sure there is recourse for the purchaser.

[KoolBRZ]

Originally Posted by MechanicallyChallenged

Hey guys, first post, so here goes.
To make a long story short, got my car first FRS from a dealership recently. It had an aftermarket intake that made my check engine light on.
Took it to get diagnosed and they said both banks are running rich and it is throwing off the mass air flow sensor.
I have pictures of the intake that i'll try to post as soon as I can. It also has an electric fan in the intake piping if that means anything.
My poor googling skills made me come across this forums and something called unichip. Just wondering if using something like that will allow me to use the aftermarket intake without having to go back to stock.
Sorry about the long first post. Thanks guys.

Post pics before going any further! If that is a Phantom Electric Supercharger, (electric fan) it is worth upwards of $1500 used. If not, you'll be better off with a stock intake and an after-market filter.

[SlammedSilly]

Originally Posted by MechanicallyChallenged

Thank for the quick response guys! You guys know of a good website to order OEM parts? Sorry for all the questions, this is my first real dive into getting to know all the ins and outs of my baby. And I'll definitely check out that OpenFlash Tablet. Thanks again!
Edit:
@Lonewolf I'm partly to blame for not bringing someone more mechanically inclined with me when I made the purchase. They diagnosed it for free but wanted 700$ out of me for the parts and labor to take care of that issue.

TOYOTAPARTSDEAL.COM that is the place to get all toyota oem stuffs