Velossa Tech Ram Intake Installation | cold air intake installation - GR COROLLA

[@KoalaOalaJones]

Ya I just watched another channel on this install and it was very half ass. Appreciate how thorough you are Jim thanks again 🙏🏼

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@rayswiney7398]

Great video. No stupid music, and no KZbin theatrics. Looks like kind of a Pia but you make it look simple. Some people are good at this kind of thing, that being you, and some aren't, that being me. Curious if it made any difference as far as sound or performance. Thanks.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it. I do try to make the videos so others can do the same thing themselves. This did make a big improvement in the intake temps and they showed a significant power bump from the cold air compared to the hot air entering the lowering intake flap. The performance for the money can't be beat.

[@not12listen]

I really appreciate this video. This is the exact intake that I've been leaning towards getting. We still need to see more of the AW11. :)

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Yes, I know. I still have a regular job that takes up my time too. 🤣 Have you watched the walk around video I did on it?

[@bbb4019]

Thanks for this video Jim. I just ordered the snorkel since I have sxth intake.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

It's great that these work with that too. Did you have to let them know that you have a SXTH intake? Does it have a different piece without the port that goes to the flap or does it come with a cover or plug?

[@bbb4019]

@@jimsgaragetoysthey note on their website specifically about the SXTH intake that if you have it you only need the snorkel. All the other items are for use with OEM box.

[@JG-mg3if]

Oh yeah!! Been thinking about getting this, thanks for the video 👍🏽

[@jimsgaragetoys]

You bet. I figured that people that might be thinking about it would like to see how it went in.

[@KG_GRC]

I just ordered the K&N intake we will see how that goes! This was my second option thank you for posting and your road trip looked epic gope to catch you next time your in Southern oregon! 🙏🙂

[@KG_GRC]

Hope*

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@KG_GRC I'll be in Coos Bay on 8/4 for Cars & Coffee at the Toyota dealer if you are interested in coming over. There will be a large group of us driving down from Vancouver, WA.

[@KG_GRC]

@@jimsgaragetoys I'm in off on weekends!

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@KG_GRC If you are already, join us on FB at PNW GR Corolla Owners and IG @pwn.grc The meet starts at 11am

[@cameron6471]

Hey Jim, the gloss is from a chemical process called vapor smoothing, which is done to selective laser sintered plastics as a way to melt and smooth the outer surface, which helps seal it and prevent air leaks.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Thanks for the info, I still wish they did a matte finish over it. I imagine that many people will end up painting it a matte black. I may try that too.

[@LifeSOSlive]

I'll be crinkle painting mine

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@LifeSOSlive That's a good idea. That was one of my thoughts too. I was going to do some test sprays to see what looked best.

[@velossatech113]

Jim, thank you very much for making this comprehensive video and for the honest feedback. We truly appreciate it! Our instruction manuals can be found at the bottom of all product pages, as well as on the “Instruction Manuals” page on our site; we apologize for any confusion! We will take the matte color option into consideration, too. Once again, thank you!

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@velossatech113 I looked on the instruction manual page and the GR Corolla wasn’t listed, only the standard Corolla which has a completely different engine. I didn’t see the link on the product page until after the fact since it was at the very bottom of the page. I do love the product and I was just pointing out what seemed to be obvious misses even though they are smaller things.

[@velossatech113]

@@jimsgaragetoys Understood! We do appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Once again, thank you for the kind words and for making this detailed video!

[@fliposopher]

Just installed mine; your video helped. They got rid of the embossed GR and VT logo on the induction duct. The fit of the stock plastic push retainer clip is not great on the driver side. Doesn’t seem like it would go anywhere since it’s connected with the stock airbox, so I did without it.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

That's too bad that they got rid of the logo. I agree that the one push pin was difficult but I did manage to make it work. I was thinking the same thing though that it most likely didn't need them to work fine.

[@heathlett275]

Can you show us where the bottom air is taken from? Is it right behind the grille? So no chance of hot air. Thanks so much for taking the time to record this

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I'm not 100% sure of what you want to know since I show everything in the video. At the 11:42 mark you can see both intake holes that bring in cold airframe the grill. One goes straight into the air box while the other branches from that tube down to the flap at the bottom of the OEM intake. Before this point in the video I show how that mount covers and seals the flap that previously allowed hot air into the intake. I hope that answered what you wanted.

[@grcorollace]

The stock air intake on my circuit, didn’t have that gap like the core, I opted for the GR brand for my intake.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Interesting, I've seen other CE and Cores that had the gap too. Not that it mattered since the bottom and sides were wide open on the OEM piece too allowing hot air in.

[@sonsobaby]

Hi Jim, Thanks for this video! Around timestamp 14:11 you said you had a clip (for the left side fo the red piece - instead of going under and using a bolt). Can you share which speicific clip that is, please?

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I always have a selection of plastic clips that you can buy on Amazon and eBay. They are cheap so I love having a variety since I never know what I might need, just like in this case! I'll add the one that will work in the description so you don't have to mess with the long bolt. amzn.to/4cLudw1

[@kl5696]

Looks like an interesting product and thank you for making the video. Can you please leave your impression on the drive test.; Did you feel the extra "umph" from the seat of your pants?

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I've driven it about 40 miles so far but I haven't put it through its paces. I expect to notice a small difference though since it has shown increases in HP on the dyno and just getting colder air into it and not hot air through the flap makes a difference.

[@hasonlavajunk9774]

I doubt it but any additional intake noise when accelerating?

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Not that I've noticed yet but I haven't driven it hard yet, just a drive to a car meet.

[@LifeSOSlive]

Mine's in the mail, curious to see if it's worth it.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I think it's well worth the money. Getting cold air to the air box is worth it.

[@ej86]

I wonder if I can just use the red portion with my SXTH Element intake and Tanabe Cooling Plate?

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Others have posted that they used this with the SXTH Element Intake.

[@ej86]

@@jimsgaragetoys I wonder if it clears my Tanabe Cooling plate, I heard some trimming is necessary..

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@ej86 I'm not sure.

[@Young_Bourdain]

Can we get some sound clips please?

[@jimsgaragetoys]

It doesn't sound any different than stock. The benefit is that it feeds cold air through both openings and more of it.

[@mhk67091]

Nice thinking of getting this Velossa Tech kit. I currently have SXTH intercooler and full custom Aluminum charge pipes hot & cold side and my car make 303whp and 310tq on mustang dyno.. how do you like the velossa kit. Is it doing good job cooling and any issues with it.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

It's doing a great job with intake temps. I have a Scangauge2 and I can monitor them so it's nice to see how it's working.

[@mhk67091]

@@jimsgaragetoys what is the temp drop vs stock. Thanks

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@mhk67091 I haven't driven it a lot since installing it but I'm seeing about 5F about ambient air temps. I didn't have my Scangauge hooked up very long before and didn't pay much attention to the intake air temps.

[@sinrr43]

How long did you have to wait for it to arrive after you ordered it ???

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I think it was around 3 weeks.

[@sinrr43]

Thx soo much 1 more week to go 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TopHatGent]

any issues with rain getting in? This seems like it'll be a good option.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

No, the design won't really allow water to get in unless you drive into water deep enough to submerge the intake.

[@JK-tu1xx]

Literally the two parts you glossed over (seemingly on purpose) have taken me 40 minutes to figure out. The stupid ass reverse snap clip on the bottom of the airbox and the side grommet for the wire retention.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

Not sure what you mean by the reverse snap clip on the bottom of the air box. There is nothing on the bottom of the air box other than the pins that locate it and line it up. The side grommet for the wire retention is much like a lot of the other Toyota clips. You need to depress both sides and it will pop right out. I've taken that off so many times in different videos I've done that I don't give it much thought now. The first time you are removing any clip can be the trickiest but once you figure out how they work you will be fine.

[@logan-z4y]

What air filter do you use?

[@jimsgaragetoys]

I'm still using the OEM filter

[@logan-z4y]

@@jimsgaragetoys Thanks for the response. I see they have different drop in air filters on the market for GR Corolla, but not sure if much difference would be noticed with them compared to OEM Denso. I will make sure to use this video to install my Velossa when it arrives!

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@logan-z4y Let me know how you like it!

[@TerryManitoba]

Hey Jim when you connected the red part with the black part with the 2 tiny screws - did those 2 parts butt up perfectly for a perfect seal. I ask because when I did mine I simply could not get it to butt up 100%. It may not matter that much in that location - just curious...

[@jimsgaragetoys]

It appeared to be pretty close but it's not as perfect as I would like it to be. I was thinking of looking for something that I could use as a thing gasket type of sealer around the edge. You may be right though that it most likely doesn't matter.

[@TerryManitoba]

@@jimsgaragetoys THX - I ask because I am getting a Ecutek Performance ECU software flash and they say there should not be any air leaks in the system (air intake & turbo) but Like I said I don't think it matter as much that far down the line.

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@TerryManitoba That won't matter as the stock intake has a lot more of a gap.

[@TerryManitoba]

@@jimsgaragetoys Good to know THX👍

[@jimsgaragetoys]

@@TerryManitoba Happy to help.