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Udo - 10-29-2014 at 02:49 PM

http://www.bajabargainbeachfrontcutie.com

[Edited on 10-29-2014 by Udo]

motoged - 10-29-2014 at 03:29 PM

Udo,
I hope your health is better these days. :saint:

FYI....some of those links at the right-hand side of web page don't work (e.g. map, satellite photo)

Good luck on the sale.....

David K - 10-29-2014 at 04:06 PM

If you add http:// in front of the www it will become clickable.

Udo - 10-29-2014 at 04:10 PM

Thanks for letting me know. I know some do not work, but my front page choices are limited, and I had to chose one.

BTW...

My health is really a lot better these days. The doctors are planning on sewing my insides back together in two weeks. I'll still have only two feet of intestines, but I was told that it will stretch somewhat.
I'll still have to live with my porta-cath implant for a while, until my system stabilizes, and I am able to obtain ALL my nutrition through food and liquids such as water.
Believe it or not, I have lost all my taste for beer...can you believe that? I am allowed to eat and drink what I want with no restrictions, but I have found out that GATORADE is best for my system because I retain most of what I drink and don't pee it out.

Udo - 10-29-2014 at 04:15 PM

Mil gracias, DK!

BTW, Jana got her Sentri yesterday, and the FJ is now registered as my second vehicle.
And last weekend I installed the AFE air intake that I bought at the off-road show.
What a difference!
The mileage went from 17+- to 22+ when I drive the car sensibly. I.E. keep it under 65 and drive mostly freeway. I think my kit is the same one that fits in your Tacoma.

woody with a view - 10-29-2014 at 04:27 PM

I'd like to hear more about the intake kit Udo. 5mpg is huge!

Udo - 10-29-2014 at 06:37 PM

That's what I thought also, Woody.

AFE makes kits for many vehicles, and had I known the HP and mileage increase was going to be that much, I would have done it much sooner.
At the show, the kit cost me $285.

All the kit consists is an air filter similar to the K&N and approximately a 16" cubic square plastic box that houses the filter. The filter itself has an outer filter as well as an inner filter. The air intake tube is about 4" diameter, as opposed to the 2-½" diameter stock housing.

I think AFE advertised a HP increase of about 20%, and more than that for the diesels.
I feel that everyone that owns a Tacoma or FJ Cruiser should get one. I have never made it from Orange County to Ensenada and back on one tank, and I had two gallons still left in the tank when we returned!

woody with a view - 10-29-2014 at 06:53 PM

I have an AFE lifetime (discontinued) air filter in my Tundra. it doesn't require any oil like a KN, it is a direct replacement. I REALLY would like you to keep me in the loop and request you track 3-10 tankfulls.

that 4.7 motor is one of the best engines ever designed by Toyota and I have been going 10k on an oil change interval with synthetic for the past 5 years. I had the oil analyzed and they told me there is no reason to not go an additional 2500 mile and retest. I'm good with 10k which is 1.5 years!!!!!

Best luck with the sale, Compa!

David K - 10-29-2014 at 06:54 PM

Very cool MPG news Udo... are you sure you just aren't driving slower now? ;)

Your home photos are great views... I especially liked the one with those big "bugs" on the floor!

Maron - 10-29-2014 at 10:21 PM

Mary Ann and I are happy for the two of you, Good luck with the upcoming surgery.

Be safe and happy.

Udo - 10-30-2014 at 09:06 AM

I too have done the oil analysis on the FJ, after changing it at about 10,000+. I got the same results.

I'll keep you informed on the next gas fill, Woody.

However, keep in mind that the AFE air intake is a system, not just a direct replacement to the stock filter. The filter is a dual cone shape filter, with another smaller cone filter within the outer filter. Plus you get an auxiliary air intake port.


Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
I have an AFE lifetime (discontinued) air filter in my Tundra. it doesn't require any oil like a KN, it is a direct replacement. I REALLY would like you to keep me in the loop and request you track 3-10 tankfulls.

that 4.7 motor is one of the best engines ever designed by Toyota and I have been going 10k on an oil change interval with synthetic for the past 5 years. I had the oil analyzed and they told me there is no reason to not go an additional 2500 mile and retest. I'm good with 10k which is 1.5 years!!!!!

Best luck with the sale, Compa!

Udo - 10-30-2014 at 09:09 AM

I really was not driving slower...I usually keep my speeds at about 65.
The cruise control I use only on flat roads, I'm not a fan of the cruise downshifts to keep up the speed in small uphill drives.
Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Very cool MPG news Udo... are you sure you just aren't driving slower now? ;)

Your home photos are great views... I especially liked the one with those big "bugs" on the floor!

woody with a view - 10-30-2014 at 09:25 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Udo
I too have done the oil analysis on the FJ, after changing it at about 10,000+. I got the same results.

I'll keep you informed on the next gas fill, Woody.

However, keep in mind that the AFE air intake is a system, not just a direct replacement to the stock filter. The filter is a dual cone shape filter, with another smaller cone filter within the outer filter. Plus you get an auxiliary air intake port.

I understand. I'd like to get 20+ mpg!


Quote:
Originally posted by woody with a view
I have an AFE lifetime (discontinued) air filter in my Tundra. it doesn't require any oil like a KN, it is a direct replacement. I REALLY would like you to keep me in the loop and request you track 3-10 tankfulls.

that 4.7 motor is one of the best engines ever designed by Toyota and I have been going 10k on an oil change interval with synthetic for the past 5 years. I had the oil analyzed and they told me there is no reason to not go an additional 2500 mile and retest. I'm good with 10k which is 1.5 years!!!!!

Best luck with the sale, Compa!

motoged - 10-30-2014 at 09:31 AM

I Googled reviews for this cold air intake unit and it seems power/torque numbers are better, but I didn't see any comments about MPG improvement.

For $300 it appears to be a good upgrade.... YMMV :biggrin:

Udo - 10-30-2014 at 12:52 PM

I think the MPG improvements are a bonus. I don't think any aftermarket manufacturer is allowed to post any MPG gain claims.

In my case, i noticed a little more "pep" when I stepped on the gas at a traffic light, and in this case, the higher torque at the low end, is beneficial because the transmission did not downshift when approaching a rise in road height or a hill.

In any case I am extremely happy with my upgrade.

woody with a view - 10-30-2014 at 01:26 PM

how is the drone while on long inclines? I've read they can be unbearable. autoanything.com has it for $242/free shipping/no tax/15% off

Udo - 10-30-2014 at 03:19 PM

No droning. I have heard the same thing, and was willing to put up with it, but it did not happen. I think it's the filter design.

$242 is a helluva deal, woody. I paid $47.00 more than that.

woody with a view - 10-30-2014 at 03:21 PM

Thanks, Udo!

SOMEBODY buy that awesome pad! hey, anyone wanna do a group buy?

BajaLuna - 10-30-2014 at 07:22 PM

Udo, so happy to hear you are doing so well, and continued healing to you!!

capt. mike - 10-31-2014 at 07:58 AM

does it work for Fords??

monoloco - 10-31-2014 at 09:54 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
does it work for Fords??
I put one on my 7.3 diesel and it did make a difference in power and fuel economy, plus it saves money on maintenance.

BooJumMan - 10-31-2014 at 10:12 AM

Seriously, I think its awesome you guys are enjoying the AFe intakes. Just a few things to consider before dropping that much cash. Or at least what I consider. To me it seems like a gimmick...;)

Don't you think that Toyota would have engineered their intake to be the most efficient? Having 5mpg increase on the sticker would increase sales dramatically. Having extra 20hp would too.

Mathematically, how would the engine benefit from a cone filtered intake? The drag difference between stock and AFE is negligible (assumption).

If it were a true cold air intake, I could see it increasing power, but not MPG. Stoichiometric ratio of fuel and air do not change. If your pulling in more air, your engine will inject more fuel. (Colder denser air would thus require more fuel, but increase your power, potentially).

I feel that a larger intake like the AFe would only be beneficial if you were to combine that with a larger diameter intake tube, Mass/Volume Air flow meter, butterfly valve/Throttle body, higher flow injectors and possibly a chip to retard timing.

Basically I'm saying is that the engine is calibrated to suck in a certain amount of air, and it in itself is the bottle neck. Its like putting on a fire hose on your home spigot...? :)

Udo - 10-31-2014 at 10:43 AM

Yes!
Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
does it work for Fords??

monoloco - 10-31-2014 at 01:05 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BooJumMan
Seriously, I think its awesome you guys are enjoying the AFe intakes. Just a few things to consider before dropping that much cash. Or at least what I consider. To me it seems like a gimmick...;)

Don't you think that Toyota would have engineered their intake to be the most efficient? Having 5mpg increase on the sticker would increase sales dramatically. Having extra 20hp would too.

Mathematically, how would the engine benefit from a cone filtered intake? The drag difference between stock and AFE is negligible (assumption).

If it were a true cold air intake, I could see it increasing power, but not MPG. Stoichiometric ratio of fuel and air do not change. If your pulling in more air, your engine will inject more fuel. (Colder denser air would thus require more fuel, but increase your power, potentially).

I feel that a larger intake like the AFe would only be beneficial if you were to combine that with a larger diameter intake tube, Mass/Volume Air flow meter, butterfly valve/Throttle body, higher flow injectors and possibly a chip to retard timing.

Basically I'm saying is that the engine is calibrated to suck in a certain amount of air, and it in itself is the bottle neck. Its like putting on a fire hose on your home spigot...? :)
I think you have a point if we were to compare a new factory air cleaner with the AFE, the paper filter that was standard on my truck did not have nearly the amount of surface area as the AFE, and living in the dusty environment here in BCS, I would need to change out that expensive filter often to maintain optimum performance, whereas with the AFE, I can simply remove it, wash it out with soap and water, spray new oil on it and I'm good to go.

Hook - 10-31-2014 at 01:16 PM

Agree completely with Boojum Man. If it was that easy to get that kind of increase in performance and efficiency, Toyota would have already done it.

mtgoat666 - 10-31-2014 at 02:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hook
Agree completely with Boojum Man. If it was that easy to get that kind of increase in performance and efficiency, Toyota would have already done it.


agree.

i suspect that aftermarket air filter system probably voids your warranty, so be careful if you still have warranty on engine. perhaps only add such after warranty expires?

willardguy - 10-31-2014 at 02:19 PM

soooo...what do you figure, Udo reaped the benefit of a strong tailwind?

Lengua - 10-31-2014 at 02:37 PM

I thought you just bought this cute place

Udo - 10-31-2014 at 02:41 PM

All I know is that I drove with a full tank from Tustin, CA, and made it to Ensenada via Tecate, and then returned via Tecate to Tustin and still had some gas left over when I filled up at Costco on Jamboree.
I have never been able to do that before.
Tail wind to and from the border?
I don't know.

I am not a salesperson for aFe, and my original comments were directed at DK regarding my house for sale.

You guys want to argue about the aFe air filter system, be my guest.

I'll just start another thread about the house for sale!

bajaguy - 10-31-2014 at 02:45 PM

I put 8 gallons of gas in his tank when he was here in Ensenada
Quote:
Originally posted by Udo
All I know is that I drove with a full tank from Tustin, CA, and made it to Ensenada via Tecate, and then returned via Tecate to Tustin and still had some gas left over when I filled up at Costco on Jamboree.
I have never been able to do that before.
Tail wind to and from the border?
I don't know.

I am not a salesperson for aFe, and my original comments were directed at DK regarding my house for sale.

You guys want to argue about the aFe air filter system, be my guest.

I'll just start another thread about the house for sale!

motoged - 10-31-2014 at 02:51 PM

Udo,
Again, good luck with the house sale.

As for the thread deterioration....some of us have the attention span of a gnat :biggrin:

woody with a view - 2-1-2015 at 11:55 AM

got my intake for $100 used, with the dry filter. non CARB compliant, but either am i!

no drone. going to BdeLA and back next weekend so i'll be able to see apples to apples fuel and power differences.

UDO, any hits on the house? hope your feeling better!

ChicaSierra - 2-2-2015 at 07:24 AM

Quote: Originally posted by woody with a view  
Thanks, Udo!

SOMEBODY buy that awesome pad! hey, anyone wanna do a group buy?



I WISH we could! We just don't have our exit strategy worked out, YET...:(

Make me an offer I can't Refuse

durrelllrobert - 2-2-2015 at 10:31 AM

Here's your competition Udo:

Udo - 2-2-2015 at 10:40 AM

My sincere appreciations, Robert!

Bobvaso - 2-2-2015 at 12:28 PM

Udo, your house is regal and beautiful. unfortunately i could only afford to rent a broom closet. Cmon you people out there get with the BA swing of things. Heck even the road is repaved.

Sweetwater - 2-2-2015 at 03:56 PM

Quote: Originally posted by motoged  
Udo,
Again, good luck with the house sale.

As for the thread deterioration....some of us have the attention span of a gnat :biggrin:


Yup, and if it get's ugly and political enough, it can get locked up.

But seriously, if I didn't have some personal medical interventions in process, I'm looking into a southern relocation just like this. And if those interventions take, I'm definitely needing an environment that puts me into this market.

Best of luck with your property Udo......;D