cold air intake install with PICS
11-18-2010, 04:37 PM
#1
cold air intake install with PICS
so i decided to install cold air intake the diff is noticeable and i love it feel free to comment
tools needed
flat head screwdriver or 8 mm socket
phillips head screwdriver
drill bit
sawzall
parts needed
cold air intake piping
3'' rubber coupling with clamps
my ram air intake set up
here is the pipe i used it was beat up so i painted it
remove fuse box and battery on driverside drill pilot holes and cut a hole a lil bigger than 3'' in diameter
remove driversside wheel
remove the splash guard by phillips head screws u dont have to completley remove
install cold air piping through hole
install air filter
put splash guard back on and wheel and enjoy a better breathin engine
finished product
i can defantly feel a difference on pulls than the ram air intake feel free to comment sorry for the crappy pics took with cell phone
tools needed
flat head screwdriver or 8 mm socket
phillips head screwdriver
drill bit
sawzall
parts needed
cold air intake piping
3'' rubber coupling with clamps
my ram air intake set up
here is the pipe i used it was beat up so i painted it
remove fuse box and battery on driverside drill pilot holes and cut a hole a lil bigger than 3'' in diameter
remove driversside wheel
remove the splash guard by phillips head screws u dont have to completley remove
install cold air piping through hole
install air filter
put splash guard back on and wheel and enjoy a better breathin engine
finished product
i can defantly feel a difference on pulls than the ram air intake feel free to comment sorry for the crappy pics took with cell phone
Last edited by luke95gxe; 11-19-2010 at 03:41 PM.
11-18-2010, 06:34 PM
#3
For us auto guys the CAI is much better over the SRI, I also felt the gains as I got my low end back.
Nice write up. You don't really have to remove the wheel/splash guard but whatever it makes things easier I guess.
Nice write up. You don't really have to remove the wheel/splash guard but whatever it makes things easier I guess.
11-18-2010, 06:51 PM
#5
Noise and gains were both there, gains were in the mid to high end. Low end loss on autos is killer though and if I could go back I would have just bought a CAI from the beginning. If I had a 5spd I would have just left the SRI.
Last edited by ChrisMan287; 11-18-2010 at 07:07 PM.
11-18-2010, 06:55 PM
#6
11-18-2010, 08:23 PM
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11-19-2010, 01:12 PM
#11
If you want the best possible setup loose the mid pipe and install the stock one. Some how the stock resonator helps throttle response. Also connect your valve cover to the mid pipe, you are not helping a MAF setup by running a breather.
The SRI is the worst possible setup, well maybe its marginally better than the Injen. Either way sucking hot air from the engine bay is not helping.
The SRI is the worst possible setup, well maybe its marginally better than the Injen. Either way sucking hot air from the engine bay is not helping.
11-19-2010, 02:21 PM
#13
And definitely put the hose back that connects the valve cover to mid-pipe. Breathers suck!
11-19-2010, 02:45 PM
#15
Its not really that bad. My only input is watch for water, and check your filter every now and again to make sure it hasnt fell off. Mine kept falling off, so I put like 3 hose clamps on it to keep it on there...lol
11-19-2010, 03:29 PM
#16
its covered completley by the splashgaurd in the fenderwell but i am concerned about the water i read somewhere that u can buy a valve of sorts so u dont suck up water
11-19-2010, 03:33 PM
#17
11-19-2010, 03:33 PM
#18
A bypass valve is a good idea because your filter is def. not covered completely. If you run through a decent sized puddle of water, it can get to your filter. If you see standing water, either avoid it, or drive very slowly through it (I only advise driving through an inch or 2 of water with a true CAI)
11-20-2010, 05:36 AM
#21
I was going to suggest all of that. I believe the stock resonator reduces turbulance in the intake, creating better throttle response. I would have my intake set up just like that but my stock intake went with my old '96 when I sold it And definitely put the hose back that connects the valve cover to mid-pipe. Breathers suck!
And definitely put the hose back that connects the valve cover to mid-pipe. Breathers suck!
I just got a CAI I baught off ebay and am waiting for the AEM dryflow filter before I install it next week.
EDIT: After doing some reading I found to install a velocity stack with a 3" outlet I will need an air filter with a 6" flange to match the 6" inlet of a velocity stack. I just contacted the seller of that AEM dryflow filter I purchased yesterday to see if I could make a swap for the AEM 21-209DK dryflow filter.
Last edited by jholley; 11-20-2010 at 08:35 AM.
11-20-2010, 09:12 AM
#22
The stillen and jwt pop intakes have the velocity stack, which bolts to the MAF. Do they help? Not sure. I dont think the huge air filter would fit in the fender well. If it does, it will be tight. I was tempted to try running both since I had a stillen pop and a cai at one time. I just never got around to it for a few reasons. I ended up going back to stock with a b13 bottom air box with a k&n panel. The b13 box sucks air from the fender side, not the rad side. CAI could suck up water (dont ford rivers!), SRI suck up hot air untill you get going, so it lags on the street. Both make too much noise for me with the stock IM. With an MEVI noise was not an issue. At the track I never noticed a difference in times with any of my countless intake setup.
11-20-2010, 09:27 AM
#23
This size of this filter was my concern also until I compared the 21-209DK with the 21-203DK:
http://www.aemintakes.com/search/univcone.aspx
It's base diameter is only 1.5" bigger and it's only 0.1" longer.
http://www.aemintakes.com/search/univcone.aspx
It's base diameter is only 1.5" bigger and it's only 0.1" longer.
Last edited by jholley; 11-20-2010 at 09:32 AM.
11-20-2010, 10:04 AM
#24
Im pretty sure you could fit that big filter down there. I think a velocity stack would do some good on our CAI's because of the length of the piping. The velocity stack does exactly what the name dictates, it creates a better pull on the air going into the piping aka "increases the velocity". It may increase the throttle response, but probably not enough to really even notice
11-20-2010, 12:11 PM
#25
The stillen and jwt pop intakes have the velocity stack, which bolts to the MAF. Do they help? Not sure. I dont think the huge air filter would fit in the fender well. If it does, it will be tight. I was tempted to try running both since I had a stillen pop and a cai at one time. I just never got around to it for a few reasons. I ended up going back to stock with a b13 bottom air box with a k&n panel. The b13 box sucks air from the fender side, not the rad side. CAI could suck up water (dont ford rivers!), SRI suck up hot air untill you get going, so it lags on the street. Both make too much noise for me with the stock IM. With an MEVI noise was not an issue. At the track I never noticed a difference in times with any of my countless intake setup.
11-20-2010, 03:12 PM
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11-20-2010, 07:46 PM
#30
On the highway with the SRI there was a delay when going WOT. Again with the CAI, that delay is almost eliminated.
What's nice is that I remove my driver side fog to have a sort of ram air effect.
11-20-2010, 08:00 PM
#31
In the city, I noticed a huge lag being auto with the SRI. With the CAI, that lag is almost eliminated.
On the highway with the SRI there was a delay when going WOT. Again with the CAI, that delay is almost eliminated.
What's nice is that I remove my driver side fog to have a sort of ram air effect.
On the highway with the SRI there was a delay when going WOT. Again with the CAI, that delay is almost eliminated.
What's nice is that I remove my driver side fog to have a sort of ram air effect.
11-28-2010, 07:42 AM
#32
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I just installed CM CAI in my 99 auto, it was under $100 and easy to install. I did not realize I had to cut a hole behind the battery. I was able to make due with tin snips, I plan on cleaning up the hole with a dremel next weeekend. Anyway the car sounds likes a beast when I gun it lol. I did not realize it would make such a deep growling sound. I am worried about water getting into the fender when it rains. I understand to avoid puddles but will it be a issue driving in rain, the filter sits very low in the fender less than a inch from the bottom egde.
11-28-2010, 07:47 AM
#33
I just installed CM CAI in my 99 auto, it was under $100 and easy to install. I did not realize I had to cut a hole behind the battery. I was able to make due with tin snips, I plan on cleaning up the hole with a dremel next weeekend. Anyway the car sounds likes a beast when I gun it lol. I did not realize it would make such a deep growling sound. I am worried about water getting into the fender when it rains. I understand to avoid puddles but will it be a issue driving in rain, the filter sits very low in the fender less than a inch from the bottom egde.
but aem bypass 3" works great...about $50 on ebay man
08-05-2012, 03:04 PM
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