The current How To is missing many of the pictures and is not very helpful.

I ordered my CAI and am looking to install it this week, i just need some guidance. I have a general idea of how to install it.

 

It's pretty self explanatory. The only part you should need help with is the 3" hole you will need to drill.

Here is a template for the CAI. Scroll to the bottom http://www.cardomain.com/ride/711695/1996-nissan-maxima

 

Ok, that template helps alot, I was just gonna be trying to line up the pipe and cutting a hole. So a 3 inch hole is all id need? Would it be bad if I used a 3.5 inch bit?

 

Probably. I know that mine is like 3 inches and if there was any wiggle room it would all the pipe to flex, and possibly come loose from a coupler

 

I'd drill a 3.25" hole at most and put some type of rubber around the hole to keep the pipe from moving.

 

I searched again and found this thread.

Thanks for the input guys. I think I understand how to install it now; I cant wait!

 

I used a vacuum hose, slit it in half, and wrapped the edge of the hole. Like so

 

^^ Thats a good idea, I did find a 3 1/8 hole saw bit that I will use, hopefully itll snuggly fit the piping.

 

i will try to get a pic of mine. My lower pipe is angled ( I think the hole is 3 1/4)
It doesnt go anywhere with the faux "gasket". Be sure to keep a check on the coupler clamps. Mine keep coming loose (seriously IDK why, I torque them down with a ratchet and still come loose )

 

Sounds like you need some new clamps, mine don't come loose

 

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/articles.php?article_id=103



Also, somewhere in a search I used a guide that was on a 2000 or 2001 max. it was the same, that is on someones cardomain.

 

I want to find some locking clamps like those used for FI

EDIT: t-bolt clamps, I found a 10 pack for $22 on flea-bay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10X-3...mZ390187173470

 

Those T-bolt clamps?

 

jus use the SRI w/ a heat shield

 

still wont be as cold as in the fender...heat shields do wrk but to an extent if the filter component is still in breathing distance of the motor itself

 

I think the auto's would still loose low end with that.

 

I've had both set ups and low end was definitely gone with the SRI, even with the heatshield.

 

Andrew, bring it by my job and I will do it for free....

 

Sweet, good deal Andre! I owe you one. Ill let you know when I have it in my hands and we can make arrangements.

 

take pics

 

Of the install?

 

Sure, why not?

 

What do yall think of these
http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/prod...43ece09c3c33e8

 

yo 95Maxed,

I remember when u first joined the org...asking all sorts of newbie questions n shyt lol. U have come a long way man congrats.

Post yur results when u get your CAI installed.

I was lazy and it was 3am when i installed my SRI

 

good thread

 

no i actually wanted some pics of you lol jk

but yea the install just for future reference

 

Those look promising. Go for it and let us know how they are.

 

haha, well.... If you really want some pics of me....

As for the install pics, I'll see what happens, I was originally going to install it myself, but 321VQ35MAX is a mechanic at the Toyota dealer near my house, I'm having him look at my exhaust b/c i think I broke a bracket and I'm going to have him install the intake while hes with the car.

Thanks, I remember joining a year ago. Never thought my car would be lowered and look/sound the way it is now. These forums and it's members are what makes being a car enthusiast fun. You can always ask a question and be provided with an answer.

 

i thought the PR cai was discontinued?

 

They are. OP either got one from Cattman (doubt it lol), got one in the classifieds or got the Bomz knock off from eBay.

 

Ding ding, I got the replica ebay one haha. Its 50 bucks for the piping with shipping. All i need to buy is a better filter, aka K&N or the one from the Cattman intake.

 

Get an Amsoil or Apexi dry flow instead.

 

Really? Not a wet filter like a K&N?

 

I got tired of having to oil the filter every time I cleaned it and having to worry about over oiling it.

Dry flows don't have to be oiled and flow just as well.

 

oh ok...cuz i kno i been looking 4 one 4 awhile lol

 

eBay knock off is the same thing, just get and use the money you saved on a better filter.

 

pm me a posting on ebay

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-99...Q5fAccessories

 

 

looks pretty decent . . . im getting it