1MAX2NV

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I know it's a newbie question...but I'm a newbie. Where did everyone get their CAI piece from?

meccanoble

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home depot, u get a curve piping and do wonders. There was a write up on it, forgot where it was but it might be in the stickies....

1MAX2NV

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What's the piping made of? rubber? I was hoping to find a solid aluminum or steel piece.

slimer

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i have a steel peice, bought it off of ferhan. its 3" or 4" piping i think

Chunger

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Tony, I ordered a 3.5" 90 degree mandrel bent piping from my muffler shop...

In retrospect, I would have gotten a 3" one and flared the ending to fit 3.5" opening of S/C and silicone connector.

Stephen Max

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stahlheaders.com has 3.5" diameter mandrel bent 180's for something like $26 (they rape you on shipping, thought). Cut it in half to make a 90 and sell the unused half to somebody.

1MAX2NV

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Hmm..is it because it's easier to find a 3" filter? or maybe you wouldn't have to cut extra 0.5" of hole?

vortechpower

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I got my piece of piping(exhaust) at napa for $26. It is 3 1/2 inch on both ends. The connecting rubber section is from home depot for around $4 or so. I cut a big A$$ hole for mine and got the filter which is also 3 1/2 on the net for $31. Im glad I went with 3 1/2 since the whole point was to get the most amount of air.

Chunger

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Both but more the latter...

The airhorn? inlet may be 3.5" but it's actually smaller...

meccanoble

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go to home depot and get some piping, its not steal its a funny name but does the same thing. I think i paid like 13 dollars for everything, definitely less than 20. Thats not just for piping but for this other piece u have to....dam i dont know what anything is called, i just know how they look. Its not steal though.

MardiGrasMax

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For the most power you want the largest pipe you can squeeze in their. 3.5 is the best.

1MAX2NV

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I think I seen what you are talking about. It's ABS...basically plastic. I guess it must be uniform 3.5" throughout the bend since it's molded plastic.

Stephen Max

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If it's what I'm thinking of, the wall thickness is pretty thick and the inner diameter is substantially reduced. Better to go with mandrel bent steel bends.


Here: stahlheaders.com

You want part number 215350000 180° U-bend 3-1/2"

1MAX2NV

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thanks...now let's seen some pictures so I know how much hacking I will need to do.

Chunger

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Blu

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thanks for the pics , and the info on the piping. I assume you guys used a 3.5" coupler to attach it to the blower?

1MAX2NV

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okay..last question. Part number for the K&N filter??

BlackCat

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Say guys, is there any space on the drivers side? I'm thinking of relocating the windshield washer reservoir to that spot so I can set up the CAI.

Blu

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RU-3130 is a 3.5" inlet

Chunger

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I used the RU-1785 but that requires the removal of the reservoir tank... that's why i was suggesting maybe a 3" version... The one suggested above may work without removal of the tank...
check the site link below:
http://www.knfilterchargers.com/search/univround.aspx

Chunger

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Yes there is space but since it's a mirror image, the tank wouldn't simply bolt up... I'm using that space for my AWIC tank...

BlackCat

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Thanks Chunger. I figured that there's no bolt holes on the drivers side so I though of drilling some holes and using rivets to anchor it down.

1MAX2NV

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Thanks Chunger. Hopefully with the taper filter, I can still keep the reservoir tank.

1MAX2NV

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What filter did everyone use and still able to keep the reservoir tank? RU-3130? Maybe I should get rid of reservoir tank regarless. It will probably restrict airflow to the fiter plus I want a filter with as much surface area as I can get.