CAI Is on!

AdamSL2 · 01-08-2006, 02:19 AM

Me and Jeff (goldie) put on my CAI today. My Car is a auto and i did put a eclipes one on it. My CAI sounds awsome Tim and Jeff will tell u. I did put it to the right of the coolent line and i didnt cut off the metal piece. I also got some pics for you all to enjoy and use.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../Intake001.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../Intake002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../Intake004.jpg

GoldieGoldie97 · 01-08-2006, 02:26 AM

yeah lemme say a few things here:

1) installation took less than 30 minutes, and that's with both of use scratching our heads as to how in the heck it's been done before..

2) the filter sits low, much more-so now that his car is lowered, but runs into no threat of being knocked off because the bumper cover will be hit first before the filter could be touched..

3) it's easier on the eclipse bomz cai to install the filter TIGHTLY first, then guide the two pipes together

4) many people suggest the second metallic nipple be cut off, it is not neccesary, and while the bomz is somewhat universal and does not come with a battery tray bracket as the AEM etc do, it is held in place but pressure from the rubber coupling and eliminates battery rub experienced with the universal bomz WAI

5) sound is delicious, and preformance above 1500 rpms is even more so.

- This particular intake was purchased off Ebay for 50 dollars shipped and while the filter is not of the highest quality, is suprisingly powerful.

*Goldie*

bobolicious · 01-08-2006, 08:32 AM

now did you have to do any cutting. it looks like something was cut in this pic:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../Intake004.jpg

just asking cos i just ordered my cai for $37.95 [seller=option racing]. theye in california too [like 30 mins from me] so i should have my intake shortly.

30 min install isnt bad at all though. i was thinking about powdercoating the intake black before install though. thanks for pics & info!

GoldieGoldie97 · 01-08-2006, 11:52 AM

nothing was cut, that bumper look like **** because adam is 17 and likes to run into curbs and whatnot haha

should be nice in black

my99sl1 · 01-08-2006, 06:30 PM

very clean and nice looking

AdamSL2 · 01-08-2006, 08:18 PM

I love it so much i am happy i got it befor anything eles.

Coldsolderjoint · 01-09-2006, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GoldieGoldie97

nothing was cut, that bumper look like poopy because adam is 17 and likes to run into curbs and whatnot haha

should be nice in black

pshh....

you should take a look at my bumper.. and im 19..

sc2sick · 01-09-2006, 06:47 AM

i would consider moving that filter about a foot towards the drivers side. it may sound cool, but you're not making the most possible power because the hottest air comes from the ground.

bobolicious · 01-09-2006, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sc2sick

i would consider moving that filter about a foot towards the drivers side. it may sound cool, but you're not making the most possible power because the hottest air comes from the ground.

is that possible? and finally, do you think that cai will be in the same position as adams on my sc2? [96']

GoldieGoldie97 · 01-09-2006, 02:41 PM

sc- believe me, it's cool that we got a cai to work on an auto at all because it's literally so tight it cannot be moved a single inch either way, to the left or the right of the coolant hose..

bobo- it should be identical in position, just make sure you put the filter on the long hose first, and i mean ON THERE TIGHTLY, then guide the pipe up past the auto tranny filter etc. oh the bomz there was no battery tray bracket as i mentioned before, but there was an extra metallic nipple that can be cut off to allow for a little more clearance. i know it's been done before, but i never thought any pipe would fit through there because of that *beeping* auto tranny filter..