CAI Compatibility Question

1.8-liter VVTL-i (2ZZ-GE) and VVT-i (1ZZ-FE) engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, and performance tuning discussions
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Stang2Vibe
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CAI Compatibility Question

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What is the difference between the Injen CAI for the 1zz engine and the 2zz engine? Is it where the air flow sensors attach to the intake? Is it the length of the intake pipe? If there are 2 different parts numbers, wouldn't there be a significant difference? The pictures on Injen's website are no help. They took a pic of the same car from 2 different angles and pass that off as pics of 2 different cars. Anybody know what the real differences are?
Former owner of a 2003 Vibe GT---Great car that gave me 8 years and 83,000 miles of trouble-free service.Current owner of a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD.
NovaResource
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Re: CAI Compatibility Question (Stang2Vibe)

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The throttle bodies of the two engines are different and are at different locations and angles. I assume the difference of CAIs is at the end where it attaches to the throttle body.But don't take my word for it. My car knowledge is merely adequate.
Lorin
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Re: CAI Compatibility Question

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For the TRD intake, there were two main differences: 1) The connector (a big rubber elbow) that connects the throttle body to the intake and 2) a tiny vacuum connector plug used on the 2zz.
Lorin2003 Pontiac Vibe GT, Neptune-mono, moons & tunes, power package, side impact airbags, rear seat covers, bumper protector, cargo mat.Mods installed: TRD exhaust, TRD stb, Mods removed: TRD CAI - annoyed by CEL
Stang2Vibe
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Re: CAI Compatibility Question (NovaResource)

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Thanks for the info, guys. This would seem to make sense.quote:But don't take my word for it. My car knowledge is merely adequate.Sorry to see you get a bit abused in those posts over in the other forum, Nova. Most of us here would disagree with this characterization of your automotive knowledge and greatly appreciate your input. Some people take things the wrong way sometimes and others don't understand that you sometimes come across as a bit harsh by nature. Nonetheless, I still appreciate your presence on this site and the knowledge and insight that you share with us.
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NovaResource
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Re: CAI Compatibility Question (Stang2Vibe)

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Thanks
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Re: CAI Compatibility Question (Stang2Vibe)

Post by Lorin »

I was out for a while so I think I missed something somewhere... but I agree, everyone contributes from their own unique backgrounds and experiences, in their own unique ways. This is what helps make this a fun and exciting place. If we were all the same there wouldn't be any reason to visit because we would know in advance how the other person was going to respond!
Lorin2003 Pontiac Vibe GT, Neptune-mono, moons & tunes, power package, side impact airbags, rear seat covers, bumper protector, cargo mat.Mods installed: TRD exhaust, TRD stb, Mods removed: TRD CAI - annoyed by CEL
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