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CAI installed

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 3:34 am
by scherry2
started job of installing CAI at 10:00 A.M. started the vibe up at 11:45only 1 small problem, I had 2 vacuum hoses backwards (funny sucking noise every second or so)but thanks to the photos from Lancer I was able to tell what went where.I suggest removing the 4 bolts (2 grey and 2 balck) under the front end holding the inner fender in place, then you can bend the inner fender out of the way. my 10 year old son helped (small hands) with install of filter, all kind of room once the pipe is in place.Thanks again to lancer, without your pics it would be a chore for anyone to put it in. and thanks to everyone else for your support, you know who you are. NOW what next......

Re: CAI installed (scherry2)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 3:48 am
by millster
Hey, conrats!!! Sounds like it really went pretty well.I agree, thanks a bunch Lancer! Even though mine's a GT, it still helped to have that in a couple of spots where the Injen instructions weren't too clear. Anyway, glad you got it in without incident! Hope you're enjoying the results!

Re: CAI installed (millster)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 3:55 am
by scherry2
it sounds so freakin COOL. and it idles about 500/700 rpm

Re: CAI installed (scherry2)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:00 am
by millster
quote:it sounds so freakin COOL.Doesn't it though? I've had mine on for about a month now and I'm still thrilled by the sound!

Re: CAI installed (millster)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 4:33 am
by QUIKAG
You won't ever tire of the sound! It's awesome and well worth the price. Not to mention the power gain!

Re: CAI installed (scherry2)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 5:12 am
by yank dini
Im right behind ya. I ordered it yesterday and should get it by next week. Pablo is gonna give me hand in slappin it on....

Re: CAI installed (scherry2)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 6:23 am
by dmitri
lol my cai is just what i needed. it actually made my exhaust (straight pipes) a little quieter, and above 4000 made it sound like more muscle.

Re: CAI installed (silverawd26)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 6:24 am
by ragingfish
quote:Yeah, I almost messed up the vacuum lines also. How? There's only one vacuum hose to disconnect/reattach?

Re: CAI installed (ragingfish)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 7:21 am
by scherry2
quote:How? There's only one vacuum hose to disconnect/reattach?yea I know but in disassembly of the air box those 2 vacuum hoses looked to good to leave attached.

Re: CAI installed (scherry2)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 7:26 am
by ragingfish
Ahhh...on the VSV I assume you mean...

Re: CAI installed (ragingfish)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 8:52 am
by scherry2
yep

Re: CAI installed (scherry2)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 9:00 am
by ragingfish
Oops. You shouldn't pull that one apart. Hehe.

Re: CAI installed (scherry2)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:22 am
by rasermon
Scherry2, welcome to the Injen team.

Re: CAI installed (rasermon)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 12:32 pm
by scherry2
thanks I didn't think it would go in so easy. I guess the backround in mechanics helped

Re: CAI installed (silverawd26)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:04 pm
by scherry2
yea, its an automatic so just drivin around its nice and quiet but when you step on it sounds great and the performance, I seem to think there is more power in the 2000/3000 rpm range but really picks up around 4000 so I leave the o/d off. took my wife out on the highway tromped on it and she looked at me and she was grinning from ear to ear. can't wait to take a ride down I-69 and really open it up.

Re: CAI installed (silverawd26)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:17 pm
by Kissfan79
I haven't installed a CAI yet so I am curious......can someone describe in more detail the trick with the vaccum line that everyone is referring to? Thanks, Jim

Re: CAI installed (Kissfan79)

Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:21 pm
by ragingfish
Not quite sure what "trick" you're referring to...There's a vacuum line about 1/4" to 1/2" in diameter that is removed from the stock box, and then reconnected to a nipple on the CAI tube...That aside, I have no idea what you might mean?

Re: CAI installed (Kissfan79)

Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:50 am
by scherry2
no trick. I just un hooked more vacuum tubes than needed. when removing the air box you will see 1 vacuum hose to remove. I got over anxious and removed 1 on the VCS ( the blue plug and brass bracket you remove from the air box) just take your time look at the photos and you will do fine.

Re: CAI installed (scherry2)

Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 7:19 am
by dmitri
There are 2 smaller hoses connected to a brown vsv. those you take off. On the gt, one of the hoses you just removed connects to the throttle body and on the place where it connected to you put a cap that they provide.

Re: CAI installed (ragingfish)

Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2003 12:07 pm
by Kissfan79
Ok......wrong word for what I was trying to ask. It seemed that there was a step in the installation that involved the vaccum lines that kinda' gave folks a hard time for a second until they figured it out. I was just trying to get a heads up on that one before I purchased mine (although it will be awhile......I'm in Brokesville... ).Jim

Re: CAI installed (silverawd26)

Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2003 12:09 am
by scherry2
quote:Yeah, I jumped ahead and just started to tear things out.... Kinda how I work with things..isn't that the way your suppose to do it? LOL