BLACK Injen CAI install w/ pics

[NSimkins]

Using the awesome post by Lancer (here), reading the other member's posts on their own CAI install, and recently closely inspecting the CAI installs at the NE meet, I finally bought and installed a CAI in my Vibe.This is the Injen CAI, BLACK colored model.Total installation time by myself: 1-hourThe toughest areas of the install in my opinion were the filter installation and wrangling the CAI tube to align to the throttle body due to the tight fit near the headlamp housing.I was able to use one hand on top and move the cai tube around and then reach under the front (disassembled) splash guard to push the filter onto the tube. Here is a link to a pic of the lower and inside tire splash guard partially removed for the install:http://www.nicksimkins.com/vibe/nick/ca ... .jpgHere's what the filter looks like once attached in its proper location (links to pics):http://www.nicksimkins.com/vibe/nick/cai_misc2.jpgHere are a couple pics during the installation (links to pics):http://www.nicksimkins.com/vibe/nick/ca ... jpgOverall, as stated by many others, a CAI is louder than the stock airbox, but in my opinion sounds very sweet once in the upper RPMs. Power increase was definitely noticable.Defininitely a recommended mod for those that have yet to do so.

[cohocarl]

Looks good Nick!. I installed one about a month ago on my base and I also am glad I put it on. I had assumed it would only add power in the upper rpm range, but it seemed to add more to the lower (2-4,000rpm) range than I thought it would.

[rasermon]

Well done Nick. Welcome to the Injen Team.

[scherry2]

Welcome to Injen!! doesn't the vibe sound great!Wait till you get out on the interstate doing about 60 then put it to the floor. sweet

[NSimkins]

quote:Wait till you get out on the interstate doing about 60 then put it to the floor. sweet Did that already.... VROOOOOOOM!

[Hot Vibe]

May I ask how much this extra 10 HP cost?? I am sure the K&N filter added some horsies too.

[NSimkins]

quote:I found a butter knife helps installing the rubber hose to the CAI Tube reall helps.. I completely forgot about that tip when I was installing but ended up using a thin screwdriver to work the rubber hose around the tube.quote:Welcome to the Injen Team also.. No one welcomed me... Happy Belated Welcome to the Injen Team!!! quote:I am sure the K&N filter added some horsies too.I had the drop-in K&N Filter in my stock intake for about a year. I did notice a very very slight increase in response, but the HP gain from that filter is usually not noticable. A good mod, nonetheless though. CAI, much much better.

[Toasted7]

Pics look great Nick. I'll have to check it out in person at the Ohio meet. Might have to take a ride in yours, since I'm not completely sold on putting a CAI in mine just yet (I'm trying to hold out for the newly designed Injen CAI so it doesn't sit so close to the headlight housing).

[Triton]

That looks awesome Nick! Welcome to the Injen team!