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Old September-23rd-2004 | 07:34 PM
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Thumbs down CAI install...

it came with no instructions!!! does anyone know how to put one together? geez people...
Old September-23rd-2004 | 08:06 PM
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need pics of what you have to help you....if you want you can call me and I'll walk you through it but I'll need a picture of all the included pieces.
Old September-23rd-2004 | 09:11 PM
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this is the pic that the auction had on it....i hope this somewhat helps
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Old September-23rd-2004 | 09:12 PM
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and another thing, the stock air intake has an electronic device on it....ditch it when installing the RAI?
Old September-23rd-2004 | 10:02 PM
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OMG so easy..should go like this..the silicone elbow/reducer goes on the tb,then the metal straight with the bung..silicone hose goes from the bung to the one on the valve cover...then another silicone adapter to the MAF(NO DONT DITCH IT!!)..then another silicone adapter to the 45..then you slap the filter on the end of that...tighten down all hose clamps and reset the ECU...woila!! you've just installed a Short Ram intake!!!
Old September-24th-2004 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Stueck
and another thing, the stock air intake has an electronic device on it....ditch it when installing the RAI?
The stock air intake incorporates two 'electronic devices' that are essential to the proper operation of the engine. One is the MAF sensor which measures the density of the intake air and the other is the IAT sensor which measures intake air temperature. Since the air intake density and temperature determine the amount of fuel to be injected at any given moment in time, in order to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio, data from these two sensors are sent to the PCM (also called the ECU) which controls the injector cycle. The O2 sensor also inputs data to the PCM to modify the injector cycle but since it is located in the exhaust manifold it's not a relevant issue here.

As macdaddyslomo pointed out, it's essential to retain these sensors in any aftermarket air intake system you install.

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Old September-24th-2004 | 09:06 AM
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actually 3 sensor blocks...although one is just supported by the OEM rubber tubing....
Old September-24th-2004 | 11:39 AM
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When I installed my CAI I didn't reset the ECU. Should I now (it's been about 1k miles) or would it have adjusted already anyway???
Old September-24th-2004 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by vielster
When I installed my CAI I didn't reset the ECU. Should I now (it's been about 1k miles) or would it have adjusted already anyway???
I'd say if it's running well, you don't have to reset the ECU at this point as I'm sure by now its "learned" the new parameters of your intake.

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Old September-24th-2004 | 08:27 PM
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heres my pics, I know I would get it sooner or later but I would rather get it done right the first time! Any sujestions!

O k So I am computer illidrate! how do you post pics!

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Old September-24th-2004 | 11:00 PM
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go to edit, "manage attachments" browse to add files....submit.
Old September-25th-2004 | 12:50 AM
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Old September-25th-2004 | 11:09 AM
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Looks like a SRI to me. I have pics of my Ractive... Don't have a web link to it so I'll PM it to you.
Old September-25th-2004 | 03:04 PM
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Ok I got it now! The pipes are flaired out at the ends like the one Eggy has. The mass air has a bigger diamiter than the pipes do, thus making the cupling that thay did send unusable anyways! BASTARDS! Any ways if any one has any Iders let me know!
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Old September-26th-2004 | 12:32 PM
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looks like you're missing some of the rubber couplers...they're supposed to go around the MAF and the pipe. You may be able to pick some up at an auto shop or make your own out of rubber hose.



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