I am gonna buy a CAI from ebay but they do not come with installation instructions. I found a CAI DIY on abuchofcars.com but its for a comptech icebox.
Do these instructions apply to all CAI?
And would the cheap CAI's offer the same results as the expensive ones?
If this thread has already been started, I appologize and promise to punch myself in the face.

 

we can walk you through mostly all the CAI installs, however a link to the one you are planning to buy would help out alot.. Most of then are installed the same, the mounting points miht be different but it shouldn't be hard to get some really accurate advice here.

 

ebay
Here is the link.
Thx 4 the help.

 

nothing "wrong" with that CAI however remember you are filtering dirt out of the air to run through your engine.. the cheaper the cost on the filter the higher chance your engine could get "gunked" up.. I would purchase that CAI because it looks great and all the piping is there, but I would buy a K&N cone filter to replace the cheap filter... you will still save a ton of money and it'll be a great "custom" set-up...

I need a new AEM cone filter, the current one actually is getting rusty in parts... I'm thinking I'm just going to get a K&N filter and throw it on there instead of looking for a replacement filter for the AEM CAI.

The install is very simple as well just take a couple of pics with your digi cam before and then you can't do any harm... it's only two or three hose you have to move and depending on your car (99-00 or newer) you may have a little rad in the bottom of your stock airfilter box which comes out with the air box.. only a couple of hoses for that as well..

The whole install takes a couple hours max...

 

i used this website...installation is really easy, all CAI could use these instructions.

http://wizardsworks.org/chod/acura/cai/

NOTE: for the bracket that attatches to the frame of the car with the rubber stopper and screws, ull have to remove an original stock thats just sitting there near the airbox after u take it out.
The instructions on AEM manual said to install bracket ON TOP of stopper, but i couldnt get it to fit right that way so i lined the bracket with the mounting hole and but the rubber stopper, nuts, and bolts ontop of it to hold it down.

ALSO: when tightening the metal braces around the front hose (you'll kno wut i mean), don't tighten ALL the way like to the point where u cant possibly turn it nemore. You dont want the metal brace belts to rip the hose after time so jus tighten it enough so the sleeve connecting the hose to the intake pipe wont move.

 

An intake is one of the easiest installs you can do on your car, and there is no reason you can't do it but there are a few things you should know before hand.

My Advice:

1) Make sure you have the correct tools and somewhat good tools. A pair of pliers and a screwdriver really aren't going to cut it.
2) You have to remove the bumper ideally to install the CAI, make sure you feel comfortable.
3) It never hurts to have someone helping you, especially removing the bumper.
4) Read all you can about the install. As was stated above, the install for one cold air intake is pretty much identical to the next.
5) Post pics when you are done and pat yourself on the back

P.S. A lot more stuff is going to come off the car than is going to be installed, don't worry that you are taking a lot of stuff off!

 

u dont HAVE to remove front bumper although it would make it much easier. I jus removed the gromlets from the plastic cover under the car and pulled it down. But yea removing the bumper would be much easier.

 

Exactly what I did. Make sure you have that screwdriver though and definatly a pair of plyers. Should be an easy install but if you get caught up, don't be frustrated, just be patient. Don't get too frustrated. It will work itself out.
Also, you may want to do a search for CAI or icebox (etc) to figure out if that intake is the one for you. Going with a cheaper CAI isn't bad, it just creates this fitment issues... Good luck on your install.

 

if you have a socket wrench, screw driver, and torx then its a piece of cake ... really

it may trake you a while .. took me about 2 hours to install mine .. but thats because i didnt realize there was an intake resonator there as well. Oh well what can ya do

I just ripped the resonator off the mounts lol

 

Very easy to install, but removing the front bumper will make teh job ALOT easier, and it only takes about 5 - 10 min to remove the fron bumper the first time you do it!

 

lol if you are anal and dont want to get your filter dirty, then take off the bumper lol

all you need to do at least in my experience is push the pipe of the intake very far into the filter so it doesnt rub the fog light

 

What's up TL_Fo_Life. If you want i can help you out. My in-laws live in pacoima and i'am always down there or you can come up to my house in newhall and do it in my garage. Let me know it's up to you.

 

My wife was looking at the replies with me and cant believe the response I got. You guys are really helpful. MOAHDRIVEN: thx for the link it definitely made me more confident to do the install myself. The k&n conefilter is the way ill go. Money is an issue with a family. 1fsttl: I really appreciate the offer. If I get into trouble Ill definetly take you up on that offer. Im off of paxton and dronfield we should meet sometime. thx all

 

you guys don't think i should replace my INJEN cone filter that came with my INJEN CAI with a K&N do you?....unless it already is.....(have no idea about the filter that came with my CAI).....

thanks

 

That's why i said you have to remove the bumper IDEALLY to install the intake

 

Let us know how the install goes!! Im looking into putting a CAI in my 2000 TL and that kit looks really good for the money!

 

If the filter is really dirty and you can't get it clean, you can repace it with pretty much any filter that will fit the 3" piping. It doesn't matter the brand really, but the K&N is just fine!

 

how you remove intake resonator and what will it exactly do

 

http://www.abunchofcars.com/diy_page.../resonator.htm
Here you go, resonator removal.