Comet2404

Hey all,

I just ordered an CAI intake called Dynamic Auto Design... aparently its almost the same as the AEM cai, but it was $70. I had some extra money, and I always wanted an intake on my car, so I figured it was a good buy. Anyone ever heard of this before? Right now I'm going through that guilty feeling of ordering something, so I'm a little skeptical, and I was hoping I could get some answers from you guys. The other night I was with my cop friend (thank god we were in his county) and this idiot in a V6 camry tried to race me on the freeway. Needless to say I blew him away finally doing 145mph. On a previous thread we were discussing how long it took to get to a top speed, and I said it was pretty quick, but after this i realized it wasn't! Will CAI help out this? LOL - and FYI, I dont plan on doing 145 on a regular basis, I just wanted to know if the CAI helps out on lower speeds or higher speeds, and if this is a good brand that I bought. You can view the intake at this web site so check it out, and let me know! Sorry for the long post!

Thanx,
Ryan
'99 SSM TL

badazzTL

wow 145 you got ballz. n e ways yea it should be fine, all intakes are are tubes and a filter. now it says its only $60

teflonron

Do you know if an AEM Air bypass valve will fit on this (3, 2.5 or 2.75 inch?). If so it looks like a good thing.

Comet2404

The bypass valve protects against what... water? Where do I install that, and do I need to install it before I actually install the whole air intake system???? I'm not much for installing things on cars, and I've never really done anything to my car by myself before, so how hard is it to do the CAI intake??? Should I attempt to do it by myself?!?!?

Thanx,
Ryan
'99 SSM TL

Comet2404

OK, here's an update. I went outside to the TL today, and messed around with the air filter box, and I took it off, and it looks pretty damned complicated. I really need some help with this install guys... LOL knowing me I'll try to take out the air box and end up taking out the transmission! I really need some replys to this. The FAQ wasn't quite as detailed as I'd like it to be.

Thanx,
Ryan
'99 SSM TL

Edr0e

Ok, its been almost 2 years...

I remember gettin to my stock airbox was not easy... Its not too complicated. You simply have to locate your throttle body and work your way down... It should take no longer than 15 minutes.
You simply locate the screws that hold the box in place and take them out one by one. Some will be very hard to reach. Theres two major parts : Air box , Resonator. You must remove both so that there is an empty space for your intake to replace....

Comet2404

What is the resonator? And thats under the air box right?

Edr0e

Yeah, its under that airbox. Its a b*tch getting that thing out. I suggest you have a long and skinny tool to reach some of the screws. I forgot what the tool was called... Most mechanics use it.

badazzTL

an adapter? lol its not that hard to remove the resoator once you get ur front bumper off. just make sure you do have an extender for ur 10mm socket to reach the bolt thats way over there. good luck

Comet2404

yea thanx guys.... I also got an email from the company today telling me the AEM bypass will work with this intake, so I'm excited!!! I also searched the web last night and came up with this pretty good site that details every step of the CAI install with pictures. Heres that link So if anyone else needs to know, thats how ya do it I think. It was installed on a CL, but I cant see how much different that is. Also, I've got a 99, so I searched this board a while and found something about my airbox having a small radiator with a flap?!?!?! I did notice something like that when I checked my filter yesterday. Thats an extra step I'll have to take I suppose. If anyone else has anything to say, I'd appreciate it, and I'll let you guys know how my install goes... which I'm planning for later this week!

Thanx,
Ryan
'99 SSM TL

sssick

You mean a ratchet with an extension, like this?



It's pretty straight foward once you get under the hood and look at what has to be done. I used the DIY on this site I believe, took me about 30-40 minutes.

Tatewaki

60$ for an intake? Is it a true CAI (filter reaching the bumper) or just SR (filter inside the engine bay? If it's CAI that's a good deal. I can't justify myself paying AEM that much for a metal tube

Tatewaki

Comet2404

Yea, its a true intake, down to the bumper, and the AEM bypass valve works on it too.... I'm kinda excited, I've been tracking it on UPS all day, and I'll get it shortly. I'll install it tomorrow, so if anyone has any last words of wisdom before my first EVER modification on my TL (or any car) I'd really appreciate it! I'll let you guys know how it turns out!


-Ryan
'99 SSM TL

Edr0e

Took the words right out of my mouth! Ratchet

Comet2404

Starting Installation!!! Woo Hoo! 2:54pm

Tatewaki

Keep us posted. Good luck!

Tatewaki

sssick

Uh, Oh, its 6PM and no response......I hope your out driving around listening to the roar of your new intake.

Comet2404

Phewwww - I just finished up the install about 15 minutes ago. I test drove it, and it sounds like a friggen race car.... like a deep growling noise around VTEC range... rediculous! Then it kinda whistles and hisses... kinda neat. But remind me never to do that again - my fingers are so sore, my arms hurt, and I'm all paranoid that something is going to fall apart. It seems like a pretty good deal, but that air filter to the pipe connection was a *****! Looks, sounds, and feels good. Although I havn't floored the car yet - I'm still afraid its going to fall apart!

-Ryan
'99 SSM TL

A$IAN_CHICKEN

congratulations on your install!!

Comet2404

Oh ****! I need my radio code.... and thats somewhere in canada........ this is great....