alecamlot

Would like to know how much have people paid to get their CAI's installed, just to run an average, I understant every city is different.
I am in Houston and got quoted $528 for the AEM CAI and installation with a bypass valve and $478 without the bypass.
What do you think? It is for a 2005 TL

trojanman10984

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FO FREE!! do it yourself! good way to learn more about your car! and youll take that much more pride in it

you are getting ripped off for that price no matter where you live

alecamlot

I need to add that I am mechanically challenged and having to take the front bumber off sounds big to me

Loki047

Seems high. I would expect 300 max, but is the bumper removal completely necessay if they have a lift?

ProvidenceLeaf

I installed mine without removing the bumper. Don't pay someone to do this. This is very easy to do.

alecamlot

Well like I said I'm a nooby so I want to reserch first to see what is a good and bad price, that way I can decide if to do it there or keep shopping around. In regards to the bumper I really don't know if you can install without removing but I now see people have done it. I thought it was necessary since the pipe and filter go way down to sit behind the wheel well.

chill_dog

Even the instructions don't call for removing the bumper.

TL-S121

aem $300.00 installed

pohljm

The reason people remove the bumper is because it makes the job so much easier and it is a breeze to remove the bumper. there is a video of how to do it

chapu08

If i did it, you can do it!! There are a couple of threads with videos of the bumper removal and CAI installation. That's what I used. Take your time and review the videos. Good luck!

d-townhakuzo

dont pay someone to do it, there are 2 vids on youtube that show you how to take off the bumper and install it. so easy, it takes like 30 minutes tops.

MrHeeltoe

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I charge about $100-120 for the labor on it.

alecamlot

TL-S121 where did you get it done for $300?

alecamlot

so many encouraging words...shut

TheChamp531

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I would help you, but I'm busy at college. You should learn how too even if you're mechanically challenged. Experience is what you gain once you have failed. Now that is truly priceless.

TL-S121

Where i buy all my parts ....they installed it for me....

DimwitRj

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FREEE, I installed mine in the dark...don't ask lol.

kaj1

Wow, the nerve people have to charge you almost double what the part costs to install! DIY!

Locomaaan

iTrader: (1)

Do it yourself, its easy bro. I did mine on my own without removing the bumper and the car wasnt on a lift. Took me about an hour, it was my first stab at anything modswise. I only used the instructions that came with it.

If you have to pay $500 it wouldnt even be worth the performance gains IMO.
For that price you could order the P2R tbs and thermal gaskets and do it all at once. Then u will notice a substantial performance increase.

Give It a shot and get to know your car a bit better and besides, there are many instruction videos out there for all kinds of mods. Good luck!

surlynkid

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where are you in houston? i need to install mine. perhaps a wrench-a-thon could knock out both, have all the tools and the mechanical aptitude part. i live in 77573.

Black_05_TL_6SP

Zip, zilch, nada!! Easy to do.

TL-S121

Its is kind of easy to do if the bumper is off ......i did myne when i did my strobes so it was easy to do .....just because the bumper was off...

Bearcat94

Ding!, Ding!, Ding!

We have a winner!!

This is the solution: Find someone local who has some of the skills you lack. Cost of some time and a 6-pack and you'll get some experience.

surlynkid

iTrader: (1)

i only drink high end beer but i have all the air tools................so some chimay grand reserve will work.

LoveMyTL-S

We had 3 members installed a CAI in a TL-S. Learned a little about installing CAI's. A great time with other members. It's not as hard as it seems. The bumper removal is very easy if you go that route. Place it on a blanket or something to prevent scratches. Good luck........

KN_TL

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It's a tough crowd around here sometimes. Find a buddy with minimal skills. I didn't take my bumper off but getting the stock box was interesting and would have been easier without the bumper.

ABP_04TL

iTrader: (2)

0 Dollars... its easy

pay me 100 and ill do it where ever u at... lol jk

Frankie02

do it urself !!

WDPTL21

Hey go on youtube watch the video .. type in tl intake and look for DIY tl intake also has DIY bumper removal its only like 6 screws 10 clips and then it comes of easy haha then intake time

WDPTL21

1- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1C5V...eature=related
2- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdg4lxpjlRM&feature=related

Xiomaro

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i was quoted 85$ ... i thought that was too much so i did it myself

DesireL1027

For Free :-D Its relatively easy to install though. And for the price, depends on where youre going to, some charge between 100-150.

AckTL05

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The first mod I learned to do was the intake. I would do it for free if u live in NJ. should cost 0-0 dollars b/c its sooo easy to do. Easiest mod, do not have to remove the front bumper. If your going to spend 500 get the J pipe installed. or pre cats.