Cai.......done!!!!????!!!

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Erbe

Discussion Starter · May 31, 2004

k...sorry...im so excited..i finally made my cai...i havent painted it yet but i cant wait...me and my dad put it on to test it and see how it made the car run....IT SOUNDS SOOOOOO DEEP!!!!....i can definetly feel i big improvement in power...im thinkin round 10-15 hp but i have to dyno it....im jus so excited...if anyone needs help ill be glad to give step by step info...ill post pics tom. after i paint it...but i only used two section of pipe....my question is...when my car is driving slow and at idle it makes a hum with the cai on...is this normal?...its like a c note hum..hmmmmm

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The Wolf

· #2 · May 31, 2004

Is the "hum" sound like the hissing of air into the intake? If so, that's normal, cause my short ram does it anytime my car is running...

KoboChan

· #3 · May 31, 2004

i would be interested in the step by step instruction.. pics if possible..

does the humming sound like an engine hum or kinda like air flowing into the intake?

warlock

· #4 · May 31, 2004

sounds normal,good job but we need pics

Durrby

· #5 · May 31, 2004

KoboChan said:
i would be interested in the step by step instruction.. pics if possible..

^^^as would I...that'd be great

Erbe

Discussion Starter · #6 · May 31, 2004

The Wolf said:
Is the "hum" sound like the hissing of air into the intake? If so, that's normal, cause my short ram does it anytime my car is running...

nah...i know it does that...thats not the hum...is another sound in addition to that

Erbe

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 31, 2004

KoboChan said:
i would be interested in the step by step instruction.. pics if possible..
does the humming sound like an engine hum or kinda like air flowing into the intake?

no problem...hardest part is cuttin the pipe and takin out all the stock stuff...wait til i put the finished intake in on friday (didnt paint it today cus of the humidity) then ill take pics of what need to be removed (ill have to explain, cus the parts are already in storage) and the steps to building it...real easy 6 hours to make plus the painting time...im willing to make cai's for anyone who wants one..send a pm

Erbe

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jun 1, 2004

instructions:

1. get the neccesary supplies...2.5 " u-bend pipe, fernco 2" to 2" couplings....filter (if 3 inch you must make adapter like i did)

2. jack up car and take off wheel

3. remove wheel well splash pan (lots of screws and nuts)

4. remove splash pan under fender

5. remove fender bar thing ill get pic...you cant miss it it right there when u take off the splash pan

6. unscrew the fuse and relay box (lower and bigger one)

7. take off the battery holdy things and push the battery away from the right fender

8. remove stock piping in fender (lots of black stuff) and pull the stock pipe that runs into the air box out (this is VERY HARD, thats y u need to remove the fender bar thing)

9. remove stock air box and intake pipe rom throttle body

10. with everything out of the way you can now see the path of the pipe to be laid.

11. folow the del sol direction for makin the cai but ignore the last piece of pipe as i did not use it (if u dont use adapter for filter then u will have to this piece becaase the filter neck will be too short)

12. put on the couplings and tighten them (not too tight as i broke some)

13. make sure all fit and then take pipes all out and on the upper section of pipe cut a big hole for the air sensor (use a rubber grommit for a tight fit)

14. paint the pipes any colour u want and let the paint cure

15. reinstall the pipe and filter into the car

16. put everything back except for stock air component (ie air box..both pipes...charcoal canister)

17. start it up and enjoy

^this is for 5sfe engine only

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S-FL camry

· #9 · Jun 1, 2004

10-15hp, LOL...... more like 5whp MOST!

userlain

· #10 · Jun 1, 2004

maybe some torque and faster revs. no way in hell to get 15 hp with a cai, unless you live in alaska.

epborden

· #11 · Jun 1, 2004

Just to add, when you go for the airbox, just undo the screws and rip that little bitch out of there. It is a pain, so give it pain.

but anyway...l33t...:thumbup:

Erbe

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jun 1, 2004

^that had to be the hardest part of the whole project...its a bitch:lol:

Erbe

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jun 1, 2004

S-FL camry said:
10-15hp, LOL...... more like 5whp MOST!

why do you have to be such a dick about it.....?

KoboChan

· #14 · Jun 1, 2004

hi, thanks for the instruction. i have a gen4 5sfe.. and i was looking for a way to get the pipe from the engine compartment to the fender.. on the side wall of the engine compartment there is a hole for the stock intake pipe.. but i think its too small for a pipe to fit in.. (i havent remove the fuse box yet, so i dont see the whole thing). my question is.. what did you use to get it through the side wall?

brungold

· #15 · Jun 1, 2004

theres a hole where the stock airbox was, take out the stock box and you'll see it. take out the stock piping chambers in the fender and theres lots of room in there.
did any of you search? i did a DIY on my custom CAI, with a bunch of pics, and even video of how it sounds..

if anything you'll LOSE a lil torque, but gain high-end power with it.. faster revvs definitely..

can you describe the hum? i have a video of my engine at idle, ill take a look at it later but not sure what you are talking about if its not the hiss of the intake (bTw i LOVE that sound heheh)

Erbe

Discussion Starter · #16 · Jun 1, 2004

theres a black pipe (kinda retangular) that connects at the bottom of the air box...this needs to be removed revealing a hole that is big enough for a 2.5 inch pipe to fit through

brungold

· #17 · Jun 1, 2004

p - im glad your CAI works well, cant wait to see your pics!

S-FL camry

· #18 · Jun 2, 2004

big_p31 said:
why do you have to be such a dick about it.....?

dont want u to get ur hopes up... sure hell dont like when those civic ricers tell me they have an intake and exhaust that give them 50whp in total... plus those AEMS and RACTIve stickers that add up to 120hp in TOTAL!!!!

and i got intake too, love the noise and quicker response..... intake is not made for hp gains its just for quicker throtle response

KoboChan

· #19 · Jun 2, 2004

UfoZ8myCow said:
just a warning... i think brungold already said it but ill say it again- your car is going to seem sluggish off the line and it wont really start to bogey until after 3500 rpm.

that can probably be fixed with a high flow cat

KoboChan

· #20 · Jun 2, 2004

yep.. but it will make a little bit of difference.. its probably the cheapest to upgrade to do to boost the acceleration.. it all comes down to how much youre willing to spend on your car (most likely a lot.. once you start you cant stop

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anyways.. as for the intake.. my short ram also seems sluggish on lower rpm.. especially when its hot.. thats why im considering CAI

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