Did any of you use the MAF bracket that attaches to the valve cover when installing the C&L CAI or did you install it without it? So far only thing I ran into is they forgot to include the MAF sensor screws. I got lucky and had that size at the shop. One other thing. Did anyone have to notch their filter housing to clear the ABS lines?

 

Yes I use the bracket and yes I did notch the heat shield for better clearance around the ABS lines!

 

I used the intake bracket... really provides a solid mount. Also notched the bracket (see pic) so I didn't have to pull valve cover bolt. Second: also had to notch the heat shield to clear to brake lines... both were 2min jobs with a hacksaw. Install went off without a hitch... no codes/no issues since install.

 

Thanks for the info. I got everything installed but I might go back and notch the air box like you all did so it will fit better. I didn't like how it rubbed up against the ABS lines. I loaded the 93 tune and fired it up to make sure it would run. I have to wait until tomorrow evening for a test drive. It is pouring down rain right now so not much use going out.

 

I removed the valve cover screw to attach bracket. should I be worried about that?

 

I'll let you know because I did also, lol. Shouldn't be no issues as long as you did not overtighten it and crack the valve cover bolt hole ear.

 

I didn't notch the heat shield for the brake lines but then I didn't zip tie the heat shield to the lines either so they're not touching. As TacoBill pointed out, the hood holds the heat shield in place once it's shut.

 

Could someone post a closeup pic of their airbox so I can see how it is suppose to fit.

 

man why did you have to bring up cracking.. i was so worried about that and i had finally forgotten until now lol. how would i know if i had cracke dit

 

If you would have cracked it you would have seen it because most likely being cast it would have broke completely off. Would have been a good excuse to get some FRPP chrome covers though, lol.

 

uh you shouldn't have to notch anything..

 

I have the Racer and I don't know the difference, but I didn't notch anything around the ABS lines. Mine does not include the additional bracket as the weight of the whole system is minimal. Almost 20K miles and I just checked the connections and still not one loose/rubbing component.

 

If you followed the correct torq specs... you should be OK. I decided to notch the bracket so it would be easier to swap back to stock for warranty service... didn't want to keep pulling/swapping the valve cover bolt.



Here's a pic of C&L Street heat shield... if this is what you were referring to...

 

Yes on the bracket, no to notching the heat shield. Has anybody noticed their filter rubbing the frame? I tried repositioning mine for some reason the filter touches and rubs where the airbox used to sit.

 

!@#$ i didnt use a torque wrech just tightened with a socket. *&^) am i in troubl ehow shoul di check thi smind you i have driven quite a bit already i would have noticed something dont u think

 

your fine calm down...you would notice something.

 

would i be able to inspect it and see if it cracked or would it be internal and therfore out side of line of sight. I know im being a freak right now but this is bothering me alot. i suggested using a torque wrench my friend who is a mechanic talke dme out of it though. he said it wasnt necc

 

yes you would be able to tell if it was cracked.

 

Well I finally got to take it for a spin this evening. I am impressed. My car was such a turd before it wouldn't even spin on a wet road. Now with just a touch of the throttle it's break the tires loose and the firmness of the shifts with the automatic are perfect. I figure on a cool day chirping 2nd and third will be no problem even with 20's and stock gears. I am kinda looking forward to some 3:73 or 4:10 gears now. If anyone is thinking of getting the C&L and SCT believe me (the worlds biggest critic) it is worth the money. The car feels like a different car and revs extremely quick now. A good exampe would be the car now feels quicker at half throttle than it did at full throttle before the tune.

 

What 93 tune did you load bro and is it from Bamachips?

Does if feel like a different car to you?