C&L street CAI install
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C&L street CAI install
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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Here's a pic of C&L Street heat shield... if this is what you were referring to...
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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.
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!@#$ 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
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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
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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.