allthefreakypeople

Hi All,

I feel like an idiot because everyone says that the cai install is so easy but it has been incredibly frustrating. I purchased the AM kit for my 2001 V6 and am having trouble with the rubber couplers. They are just too darn tight that I can't fit them on the throttle body / pipe. Any advise?

Glenn

maybe you got the wrong kit? Post a link to the kit you ordered please

allthefreakypeople

It's the right kit. I just can't get these couplers on- they're way too tight. Link: http://www.americanmuscle.com/muv6coairins.html

skunk21

Spray the inside lightly with silicone spray, wd40 or a very light oil on your finger and just make a thin film on the edges so the coupler will slide easier. I used a silicone spray that I have to get mine over the maf & TB. The only time you would new couplers is if you had a really large maf/tb other than that they will stretch.

Falco_03GT

Heat up the rubber in the microwave

allthefreakypeople

Yeah? Is that safe? I was thinking I could heat the rubber in hot water like I did with the Bullitt pedals.

cpotts13

water sounds safer...

Skylar

I'd put it in hot water.

Falco_03GT

I used the microwave lol I put in in for alittle bit then would check on it. No bubbles or anything

allthefreakypeople

Alright. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who has had this problem. Going to do it tomorrow, I'll let you know how I make out.

Glenn

He said make out

stangfanatic

I put a BBK on my 97 gt and it had 2 different size of rubber ... One for the maf and the other one for the throttle body . Make sure you try to put the right one .

And I would go for water too ;-)

allthefreakypeople

I put the coupler parts in boiling water and then went on like a piece of cake! Thanks all for your help.