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CAI off of ebay. Worth it?

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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Default CAI off of ebay. Worth it?

Is it worth it? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/97-01...ayphotohosting

Has anyone bought one of these?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 12:55 AM
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i got one, works great
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Is it this one? Did it give you better MPG's?Im just curious how it is secured to the Throttle body?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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I have one on my truck. They have no means of securing it to the TB. I drilled a hold that lined up with the TB and put a bolt/washer combo in to secure it.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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i had no problems with the installation, i used the stock clamp that holds on the stock air cleaner. thats what it said to do in the directions. works great. just remember to save your rubber gasket, or youll need to bye a new one. i saw some small gains in MPG and a little more high end torque
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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^^haha...I didn't even know there was a stock clamp...mine was apparently missing when I purchased the truck. Makes more sense though as to how you would seal air leaks with that stock airhat, lol.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Airaid makes a nice kit


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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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Does the Airraid just kinda of hang there or is there a bracket that supports???
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Is it sealed to the throttle body too. Most of these off ebay look like they just sit there?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 04:49 PM
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I wouldn't. You usually get what you pay for.
 
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