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Old 06-10-2009, 05:20 PM
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I just bought a CAI on eBay for $40, new. It's an off-brand, chromeintakes, but it feels solid. I have no idea how to begin to install it, or uninstall the stock. It came with basic instructions, but there for any vehicle.. very general. But my main concern now is that it didn't come with a housing that goes around the filter. Is that a problem? Here's a pic of everything that came in the box:

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Old 06-10-2009, 05:52 PM
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I have the same one, there are a few variations you can do to install it. Here are a few photos of how I did in the past


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and how I have it now

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Old 06-10-2009, 05:56 PM
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Thanks alot man. I wanted to take the 4.7L cover off, but theres some electrical wire going to it. Is that important? I cant get it to mount the first way.
 

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Old 06-10-2009, 06:32 PM
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What's the blue hose for? and is it mounted anywhere to keep it from moving or shaking?
 
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Old 06-10-2009, 07:40 PM
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There is a vacuum line near the rear of the passenger side head that the line plugs into.
 
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Okay I got it mounted, but now I'm worried about the air temp sensor. It doesnt seem snug. What did you do to make it fit well? Also it seems like it's going to move around a lot.
 
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Looks good but it gets hot. When I had one of those I wrapped it in a heat protectant wrap.
 
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I've had the same one for going on two years and haven't had any problems with it.
 



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