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Old 03-16-2012 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MoparMan1991
It doesn't matter if the tubing doesn't feel warm. With an exposed filter like that the engine is sucking in the hot air from the engine bay regardless. Pickin up what I'm putting down?
I get ya. Was just stating. Wasn't really directed to anything.
 
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Old 03-16-2012 | 12:21 AM
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Oh no I understand, I'm just being straight with you. By adding piping, where would you plan to move the filter?
 
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Old 03-16-2012 | 12:25 AM
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I used flexible exhaust tubing and a pod filter and ran through't the hole in the fender, behind the headlight, and put the filter in behind the wheel well liner. and wrapped the pipe in insulation... didn't do jack squat.
 
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Old 03-16-2012 | 08:06 AM
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I know Bobby built a true cold air intake with ducting to the lower bumper. I dont know if it actually netted any gains or not. I just like the way they sound more than anything. Reminds me of a 4-barrel with the secondaries opened up..well..it did before my exhaust...now I cant hear it...lol
 
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Old 03-16-2012 | 10:04 AM
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Prior to my hood scoop, I cut the opening where the stock box draws from and made a "cover" that had a bulk head on it. On one side of course he bulk head was a filter, on the other was the pipe to the throttle body. It was completely sealed off from the engine bay. There should be pictures somewhere of it.
 
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Old 03-16-2012 | 10:46 AM
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Just went through all your posts lol. Didn't see anything.
 
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Old 03-16-2012 | 07:25 PM
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Hey Rebel looks good. I did pretty much the same thing you did, however I added a roof/wall bracket in the center on the CAI to help support the load of the AVS Pipe.

Have you decided if you are going to paint it? I silver or gray might look good. Or you could go with something crazy like a neon orange.
 
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Old 03-16-2012 | 08:09 PM
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Yeah I did noticed it likes to move a bit. Was thinking about finding something around the house that I can use to secure it. Also I gotta use a different sealant for the sensor. The hot glue didn't last long lmao.
 
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Old 03-17-2012 | 12:12 AM
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The hot glue didn't last long lmao.

haha, nice try though. I have no idea what I will do for a CAI when I get to that point.
 
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Old 03-17-2012 | 04:06 AM
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I went and got a rubber grommet and drilled a hole in the pipe it's worked pretty well the sensor fits pretty tight in the grommet. I had to extend the wires for the sensor so it would reach.
 



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