2008 Ram....installing airaid MIT tube.
I followed the directions, not too bad, although I had to take things apart a few times and put in back on to get it installed correctly.
On the directions it says "Note: The Airaid tube should be flush against throttle body with a gap between the tube and air filter assembly for engine movement." I understand what this means but I can't get it like this. I have the gap at the air filter assembly but the tube does not sit flush with the throttle body. I have taken it off and re-tried several times but I get the same result. The way I have it the tube seems installed very firm at both ends, but I don't want to screw it up if it needs to be flush against the throttle body. On the throttle body side it slides in nice and seems to be 'set' where it is now. I measured and it is in about 1 1/4 inch or a little more, but like I said it seems like it won't go anymore and it seems to be firm where it is.
Is this ok, do I have it installed correctly????????
I was pretty happy with everything until I read the "Note" in the instructions.
I need some help!! I need to get it put back together tonite. Thanks.

 

sounds like the way mine went together(the way yours is now)and i haven't had any problems and mine has been on for about 6 months

 

if its on there secure and wont come off then there should be no real worries i know when i put one on my mustang i thought the same thing but never had a problem with it

 

Thanks, that is what I needed to hear. I just want to make sure I am doing this correctly.

Have you had any problems with the air sensor? My wires seem a little tight and it pulls down on the sensor. It is a very slight pull and maybe I shouldn't even worry about it.

 

My sensor wires were tight as well. To be safe, I peeled back the insulation a bit to allow more curvature. Not sure if yours is the same though, being an '08. It should be fine, just dont blast it with a power washer at the car wash!

 

If i remember right i had to reroute mine a little bit...i may be wrong it should be fine

 

The wires are not super tight, not even pretty tight, just something I noticed and I am **** about things like that!!
Can I put a small bead of silicone around the sensor or is that a bad idea and I should just leave it alone?
Thanks for all the quick info, now I can sleep tonight!

 

leave it alone it should be fine as long as there is a little play in it

 

There is a little bit of play in it so it should be fine.
I drove to work this morning and everything seems good. I will check everything again tonight when I get home but I do believe I should be good to go.
Thanks again.

 

got a pic of it installed? i was thinking about getting one for my 07 since i just installed a new K&N drop in.