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Jenner · 09-19-2013, 10:27 PM

Ordered a CAI INC cai from apex, thanks btw, and received it yesterday. I tried installing it today and I'm almost done. Just need to put the lid on and that's it. Can't get the lid on though?? Seems like the fasteners don't line up.. any idea of what I could have done wrong?

KaBoom1701 · 09-19-2013, 11:01 PM

It's a pain in the ass.

Check you box install and reposition it.

That should help it seat better.

Jenner · 09-19-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

It's a pain in the ass.

Check you box install and reposition it.

That should help it seat better.

I tried.. you're only supposed to use one of the bolts to hold in place right?

djcfuzz · 09-20-2013, 06:28 AM

The box is just attached in one spot, yes. If you think you have it in where it belongs, good, otherwise post a pic. The lid can be a little tight. The other thing is to make sure you slide the lid in between in the little lip on the top of the front driver quarter panel. Once you get it in there the rest should be OK. Zoom in on this pic and you can see how the rubber on the right side tucks in between: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ctureid=111301

Apex Motorsports · 09-20-2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

Ordered a CAI INC cai from apex, thanks btw, and received it yesterday. I tried installing it today and I'm almost done. Just need to put the lid on and that's it. Can't get the lid on though?? Seems like the fasteners don't line up.. any idea of what I could have done wrong?

Thanks for your order. What is described below is often what the problem is when people have lid issues.

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Originally Posted by djcfuzz

The box is just attached in one spot, yes. If you think you have it in where it belongs, good, otherwise post a pic. The lid can be a pain. The other thing is to make sure you slide the lid in between in the little lip on the top of the front driver quarter panel. Once you get it in there the rest should be OK. Zoom in on this pic and you can see how the rubber on the right side tucks in between: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ctureid=111301

Sales @ CAI Inc · 09-20-2013, 07:39 AM

OP - Thanks for choosing Cold Air Inductions Inc.

The lid was attached to the air box when you received it, so the good thing is that you know it fits. Check to make sure the rubber engine bay trim is not interfering with it (if it is you may need to slide the rubber trim over a little on the front of the engine bay) and that it is slid into the groove on the inner fender well. Also you can loosen the air box nut and move it out a little bit, attach the lid, then slide it back into place and tighten the air box back down. The important thing is to not force things and not to bend the box, also do not force the 1/4 fasteners or you can bend the retaining clips. If the fasteners are not locking into place easily then something is not aligned or the lid is not pushed down all the way, so forcing it will only make it worse. Follow those guidelines and you should be able to get it on fairly easily!

I hope that helps.

Jenner · 09-20-2013, 11:52 AM

Thanks everybody.. my manager helped me out and we got it done.we pulled the engine bay trim off enough to where the lid would fit, we tightened the fasteners and then placed the trim back once the lid was on. Thing sounds like a BEAST

djcfuzz · 09-20-2013, 04:00 PM

Good news.

Jenner · 09-20-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by djcfuzz

Good news.

Very good news.. can't believe how well it sounds

Sales @ CAI Inc · 09-23-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

Very good news.. can't believe how well it sounds

Glad to hear!!

Jenner · 09-23-2013, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sales @ CAI Inc

Glad to hear!!

Just one question, I was wondering why the elbow piece is plastic? Just curious

Sales @ CAI Inc · 09-24-2013, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

Just one question, I was wondering why the elbow piece is plastic? Just curious

It is not plastic it is actually silicone. Silicone has good thermal properties to reduce heat soak. It is also rigid enough to where airflow is not greatly effected, yet still has the flexibility needed to ensure there is a tolerance for movement since it is attached to the engine which does move during acceleration.

Hope that helps!

ExtremeV6 · 09-24-2013, 09:18 AM

Can't wait to install mine, hoping Ohio Speed ship it this week :/

These tips will certainly help with my install, thank you.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 09-24-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenner

Just one question, I was wondering why the elbow piece is plastic? Just curious

Just to expand a touch on the above, the airbox is attached to the non-moving body while the engine flexes during accel/decel. There has to be flexibility to allow for the changes in orientation between the two or the tube would tear itself apart.

John B.

09-19-2013, 10:27 PM	#1
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	trouble with CAI install. Ordered a CAI INC cai from apex, thanks btw, and received it yesterday. I tried installing it today and I'm almost done. Just need to put the lid on and that's it. Can't get the lid on though?? Seems like the fasteners don't line up.. any idea of what I could have done wrong?

09-19-2013, 11:01 PM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	It's a pain in the ass. Check you box install and reposition it. That should help it seat better. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

09-20-2013, 06:28 AM	#4
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	The box is just attached in one spot, yes. If you think you have it in where it belongs, good, otherwise post a pic. The lid can be a little tight. The other thing is to make sure you slide the lid in between in the little lip on the top of the front driver quarter panel. Once you get it in there the rest should be OK. Zoom in on this pic and you can see how the rubber on the right side tucks in between: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/album....ctureid=111301 __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627 Last edited by djcfuzz; 09-20-2013 at 08:46 AM.

09-20-2013, 04:00 PM	#8
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Good news. __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

09-24-2013, 09:18 AM	#13
ExtremeV6 Drives: V6 '12 1LT RS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Texas, SGP Posts: 55	Can't wait to install mine, hoping Ohio Speed ship it this week :/ These tips will certainly help with my install, thank you. __________________ My little build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...01#post7014301

09-20-2013, 07:39 AM	#6
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	OP - Thanks for choosing Cold Air Inductions Inc. The lid was attached to the air box when you received it, so the good thing is that you know it fits. Check to make sure the rubber engine bay trim is not interfering with it (if it is you may need to slide the rubber trim over a little on the front of the engine bay) and that it is slid into the groove on the inner fender well. Also you can loosen the air box nut and move it out a little bit, attach the lid, then slide it back into place and tighten the air box back down. The important thing is to not force things and not to bend the box, also do not force the 1/4 fasteners or you can bend the retaining clips. If the fasteners are not locking into place easily then something is not aligned or the lid is not pushed down all the way, so forcing it will only make it worse. Follow those guidelines and you should be able to get it on fairly easily! I hope that helps.

09-20-2013, 11:52 AM	#7
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	Thanks everybody.. my manager helped me out and we got it done.we pulled the engine bay trim off enough to where the lid would fit, we tightened the fasteners and then placed the trim back once the lid was on. Thing sounds like a BEAST