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jcsuddre · 02-10-2013, 06:01 PM

As the title says im getting the mrt installed by a muffler shop that i have already consulted they said they could do the exhaust. I was wondering if the chevy dealerships install cai or if i cant find anyone to install the CAI by cold air inductions how long would it take and is it very difficult to install ? Take into consideration i am very noobish when it comes to messing with stuff under the hood.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 02-10-2013, 06:07 PM

It is so simple that if someone were to actually pay someone to do it, I would laugh. You can obviously use a computer, so I'd be very surprised if you couldn't install a replacement air filter, a box and a tube, particularly if you have the instructions. Just read through the instructions and you'll be done before you know it.

John B.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 02-11-2013, 03:18 PM

Our installation instructions come with photos, and you can find some installation videos floating around our YouTube Channel. Our CAI is very straight forward and easy to install. Let us know if you have any questions pertaining to the installation, we are always more than happy to help!

SimpleGreen · 02-11-2013, 06:41 PM

Honestly, if you have the most basic set of hand tools, you can install the CAI. It takes longer to get the stock one out than it does to put the new one in. Heck, it takes longer to get it out of the box and lay the parts out than the duration of the installation. All your messing with is a couple large hose clamps, one 10MM nut, and a couple small screws.

If you can make a sandwich, you can handle this

Heck, if you were within 20 minutes of me, I'd drive over personally and help you sort it out...but North Carolina is a bit of a hike, hehe.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 02-11-2013, 08:51 PM

You do need a small Allen wrench for the mass airflow sensor. I can't remember if it's in the kit or not. Anyway, you NEED to have an Allen wrench set (metric) anyway, right?

John B.

kevin1106 · 02-11-2013, 09:11 PM

You also gotta remove the MAF sensor... Gotta remove the 2 screws... Hex head I think... Been awhile.... Then unplug it, the transfer to the new cai tube... Then plug it back in... Whew.... It's a lot of work.

J/k man... CAI is as easy as pumping gas in the car... Do it yourself.. It's more rewarding that way.

jcsuddre · 02-11-2013, 10:03 PM

i was at my dealer today for an oil change and they told me they would charge me 100 bucks for installation. I just dont want to mess anything up lol

Dadof10 · 02-11-2013, 10:19 PM

That dealer is crazy if he charges $100 for the installation. Check out this video link.

This ought to help you decide if you can do it.

SimpleGreen · 02-11-2013, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jcsuddre

i was at my dealer today for an oil change and they told me they would charge me 100 bucks for installation. I just dont want to mess anything up lol

Holy heck

No way I'd pay $100 for 20 minutes of work.

SgtPickles69 · 02-13-2013, 12:42 AM

Lets put it this way. One day I decided to do some upper induction cleaning (intake and throttle body). It took me about 20 minutes to take it all apart, clean it, and then putting it back together. Do note it was my first time ever working on a car. IT IS THAT SIMPLE!

As for installing the CAI, there are written instructions and even videos.

crk5600 · 02-13-2013, 04:44 AM

I have good mechanic knowledge however will not laught...But my girlfriend just changed her own oil in my garage this weekend...shes a girly girl but wants to know how to do stuff on her own...yes i ll be asking her to marry me if she offerers to do my next oil change... if she can do that im confident you can follow the instructions brother

i have every tool they ever made but it only took 3 basic ones. Thanks camaro5 guys for saving JCSUDDRE moneyfor his next mod!

jcsuddre · 02-13-2013, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crk5600

I have good mechanic knowledge however will not laught...But my girlfriend just changed her own oil in my garage this weekend...shes a girly girl but wants to know how to do stuff on her own...yes i ll be asking her to marry me if she offerers t.o do my next oil change... if she can do that im confident you can follow the instructions brother

i have every tool th ey ever made but it only took 3 basic ones. Thanks camaro5 guys for saving JCSUDDRE moneyfor his next mod!

lol i am waiting on ups they should be here any minute now. i got my exhaust installed this morning . will cai change the sound a little of the mrt exhaust?"

crk5600 · 02-13-2013, 03:57 PM

My CAI gave the car a deeper growl I feel. I have read other post with people with the Mrt and CAI and had similar results. Just dont expect your CAI to cause your car to all of the sudden sound like you have a turbo on it which i have seen some say ha... best results i have gotten from mine were better gas mileage and throttle responce

jcsuddre · 02-13-2013, 06:34 PM

well turns out im going to have to take it to the dealer tommorrow for them to install it. When i had my headlights installed a few months back they used part of the screws on my stock intake as a ground for the relay. I really dont want to mess my lights up since they are soooo nice lol. I got the mrt installed today and it sounds soo good lol been doing a lot of WOT on the way home.

02-10-2013, 06:01 PM	#1
jcsuddre Drives: 2016 black 2 ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Lenoir NC Posts: 261 View My Garage	Adding CAI and exhaust this week instructions As the title says im getting the mrt installed by a muffler shop that i have already consulted they said they could do the exhaust. I was wondering if the chevy dealerships install cai or if i cant find anyone to install the CAI by cold air inductions how long would it take and is it very difficult to install ? Take into consideration i am very noobish when it comes to messing with stuff under the hood.

02-11-2013, 06:41 PM	#4
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Honestly, if you have the most basic set of hand tools, you can install the CAI. It takes longer to get the stock one out than it does to put the new one in. Heck, it takes longer to get it out of the box and lay the parts out than the duration of the installation. All your messing with is a couple large hose clamps, one 10MM nut, and a couple small screws. If you can make a sandwich, you can handle this Heck, if you were within 20 minutes of me, I'd drive over personally and help you sort it out...but North Carolina is a bit of a hike, hehe. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

02-11-2013, 08:51 PM	#5
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	You do need a small Allen wrench for the mass airflow sensor. I can't remember if it's in the kit or not. Anyway, you NEED to have an Allen wrench set (metric) anyway, right? John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

02-13-2013, 04:44 AM	#11
crk5600 Drives: 2012 Camaro LT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 65	I have good mechanic knowledge however will not laught...But my girlfriend just changed her own oil in my garage this weekend...shes a girly girl but wants to know how to do stuff on her own...yes i ll be asking her to marry me if she offerers to do my next oil change... if she can do that im confident you can follow the instructions brother i have every tool they ever made but it only took 3 basic ones. Thanks camaro5 guys for saving JCSUDDRE moneyfor his next mod! __________________ Garage 2012 LT Camaro- 20% tint, Injen CAI, Heritage Grille, Magnaflow custom exhaust, hotchkis lowering springs, hood spears 1999 Vstar 650- Not Stock 1979 Cb650- Under Construction

02-13-2013, 03:57 PM	#13
crk5600 Drives: 2012 Camaro LT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 65	My CAI gave the car a deeper growl I feel. I have read other post with people with the Mrt and CAI and had similar results. Just dont expect your CAI to cause your car to all of the sudden sound like you have a turbo on it which i have seen some say ha... best results i have gotten from mine were better gas mileage and throttle responce __________________ Garage 2012 LT Camaro- 20% tint, Injen CAI, Heritage Grille, Magnaflow custom exhaust, hotchkis lowering springs, hood spears 1999 Vstar 650- Not Stock 1979 Cb650- Under Construction

02-10-2013, 06:07 PM	#2
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	It is so simple that if someone were to actually pay someone to do it, I would laugh. You can obviously use a computer, so I'd be very surprised if you couldn't install a replacement air filter, a box and a tube, particularly if you have the instructions. Just read through the instructions and you'll be done before you know it. John B.

02-11-2013, 03:18 PM	#3
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	Our installation instructions come with photos, and you can find some installation videos floating around our YouTube Channel. Our CAI is very straight forward and easy to install. Let us know if you have any questions pertaining to the installation, we are always more than happy to help!

02-11-2013, 09:11 PM	#6
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	You also gotta remove the MAF sensor... Gotta remove the 2 screws... Hex head I think... Been awhile.... Then unplug it, the transfer to the new cai tube... Then plug it back in... Whew.... It's a lot of work. J/k man... CAI is as easy as pumping gas in the car... Do it yourself.. It's more rewarding that way.

02-11-2013, 10:03 PM	#7
jcsuddre Drives: 2016 black 2 ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Lenoir NC Posts: 261 View My Garage	i was at my dealer today for an oil change and they told me they would charge me 100 bucks for installation. I just dont want to mess anything up lol

02-13-2013, 12:42 AM	#10
SgtPickles69 Team LFX Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: TX Posts: 621	Lets put it this way. One day I decided to do some upper induction cleaning (intake and throttle body). It took me about 20 minutes to take it all apart, clean it, and then putting it back together. Do note it was my first time ever working on a car. IT IS THAT SIMPLE! As for installing the CAI, there are written instructions and even videos.

02-13-2013, 06:34 PM	#14
jcsuddre Drives: 2016 black 2 ss Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Lenoir NC Posts: 261 View My Garage	well turns out im going to have to take it to the dealer tommorrow for them to install it. When i had my headlights installed a few months back they used part of the screws on my stock intake as a ground for the relay. I really dont want to mess my lights up since they are soooo nice lol. I got the mrt installed today and it sounds soo good lol been doing a lot of WOT on the way home.