Newbie Post... CAI Intake Installed... WOW!

[102SS]

Originally Posted by Ktucky1LE

Hey all. How do you add a pic to your profile? Having trouble finding where to do this. Lol

Click on your user name in the upper right corner and scroll through the menu

BTW CAI looks the best I had a used K/N system first then switched.

[Joe.G]

There's a Dyno report on here of many different intakes and CAI did very well and the scoop does make a difference, I got no lights but I am also tuned. My opinion is there both worth it. I don't daily my car so washer fluid isn't something I use. I may try phasteks kit or rotofabs kit that goes by the master cylinder. The one most here use is the one I like the best but just couldn't get it to work. My car is like new no accidents so I doubt the fitment issue was due to my car.

[hesster]

CAI is a great mod and in most cases won't throw a code by itself. I have them on both of my SS's, the Whipple Car has the remote duct, and the TA Conversion pulls ALL of it's air from the back of the Shaker Scoop (CAI Box is sealed off and air tight).
And - seriously - the LEDs are good for another 5 HP

[Ktucky1LE]

Originally Posted by hesster

CAI is a great mod and in most cases won't throw a code by itself. I have them on both of my SS's, the Whipple Car has the remote duct, and the TA Conversion pulls ALL of it's air from the back of the Shaker Scoop (CAI Box is sealed off and air tight).
And - seriously - the LEDs are good for another 5 HP

Wow, SWEET rides!! And great tip on the LEDs.

[Ktucky1LE]

Originally Posted by 102SS

Click on your user name in the upper right corner and scroll through the menu

BTW CAI looks the best I had a used K/N system first then switched.

Thank you, found it! Test post here, to see if worked. Pic might be too big, but I'll get 'er figured out.

[Ktucky1LE]

Originally Posted by Joe.G

Add the JRE or Phastek air scoop to that CAI and I think you'll be even happier.

So Joe G... your comment has been living in my head ever since you posted it.

I had to take front fascia off recently for headlight replacement... sat there and pondered the scoop... then pulled up the old Janetty Racing excel spreadsheets again. Pondered some more... ORDERED ONE!

Haven't got it back on the road yet, but psyched to see what happens! Appreciate the recommendation!

[Ktucky1LE]

Originally Posted by 0stones0

Or just skip the bottle relocate. Never in a situation where I needed it.

I opted to go this route also!

[Joe.G]

Yes I feel that It did something and I don't think its in my head, I am hoping that it will work with the Roto Fab Big Gulp when I do the LSA Swap.

[hesster]

The Air Scoop Option is nice, because w/o it you are still pulling in some hot Engine Bay air. So it pays to even go a little further and seal up the CAI where it interfaces with the Frame Rail/Fender, and Front end. I also did the Washer Bottle Relocate, which I really did not need as it is not a DD car. And located the Fill Pipe/Cap in a different location as shown in the Pic. The scoop does require removing the Front Fascia and cutting a opening, which is not really all that difficult.

[Ktucky1LE]

Originally Posted by hesster

The Air Scoop Option is nice, because w/o it you are still pulling in some hot Engine Bay air. So it pays to even go a little further and seal up the CAI where it interfaces with the Frame Rail/Fender, and Front end.

I am noticing this potential issue on mine, due to a prior owner front end accident. I am unsure how best to seal the gap... any creative ideas?

[Ktucky1LE]

Originally Posted by Joe.G

Yes I feel that It did something and I don't think its in my head, I am hoping that it will work with the Roto Fab Big Gulp when I do the LSA Swap.

Hope so too Joe G!

[Ktucky1LE]

I want to respect the post mentioning potential risk of running too lean (without a tune). Would this be a concern I should give more consideration to? Just don't want to burn up spark plugs or cause other "run too hot" issues.

[hesster]

Originally Posted by Ktucky1LE

I am noticing this potential issue on mine, due to a prior owner front end accident. I am unsure how best to seal the gap... any creative ideas?

I used some closed foam insulation, both square and rope profile, and some heat foil backed insulation and aluminum sheet, trimmed to fit. And both Black and Clear Urethane. Just kept sealing up areas until I had no more significant openings (used a flashlight). WARNING - anything added must be secured with pop rivets, screws, or Urethane because it can get sucked right onto the Air Filter. I found that out on my Whipple Camaro when the added sheet of Foil backed sheet got sucked onto the Air Filter and flattened it like a pancake. Limped home. These pics are from my TA Conversion, where I sealed everything to make the Scoop Flapper work.

[hesster]

Originally Posted by Ktucky1LE

I want to respect the post mentioning potential risk of running too lean (without a tune). Would this be a concern I should give more consideration to? Just don't want to burn up spark plugs or cause other "run too hot" issues.

Generally, as Ted Jannetty states, anything approx. more than a 10% change in airflow will most likely throw a code first, because the computer cant correct anything that significant. So certain Air Intake systems, O/S TB's, and larger intake tubes can contribute.