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Rolfomatic · 07-10-2017, 12:25 PM

I just installed a Cold Air Inductions system in my SS.

Two issues I'd like some input on:
- The CAI metal intake tube is in contact with the radiator hose near the filter box. Is this an issue?
- the hose clamp nearest the throttle body connection is tight but thereally is still a little bit of play. Do I need to crank that clamp more?

WoodBoss · 07-11-2017, 10:06 AM

Probable need some pictures but I would loosen everything up and make sure the tube is seated and see if you can get some clearance from the radiator hose also.

GodWentPunk · 07-11-2017, 12:59 PM

On mine, I have the clamps pretty tight so that I cannot twist anything by hand. You really don't want *unfiltered* air getting in because it would be bypassing your MAF sensor and could make your engine run either rich or lean... As far as for things touching, you really don't want that happening so as mentioned before, unloosen everything and connect it again without things touching..

joe...

Rolfomatic · 07-11-2017, 05:11 PM

Appreciate the input. I tried the loosen-resettle process a couple of times at install. I will try it again. Easy enough to do. I'm thinking maybe the radiator hose needs to be changed out or perhaps cut it down at the radiator just to pick up 1/4 or so clearance.

Rolfomatic · 07-11-2017, 05:18 PM

TrYing to attach photo.

Rolfomatic · 07-11-2017, 08:09 PM

Loosening and really tightening the hose clamps with minor adjustment seems to have given me abut 3/16" clearance. Also moving the clamp closest to the throttle body allowed me to really crank it down. Thanks for the advice. Note that the slightest contact between a tool and the intake tube will scratch or ding it.

07-10-2017, 12:25 PM	#1
Rolfomatic Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 36	CAI install question I just installed a Cold Air Inductions system in my SS. Two issues I'd like some input on: - The CAI metal intake tube is in contact with the radiator hose near the filter box. Is this an issue? - the hose clamp nearest the throttle body connection is tight but thereally is still a little bit of play. Do I need to crank that clamp more?

07-11-2017, 12:59 PM	#3
GodWentPunk Drives: 2015 2SS White Convertible CE/INDY Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lockport, IL Posts: 780 View My Garage	On mine, I have the clamps pretty tight so that I cannot twist anything by hand. You really don't want unfiltered air getting in because it would be bypassing your MAF sensor and could make your engine run either rich or lean... As far as for things touching, you really don't want that happening so as mentioned before, unloosen everything and connect it again without things touching.. joe... __________________ ARH LTH/HFC/Legato muffler, RDP Custom Tune, K&N Blackhawk CAI, Bigworm Blackout kit, ZL1 Rims, Phantom Grills, VMAX PTB

07-11-2017, 05:18 PM	#5
Rolfomatic Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 36	CAI photo TrYing to attach photo. Attached Images

07-11-2017, 10:06 AM	#2
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,294	Probable need some pictures but I would loosen everything up and make sure the tube is seated and see if you can get some clearance from the radiator hose also.

07-11-2017, 05:11 PM	#4
Rolfomatic Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 36	Appreciate the input. I tried the loosen-resettle process a couple of times at install. I will try it again. Easy enough to do. I'm thinking maybe the radiator hose needs to be changed out or perhaps cut it down at the radiator just to pick up 1/4 or so clearance.

07-11-2017, 08:09 PM	#6
Rolfomatic Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: May 2017 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 36	Loosening and really tightening the hose clamps with minor adjustment seems to have given me abut 3/16" clearance. Also moving the clamp closest to the throttle body allowed me to really crank it down. Thanks for the advice. Note that the slightest contact between a tool and the intake tube will scratch or ding it.