KeepingOak
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Hello all,
I am still fairly new to the forum, but I have been lurking for a little while.
Recently, i had my intake tube crack on my 1.8 sonic, and i thought id use that opportunity to custom build my CAI.
I bought:
- 90 deg silicone elbow from Vibrant Performance
Vibrant Performance ::.
- 3" to 2.25" stainless steel reducer
- K&N cone filter
- A couple of hose clamps fitting 2" and over
- A sheet of aluminium
- Steel 3/4" by 1/8" rod
I used:
- Box cutter
- Socket set, and extension set
- Hand saw
- Dremel hand tool
- Hammer
- Drill
- Bolts and nuts
I removed the MAF sensor and stored it inside of a glove to prevent damage.
I started off with removing the stock tube and air box, the tube was a little hard to remove, be careful not to drop rubber residue into your engine. (I ended up cutting the tube, it wouldn't budge)
Next, i had to cut the the silicone elbow to reduce it in size (And to use it as a coupler) i cut about 3.5" from one side, its best to use a tube on the inside, or outside of the elbow and trace it with sharp box cutter. it produces the nicest cuts.
^Before cutting^
next, i cut the MAF housing from the stock airbox using the handsaw, if you cut right next to the edge, it should give you about 3/4" clearance to mount the coupler on.
With a little elbow grease, and something to wedge between the silicone and the tubing, i attached them in this order (90 Deg elbow 'With the longer side towards the engine', MAF housing 'making sure it is in the same orientation as OEM', excess silicone tubing, stainless steel reducer, cone filter)
I would suggest dry fitting first to see if the tube is long/short enough.
Next i had to deal with the problem of heat, the fact that my intake was sitting on my AC line, and the rattle.
I outlined the the shape of the heat shield on the sheet of aluminum, and cut it to size. I also cut a way for the AC line.
I also cut a hole out for the steel reducer to fit through.
Lastly, with the Dremel and the drill, I measured the steel rod, and i cut it to size to use as a holder, with a little metal connector that slides under the clamp for the filter to keep it from dropping.
I attached it to a vacant hole in the side of the engine bay.
And that's that.
I hope my adventure helps someone.
Oak.
I am still fairly new to the forum, but I have been lurking for a little while.
Recently, i had my intake tube crack on my 1.8 sonic, and i thought id use that opportunity to custom build my CAI.
I bought:
- 90 deg silicone elbow from Vibrant Performance
Vibrant Performance ::.
- 3" to 2.25" stainless steel reducer
- K&N cone filter
- A couple of hose clamps fitting 2" and over
- A sheet of aluminium
- Steel 3/4" by 1/8" rod
I used:
- Box cutter
- Socket set, and extension set
- Hand saw
- Dremel hand tool
- Hammer
- Drill
- Bolts and nuts
I removed the MAF sensor and stored it inside of a glove to prevent damage.
I started off with removing the stock tube and air box, the tube was a little hard to remove, be careful not to drop rubber residue into your engine. (I ended up cutting the tube, it wouldn't budge)
Next, i had to cut the the silicone elbow to reduce it in size (And to use it as a coupler) i cut about 3.5" from one side, its best to use a tube on the inside, or outside of the elbow and trace it with sharp box cutter. it produces the nicest cuts.
^Before cutting^
next, i cut the MAF housing from the stock airbox using the handsaw, if you cut right next to the edge, it should give you about 3/4" clearance to mount the coupler on.
With a little elbow grease, and something to wedge between the silicone and the tubing, i attached them in this order (90 Deg elbow 'With the longer side towards the engine', MAF housing 'making sure it is in the same orientation as OEM', excess silicone tubing, stainless steel reducer, cone filter)
I would suggest dry fitting first to see if the tube is long/short enough.
Next i had to deal with the problem of heat, the fact that my intake was sitting on my AC line, and the rattle.
I outlined the the shape of the heat shield on the sheet of aluminum, and cut it to size. I also cut a way for the AC line.
I also cut a hole out for the steel reducer to fit through.
Lastly, with the Dremel and the drill, I measured the steel rod, and i cut it to size to use as a holder, with a little metal connector that slides under the clamp for the filter to keep it from dropping.
I attached it to a vacant hole in the side of the engine bay.
And that's that.
I hope my adventure helps someone.
Oak.
