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Old 07-10-2012, 08:11 PM
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Just bought a CAI for my 05 GT and its brand is called Tech Racing. I have no idea how to install this. It came with so many screws and little pieces that no other CAI that i have seen comes with..
I have an idea of how to install it but if anyone knows that brand or can help me with installing that would be greatly appreciated!
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Old 07-10-2012, 09:47 PM
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umm..... not trying to sound like a dick, but an intake install is about as easy as they come...... might want to find a friend that has a little technical ability to help you out.
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Old 07-10-2012, 10:06 PM
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got a link to the CAI?
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Old 07-10-2012, 10:31 PM
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yeah im lost here.. the only screws I had to play with were the ones in the clamp rings. I think... I've had a beer since then.
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Old 07-11-2012, 12:41 AM
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Can you post a pic of your kit? The only things are the clamps at the throttle body and to the actual air cleaner. The air box usually bolts at the fender (same spot as original) and possibly to radiator bracket. Atleast that's the way my JLT worked.
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Old 07-11-2012, 12:20 PM
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Sounds like you got a cheapo ebay kit to me. Link?
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Old 07-11-2012, 12:24 PM
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This question needs answering... Why did you go with such an off brand? lol
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Old 07-11-2012, 12:56 PM
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A quick google search doesn't even bring this up. You're going to have to give details or a link if you want help. Otherwise like mentioned already, this should be an easy install.
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Old 07-11-2012, 08:55 PM
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Here are the pics of the CAI. I figured out where the blue rubber pieces go. just the gave me so many c clamps and screws :S ive never seen a CAI that needed them... anyone have any suggestions? and also when i put the tube through the heat shield its very loose around, is that normal?





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Old 07-11-2012, 10:14 PM
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Well the clamps go over the blue rubber and need to tightened really good so there are no air leaks and they don't come loose. The MAF sensor goes in that slot same as it does in the stock tube. You have to make sure you have the MAF in the right direction. And yes, the CAI tobe only fits loosely in the air box. But that a pretty small and cheap looking CAI. Did it say if it needs a tune or not? Does it say what diameter it is. I think 82 mm is like stock, some others that require tunes are 85mm, 90mm, etc.
Honestly I'd try and resell it and get a brand name CAI with a tuner.
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