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Old 08-20-2006, 12:37 AM
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Well I finally installed the CAI today after waiting awhile to get the RE-0810 K&N on order from Checker. It almost fit perfectly but the filter was a little too big to fit through the hole behind the headlight. It still is right up to it though. I used the FW tubing and kept the rippled rubber tube on the TB to make sure it was long enough. I'll post pics tomarrow to show exactly what I mean. I like it. It has a good hiss and sounds almost like a BOV when I let off fast.
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Hopefully this is long enough. Do you think I need a heatshield?

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yes you need a heatshield cause you will be sucking hot air still
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yes you need a heatshield cause you will be sucking hot air still
Definately enclose it. It makes a world of difference from when I had mine open
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This is a very good, detailed write-up about how under hood temperature and open cone intakes versus true "cold air" intakes affect performance. Written by Jim Bell of Kenne Bell. Check it out!

http://www.kennebell.net/techinfo/ge...AirWARNING.pdf
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