DIY: Injen CAI install on R18 (lots of pics) - Page 6

shawn_hot · 04-30-2009, 12:00 PM

anyone know??

shawn_hot · 05-01-2009, 01:49 PM

bump ?

wufather · 05-29-2009, 11:04 PM

used this DIY today to install a different CAI. worked great, thanks for the write up!

akronmusician413 · 07-10-2009, 01:29 AM

ok im trying to decide whether i should buy the Injen CAI or the Fujita SRI

i havent heard any problems with the SRI but this CAI is the only one that i would buy (AEM = junk) and it seems like there is alot of problems with the install and fitting

does it fit right???? i dont want my CAI pip being cut open by sheetmetal and i dont want it not fitting on the vibramounts

i know for sure that it would perform great with the MAF sensor being in the correctly sized pipe and it getting cold air...o and btw i would use a dryflow filter because oiled filters are bad for your car (yes and if you dont believe it research it)

just thought you guys could give me some feedback thanks (ps the only thing holding me back from getting the SRI is the reason that i wont add any power lol)

***Nebkhat*** · 07-17-2009, 01:24 PM

Thanks for all the information on the install. The almighty Google lead me to this and tomasro's article.
I picked up an Injen CAI from StreetSide Auto for $275 and looking forward to installing on my '09 LX-S tomorrow.

***07LX*** · 07-18-2009, 03:44 PM

This can be done with the front bumper on the car, you can pull back the drivers fenderliner and then jack the car a bit and go from there. Also make sure that you have midget hands.

***Nebkhat*** · 07-20-2009, 10:37 AM

Install went fantastic, thanks for the great write up. I would add one very important step to the beginning of the doc.

Step #1 - After unpacking your CAI use a bath towel to clean the inside of both pipes. Twist the towel through each pipe until you can remove it from the opposite end. Metal flakes may be left in the pipes from machining. Pay close attention to the area where the sensor in mounted.

Thanks again.

Tikous360 · 07-20-2009, 11:28 AM

Best DIY i save $200 on my fujita cai
thanks...

09blkr18 · 07-20-2009, 11:59 AM

great write up man, i didn't install a CAI in my Lx but I did remove the wire harness clip from the mass air sensor and now the engine light is lit on my dashboard. Anyone know how to reset it so it doesn't show up?

akronmusician413 · 07-20-2009, 05:55 PM

did you put the wire harrness back in???

if you put it all back together fine then the CEL should go away (it happened to me) but if you did reinstall it right that is the reason

melendez5601 · 01-13-2010, 04:19 AM

this Injen CAI for the ex fits lx also???

NighthawKr18_08 · 01-13-2010, 11:15 AM

Yes I have it on my Lx

melendez5601 · 01-13-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NighthawKr18_08

Yes I have it on my Lx

thank you!!!!
is there any problems with it???

NighthawKr18_08 · 01-13-2010, 08:11 PM

Ive had mine for quite a while. Never had a problem with it.

melendez5601 · 01-13-2010, 09:48 PM

Did u have to cut it???

melendez5601 · 01-23-2010, 05:08 PM

bump for response??

NighthawKr18_08 · 01-23-2010, 08:30 PM

Cut what??

melendez5601 · 01-24-2010, 12:01 AM

the wheel wall like how the op states that he did not cut .....
the part where it makes contact with the metal of the wheel wall or w.e its called!

bliz116 · 01-24-2010, 01:32 PM

do brands of CAI matter? i found some ebay for like 60bux compared to injen which is much much more. Is the 200 dollar difference worth it?

NighthawKr18_08 · 01-24-2010, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melendez5601

the wheel wall like how the op states that he did not cut .....
the part where it makes contact with the metal of the wheel wall or w.e its called!

Yea I had to cut it a little bit. I just followed the instructions that Injen provided with the intake. If you can make it work with out cutting then go for it.

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04-30-2009, 12:00 PM	#101 (permalink)
shawn_hot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 309 shawn iTrader: 0 / 0%	anyone know??

05-01-2009, 01:49 PM	#102 (permalink)
shawn_hot Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chehalis, WA Posts: 309 shawn iTrader: 0 / 0%	bump ?

05-29-2009, 11:04 PM	#103 (permalink)
wufather Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Johnstown Pa Age: 27 Posts: 159 iTrader: 1 / 100%	used this DIY today to install a different CAI. worked great, thanks for the write up!

07-10-2009, 01:29 AM	#104 (permalink)
akronmusician413 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 17 Posts: 2,471 phil iTrader: 0 / 0%	ok im trying to decide whether i should buy the Injen CAI or the Fujita SRI i havent heard any problems with the SRI but this CAI is the only one that i would buy (AEM = junk) and it seems like there is alot of problems with the install and fitting does it fit right???? i dont want my CAI pip being cut open by sheetmetal and i dont want it not fitting on the vibramounts i know for sure that it would perform great with the MAF sensor being in the correctly sized pipe and it getting cold air...o and btw i would use a dryflow filter because oiled filters are bad for your car (yes and if you dont believe it research it) just thought you guys could give me some feedback thanks (ps the only thing holding me back from getting the SRI is the reason that i wont add any power lol)

07-17-2009, 01:24 PM	#105 (permalink)
*Nebkhat* The Titleless one. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somewhere in East TN Age: 36 Posts: 328 Kyle iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for all the information on the install. The almighty Google lead me to this and tomasro's article. I picked up an Injen CAI from StreetSide Auto for $275 and looking forward to installing on my '09 LX-S tomorrow.

07-20-2009, 10:37 AM	#107 (permalink)
*Nebkhat* The Titleless one. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Somewhere in East TN Age: 36 Posts: 328 Kyle iTrader: 0 / 0%	Install went fantastic, thanks for the great write up. I would add one very important step to the beginning of the doc. Step #1 - After unpacking your CAI use a bath towel to clean the inside of both pipes. Twist the towel through each pipe until you can remove it from the opposite end. Metal flakes may be left in the pipes from machining. Pay close attention to the area where the sensor in mounted. Thanks again.

07-20-2009, 11:28 AM	#108 (permalink)
Tikous360 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Age: 28 Posts: 27 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Best DIY i save $200 on my fujita cai thanks...

07-20-2009, 11:59 AM	#109 (permalink)
09blkr18 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	great write up man, i didn't install a CAI in my Lx but I did remove the wire harness clip from the mass air sensor and now the engine light is lit on my dashboard. Anyone know how to reset it so it doesn't show up?

07-20-2009, 05:55 PM	#110 (permalink)
akronmusician413 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 17 Posts: 2,471 phil iTrader: 0 / 0%	did you put the wire harrness back in??? if you put it all back together fine then the CEL should go away (it happened to me) but if you did reinstall it right that is the reason

01-13-2010, 04:19 AM	#111 (permalink)
melendez5601 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 70 Eric iTrader: 1 / 100%	this Injen CAI for the ex fits lx also???

01-13-2010, 11:15 AM	#112 (permalink)
NighthawKr18_08 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 22 Posts: 1,083 Jake iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yes I have it on my Lx

01-13-2010, 08:11 PM	#114 (permalink)
NighthawKr18_08 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 22 Posts: 1,083 Jake iTrader: 1 / 100%	Ive had mine for quite a while. Never had a problem with it.

01-13-2010, 09:48 PM	#115 (permalink)
melendez5601 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 70 Eric iTrader: 1 / 100%	Did u have to cut it???

01-23-2010, 05:08 PM	#116 (permalink)
melendez5601 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 70 Eric iTrader: 1 / 100%	bump for response??

01-23-2010, 08:30 PM	#117 (permalink)
NighthawKr18_08 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 22 Posts: 1,083 Jake iTrader: 1 / 100%	Cut what??

01-24-2010, 12:01 AM	#118 (permalink)
melendez5601 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 70 Eric iTrader: 1 / 100%	the wheel wall like how the op states that he did not cut ..... the part where it makes contact with the metal of the wheel wall or w.e its called!

01-24-2010, 01:32 PM	#119 (permalink)
bliz116 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0%	do brands of CAI matter? i found some ebay for like 60bux compared to injen which is much much more. Is the 200 dollar difference worth it?