DIY * Injen CAI install * Si - Page 10

***LomeLi*** · 08-22-2007, 02:03 AM

great DIY!!! is the AEM CAI similar with the install???

Excalibur · 08-22-2007, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dominicanto17dr

Ok. I think theres something wrong with my engine itself. I have an 07 si sedan. I keep hearing like click click click click noise. My friend told me it might be the valves thats somethings not right. Can anybody seem to know what could be the sound thats coming from and is it like oh my god bad or its just not good because im going to take the car back to the dealer so they can check it. Anyways another question. If I install this CAI, wont it kill the warranty?

I would have to hear it. It could be the injectors firing or the valves may need adjusted.

dominicanto17dr · 08-26-2007, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Excalibur

I would have to hear it. It could be the injectors firing or the valves may need adjusted.

ok I went to the dealer and the guy said that the civics or I think he said the Si's are suposed tp sound like that, that they make alot of noise blah blah. Meanwhile ppl tell me somethings not right. Wtf? Is the dealer lying to me? And another thing I hear sort of a squeeky noise when I reverse, maybe I hear it more when I reverse really slow and take my time. I do sometimes or maybe once in a while I pop the vtec. Could that lead to my problem?

audiophile808 · 08-26-2007, 06:08 PM

Does anybody object to installing an Injen CAI on a BRAND NEW '07 Si? I'll be picking up my Si in 2 weeks, once I return to America. I wasn't sure if it was a necessarily bad idea to throw engine mods on a brand new motor. Does MR technology help reduce such risks? That intake just sounds so nice... I can't resist...

***sgtpruitt*** · 08-26-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by audiophile808

Does anybody object to installing an Injen CAI on a BRAND NEW '07 Si? I'll be picking up my Si in 2 weeks, once I return to America. I wasn't sure if it was a necessarily bad idea to throw engine mods on a brand new motor. Does MR technology help reduce such risks? That intake just sounds so nice... I can't resist...

I put mine on at 500 miles. No Problems.

shutter13 · 08-28-2007, 08:31 PM

damn installed mine today.... not very easy at all

dont wanna discourage anyone but it IS tough and takes ALOT longer than 2 hours.. took me about 5 (although i was very careful and meticulous)

just showered and im about to let her idle and go for a spin... ill update everyone

***ryryninja*** · 08-28-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shutter13

damn installed mine today.... not very easy at all

dont wanna discourage anyone but it IS tough and takes ALOT longer than 2 hours.. took me about 5 (although i was very careful and meticulous)

just showered and im about to let her idle and go for a spin... ill update everyone

I can relate with you on that. I put mine on myself as well with no prior knowledge and it took me 4 hours to do. But after all said and done.. no CEL.

shutter13 · 08-28-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ryryninja

I can relate with you on that. I put mine on myself as well with no prior knowledge and it took me 4 hours to do. But after all said and done.. no CEL.

same, no CEL, let her idle... took her for a spin... i was like wow this is no different, spent all day and $250? then i hit vtec.............................

shutter13 · 08-28-2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shutter13

same, no CEL, let her idle... took her for a spin... i was like wow this is no different, spent all day and $250? then i hit vtec.............................

shutter13 · 08-28-2007, 09:55 PM

EDIT- nvm

shutter13 · 08-29-2007, 12:04 AM

question for everyone

the wire that leads to the positive terminal that was originally bolted down with a metal bracket to a brace near the battery box... it was removed with 2 10mm bolts

what did everyone do with that? right now it wont fit back to be bolted down.. i dont think it really matters but im curious what everyone else did... right now my plan is to just zip tie it to the mounting hole since it wont line up to be bolted in

another question... the flexible injen tubing that goes onto the throttle body... mine is kinda indented.... is this ok?

***sgtpruitt*** · 08-29-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shutter13

question for everyone

the wire that leads to the positive terminal that was originally bolted down with a metal bracket to a brace near the battery box... it was removed with 2 10mm bolts

what did everyone do with that? right now it wont fit back to be bolted down.. i dont think it really matters but im curious what everyone else did... right now my plan is to just zip tie it to the mounting hole since it wont line up to be bolted in

another question... the flexible injen tubing that goes onto the throttle body... mine is kinda indented.... is this ok?

unindent it dude

***portabuddy*** · 09-11-2007, 03:44 AM

i got my AEM when the car was only 2 months old. i got the CAI and the 4-2-1 Catless exhaust system and installed them instantly, and i had bought the extended warranty and with no afterthought they where on in a matter of 3 hours, and i have not looked back there is 2300km on them and WOOO HOOO they are fun as heck... i love the sound and now all i need to do is sort out my headlights and install my intake gasket...

And no more eng. codes too...

***solidust*** · 09-12-2007, 12:53 AM

so does anyone know how to remove coolant from the floor..it got kinda messy...

FA5bAjAn · 10-13-2007, 03:39 AM

How comes I didn't have to remove my front bumper to get my intake on?? Hmmmm...most I did was get on my back in the garage and turn my front wheels to lock left.

LeonDinh · 10-22-2007, 12:01 AM

does it has to cut the fender just to fit the CAI in? because i think it is gonna let a lot of dust into the car, and winter is coming.
i have a sedan si

ley · 10-22-2007, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LeonDinh

does it has to cut the fender just to fit the CAI in? because i think it is gonna let a lot of dust into the car, and winter is coming.
i have a sedan si

If you are that worried about it, then just get a shortram. Dust? You are not going to stop dust from getting into your engine bay no matter what you do. Just cut the fender just enough, and if you are that paranoid tape up the sides.

Cham_I_aM · 10-28-2007, 06:48 PM

i installed mine the other day, took about 3 hours.. had to take it to the shop to use thier place, cause my damn apartment won't alllow me to work on my car regardless.. sound great, i love it...

broda1115 · 11-06-2007, 12:36 PM

Great post, it helped a lot with my install

chriscj99 · 11-24-2007, 01:22 PM

Awesome write up! Thanks!

08-22-2007, 02:03 AM	#181 (permalink)
*LomeLi* Reppin' The 818 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: City of Angels Age: 22 Posts: 1,442 iTrader: 3 / 100%	great DIY!!! is the AEM CAI similar with the install??? __________________ Skunk2 Airlines Crew #44

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08-26-2007, 06:08 PM	#184 (permalink)
audiophile808 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 6 Adam Dodge iTrader: 0 / 0%	Does anybody object to installing an Injen CAI on a BRAND NEW '07 Si? I'll be picking up my Si in 2 weeks, once I return to America. I wasn't sure if it was a necessarily bad idea to throw engine mods on a brand new motor. Does MR technology help reduce such risks? That intake just sounds so nice... I can't resist...

08-28-2007, 08:31 PM	#186 (permalink)
shutter13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,407 iTrader: 0 / 0%	damn installed mine today.... not very easy at all dont wanna discourage anyone but it IS tough and takes ALOT longer than 2 hours.. took me about 5 (although i was very careful and meticulous) just showered and im about to let her idle and go for a spin... ill update everyone

08-28-2007, 09:55 PM	#190 (permalink)
shutter13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,407 iTrader: 0 / 0%	EDIT- nvm

08-29-2007, 12:04 AM	#191 (permalink)
shutter13 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,407 iTrader: 0 / 0%	question for everyone the wire that leads to the positive terminal that was originally bolted down with a metal bracket to a brace near the battery box... it was removed with 2 10mm bolts what did everyone do with that? right now it wont fit back to be bolted down.. i dont think it really matters but im curious what everyone else did... right now my plan is to just zip tie it to the mounting hole since it wont line up to be bolted in another question... the flexible injen tubing that goes onto the throttle body... mine is kinda indented.... is this ok?

09-11-2007, 03:44 AM	#193 (permalink)
*portabuddy* The McGyver ofall McGyves Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mississauga Ontario Age: 23 Posts: 3,221 Bart Koscow iTrader: 5 / 100%	i got my AEM when the car was only 2 months old. i got the CAI and the 4-2-1 Catless exhaust system and installed them instantly, and i had bought the extended warranty and with no afterthought they where on in a matter of 3 hours, and i have not looked back there is 2300km on them and WOOO HOOO they are fun as heck... i love the sound and now all i need to do is sort out my headlights and install my intake gasket... And no more eng. codes too...

09-12-2007, 12:53 AM	#194 (permalink)
*solidust* Derka Derka! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Henderson, Nevada Age: 19 Posts: 1,160 BOB SAGET! iTrader: 5 / 100%	so does anyone know how to remove coolant from the floor..it got kinda messy...

10-13-2007, 03:39 AM	#195 (permalink)
FA5bAjAn Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4 Stephan iTrader: 0 / 0%	How comes I didn't have to remove my front bumper to get my intake on?? Hmmmm...most I did was get on my back in the garage and turn my front wheels to lock left.

10-22-2007, 12:01 AM	#196 (permalink)
LeonDinh Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 / 0%	does it has to cut the fender just to fit the CAI in? because i think it is gonna let a lot of dust into the car, and winter is coming. i have a sedan si

10-28-2007, 06:48 PM	#198 (permalink)
Cham_I_aM Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: san diego is home but HOMETOWN is Fresno, CA Posts: 87 chamroeun iTrader: 2 / 100%	i installed mine the other day, took about 3 hours.. had to take it to the shop to use thier place, cause my damn apartment won't alllow me to work on my car regardless.. sound great, i love it...

11-06-2007, 12:36 PM	#199 (permalink)
broda1115 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 69 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Great post, it helped a lot with my install

11-24-2007, 01:22 PM	#200 (permalink)
chriscj99 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 42 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Awesome write up! Thanks!