on another note, my CAI seems to be bumping the metal on the opening to the fender, mainly during initial start-up and shut-down. I did put the rubber trim over the opening so it is actually hitting against that, but I'm sure over time it'll wear through. Any suggestions to maybe brace the piping at this location so it wont bang anymore?

 

so that solves the mystery of the infamous ticking sound.ONE MORE THING DOES ANYONE ELSES CAI RATTLE DURING START UO AND SHUT OFF OR WHEN YOUR IN TOO HIGH OF A GEAR LIKE WHEN YOUR BOUT TO STALL OUT/

 

Man I am glad someone posting a topic about this... cause I just removed my intake, thinking it was something serious I was about to take it to the dealer. But I guess once the weather clears up its goin back in and maybe a little fabrication of a silencer or somethin.

 

I actually used a thick rubber gasket from Lowes (hardware store) plumbing section that had a bit of a "L" shape to the lip. It fit PERFECTLY in the hole and there is 0 movement with the CAI. It allows for just enough flex while keeping it from rattling. Hope that helps.

Jay

 

yes, but i've had trouble bolting it down good, so it just rattles from vibration, i just gave up. and my car is an 06

 

got pics of that?? thats an interesting solution

 

Sho-nuff...I just snapped these. Pardon the dirty engine bay, haven't cleaned it all winter.

Here you can see the rubber gasket that came with the CAI was placed over the firewall opening top and bottom, and larger pipe washer was placed around the pipe and slid into place with it. The part you don't see is the bottom of the "L" lip running under the edge of the hole. It holds firm, and although there is some cracking visible (had to stretch the heck out of it to get it on) I shouldnt have to replace it for a couple of years.






jay

 

also did anyone have to remove their bimper to install the cai

 

I didnt, all I did was removed the driver side wheelwell(don't have to remove it completely) jacked the car up on the driver side so I would have better access to it, thats all.

 

Thanks sanjuro... very creative solution. I'll stop by my home depot this weekend and see what I can find

 

thanks for the heads up when i covert it to ca

 

No prob. good luck and have fun .

 

you guys think that the trd cai will have taken note of little things like the ticking. in other words will the trd cai pefect and over come these little problems?

 

I ASKED THAT SAME QUESTIONED BUT NOBODY DECIDED TO ANSWER

 

Ok, so, would everyone still recommend the Injen CAI? I see a lot of resentment about some things and mine's going to be here for this weekend's isntall... I just don't want to regret it once it's on.

 

i would get it. today there was no ticking sound at all i guess it has to do with the temp it was 77 today but the growl it makes is well worth it

 

the VSV comes on and off as it needs to.... it's gonna tick... regardless of CAI or not (for those asking about the TRD CAI thing a few posts up..) and yes... from my understanding it does have to do with temp.

it's not a problem... it's just doing it's job...

 

nice DIY fix. I think when I re-install I will have to do the same thing. Thanks man.

 

The install was a pain the toosh, but now that it's over I'm glad I did it. The CAI sounds great (haven't heard the ticking at all, obviously due to temp and it's HOT in Dixie right now...) and looks great, too (minus some installation scratches). I used some foam pads and electrical tape to prevent vibration where the tube enters the fender. Foam allows a lot of flex but no rattles/wear.

All in all, very pleased.