imported_Joker

Does anyone have any experience with this DIY CAI? How do you do this? How hard is it to remove and does it do any harm to the engine/internals? What's the process like? How much would it cost for a 99 sedan?

Thanks in advance

imported_gatherer

it was on this site

imported_loudsubz

Its also on www.jdmfan.com

IMO its not worth it, by the time you buy the pipeing, and paint it all and get all the clamps and the filter it comes to the same price as a regular CAI.

imported_gatherer

you don't have to paint it ... and if you plan it right it could be cheaper...

imported_loudsubz

Plan what right?

imported_loudsubz

Here’s what you’ll need:

180 degree mandrel-bent piece of steel tubing – see notes below
(4) rubber PVC pipe clamps – see notes below
K&N "Funnel Ram" Filter – see notes below
(1) can of Plasti-Coat ceramic high-temp engine spray paint – see notes below
3/8" ID rubber grommet, 3/8" OD piece of plastic tube (about 4" of tube), 5/8" OD (3/8" ID) piece of vinyl hose (about 12" of hose) – see notes below
Flathead screwdriver
Hacksaw or air cutting wheel
Electric drill with 3/8" drill bit.
Metal file and sandpaper

The toal cost of the project is about $60 - $70 depending on shipping prices, the brand of filter you buy, etc.

US prices.

imported_gatherer

plan the buying of parts.... know what you need before you get it and it will work out cheaper...

imported_loudsubz

Once you have done so, it’s time to paint the system. This is a VERY important step. Why? Well, the piping is made of plain mild steel, which rusts. The good news is that this piping has been aluminized because it was originally designed for use as exhaust piping. This is to our advantage, because the aluminization will help fight off rust caused by rain moisture and winter salt. However, the edges are exposed steel, and will rust.