hey i just got mine and i am installing it now, can someone post up the pic of theres installed to help me out right quick?

thanks
Mark

Give me a few minutes..... See if I can track down my pics.

cool thanks alot!

I didn't take any pics, but I got mine installed Saturday. It's hella sweet... Definite bang for the buck! I can feel better pick up at low RPMs, and it sounds mean as hell. Soon, I'm going to get a K&N filter on it.

I highly recommend this intake. Buy a nice filter and still spend half of what you would on AEM or Injen...

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Hope this helps you out.

DO NOT use a K&N. The oil that is used on it has a good chance of getting sucked up the pipe and coating your Mass Airflow Sensor, which will throw a CEL; then you'll have to take the whole thing apart again to clean it... :shocked:

Bass... if you have enough oil on the K&N filter to coat the MAF, you put too much on it. It shouldn't be a problem, AFAIK.

K & N makes one of the best filters availible and every single reusable filter made uses oil. You do not soak it in a vat of oil, you lightly coat the filter (outside only) in the oil. If your worried about it you can get the K&N spray recharge kit, it would be hard to over do it using the spray kit.

yea i have the aem filter on my tib. and i got the recharge kit and i haven't had any problems so far. the recharge kit even comes wit directions for us dumb people.. lol..i say u can't go wrong wit the k&n filter which is the same as the aem.

I've got the intake too, and it seems to be a well put together CAI. The filter isn't the greatest, but I think I want to try a K&N on there also. They're right tho Bass, if u are worried about the oil getting up into your sensor, then you must have used way too much oil. K&N isn't the only filter that is oiled or has a recharge kit. They wouldn't sell them if it was that hard to screw it up and mess up your MAF.

hehe...k and n is the industry leading air filter...i highly doubt that the k and n would be bad for the car...

I don't understand, Bass, did you just dump all of the oil on there or what? I just can't see any reason for someone to not read the instructions first, before they decided to "recharge" their $40 filter.

back on topic, i have tried 3 times now to put an AEM bpv on this intake an it just wont work, anyone have any luck with that?

Does anyone else make a bypass valve other than AEM? I ordered the same CAI and it is on its way.

not sure, but i think i will order the injen splash/heat sheild or whatever they call it

do you need to jack up the car and remove the wheel to install this intake? I am going to be installing mine tommorrow. What is the easiest way to do this? Remove the plastic liner from within the wheel well? Or is there an easier method?

Yes, you will need to remove the driver front tire to get to the fender well. Just be sure not to mess up those plastic screws that attach the plastic lining to the fender well.

Suggestion:

Go here and read this first.

http://www.newtiburon.com/yabbse/index.php?board=28;action=display;threadid=23023

This is the DIY for removing the resonator that was posted in the old forum archive. If the link doesn't work, go make the effort to find the DIY and read it over. Pay attention to the part about the jack.

This will make the process a bit easier.

Installing the CAI is kinda Barney-style simple. Just don't tighten everything down until you've got it assembled and positioned the way you want it.

Then go get a K&N filter with the $$$ you saved buying this intake. Trust me, you can tell the difference between a K&N and the dinky little filter that came with the kit.

I just installed mine.. I must say that this intake is freaking awesome.. The sound alone is worth it :)

1 question. Which way should the Arrow on the MAF sensor face? Towards the throttle body right?

also.. It seems like mine is resting on the brake lines... I couldn't get it so that it wasn't... It doesn't rest on the master cylinder. Just that the plasic coupler rests on the brake line

Yes, the arrow on the MAF points in the direction of the flow of air... towards the throttle body.

I got mine on last saturday... Since I already had my resonator out, I just took off the driver's side headlight. It does sound awesome when I stomp on it... I can feel more low end torque that feels more consistant until it peaks. The car feels much better with it... That was the best $65 mod I'll ever do on that car. PERIOD.

I recieved mine today and it appears that I am missing a part, can you verify this with the one you recieved? It is the little black thing (what is it for?) I emailed them so I hope they are honest and send me the part I was shorted.

That is the bracket that holds the intake down and keeps it from moving

That is the bracket that holds the intake down and keeps it from moving

I didn't get one either :(

time to email.

Is anyone else having the problem if it resting on thier brakeline? That is why i bought this unit, because it didn't but now someone said that it does!!!!

mine rests on the brake lines as well...

I just ordered mine from ebay. I haven't got it yet, it's due in sometime next week. What K&N filter did you guy's use? I haven't received mine yet so don't know exactly what size to get. I'd like to go ahead and order a K&N filter and install everything at the same time. If someone has a K&N part # that would great.

Hey everybody, I just got that other ebay intake also, mine didn't come with the small black holder thingie, but anyway that's not the problem, what did you guys use to enlarge the hole??? in order for the tubing to fit?? thanks....

an electric saw :)

meh i don't trust ebay for ****

Is there anyone here that has this intake that was able to install it without it resting on your brakeline?

mine is *slightly* above them. I bent the bracket slightly that its mounted to. I think you could fix the problem by using a long bolt with 3 nuts on it. one at the very base to hold the bolt secure and two at the top to hold the intake bracket steady. Some type of clearance is necessary were the bracket is secured to.

I got mine to install without resting on the brake line. It's all in the way you angle the bent rubber peice on the throttle body, and how you angle the short pipe. You gotta tweak it and play with it a little to get it all to line up and not touch the brake lines.

Thanks, that makes me feel a lot better! I wouldn't want to risk killing myselft over an extra 15hp!

is this the same one u guys got?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38634&item=2457769402

That looks like the same one but that is not the same seller, here is where we purchased ours from:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2457668579&category=38634

they used to use the same picture. It had the bracket shown. now their picture doesn't show it... hm...

Have any of you guys had any trouble of keeping the intake on (together) its like no matter how tight i screw the tighteners.....it keeps coming off (apart)....heres my website with pictures of it...... http://www.cardomain.com/id/reesergirl84 ....any info or suggestions would be great!

The seller emailed me and said that he will ship me out the missing part.

Have any of you guys had any trouble of keeping the intake on (together) its like no matter how tight i screw the tighteners.....it keeps coming off (apart)....heres my website with pictures of it...... http://www.cardomain.com/id/reesergirl84 ....any info or suggestions would be great!

You've just got to be sure the clamp is clamping the rubber hose onto something solid. I'd get the hose over the metal tube about 3/4 inch and make sure the clamp overlaps the metal tube. You don't have as much play on the MAF housing and throttle body, so I'd make sure those connections are lined up and tight first, then worry about the connections from the rubber hose components to the metal pipe. I found that you have to play with it a little to get it right. (that sounds kinda kinky, doesn't it?? :* )

Thanks I'll try that!

anybody put an bypas valve already

Hey everybody, I just got that other ebay intake also, mine didn't come with the small black holder thingie, but anyway that's not the problem, what did you guys use to enlarge the hole??? in order for the tubing to fit?? thanks....

Just use a plier and bend the lip. Its more like rolling the lip...... The opening is pretty soft to just bend to make the hole larger....

hey does anybody know if the aem bpv fits?

I just removed the front bumper to install my (injen) cai. Very easy install after that.

i am about to order the intake from ebay is it any good how does it sound ? do you feel any difference or even notice? just things i wantet to know before i get something from ebay. ohh and how about quality(rust)?

Well they still have not shipped me out the missing bolt, I do not reccomend this ebay seller, if anything is missing then their support is non-existant! Shop elsewhere, there are others on ebay selling the exact same item so avoid liveonspeed, they are a bad seller.

I didn't get one either :(

time to email.


Did you end up recieving your missing part? They are giving me the runaround and if they do not ship mine overnight monday I will contact paypal for a full refund of my item. I have an email from liveonspeed they sent me before I bid on their auction that stated that everything that was pictured in the auction would be included when I purchased the item!

Again, I highly reccomend that everyone avoid this seller since they have ZERO customer support.

If the *******s end up not sending me the bracket does anyone have any suggestions on what I could use to replace it with?

Anyone having that really loud scratchy sound at low rpms? I know its air being sucked up but it sounds like gears rubbing.

yo i just installed my CAI from liveonspeed on ebay. i love it!! no problems yet. :biggrin:

and mine came with ALL the parts!!!!

Same here... I got mine from liveonspeed. No missing parts. Prompt shipping. Sorry someone had a problem, but give 'em a chance before you start getting your panties in a wad.

Ditto on what Fray said.

I got my CAI from liveonspeed and had zero problems. My advantage is that I actually picked it up from them and looked inside the box at the intake before I walked out the door with it.

Just to let everyone know.. When I bought my intake, it didn't include the little black bracket spacer.. I emailed Liveonspeed and they sent me a new one within a few days..

no problems here :)

i ordered my cai from liveon speed and i was wondering if any body had problems with it of falling all apart like the bombz racing one ?

I just installed mine from e-bay and DAMN this thing is bad. Mine did not come with the black thingy but who cares. I used a bolt to strap it down and it works fine. I had to go with the stock filter till I get a K&M filter. This thing is sooooo worth the money. Looks and sounds great. I would recomend this to anyone. And to those who arent sure if they should order this cai or not---go for it, you wont be disapionted--even if the little black thingy doesnt come with it. The only mod you may have to make is you will have to bend the opening a little by using a pair of plyers.

LIVEONSPEED was great for me got my intake in 2days :)

Glad you got your part. The way I see it though is if I PAID for all the parts and they emailed me before I bid and told me that I would recieve everything that was pictured in the auction then I damn well better get all the parts. It has been over 20 days since my auction and they are still giving me the run around.

WOW---Such frustration for something sooooo small. I dont see how some of you sleep at night knowing poeople and companies make mistakes. I mean you are saving a $hit load of money and yet you complain of something this frivilious. As a business person I know how much a companies word means but like I said---poeple make mistakes. I e-mailed liveonspeed TODAY and got a responce TODAY. They are sending a part TODAY!!!!! It must be a burden knowing you are so damn perfect----lol. Lighten Up

what is the pipe diameter and what is it made of? stainless steel?

what is the pipe diameter and what is it made of? stainless steel?
Pipe diameter--3"
Made of---Stainless I think, Its pretty durable

were can i get replacements for the silicon and rubber parts ?

were can i get replacements for the silicon and rubber parts ?
E-mail liveonspeed and Im sure they would have no prob sending you replacement parts. Or you could try a local parts store.

A friend of mine told me to get the aem cai but all u guys got the other ebay cai. Can someone tell me if there is a difference in the two or will i just be paying for the name?

were can i get replacements for the silicon and rubber parts ?

Here is the place I got my silicon connectors from a few years back when I made a CAI for my '00 Tib.

Baker Precision (http://www.bakerprecision.com/silicone.htm)

Good heavy duty stuff, just be prepared to pay for it. They are local to me, so I saved a few $$$ by picking it up myself instead of shipping it. Lots of other neat hotrod toys in the shop, too!

I am going to get around to replacing the blue connectors that came with my eBay CAI with the silicon stuff (probably black).

Oy, yeah. I think the intake is made from aluminum, as it is really light. I am already getting a friction spot on it where it goes into the opening for the fender well. Too cheap for new motor mounts right now, so I'm going to tweak the opening a bit with some pliers later today.

Has anyone found a BPV that will work on this intake?!

Its a 3" pipe...an AEM bpv should work, no? You'll just have to cut it of course.

why would you need to cut the intake pipe? thanks
I see liveonspeed sells one that looks like a filter. how in the h@ll could that ever work? lol

why would you need to cut the intake pipe? thanks
I see liveonspeed sells one that looks like a filter. how in the h@ll could that ever work? lol

Well you've got to cut it somewhere after the MAF sensor in order to piece in the BPV.

Anything that looks like a filter would just be a BPV that is always open. An AEM BPV works by creating suction when submerged which will pull up the rubber flanges exposing the "filter" underneath. So I suppose the liveonspeed one is just a cheaper knockoff of this one. Being always open of course leads to a greater HP loss since you're sucking a considerable amount of air through the filter since its further up the pipe. Air will follow the path of least resistance and since this opening is closer than the end of the pipe...its going to be preferred.

i got my intake 3 days ago i was wondeing any problems? how do i install it?and do i neeed to do any mods to it to fit perfectly?

i got my intake 3 days ago i was wondeing any problems? how do i install it?and do i neeed to do any mods to it to fit perfectly?

There are some DIY guides in the DIY forum. You'll need to take out the factory resonator and install the new CAI. I've heard anywhere from 45 min to 2 hours worth of labor. Search around, there's a ton of posts for these questions.

does anybody knows if theres a bypass valve that fits and what k$ n filter fits if you got the part number better!!!

has ANYONE put this on an I4 or know if it will work. the reason i ask is the space left open for the MAF...since the I4 does not have one, will the extra space cause a problem or could i replace it with something (bpv wont fit there i dont believe)

Okay I finally installed mine and it is resting on the brake line> I will bend the bracket up a little and that should take care of it. What is the K&N part number for the filter that will fit in the wheel well without rubbing? Also that little black rubber bracket with the bolt broke when I tried to use it so I guess I will need to go get me a new bolt now at the part store, that really sucks. I also installed a heat shield on the filter that blocks the rain from hitting the filter through the vents by the fog light, it works great.

I forgot to mention that I did not remove my headlight or my wheel or my battery to remove the resonator and install the CAI.

Where did you get your water/heat shield?

I swear it looks like it will work, the only place the filter is exposed is the vents by the fog light and the shield covers the filter there. It was $17 and I purchased it at http://www.2kracing.com/product_info.php/cPath/23/products_id/3494?osCsid=b9a0916f83d291aa5f1f6bc4b29c3215

I was getting a little upset, I tryed getting this on by my self with no luck, the pictures definetly help. now I just can't wait to get my car back from the dealer to try again.


Yes I am a newbie, I can't help it, got to start somewhere! :3_coool: