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> How To: Alternate Cai Installation (w/pics), Too scared to remove your front bumper?
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post Sep 9 2008, 03:36 AM
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Man...
See, I've got the RRM v1 (maybe v2 was out when I got it installed, but the both the dealer and I didn't even know about it 4-5 months ago when I plopped down the cash).. and I didn't really notice any extra low-end, but it gave it that extra bit of throttle response and a lot more queue-able audible edge that fits the looks. Never liked the constant drone of aftermarket exhausts. I wanted a CAI from the start, but I couldn't find any at that time.

Anyway, I've been pining over this thing as a replacement for the last month but with fall and winter coming up, and hundreds going down on winter tires, I'm literally trying to justify to myself that it would be worth it -- even for the short month or two before the snow and ice hit. Or wait until next year, which seem more logical and practical.

Well, that and HIDs, but those are good all year 'round if people don't start firebombing me in winter if I'm blinding them with glare (though the heat would be nice). I'm not willing to drop 30-40/month on replacement halogens that emit whiter light. I know yellow is better for snow and fog conditions, but I've never liked yellow lights in anything but pure fog lamps.'

Maybe there really isn't a difference between the Injen CAI and the RRM v1. Maybe the pulley is a better idea. Maybe I'm rambling because I'm stuck at work at going on 4AM, with nothing else better to do.

SFD: First impressions?

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Well after receiving my new Injen today....it took me a little under 2 hours to install it. I jacked up the drivers front & popped off the drivers wheel & removed the several clips holding the wheel well plastic in place. I also removed the fog lamp housing & the fog lamp itself & getting to what I needed was really simple.

I took Willy's advise....take care of the trans cooler bracket 1st. IF ....IF you can remove the trans cooler on GTS models ONLY....3 screws hold that on.....lay the trans cooler down while you remove the (2) mounting brackets that where already on the car & replace it with the one that came with the new intake. Line things up & pop that trans cooler back on.....your in business!

NO popping off the front bumper as they suggest....it was really pretty simple & straight forward. Kinda tight to move around...but if my fat @$$ can do it...you can too.

NEWBIES....don't be afraid of doing this project by yourself. I'm not the most mechanically inclined person, but this was really pretty easy. The instuctions that come with the intake are really great...would be even easier if the pictures were in color....but I got through it & you will too.

Besides....when you got a friend like freakingwilly on your side.....pretty much any mod is possible with his wisdom & know-how. Thanks William.....I owe you one for all the times I ask silly questions & your ALWAYS there to help. Well....I prob..owe you alot more than 1 liebe011.gif
As soon as I get up in the morning....(jeez just looked at the clock...it IS morning!)
I'm taking it out for a spin....heres hoping that all is good & yes...I did install the Hydro Shield as well...better safe than sorry
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post Sep 9 2008, 08:42 PM
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1st impressions are really good! I can't get over the mean growl of it now when you get on it!
It actually pulls slightly better in the lower range & moreso it's noticeable in the upper. Nothing major...but noticeable....either way.

That Grrrrrrrrr it makes now over 2400 rpm.....anything under that....it's sounds stock which is EXACTLY what I was looking for in the sounds department.
So far I am really happy with it :banana:
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post Oct 18 2008, 04:40 PM
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Sounds great I just ordered a Injen CAI today and I can't wait to get it now after reading this!
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post Oct 21 2008, 07:20 PM
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thanks willy ... put my Injen cai in over the weekend... instalation was pretty easy... and so glad i didnt have to take off the bumper ... thanks man ... runs, and sounds great... i would recamend it to any lancer owner. definatley got a lil more giddy up to her now... thanks again willy. :beer:
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thanks alot for this thread guys. Im cleaning my air filter right now and its been easy so far. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/banana.gif)
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When i bought it i didn't think it would be so loud i've had it on for like 8 months now. When you really get on it the thing f'n SCREAMS in the high RPM's.
With the 5 speed if your doing 75 your probly right around 3.5 if you drop it into 3rd your up there around 5 6. LOUD!@! chances are that if you do that your passing someone, try putting your window down cause the filter is on the left side, and If theres a cement divider you'll have to wear a hearing aid for the next week.

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post Jan 15 2009, 02:09 PM
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When i bought it i didn't think it would be so loud i've had it on for like 8 months now. When you really get on it the thing f'n SCREAMS in the high RPM's.
With the 5 speed if your doing 75 your probly right around 3.5 if you drop it into 3rd your up there around 5 6. LOUD!@! chances are that if you do that your passing someone, try putting your window down cause the filter is on the left side, and If theres a cement divider you'll have to wear a hearing aid for the next week.

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I LOVE IT! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
I've had it for about 5 months now. When I first put it in, I thought you could only hear it inside the cabin. That was until my friend told me he could hear me coming down the street and I was only going about 35 in 3rd gear (i think).
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i just got my Injen CAI today!.. hoping to install it either tonight or tomorrow... ill be using ur instructions.. wish me luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

MOD #2 for my lancer.. my air horn was #1 lol had to get the air horn cuz people like to ignore horns these days.... gotta make that shyt loud! lol

thanks for the instructions
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If you can hear it in the cabin your gunna hear it outside for sure.
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