You think my CAI is a restriction?
08-29-2011, 11:13 AM
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2 feet of 4" PVC, a 4" PVC street elbow, two rubber couplings, a couple feet of 1/4" vinyl tubing and a couple 1/4" hose clamps and a fitting to put in place for the breather hose (I have part number written down somewhere.)
I figured there would be a write up on this forum for it but if there is not I can type one up. It really is very simple, took me 20-30 minutes tops and is a noticeable difference. The only thing I had to do different is in all the threads I read they were using 4" rubber couplings for their connections and I have to get a 4" to 3.5" reducer to fit mine. Not sure why mine was a little smaller (you think the 6.2 would have a bigger one than a 4.8 or 5.3).
I figured there would be a write up on this forum for it but if there is not I can type one up. It really is very simple, took me 20-30 minutes tops and is a noticeable difference. The only thing I had to do different is in all the threads I read they were using 4" rubber couplings for their connections and I have to get a 4" to 3.5" reducer to fit mine. Not sure why mine was a little smaller (you think the 6.2 would have a bigger one than a 4.8 or 5.3).
Your tb should be the same as the 5.3s. Im gonna measure mine and see what it comes out to.
08-29-2011, 11:36 AM
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Depends on the CAI. The important thing about CAI most people fail to realize is how it affects the MAF readings. If there are curves before or after the maf it will affect the reading just the same as removing the mesh screen. IMO people see an increase in HP and throttle response when switchung to pvc is because they removed the curves and kept the airflow straight. If your cai has curves the best way to fix the airflow is log the MAF hertz then rotate the maf then relog. What your looking for is a more stable maf reading.
08-29-2011, 11:47 AM
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The outside diameter of both the air box and the TB was 3.5". Not sure what the inside diameter was of the original 4" to 4" rubber couplings but it was way to big so thats why I went back and got the reducer. Very nice and snug fit now.
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Depends on the CAI. The important thing about CAI most people fail to realize is how it affects the MAF readings. If there are curves before or after the maf it will affect the reading just the same as removing the mesh screen. IMO people see an increase in HP and throttle response when switchung to pvc is because they removed the curves and kept the airflow straight. If your cai has curves the best way to fix the airflow is log the MAF hertz then rotate the maf then relog. What your looking for is a more stable maf reading.
