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Apr 16, 2008 | 04:08 PM

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oldred95

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Originally Posted by jephs422

Okay, dumb question...

Without the airbox, aren't you just picking up hot air from the engine? what makes it a CAI? Looks sweet though.

My thoughts exactly. Tossing an air filter in the corner of the engine bay is in no way a cold air intake.

Apr 17, 2008 | 07:18 AM

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was waiting for that question to come up lol , I'm in the process of making the box now

as soon as it is finished I will post some more pics.

Apr 17, 2008 | 12:01 PM

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You may want to try wrapping the intake tube with fiberglass header wrap. It really helps bring down the IAT's from heatsoaking off the fans

I believe they sell the wrap at AutoZone now for like 20 bux a roll.

May 18, 2008 | 03:37 PM

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still not finished ,have some welding to do and the lid .

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May 19, 2008 | 11:46 AM

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Your MAF is on backwards btw

May 19, 2008 | 01:09 PM

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ok you made me just go check it ,definately on the right way.

Dec 14, 2014 | 07:11 PM

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What's the elbow from and what size is it? I think I may need to order one of those "cobra head" elbows for mine. Don't think a reg. elbow will fit with the fan shroud.

Dec 14, 2014 | 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SiniSter5.3

got the elbow from work 15.00,the 3.5" pipe is a warranty exh pipe from work {free}filter is one I had from a mustang orig cost was 30.00 I think so 47.00 including the can of black paint .

Looks like it was a used exhaust pipe...

Nice thread dig BTW! Search box FTW!

Dec 19, 2014 | 04:06 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SiniSter5.3

got the elbow from work 15.00,the 3.5" pipe is a warranty exh pipe from work {free}filter is one I had from a mustang orig cost was 30.00 I think so 47.00 including the can of black paint .

@AKlow aka 11 second forum monitor, if you notice it says the 3.5" pipe is exhaust pipe, not the elbow. But I appreciate your attempt at thinking you cleared that up for me.