Installation of CAI

[crawler4christ]

I can do this myself b/c it's easy but will it void my warranty? I have the extra warranty that replaces all engine, etc. parts. Do I need to have it installed and or can I do it myself? Again, I'm not worried about difficulty but if it will void my warranty somehow. Thank you!

[JRBRUIN7@aol.com]

It will only void the warranty if the dealer can find that the part installed caused the problem, but they can't refuse warranty work on other parts of the car that have no relation to the CAI.

[navylife59]

Good screen name!

[crawler4christ]

Thanks for the 411! I think that I'll just do it by myself.

[08supawhite]

Yeah, I installed an Injen CAI on my 08 and it was no problem. You DO NOT have to take the bumper/fender off like it says in the installation instructions. It's a tight fit but you can install from under the fender without much trouble.

[crawler4christ]

Next question... I was about to buy an injen intake when I realize that it was specified 05-06. I have an 07 will it fit? Thanks!

[08supawhite]

You need to buy the 07-08 specific one because the MAF sensor is changed from 06 to 07. Also, I would definitely go with the Injen CAI because it produces a mean grown and makes a noticeable difference in horsepower and torque!

[crawler4christ]

Also, will this improve my gas mileage noticably? Thanks!

[SuperWhiteTC]

Question for u guys where can i find a short ram intake for my 07? and can i get ur guys opinion on a cold air and short ram? thanks

[bwood87]

Originally Posted by SuperWhiteTC

Question for u guys where can i find a short ram intake for my 07? and can i get ur guys opinion on a cold air and short ram? thanks

The Injen can do either. I prefer short ram air. Less worries about hydrolocking and it is less restrictive.

Originally Posted by crawler4christ

Also, will this improve my gas mileage noticably? Thanks!

It will improve it, short ram over CAI for gas savings, but it would not be too noticeable.

[JRBRUIN7@aol.com]

Although Hydrolocking is an issue that many of us worry about including myself, Once you get it installed you will realize that the filter is completely protected and at least 7-8" off the ground behind plastic shields, Injen even sells a Hydro Shield that can go on the filter to pretty much elimintate the chance of hydrolock.

[bwood87]

Originally Posted by JRBRUIN7@aol.com

Although Hydrolocking is an issue that many of us worry about including myself, Once you get it installed you will realize that the filter is completely protected and at least 7-8" off the ground behind plastic shields, Injen even sells a Hydro Shield that can go on the filter to pretty much elimintate the chance of hydrolock.

The issue would be with puddles. The splash shields will take care of the splashing so the Hydro Shield is pointless. A BPV would be your best defense against hydrolock. Personally, I just rather having a SRI.

[navylife59]

Just turn the CAI section upwards 90° and run thru a hole in your hood. Hey, it works for Land Cruisers!

[JRBRUIN7@aol.com]

Now that would be a sight to see on a tC, lol

[bwood87]

That would look awesome! I will send a dollar to the first person that does it.

[navylife59]

That might be a while. I don't think the tC's have been around long enough for them to make it to a redneck trailer park.

[bwood87]

True, well I set the dollar aside so it is there when someone decides to do it.

[JRBRUIN7@aol.com]

Can I just have the dollar? I could really use a snickers right about now, because thats about all a dollar will get you these days, lol

[bwood87]

It would be a well deserved snickers if you actually did the mod.