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[mgnt232]

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I have a CAI for my ST, I feel like it gave me a little more power over stock, but it used to hang down on the tranni, and the heat shield use to actually get a little hot, and I assume the air isn't all that cold.
So I moved the piping around and got a little more to bend further. I got it almost to the driver side turn signal. With the invader kit, its a big opening under the turn, and thats right about where it rests.
I dont feel much of a difference from when it was in it original place and now, although it sounds better . I was wondering, do you loose power if you go too far with the CAI piping?
thanks-
Also My air intake sensor (temp sensor?) is wrapped like 75% in electrical tape, never noticed it before. But should I take it off? would this affect anything?




▼Cleaning Air filter question ▼
I know there are K&N cleaner kits.... but I dont think its worth the money to buy since its not really dirty.
I have a pressure washer, so I was wondering can I just lightly wash it, would that get the dirt and particles out?
thanks!

This post has been edited by mgnt232: Jun 16, 2010 - 11:39 AM

[95CelicaST]

In the end you won't gain much power, but it makes a fun noise when I put my foot down - thats all that matters, right?




If you're going to route your intake like that make sure you go buy an AEM air bypass valve and use it to replace the coupler next to your distributor. That way if the filter gets submerged you don't suck water into the motor.

[mgnt232]

Yeah im more interested in the sound, because I like it.
You dont have to be insulting either lol, saying go back to 6th grade lol, sorry i dont remember or care about middle school-

And i thought about getting the bypass but, the filter was in a riskier place before I moved it, and never got "submerged". Now its in a pretty safe place guarded by the splash shields, bumper, and the all around heat shield of the filter its self. So in order to get it submerged, my whole car would have to start to be under water lol. I dont quite drive through things like that.... no mudding in the celi