Intake questions-, how far, and sensor questions Options

[mgnt232]

▼New Questions▼
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

[Hanyo]

So I have a CAI in my ST and decided to make the piping a little different and move it a little further, to get colder air. So I took the CAI out and decided to clean the piping because it was a little dirty, and the actual filter is not that dirty, because its in a heat shield.
But I figured while it was out I may as well clean it, 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!

you need the kit to clean it. Follow the instructions in the kit and it will walk you though how to do it

[GriffGirl]

So I have a CAI in my ST and decided to make the piping a little different and move it a little further, to get colder air. So I took the CAI out and decided to clean the piping because it was a little dirty, and the actual filter is not that dirty, because its in a heat shield.
But I figured while it was out I may as well clean it, 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!

you need the kit to clean it. Follow the instructions in the kit and it will walk you though how to do it

x2. It's not just about pressure washing it. That gunk needs something to break it down, and the cleaner in the K&N kit will do that. Plus, you need to then oil the filter once it's dry (COMPLETELY dry), and the K&N kit also has the oil. Don't be cheap, spend the 10 or 11 bucks it costs and get the kit, it'll last you QUITE a while anyway. I've had my Injen intake on for, IDK, 2 years now? And I've still got the same cleaning kit.