Just Installed CAI

[dirte_dan]

Hey Guys,

--2004 VY V6 S-Pack--

I just installed my own version of a CAI. I Cost me $55 for all parts. I picked up a CAI flexible pipe from AutoOne at Waitara (NSW) and some cable ties.

Basically i cut a hole right next to the stock intake hole in the airbox and connected up the flexi pipe stuff. I then ran that down in between the radiator and the engine to an opening at the bottom. I used cable ties to secure it so it will not move or touch any hot/moving parts of the engine.

I have not gone for a drive yet but will post more on differences and how-to if people wanna know. I am still also going to buy some mesh to protect from any incoming debris.

[Morton]

Hope you don't live up in the hills One big puddle and that engine will stall ^_^ Nice work though. But that's just a biiiiit too low. lol

My CAI comes out at the front bumper, and I've still managed to flood my car

[dirte_dan]

Yeah thats the only thing I have been worried about. ... What will happen if my engine floods? I really am not sure...

[Morton]

Well, it runs rough and then dies. Then you have to crank it over until it splutters back into life and run it under load until you burn all the water and it stops blowing white smoke.

Alternatively, you crack a head or somesuch.

Alternatively the car just doesn't start again, and you have to crank it over with the spark plugs out to vacate the bores.

I suggest, if you come to a "water crossing", just unclip your airbox so the throttle body is sucking air straight from the engine bay. Looks like you've still got the standard OTR intake installed though, so the engine should just draw air from over the radiator. In fact, it'll probably do that mostly anyway

[levymetal]

looks good, i want to do the exact same thing. but i could only find pipe at bunnings and that came in 20m. only cost $25, but still, i don't want 20m

[dirte_dan]

Just try somewhere like repco, AutoOne or autobarn. They are sure to have something.

[Morton]

Oooooh no, VERY expensive there. Grab the 20 metre roll levymetal, I had to. The stuff will come in handy one day

[ari666]

you could always try this for the water problem

[Morton]

Two seconds in bumper-deep water and it would still flood the airbox :/

[dirte_dan]

Yes well lucky for me I dont have to do many water crossings around sydney lol. If I do I can temporarily disconnect.

[vk.jonno]

did u notice any differance at all

[rb26dett]

dirte dan was last seen heading towards a large puddle.

[TVR-190]

DSCF0507.flv video by troyrulz007 - Photobucket

we stalled that with the STANDARD otr intake btw thats in syd too,

[PaulSV6]

Yes well lucky for me I dont have to do many water crossings around sydney lol. If I do I can temporarily disconnect.

Doesnt have to be a water crossing, just a small puddle of water on the road after it has rained, is all it takes to be sucked up.

[dirte_dan]

TBH im not sure if I have experienced any improved performance. I can hear the CAI now but having said that I still need to put in a K&N then ill tell you if i notice anything.

[VNAer0HDT]

:O is a standard CAI for a vn got the same flooding problems???
and can u find stainless steel pipe in msot hardware stores???

[vscom88]

for a vn std CAI would have no issues. as it sits above the radiater