Ebay Generic Cold Air Intake system

[nj462]

Hey guys,

I said in another post that I would upload pics after I installed the CAI that I bought from Ebay. Well here it is...





I would rate it a mediocre quality intake. Very generic.
The heat shield is more of a universal fit. The 2 holes on the bottom of the heat shield did not line up to the bolts on the car , so I had to install it using only 1 hole and bolt to hold it in place. It should be secure enough but if it moves around for some reason, I will update this thread to let you guys know.

The intake tubing itself was too long and I had to cut the tubing and shorten it. It was a pain in the butt and you really have to have tools handy in order to be able to do that. I luckily had the necessary tools.

Filter - Not sure about quality but it looks very generic. It is no K&N or Airaid.. lol

Map sensor bracket on the intake is slightly oversized. So there might be a tiny leak around the hole where the map sensor goes in, but it is minimal. I might take it off and try ti stick a thick rubber band or something in there to clog up the hole.
Also the screws provided for the map sensor to screw into the intake is too long so I had to file it down a little in order for it to fit.

Sound: this is the only positive thing I can say about this, it sounds throaty and sounds real good.

One problem I came across during the install was... I forgot to plug the Map Sensor back in after the install and I drove the car around the block. My engine light came on and my Stability light came on. Im not sure what the stability has to do with the intake map sensor but when I plugged it back in, the stability light went away. Engine light, however, stayed on and is still on.

I have 3 questions for the experts on this forum.

1- WIll the Engine light go away on its own since I plugged the Map sensor back in?
2- Do I have to disconnect the battery to reset the computer after a Intake install.
3- WIll disconnecting the battery cause my stock non-navi bose radio to reset and then require a anti-theft code? I do not have that code so should I not do it then?

Thanks guys!

 

[07Burb]

I would give it a few days and see if the light turns off. If not, go up to the auto parts store and have them read the code and clear it.

How much did you pay for this cai?

 

[nj462]

i paid 120 for it.... yeah ill wait a couple days to see if it clears...

do i need a battery unplug reset? after a mod like this?

 

[07Burb]

No, you shouldn't. I've never had to disconnect the battery when installing a CAI

 

[nj462]

oh ok, i used to do it in my import cars to reset the computer after CAI installs and HID installs... not sure if it really did anything but someone told me to once and I've been doing it ever since lol

**update, the check engine light went away, I think everything is good now

 

[2005yukonxl]

update us with some real world driving. ive seen some concerns about the metal tubing causing hotter air than the plastic tubing, but alot of it seems to be just talk and nothing to back it up that affects performance much. let us know what it does for your mpg's too...like if it creates an issue where it drastically drops because your foot stays in it haha

 

[penland]

its too difficult to post stuff

 

[07Burb]

its too difficult to post stuff

 

[sumo]

You dont need a radio code that i know of, Only if you remove the Radio itself, then you need the dealer to Unlock it for you. Something about vin matching