Integra Cai with picts (almost a how to)

[1988starter]

After reading post after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM after post after PM. I decided to post some picts of my teg cai that may help explain how to do it.

First off let me explain I used a 92 AEM civic shortram for the bottom of my intake because it was 2.5 inch and that way I did not need to widen the hole. Also I used a one piece teg intake and the stock throttlebody adapter worked wonderfully going from 2.75 to 2.5 I have 2 one from a junk yard and one from my car. So here it is and if I misspelled something and you care keep it to your self because I don't. :D

Here is a pict without the battery you can clearly see where I made the one piece into 2 The middle of the cai I used for the top L shaped piece and the top became the ~ shaped middle

http://www.geocities.com/geezpict/caihow/whole.txt

Here is a close up of the top L shaped piece
http://www.geocities.com/geezpict/caihow/top.txt

The middle ~ shaped Piece

http://www.geocities.com/geezpict/caihow/middle.txt

Here is a pict of my PCV set up one blue hose (with a screw in it to seal it and a black hose coming off the valve cover
http://www.geocities.com/geezpict/caihow/hose.txt

Here is my left over piece of teg piping next to the civic piping showing that is I had widned the hole to 2.75 it would have fit.
http://www.geocities.com/geezpict/caihow/comp.txt

and finally here it is coming down with a curved pipe into the bumper (I did this to place it right behind the vent below the turnsignal and yes it does make a difference at high speeds)
http://www.geocities.com/geezpict/caihow/under.txt

And put it all together and reinstall the battery and you get this
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/304000-304999/304085_20_full.jpg

[bobafett]

cool and thx for replying my pm, and now thx for this post. now we all know. put it in the FAQ/HOW-TO section please mods

[cdscowboy]

Originally posted by bobafett
cool and thx for replying my pm, and now thx for this post. now we all know. put it in the FAQ/HOW-TO section please mods

Thanks starter for both this and the IMs earlier. And mods, definitely How-to worthy.

[1988starter]

If you guys need a spicific pict of anything else just ask.

[krott5333]

Okay, sweet, i didnt see it at first and I thought to myself "damn, gotta order a batt. relocat. kit!", cuz I just got my teg CAI in the mail the other day, and I'm excited to install it!

[toastyghost]

Hey that rules!!!! But what's a bumber?

[bobafett]

a bumber is when you take the front of a 4g accord and put it on a 3g.. HAHAHA

[1988starter]

To quote my self
So here it is and if I misspelled something and you care keep it to your self because I don't. :D

[n_jay78]

kool mod, u gonna put it in the how-to's

[1988starter]

If it belongs in the how to section a mod will put it their.

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Thats sweet man... but one question, can it be done with just the teg CAI, cuz I see u pieced together two here.?????

[1988starter]

Originally posted by Hash_man_Se_i
Thats sweet man... but one question, can it be done with just the teg CAI, cuz I see u pieced together two here.?????

Yea if you look at the third to last pict to will see how the trg cai piece fits it has the same angle as the civic one.

[3rd GEN]

looks good.. nice strut bar...what kind of strut bar is that?

[1988starter]

92 civic

[Hash_man_Se_i]

Yea if you look at the third to last pict to will see how the trg cai piece fits it has the same angle as the civic one.

So then why exactly did u use the Civic piping instead? was there a reason for this?

[1988starter]

Originally posted by Hash_man_Se_i
So then why exactly did u use the Civic piping instead? was there a reason for this?
Wel should just say read the top of my post but the reason I did it is because the hole into the fender can only take a 2.5 inch pipe and the teg pipe is 2.75 so instead of making the hole wider like most people I just attached my civic intake with 2.5 inch piping.

[Kevin]

how about you just go onto ebay and buy a AEM CAI for a 94 accord, cut a bigger hole in the fender, and turn the battery around 90 degreez, and stick the bitch in!!!Thats what i have and its so easy!!! No cutting the pipe or diffrent things to fit to throttle body!! Mine help me run a 16.2 @ 84.78!!! : )

[1988starter]

Originally posted by Kevin
how about you just go onto ebay and buy a AEM CAI for a 94 accord, cut a bigger hole in the fender, and turn the battery around 90 degreez, and stick the bitch in!!!Thats what i have and its so easy!!! No cutting the pipe or diffrent things to fit to throttle body!! Mine help me run a 16.2 @ 84.78!!! : )

Because I allready did mine and my battery fits regular besides if you run a 16.2 I must be in the mid to low 15's

[cdscowboy]

Just to let people know, I plan on doing a cut-by-but, stepy by step on the two-piece 'teg CAI I just got. I do already have the cut in, but I'll still be able to make it pretty clear. I'll try to have it up in a couple days...just depends on when my internet at home gets back online. :)

[meangreenLXi]

Cool, well be waiting :super:

[cdscowboy]

Well, sorry guys, but I forgot my digicam when I went to my friends to put it in, so I don't have any pics. And it was also a real pain in the ass to actually get in there, so I don't feel I'm the most qualified to give a How-to. Somehow, I didn't use one of the pieces of the piping...:lol It's...umm....special :D

BUT OMG....SOUNDS SOOO DAAAMMNNNNN GOOOOOD!!!! :D

[meangreenLXi]

What were some of the problems that you ran into, was it getting the tube down through the hole that leads into the bumper. From what I'm hearing that seems to be the toughest part of getting the Intake to fit. Either bore out that hole or fit a smaller piece of tubing down throught it for that particular section? Boring it out would be the better choice, because making the tubing smaller in that area restricts the air flow at that point.

[meangreenLXi]

Hey are you guys using a bypass valve?

[meangreenLXi]

how about you just go onto ebay and buy a AEM CAI for a 94 accord, cut a bigger hole in the fender, and turn the battery around 90 degreez, and stick the bitch in!!!Thats what i have and its so easy!!! No cutting the pipe or diffrent things to fit to throttle body!! Mine help me run a 16.2 @ 84.78!!! : )

Okay, I'm stupid, I watch I'm with Busey and it must be rubbing off on me.

[turfnnsurf]

Cool pics Starter that will be very helpful for those that are ready to make the jump to TRUE COLD AIR

[bobafett]

so matt, does the car pull any harder now? i am looking forward to getting a CAI on my damn car.. and a cat. and then i will whoop you all at the meet! hehe

my regular intake sounds pretty good at 5000-6000 rpm, how much better does the CAI sound?

[cdscowboy]

My problems were mainly focused around the fact that I probably made my cut in the wrong spot and that the bends were rather inconvenient :)

Chris - I think the car does pull a bit harder now!! I wasn't really expecting much, but I notice the difference. Of course, I'm anal about any amount of power...I notice little stuff :) Holy damn dude...it's such an intoxicating sound!! I don't know about you, but my SR intake was pretty damn loud, but higher pitched. With the CAI, it's a killer low(er) tone...ahhh....so beastly!! :D It's a wonderful improvement...don't know how else to put it!!

I hope this summer I can get a DC header, performance cat, and reground cam...money allowing...not necessarily in that order:)

[Kevin]

I hope you wood be that fast!! You have a lot of stuff done!! Everyone freaks out about the CAI-if people wood just do a search they we wouldt have 3 threads on CAI and everyone wood be all set!!! :)

[bobafett]

cool sounds like its worth it for the sound alone.. i will prolly do like what kevin keeps suggesting, and buy a 94-97 accord CAI. :)

[cdscowboy]

Might be worth your time. Let me know how it turns out!! :)

[Iwishiwasfast]

hey... where do u live can u make me one?i have the same car and did u spray paint the engine cover and all the blue and red stuff?and the red thing that says MSD on it what is that?and the purpose i just got into cars....I AM A NEWEBIE im still trying to understand things!

[1988starter]

Originally posted by Iwishiwasfast
hey... where do u live can u make me one?i have the same car and did u spray paint the engine cover and all the blue and red stuff?and the red thing that says MSD on it what is that?and the purpose i just got into cars....I AM A NEWEBIE im still trying to understand things!


Wow you just said a mouth full

First of I live in western NY second I would not feel comfterable making another cai unless I had that persons car to work with but if you want a short ram intake you can use a 92 civic one just cut 3-6 inches off the filter end (ebay about 30 bucks). Fi you want a pict I can get you one. Yes I used Hightemp spray paint to color my engine bay. My vacume lines are red and blue lines I picked up from pepboys. The thing that says MSD is an aftermarket ignition system that is able to deliver a more powerfull spark (help conbust fuel).. Also if people say do a search when you ask a question or say somthing stupid just don't pay attention. Also spend some good time looking throught the sections for more info. You can IM for more help if you want I am midias. Good luck and enjoy the car. and I can make a SR intake if you want but you will have to pay for the intake piping and filter plus shipping. Visit my website for specs on my car.

[1988starter]

here is a pict of my old sr intake from a 92 civic.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_img_a/304000-304999/304085_15_full.jpg

[3rd gen 89 se-i]

hey kevin will the 94 accord CAI slip into my 89 se-i and also how much of the fender did u have to cut and what did u cut it with?

[NeubJ]

I couldnt agree more with Cdscowboy. The sound is sooo much nicer and the power gain is awesome. I am gonna hate when I switch back to the SR.
(I used the 94-97 CAI)

Are you guys planning on getting the bypass valve?

[Gregs89AccordLxi]

does anyone have pictures of the 94 97 cai installed? :stick:

[1988starter]

Originally posted by Gregs89AccordLxi
does anyone have pictures of the 94 97 cai installed? :stick:

I would like to see those too

[Busted_Blue]

which 94-97 accord CAI did you guys pick?

[Jade]

Hello
1988starter could you direct me to an 90-93 integra or 94-97 accord intake from ebay that will work for my cold air intake. I have a civic adapter with a 2.5 outlet.
thanks
Jade

[1988starter]

Any one off ebay should work a 2.5 inch pipe is the best I could not find one ny the same company that I got mine but I just went for the cheapest one.

[Jade]

THanks
1988starter

One more thing, how did you solve the problem with intake when it rains
Thanks
Jade

[1988starter]

I put mine inside the bumper where not much rain can get to it but I do plan on adding abypass valve some time for big puddles. Little raindrops are no real problem the watter will just burn away you only have a real problem if the whole filter get's submerged in water.