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      CUSTOM CAI PONTIAC G3 ECOtec 1.6L...

      Custom CAI.

      I commented that I tried to install the AEM CAI designed for the engine E-TECII, however failed, I put the installation.

      hoses and tubing for filter minder ...



      Gates hose I found, near the cm linear 1USD ...



      The filter 500-A0028 Apexi





      Became a polishing base, to improve flow.
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      The interior finish was similar to the outside



      The AEM filter minder



      The pod for the engine bay.



      Do not read Japanese ...





      Now the filter











      Armed and here ...



      The AEM CAI 21-537 ...




      Last edited by AUSCE; 06-27-2012 at 10:35 PM.

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      I had to close a pair of pipelines, the MAP sensor ...



      And the return of the engine head.



      As intended to stay ...



      Installing the filter minder terminal ...



      We removed the OEM filter ...









      OEM filter bottom of withdrawal by the fender ...



      View of CAI at the bottom ...



      First mistake, do not go through the FSTB ...



      Plenty of room left over to make it, so I immediately opted for Plan B, I took few photos, had a U-tube aluminum 2 "so that was enough to cut a piece to 2/3 parts of the u, retired the banks and rode the MAF, silicon adapters from 2.5 to 3 ", trying to stay focused ...



      Maf removed the engine as possible, hoping to have less heat, and seems to have a significant change to the position of OEM ...

      The party was out of thoortle body, cut to 2/3 of the U-tube ...



      At the other end of the descent to filter ...



      Note my face of frustration, it is noteworthy that in attempting to install the AEM CAI, it took me all day Saturday without success and custom CAI, incluyenbdo cuts and presentation, I did it in two hours, with all settings.



      The custom CAI at the end



      With the AEM filter minder in your pod ...



      The end result ...



      I missed desués washing, but I had to make adjustments, change coolant hoses and then wash the engine, as I Fujas and working fluid in the AC Delco center I did not like, cleaned to remove the odor.

      The sound is supreme, excellent, you feel the car with more power, the Dash Command throws me a reading of 36 ° C at the inlet ...

      I hope you enjoy it ...
      Last edited by AUSCE; 06-27-2012 at 10:40 PM.

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      Bump, i see the pics now...

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      Nobody comment in my thread ....

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      very nice work.


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      Thanks!!!!!

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      Looks cool and do you feel diference??

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      Yes but i also have a 2" direct exhaust...

      I´m gonna install the bypass, because is rain time...





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