07 and later CAI info

[Steve Krusich]

Following Todd Z's design and specs, I built his cold air intake system for my 2007 V8. I bought the brushed aluminum tube, the connectors, the vacuum hoses, etc. for a total of about $60. So far it seems to work great and altho' it is too early to tell for certain, the dashboard mpg readings are improved. Here is Todd's part list:



12" 3.5" Chrome Pipe

3.5" 90degree rubber elbow

3.5" Silicone straight Sleeve

3.5" Worm Gear Hose Clamps (Qty4)

5/16" Rubber grommet

5/16" Tee for Air Hose

12" 5/16" vacuum Hose

22" 5/16" vacuum Hose



I have enough aluminum tube left for another system if anyone else wants to build their own too. I will ship it to you for a total of $25. The rest of the parts list is up to you.



Contact me at [email protected]



Steve

 

[kevinbakon]

Got any pics of your setup?

 

[Steve Krusich]

Kevin, What is your email and I will send you pics from my phone.



Steve

 

[kevinbakon]

[email protected]

 

[Jeremy Gilmore 2]

send pics to me also please.... [email protected]

 

[Steve Krusich]

Pictures sent.

 

[D Potts]

Part list looks familiar......



Should look something like this when complete:



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[kevinbakon]

I'm trying to price this all out before i decide to pull the trigger. . . where can I buy the 3.5" elbow & sleve?

I've tried Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace, Autozone, etc . . . .

Looks like online is my best bet

 

[Steve Krusich]

Kevin,



When you are ready I have the brushed aluminum 3.5" tube you will need.



Steve

 

[D Potts]

12" 3.5" Chrome Pipe ............ (I HAVE SOME if you want it $10 per ft)



3.5" 90degree rubber elbow ............. (INTAKEHOSES.COM)

3.5" Silicone straight Sleeve ...ps> i recommend teh rubber sleeve, its cheaper ..........(INTAKEHOSES.COM)

3.5" Worm Gear Hose Clamps (Qty4) ..........(INTAKEHOSES.COM)



5/16" Rubber grommet ........ (LOWES)

5/16" Tee for Air Hose ......... (LOWES)



12" 5/16" vacuum Hose ...........(Autoparts store)

22" 5/16" vacuum Hose .............(Autoparts store)

 

[kevinbakon]

Thanks for your help on this guys!



I ended up finding the 5/16 material and clamps all at O'Reilly.

(My local Lowes, Home Depots & Ace hardware stores don't sell any 5/16 at all.)

I got the sleeve and elbow at intakehoses.com and I found the aluminum tube at a local steel center for $6.

Installed it all last night and I definitely noticed an immediate difference.

I've already got a KKM MAF and a cone in the box, so replacing the tube was just the mod I needed to compliment and complete my intake.



The whole process, beginning to end, literally took about 7-10 minutes and cost me right around $60.



Again, I can't thank you enough!

 

[D Potts]

PICS?

 

[TrainTrac]

The whole process, beginning to end, literally took about 7-10 minutes and cost me right around $60.

So what was your total cost for the intake (including the KKM)?

 

[kevinbakon]

Sorry, let me clarify, this portion of the intake came in right around $60. . . .

$120 - New box top with KKM and cone filter (Zabteck)

$6 - Chrome pipe (Local)

$15 - Rubber elbow (Intakehoses.com)

$9 - Sleeve (Intakehoses.com)

$10 - Shipping (Intakehoses.com)

$5 - Tee (O'Reilly)

$4 - Grommet (O'Reilly)

$7 - Vacuum hoses (O'Reilly)

$6 - Clamps (Lowe's)

$182 - Total



Taken in order of airflow, here are some rough pics taken with my phone . . . .



Removed plastic from behind the grill:

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Removed baffle:

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In-the-box cone and KKM MAF:

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Custom tube and fully assembled intake:

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All wrapped up with a Zabteck modified throttle body and an Xcal3 with tunes from Torrie.

. . . . this should complete my intake (that is unless I find a plastic tube to replace the aluminum one).