Homemade CAI

[defrag]

has anyone done this on a 97 FIrebird. the throttlebody and corresponding parts seem very diffrent from the parts used in this guide. Do I need to go buy a LT1 elbow from someone or can I use the existing elbow (which leads into a box in the center of the hood which leads into a smaller box that contains the filter and such

-james

[Firebrd9783]

LT1 elbow is oval shape and wont fit, but at www.thunderracing.com they have one for 97s, I think its either 59.99 or 69.99. but if you decide to buy it, I would recommend getting a SLP cold air intake for $190-200(some places might have it for less) because it comes with the elbow and make sure you buy the one for the 97 3800 engines.

[MustangEater8251]

I made my own out of pvc piping and rubber drainaige couplings on my 94, its a 3.4L but I think you can make them for F-bodies pretty easily.

[jughead]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Firebrd9783:
LT1 elbow is oval shape and wont fit, but at www.thunderracing.com they have one for 97s, I think its either 59.99 or 69.99. but if you decide to buy it, I would recommend getting a SLP cold air intake for $190-200(some places might have it for less) because it comes with the elbow and make sure you buy the one for the 97 3800 engines.<hr></blockquote>

I have a LT1 elbow. Doesnt matter if its oval. Lets remember, its rubber. Ididnt even cut it and I got it to fit. All you need to do is tighten the loop and your good. What I did was just cut a half inch off to fit good.

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oops i forgot to even post the link i was referring to

http://www.geocities.com/seibeld/cam...ke/ppframe.htm

[96 T-Top Bird]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by jughead:


I have a LT1 elbow. Doesnt matter if its oval. Lets remember, its rubber. Ididnt even cut it and I got it to fit. All you need to do is tighten the loop and your good. What I did was just cut a half inch off to fit good.<hr></blockquote>

Exactly. When i bought my SLP intake, they sent an LT1 elbow, one side rounded and the other oval.

I just squeezed to oval side to make it kidna look rounded and put it on. Worked fine.

[W68Firebird97]

DEFRAG,
what is the other piece on the CAI that goes down?
My CAI is used only at the track!! And dropped me .3 off my E/T. check it out at http://www.geocities.com/twocents29
and click on Miscellaneous Cool Stuff and schroll down to CAI. It has no air filter.

[ March 09, 2002: Message edited by: W68Firebird97 ]</p>

[AZ3.8Camaro]

hey W68, that setup works really well, but I don't think I could bring myself to scoop up "Road Air" like that! :eek: I think it would be a better Idea to just make an slp like setup, but with wider pipes.

[Firebrd9783]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 96 T-Top Bird:


Exactly. When i bought my SLP intake, they sent an LT1 elbow, one side rounded and the other oval.

I just squeezed to oval side to make it kidna look rounded and put it on. Worked fine.<hr></blockquote>

Really? Good, now I can buy one for mine, I've been using a different kind of tubing for my cold air, but I think its creating turbulance, but now I know I can get that, thanks!