Lingenfelter CAI poor fit on 06 V
08-16-2012, 07:05 PM
#1
Lingenfelter CAI poor fit on 06 V Gentlemen, I'm writing to see if you guys have any ideas or have experienced anything similar. I installed a Lingenfelter CAI, which as you know is just and airbox and filter, but there was so little room in the airbox after the installation, that I had to basically crush the filter to get it in there. Also, it would not fit horizontally, Pic below:
I got on the phone with Lingenfelter, and they sent me a new airbox and filter. They were great, actually, no complaints about their customer service. This one fit slightly better, allowing me to position the filter horizontally, but essentially had the same problem. I didn't even try to put the new filter in because I'd have to crush it, too. There is simply no room.
The edge of the airbox is right up against the radiator, can't move any further. I'm almost certain I followed the instructions to a T and installed the brackets in all the right places, and plugged/screwed everything in to the right place.Any ideas as to what could be going on? Lingenfelter says they're stumped, but they'll take the CAI back.
PS-- Yes, I know my engine bay is dirty-- I had a coolant leak and for various other reasons it looks like crap. Gonna clean it up nicely this weekend.
I got on the phone with Lingenfelter, and they sent me a new airbox and filter. They were great, actually, no complaints about their customer service. This one fit slightly better, allowing me to position the filter horizontally, but essentially had the same problem. I didn't even try to put the new filter in because I'd have to crush it, too. There is simply no room.
The edge of the airbox is right up against the radiator, can't move any further. I'm almost certain I followed the instructions to a T and installed the brackets in all the right places, and plugged/screwed everything in to the right place.Any ideas as to what could be going on? Lingenfelter says they're stumped, but they'll take the CAI back.
PS-- Yes, I know my engine bay is dirty-- I had a coolant leak and for various other reasons it looks like crap. Gonna clean it up nicely this weekend.
08-16-2012, 07:18 PM
#3
The filter doesn't fit perfectly square relative to your car's direction of motion and the ground. It is a tight fit, but you can make it work. I fail to see why you're having a problem tweaking it.
08-16-2012, 07:21 PM
#4
Maybe he is trying to force it over the connector (filter last).
The "proper" way is to install the filter first and connect up starting there and forget about having it look "nice" by being horizontal or vertical.
You mount it so it clears as much of everything it can.
The "proper" way is to install the filter first and connect up starting there and forget about having it look "nice" by being horizontal or vertical.
You mount it so it clears as much of everything it can.
08-16-2012, 08:22 PM
#5
Heavymetals, that's what I did. I slid the filter in first, then inserted the MAF. The filter fits towards the coolant reservoir, but to move it so thy the MAF can slide in necessitates crushing it.
I did measure it over the phone with lingenfelter. It's the right size.
I did measure it over the phone with lingenfelter. It's the right size.
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08-17-2012, 12:27 AM
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Yea mine is the same as his... U can go get a little autozone filter and slap it on there if u want it still does the job u kno.. A filter is a filter in my book
08-17-2012, 07:21 AM
#11
A smaller filter is always an option. I had been hoping perhaps that someone could point out a glaring mistake, or maybe there was someone else out there who also goin the fit too tight. I am irritated, after spending the money I did, so have to spend yet more.
08-17-2012, 10:42 AM
#15
Did you remove the outer plastic baffle from the stock airbox.. that would def effect the clearance.. ill try and find a pic
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