Hey guys, I decided to put in my Moroso CAI I got a while back (used and came with a massivly dirty filter ) and ran into a problem. which way does that metal thing have to go in? I took a picture of how it is in, and it seems to be an inch too high as my hood does not want to close all the way.

Few questions:

1. do I have to flip the metal thing around?
2. do you have to move your relay box? (that thick bunch of wires coming out seems to be a pain to move)
3. what are those threads on the metal that the filter is on for and where would I have to screw it down? Is it ok not to screw it in?

I quickly did this in the dark so maybe in the morning tomorrow with the sun it would be much easier to do. Let me know if I did anything wrong so tomorrow in the morning I will correct it

Pictures were taking with my cellphone so they are not the best but the picture showing the metal thing where the filter attaches to, there is a gap the size of a finger between that and being fully in.

 

wouldn't happen to be a firebird?

 

Nope Camaro Z28 :p

I did a little searching seems like I have the metal thing on reverse based on this picture from summit.

 

When you say metal thing, do you mean the hose clamp, or the plate?

The plate isn't required, it's just a separator so that they cool and warm air don't mix (if that makes any sense.) That plate usually has a side that says this end up or vice versa.

Try sliding the filter higher up onto the duct? It should flex so you can put it on a bigger diameter duct...just slide it up and then retighten it.

 

Haha I mean the plate when I say metal thing :p

If its not required I'm just going to not use it since that is what causing my fitment issues. I bought it used so its a bit rusted so I can't tell what side is what but thanks for the advice, I will get on it tomorrow in the a.m.