Installed TRD CAI [Archive]

onemorescion

09-07-2007, 01:22 PM

Here are some pics of the TRD CAI. Installed it Wednesday night. Took me almost 2 hours. Hardest part was getting the box up through the wheel well, other than that it was pretty simple.

http://dealer.webmakerx.net/Images/Picture/2007/September/lg_0906071619[1].JPG
http://dealer.webmakerx.net/Images/Picture/2007/September/lg_0906071619a[1].JPG
http://dealer.webmakerx.net/Images/Picture/2007/September/lg_0906071616a[1].JPG

ScioXBox

09-07-2007, 04:08 PM

onemorescion

09-07-2007, 04:54 PM

Did you relocate the battery or just remove for easier access? It sounds great after 3k RPM. Only thing I had to relocate was the negative battery wires.

ScioXBox

09-07-2007, 05:02 PM

I just removed the battery for the installation... everything went back in the same place after. Any power gains?

superboxcarxb

09-07-2007, 06:55 PM

that's a 2nd gen huh. weird. lol.

cincinfocal

09-10-2007, 03:30 PM

can you post pics of the main filter box? im curious about tis openings...

onemorescion

09-11-2007, 05:06 PM

my phone don't have flash on it and it's too dark for it to show clear enough on the pic. it's a decent size opening though.

rdfxb

09-16-2007, 11:38 PM

So do you feel anything differnt on the car. Maybe a little extra kick, anything. They say it give 6hp and 6tq

ScionFred

09-17-2007, 06:12 PM

I'm still waiting on mine. Maybe I'll call them today for status. When I installed my randode style CAI I removed the battery for more access. Hopefully, it's the same way wtih the TRD CAI.. Looks good! how does it sound?

Hey, another Randode style CAI modder. I also removed my battery to install mine rather than going through the well well. I wonder if the TRD air box would fit with the battery removed. It sure would be easier.

When I installed my springs I didn't remove the cowl assy and I just installed the TRD strut brace in 10 minutes without removing the cowl. Removing the cowl sure seems like a lot of unneccessary extra work.

schaumburgscion

09-17-2007, 07:45 PM

What I thought was cool was the vent replacement for the punch out. Its nice to know TRD went that extra step.

ScioXBox

09-22-2007, 02:50 AM

I have the the TRD intake installed plus TRD exhaust and it sounds awesome when you get above 3000 rpm.

miketf1

09-22-2007, 07:27 PM

i am confused. is this the TRD CAI for the gen2xb? or a converted kit for the tC?

if this is for the Gen.2xB can you scan and post the instructions? i want to know what i am getting into before i order!

ScioXBox

09-22-2007, 08:48 PM

cincinfocal

10-03-2007, 01:24 PM

how have your mpg's been? i just installed mine on monday and ive yet to run it from a full tank down to e...

hotthatch69

10-03-2007, 04:20 PM

wow looks good cant wait to get mine in

Breadbox_Boy

10-03-2007, 11:54 PM

bump for finding out what affect the CAI has on gas mileage???

I installed a K&N CAI for my 06 box, and really liked the horsepower boost.. mileage was always good with the 06 box anyway, but I don't want to do anything with my 08 that will decrease the gas mileage. (after all, compared with the 06, the 08 has PLENTY of horses under the hood) :eyebrow:

Whispaz

10-04-2007, 07:06 PM

hey, for those of you who did the Randode adaptor CAI....
HOW MUCH WOULD YOU SELL THE KIT FOR?

turboCoupe

10-07-2007, 06:24 PM

I love the TRD intake. best mod on my B so far.

Whispaz

10-10-2007, 04:13 PM

anyone selling theirs? (randode one, not TRD)