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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:18 AM
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Question: If i put a short ram or cai intake into my car would I have to do any maintenance such as cleaning the filter or oiling it on any brand? Or would it be fine ryt after install? thanks
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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that is pretty much it, get a filter cleaning kit.

take it off, hose it out, and re-oil it periodically.
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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What would periodically be?
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as often as necessary, see how dirty it gets. i think it is something like 15 thousand miles.
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:27 AM
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Sounds good, thanks drax!
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:29 AM
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sigh...actually, my filter is WAY overdue for a cleaning...too lazy to get that bumper off...
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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it is a pain, its so simple to take off, i just dread lining it back up when putting it back on.
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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you had to take your bumper off? i just need to take my wheel off and go through the well. it doesnt really need to be cleaned all that often though. i thought mine was gonna be hella dirty after like 20k. but when i hosed/brushed it there was like no dirt.
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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hey btw does anyone know the name of that guy that makes cai brackets. dr something i thought.
Old Nov 15, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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dr isotope
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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what do i need to clean the Fujita intake? does it need to be reoiled cuz i dont think theirs came oiled.
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 06:11 AM
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I wish I had the bracket, I heard you had to clean your cone like once every 2 years? haha Correct me if i'm wrong, please @_@

draxcaliber, i took off my bumper to install my cai too, but someone who I talked to said he did it through the fender lining, so there might be an easier way
Old Nov 17, 2007 | 04:52 AM
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Yeah its way easier to just do it through the wheel well. Just take off the tire and peel back the fender.
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