n-body intake CAI

[BAD324]

quick question on this thing, i wanna install this but i DONT have a drill or socket extender here at school. but i do have everything else i need. is it possible to install this thing without the drill and extender?

[ccarr8705]

You have to ask red99gagt keith. He makes them

[flyinfreak]

you probably won't be able to because you need to relocate the battery tray. Unless you want to chizzel(sp) the tray new holes. And i'm pretty sure you need a socket extender to reach some of the nuts.

[BAD324]

ok thanks, if anyone else has any advice let me know

[Red99GAGT]

Originally posted by BAD324
quick question on this thing, i wanna install this but i DONT have a drill or socket extender here at school. but i do have everything else i need. is it possible to install this thing without the drill and extender?

Anything is possible, its just a little more difficult to install without those tools. My intakes have been installed without moving the battery tray, so i guess that is not a neccessity. As for the extension, try asking around to see if anyone has one. Or you could just sqeeze your hands in there. You should be able to install wihtout the things you mentioned.

[BAD324]

ok excellent, one last quesion, do i HAVE to remove the tire too get the fender lining off. i assume i dont have to, it just b a lot easier.

[Red99GAGT]

Originally posted by BAD324
ok excellent, one last quesion, do i HAVE to remove the tire too get the fender lining off. i assume i dont have to, it just b a lot easier.

Removing the tire makes the process a TON easier. Takes 2 mins to take it off, another 2 to put it back on. I recommend taking it off.

[BAD324]

hmm ok, only reason i ask this is because i am at school without a jack or drill or socket extender. hopefully i can find somebody around here with the stuff. i might have to try the hard way though...hmmm thanks for the help

[Pte Socks]

take off the tire, it makes things so much easier.. and no.. I put on keiths CAI without a socket extender or a drill! hehe all it takes is some imagination my friend.

[Red99GAGT]

Originally posted by BAD324
hmm ok, only reason i ask this is because i am at school without a jack or drill or socket extender. hopefully i can find somebody around here with the stuff. i might have to try the hard way though...hmmm thanks for the help

Your car should have a jack in the trunk ;)

[ccarr8705]

Also if you do use a socket wrench, you will need deep well sockets.

[BAD324]

Originally posted by Red99GAGT
Your car should have a jack in the trunk ;)

haha thats right, i do have one in there. almost forgot about that one. ok thanx for the help guys. i think i might have a friend that can help me out, but most likely ill end up havin to do it the hard way

[TA^Guy]

I'll back up what Keith said and that removing the wheel makes getting into that panel ALOT easier.

Also some places like Advanced Auto will let you borrow tools if you leave a deposit. If you can't find anyone with a extension maybe they can let you borrow one. Maybe even a drill too, who knows.

Drills can be purcahsed at say Walmart for under $20, and a few bucks for a drill bit. And extension can be had for about $5 also. :)

Just something for the future. If your away at school and low on cash pick up one of those cheep socket sets to carry in your trunk or space tire well. You neve rknow when you might need it on the side of the road late one night.

Good luck on your new intake, I love mine. :)

[BAD324]

thanks a bunch, yea i have sockets in the car. i just dont have the extension. also ive got a drill but thats at home too. good idea on the advance auto, i forgot u can do that. hopefully this weekend im gonna try to get it done.

[Marksman]

Ask friends or neighbors for a couple tools. That's what I do here if I'm missing something. Works out alright.
-marksman

[BAD324]

ok i am about ready to install this thing. for those that didnt use a drill, did u just squeeze it in or waht did you do?

[Red99GAGT]

Originally posted by BAD324
ok i am about ready to install this thing. for those that didnt use a drill, did u just squeeze it in or waht did you do?

Just have at it man. Experiment a little. Like they always say, you don't know til you try it. It won't be difficult at all.

[BAD324]

ok im part way through the install, tryin to get this freakin whell well cover off. already have a nice gash in my thumb from tryin to get it off

[BAD324]

ok how do i get these push pins out? i cant get em out for my life. does the wheel well gotta come out?

[Red99GAGT]

Originally posted by BAD324
ok how do i get these push pins out? i cant get em out for my life. does the wheel well gotta come out?

Try pliers. They are a b!tch to get out. I've got scars to confirm it.

[BAD324]

haha i think ill have a nice 2" scar on my thumb, well due to a small issue i had to put the stock stuff back on so i can use the car. hopefully ill try again tomorow or get help. cuz im gettin to frustrated and ima break somethin....lol