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Toddasaurus
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Had enough time to finally install my AEM intake today. I'll go through some of the basic steps it takes to install, along with some custom modifications I did.
Upon receiving the kit, I decided to add some heat reflective tape to both the heat shields and the intake tubing. Starting with the intake pipes, I wiped them down really well with alcohol, then got to work, cutting sections of tape and applying them, one at a time. Soon, each pipe went from like this....

....to this!

After this, I did a similar treatment on the heatshields. Wiped down with alcohol, and applied the tape to the outside of the shield.

Although I'm sure whatever difference the heat tape makes will be negligible, I've always followed the performance car rule of 'every little bit helps'. Plus, I think it looks cool and unique.
Prior to the install I also ordered some extra replacement diverter valve hose, as I've heard the stock pipe can link when installing this kit. For reference, this is what I got...
Amazon.com: HPS HTHH-100-BLK Silicone High Temperature Reinforced Heater Hose, 200 PSI Maximum Pressure,1' Length, 1" ID, Black: Industrial & Scientific
And this is how it looks...

The install is straightforward and relatively simple; but, it took more time than I anticipated because of the adjustments needed to make everything fit properly. Since you're replacing the stock, flexible rubber intake pipes with rigid plastic tubes, you must make small adjustments here and there. Either way, onto the install.
Start by removing the strut tower braces...

Next, remove both intake air boxes by first loosening the intake elbow clamps...

...then remove the 3 bolts that attach the box to the frame.


And remove both airboxes.

Next, you must unplug the vacuum hoses that are attached to each intake elbow. The passenger side only has the one diverter valve hose. The driver's side has a total of 3 vacuum hoses attached.
Continued....
Upon receiving the kit, I decided to add some heat reflective tape to both the heat shields and the intake tubing. Starting with the intake pipes, I wiped them down really well with alcohol, then got to work, cutting sections of tape and applying them, one at a time. Soon, each pipe went from like this....

....to this!

After this, I did a similar treatment on the heatshields. Wiped down with alcohol, and applied the tape to the outside of the shield.

Although I'm sure whatever difference the heat tape makes will be negligible, I've always followed the performance car rule of 'every little bit helps'. Plus, I think it looks cool and unique.
Prior to the install I also ordered some extra replacement diverter valve hose, as I've heard the stock pipe can link when installing this kit. For reference, this is what I got...
Amazon.com: HPS HTHH-100-BLK Silicone High Temperature Reinforced Heater Hose, 200 PSI Maximum Pressure,1' Length, 1" ID, Black: Industrial & Scientific
And this is how it looks...

The install is straightforward and relatively simple; but, it took more time than I anticipated because of the adjustments needed to make everything fit properly. Since you're replacing the stock, flexible rubber intake pipes with rigid plastic tubes, you must make small adjustments here and there. Either way, onto the install.
Start by removing the strut tower braces...

Next, remove both intake air boxes by first loosening the intake elbow clamps...

...then remove the 3 bolts that attach the box to the frame.


And remove both airboxes.

Next, you must unplug the vacuum hoses that are attached to each intake elbow. The passenger side only has the one diverter valve hose. The driver's side has a total of 3 vacuum hoses attached.
Continued....
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