CAI Installation for 5S-FE
by SolaraT » Mon Mar 15, 2004 11:19 pm
Well it finally arrived and my theory worked. 
Please check my WWW and go to the top right were it says "Pictures" for pictures supporting this Tutorial.
Hardware you need:
1 - Injen IS Short Ram designed for the 5S-FE
1 - CAI extension designed for the 1MZ-FE http://www.zer0.info/solaraguy/viewtopic.php?t=6375
1 - 2.50" Turbo Silicone 45 degree (Baby Blue hose shown in the pics)
4 - 3" Hose Clamps
Disclaimers and Observations:
*The filter that comes with the short ram is too small to fit without really squeezing it on to the CAI extension. Since the silicone is real flexible on the filter, it fits; but ideally you would want to eventually get a filter with a 2.75" opening vs. the 2.50" opening that came with the short ram.
*Please note that yes the diameter is larger for the extension as compared to the 2.50" IS short ram and is why the Turbo Silicone Coupler is key.
*Please note that the fuse box might have to come out of place.
*Please start the car before securing any clamps to ensure you have a successful set-up with no air leakage.
Directions:
#1. Start by lifting the car on the driver side and securing it with a tower.
#2. Take off the wheel
#3. Remove the wheel well plastic piece from the front part as seen in the pic. (Just enough for you to reach in there.)
#4. If you have not already removed the white canister along with the extension piece from the stock air box please do so at this time. Once you removed those items continue to #5. Hint. You might have to lift the fuse box in order to get more reach along with the bottom splash guard.
#5. Route the CAI extension piece from the rounded part starting off the top engine bay and work it down into the wheel well area were the filter will be. (It will be kind of rough to route it down, be patient)
#6. Fit one hose clamp onto the filter and carefully and patiently squeeze the filter onto the bottom end of the pipe. Once on nice and tight you can then secure the clamp.
#7. Now comes the tricky part. You need to make sure you have just enough of the 45 degree turbo silicone hose to connect the short ram into the CAI extension. What I had to do was actually cut it approximately 1.8" from the bend on each side because it was too long. See the thread for CAI and you will see a full size pic of what I mean. Page 9 I think.
-Once you got a nice cut you need to connect it to the RED silicone coupler that comes with the CAI extension. Use one clamp to secure both hoses together. *Don't tight it too much to the point were it starts to bulge on the inside. You finally get the remaining two clamps to secure the "Blue" end to the IS short ram and one to secure the "RED" end to the CAI extension.
-Screw on that little rubber knob type thingy that comes with the CAI to were it supposed to go. See pics. That will actually help keep the intake from moving around. Just lay the one side of the intake onto the side of it. See Pics.
You’re done. Now put your wheel well and wheel back on, lower the car back down and take a drive!!! Your results will be a tight True CAI set-up for our emerging 5S-FE editions.
Sorry if this was not so detailed but I think you should take a feel for your own car and work it out. This is just an overview of what I did.
Test Driving Results: #1. Meaner Sound! #2. Really Noticeable Increase in HP as compared to the Short Ram. No more drops in power sound and lag. This really turned things around for my car and am very happy that Danny was able to come through with this design to not only help out the 1MZ but the 5S-FE as well.
Check out my www for video clips of the CAI with a Greddy Evo II. You will loose the meaner intake sound after installing a cat-back due to less back preasure. Its all evenly smooth.
Good Luck and Happy Tuning!
Louis
EDIT: 03/31 - You might want to also get some heat resistant black Silicone to seal both couplers together along with the clamp. Not mandatory but good for extra sealing security. This is to be added in Step#7. Of coarse if your lucky and can get a hold of a 45 degree 2.5" Turbo Coupler that merges into a 2.75" then your set with just one peice.
Please check my WWW and go to the top right were it says "Pictures" for pictures supporting this Tutorial.
Hardware you need:
1 - Injen IS Short Ram designed for the 5S-FE
1 - CAI extension designed for the 1MZ-FE http://www.zer0.info/solaraguy/viewtopic.php?t=6375
1 - 2.50" Turbo Silicone 45 degree (Baby Blue hose shown in the pics)
4 - 3" Hose Clamps
Disclaimers and Observations:
*The filter that comes with the short ram is too small to fit without really squeezing it on to the CAI extension. Since the silicone is real flexible on the filter, it fits; but ideally you would want to eventually get a filter with a 2.75" opening vs. the 2.50" opening that came with the short ram.
*Please note that yes the diameter is larger for the extension as compared to the 2.50" IS short ram and is why the Turbo Silicone Coupler is key.
*Please note that the fuse box might have to come out of place.
*Please start the car before securing any clamps to ensure you have a successful set-up with no air leakage.
Directions:
#1. Start by lifting the car on the driver side and securing it with a tower.
#2. Take off the wheel
#3. Remove the wheel well plastic piece from the front part as seen in the pic. (Just enough for you to reach in there.)
#4. If you have not already removed the white canister along with the extension piece from the stock air box please do so at this time. Once you removed those items continue to #5. Hint. You might have to lift the fuse box in order to get more reach along with the bottom splash guard.
#5. Route the CAI extension piece from the rounded part starting off the top engine bay and work it down into the wheel well area were the filter will be. (It will be kind of rough to route it down, be patient)
#6. Fit one hose clamp onto the filter and carefully and patiently squeeze the filter onto the bottom end of the pipe. Once on nice and tight you can then secure the clamp.
#7. Now comes the tricky part. You need to make sure you have just enough of the 45 degree turbo silicone hose to connect the short ram into the CAI extension. What I had to do was actually cut it approximately 1.8" from the bend on each side because it was too long. See the thread for CAI and you will see a full size pic of what I mean. Page 9 I think.
-Once you got a nice cut you need to connect it to the RED silicone coupler that comes with the CAI extension. Use one clamp to secure both hoses together. *Don't tight it too much to the point were it starts to bulge on the inside. You finally get the remaining two clamps to secure the "Blue" end to the IS short ram and one to secure the "RED" end to the CAI extension.
-Screw on that little rubber knob type thingy that comes with the CAI to were it supposed to go. See pics. That will actually help keep the intake from moving around. Just lay the one side of the intake onto the side of it. See Pics.
You’re done. Now put your wheel well and wheel back on, lower the car back down and take a drive!!! Your results will be a tight True CAI set-up for our emerging 5S-FE editions.
Sorry if this was not so detailed but I think you should take a feel for your own car and work it out. This is just an overview of what I did.
Test Driving Results: #1. Meaner Sound! #2. Really Noticeable Increase in HP as compared to the Short Ram. No more drops in power sound and lag. This really turned things around for my car and am very happy that Danny was able to come through with this design to not only help out the 1MZ but the 5S-FE as well.
Check out my www for video clips of the CAI with a Greddy Evo II. You will loose the meaner intake sound after installing a cat-back due to less back preasure. Its all evenly smooth.
Good Luck and Happy Tuning!
Louis
EDIT: 03/31 - You might want to also get some heat resistant black Silicone to seal both couplers together along with the clamp. Not mandatory but good for extra sealing security. This is to be added in Step#7. Of coarse if your lucky and can get a hold of a 45 degree 2.5" Turbo Coupler that merges into a 2.75" then your set with just one peice.
Last edited by SolaraT on Sun May 02, 2004 4:15 pm, edited 6 times in total.
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, good job! And great instructions! I'm gonna buy the parts I need and try and do it this weekend. 
j/k!!
