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    CAI? Objective complete!

    I could not afford to install a crabs or any other intake kit for that matter. So I decided to set out to fabricate my own.

    Requirements.
    LOW COST
    Function as a CAI
    Look Like a CAI
    Not Be Hokey

    I started by ripping out that massive air box, and stored it along with the brand new filter I bought a few weeks ago.



    I attached a intake coupler to the mass airflow sensor. This was a little tuff but not to bad. I attached a 4 in tube and a cone filter. Looks like an intake to me!




    I took a few measurements to determine what the rough dimensions of the heat shield would be, and cut a rough mock up out of a box from an 18 pack.



    Test fit...



    Trim... and Test Fit... Trim... and Test Fit... Trim... and Test Fit...
    I think I took this in and out of the car about 20 times.



    Once I was happy with the fit. I cut the pattern out of sheet metal.



    And again with the Trim... and Test Fit...



    I added a few finishing touches...



    and here is the final install.



    Well I know it's not perfect. but I think I accomplished my goal for now. I will be looking into a front pipe soon though.

    All in all this was a fun and challenging project. It took me a several hours to get the heat shield mocked up. and a few more to fab the sheet metal. So I see where buying the kit and the 20 min install time is probably better.

    First impressions are.

    No CEL, so that's good

    It seems to have opened it up quite a bit, as it feels more peppy.

    Sounds way healthier. nice little growl when I put my foot in it.

    I can't really comment on mileage.. I can't keep my foot out of it. So I'll keep you posted.

    I'm not sure what the symptoms of heat soak are, but I see no negative side affects to my mod so far.


    So that's that...

    Lets hear your comments!

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  • #2
    Re: CAI? Objective complete!

    Looks like Crabs option 2 to me! great work!
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    • #3
      Re: CAI? Objective complete!

      Very nice,cheap and looks good
      11 Chevy CCSB Vortec 5.3L
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      • #4
        Re: CAI? Objective complete!

        thanks guys...

        I hope it holds up.

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        • #5
          Re: CAI? Objective complete!

          Wow looks good man. It kinda looks like the one I just did...
          2012 AWD Fusion Sport...
          Steeda springs, Steeda STB, Steeda Motor mount, Steeda Intake, Steeda 93/100 octain tune, Steeda TB spacer, Magnaflow catback, 19x8.5 mustang GT wheels painted body color, 5% and 35% TINT, upper and lower 6,000k HID's, Steeda Hood struts, and tinted tails, and much more...http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3974935/2012-ford-fusion/

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          • #6
            Re: CAI? Objective complete!

            I saw yours. it looks nice. I think a tiger crab is next.

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            • #7
              Re: CAI? Objective complete!

              You sir are are a genius, personally I would've line the sheet metal with the cutout from the 18 pack.
              Awesome job I might have to do this until I get permission from the wife to spend money in the car (I'm forbidden until after the baby's born)

              Mods: 8K xenon HIDs; mobil 1 plaquer in engine bay; debadged sides and trunk;
              GT-R finally installed, all silver and chrome interior pieces painted.
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              • #8
                Re: CAI? Objective complete!

                thats a smart idea man, a lot of wisdom went into this build (i crack myself up)

                this may be something i'll give a go, to once again try to conquer the issue of the 4-cyl's intake conundrum.

                -Adam.
                Paying someone to install parts on your car, and bragging about it being fast is like watching someone SMURF your wife, and being proud to raise the kids
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                • #9
                  Re: CAI? Objective complete!

                  sheet metal = heat?

                  besides that you just swapped the filter? not bad for the cost. but I would be interested in seeing your heat differences now

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                  • #10
                    Re: CAI? Objective complete!

                    Originally posted by Neatong6er View Post
                    Looks like Crabs option 2 to me! great work!
                    ummm question ^^^the above statment would that not be a copy right issue?

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                    Crabs Intake Opt. 3 w/ FPU, Angel Eye Halo Projector Head Lights,
                    Eibach Pro Kit lowering springs, Powder coated grilles, Raceingline STB,
                    & Riken Raptors ZR 245/45-18's.
                    TO BE INSTALL:
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                    • #11
                      Re: CAI? Objective complete!

                      Originally posted by EpicRed View Post
                      ummm question ^^^the above statment would that not be a copy right issue?
                      You cant copy right a product... A patent is another story. It also does not have pooners name on it and is not being sold publicly. I think he is ok.
                      2012 AWD Fusion Sport...
                      Steeda springs, Steeda STB, Steeda Motor mount, Steeda Intake, Steeda 93/100 octain tune, Steeda TB spacer, Magnaflow catback, 19x8.5 mustang GT wheels painted body color, 5% and 35% TINT, upper and lower 6,000k HID's, Steeda Hood struts, and tinted tails, and much more...http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3974935/2012-ford-fusion/

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                      • #12
                        Re: CAI? Objective complete!

                        Originally posted by LB2 View Post
                        You cant copy right a product... A patent is another story. It also does not have pooners name on it and is not being sold publicly. I think he is ok.
                        Plus I don't think Robert really minds...
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                        Mods: Classic Performance Exhaust, WAMS 93 Octane tune, Crab Intake, and a whole lot more...

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                        • #13
                          Re: CAI? Objective complete!

                          Thanks guys... But it would be rude to take full credit for this mod. As some have pointed out and all can see. There are definite influences here. I'm not the first to try this. Lampoon is infamous for his product, and a major inspiration for this project. He saw a market for such, did the testing and created a product that an honest man could stand behind. that's a lot different than buying parts from the auto parts store, and cutting up an 18 pack. (don't drink the 18 pack before you start to mod)

                          Besides I picked his brain first, and he told me to try it.

                          As far as heat goes, I don't have a way to measure the intake air temp just yet.
                          This a question that I have myself.
                          Does anyone know the symptoms of hot air intake. (I see no negative side affects yet. even after sitting in traffic and driving on city streets, the DIC reads from about 20 - 20.9.)
                          I have read about heat soak. Most of what I read talked about a mass airflow sensor heating up due to the engine heat, and throwing false data to the computer.

                          Or a slow sensor that only sends the data a few times a min. (so if your sitting in staging at the strip idle, your mass air flow sensor is giving feed back of a high temp. However, by the time it catches up to the temp flowing through the intake during your run, your run is over. So the timing never caught up during the run.)
                          That's what I read, but who knows?

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                          Puddle Lights
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                          • #14
                            Re: CAI? Objective complete!

                            Just saw this thread for the first time but that heat shield looks great. I literally did the same exact thing last summer and the shield has been holding up fine ever since then.
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                            • #15
                              Re: CAI? Objective complete!

                              Originally posted by theshibbykumquat View Post
                              Just saw this thread for the first time but that heat shield looks great. I literally did the same exact thing last summer and the shield has been holding up fine ever since then.
                              Yup. No problems. I just cleaned my filter and reinstalled.

                              Stop by my progression and say Hi!

                              Custom Blacked out Chrome
                              Color Matched Upper Grilles
                              Door Sills
                              Puddle Lights
                              Steering Wheel swap
                              Custom CIA/Heat Shield

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