How To Install: MDesign Carbon Fiber Cold Air Intake

[derfdog15]

On my AirRaid CAI I had to put a new O-ring on the sensor, since I broke the blue one taking it out of the stock tubes. I also had to remove one of the wiring clips to give me more slack, and re-rout the wires slightly to allow enough length to connect. May be worth a shot.

When I installed the sensor, I put a dot of oil, from the oil fill lid, on the O-ring, then put a flat head sensor in the slot on the sensor and pushed down , once I heard it go into place, I connected everything up. Once it is in place it should be almost impossible to remove again. The AirRaid also has a small screw and washer that holds it in, in place of the factory screw in/click in stub. Does the MDesign not have that?

 

[kinnder]

On my AirRaid CAI I had to put a new O-ring on the sensor, since I broke the blue one taking it out of the stock tubes. I also had to remove one of the wiring clips to give me more slack, and re-rout the wires slightly to allow enough length to connect. May be worth a shot.

When I installed the sensor, I put a dot of oil, from the oil fill lid, on the O-ring, then put a flat head sensor in the slot on the sensor and pushed down , once I heard it go into place, I connected everything up. Once it is in place it should be almost impossible to remove again. The AirRaid also has a small screw and washer that holds it in, in place of the factory screw in/click in stub. Does the MDesign not have that?

Thanks for the response. I might try buying a new O-ring for the sensor, as I snapped the OEM one when I took it off. I had to break off more than one retainer clip, so wire slack is not an issue for me. With the MDesign CAI, I just can't seem to get the sensor to get in the grommet past where the O-ring would be.

 

[derfdog15]

On my AirRaid CAI I had to put a new O-ring on the sensor, since I broke the blue one taking it out of the stock tubes. I also had to remove one of the wiring clips to give me more slack, and re-rout the wires slightly to allow enough length to connect. May be worth a shot.

When I installed the sensor, I put a dot of oil, from the oil fill lid, on the O-ring, then put a flat head sensor in the slot on the sensor and pushed down , once I heard it go into place, I connected everything up. Once it is in place it should be almost impossible to remove again. The AirRaid also has a small screw and washer that holds it in, in place of the factory screw in/click in stub. Does the MDesign not have that?

Thanks for the response. I might try buying a new O-ring for the sensor, as I snapped the OEM one when I took it off. I had to break off more than one retainer clip, so wire slack is not an issue for me. With the MDesign CAI, I just can't seem to get the sensor to get in the grommet past where the O-ring would be.

If you go on the hunt for an o-ring I recommend having the sensor and the intake with you, as there are a few sizes of O-ring that look like they will work, but are just barely too thick/thin and cause issues.

Pictures of what you are working with would also be helpful. Like I said, the sensor should basically "click" into place, I had to use a reasonable amount of force pushing it in with a flathead on my AirRaid, but I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't be able to remove it if I tried.

Also did you buy your MDesign intake new? I noticed on the how-to, item 10, that there is a supplied replacement O-ring. The sensor should stop at the O-ring location, assuming the O-ring clicks in place. Like I said, it will be audible. if you do not have the O-ring than like I said, take both the sensor and pipe with you, and start your search! Good luck!

 

[lsfox86]

This thread was very helpful when installing my M Design CAI.  Thanks for all the pictures!

 

[FistyMcgee]

I would like to just get the CF tube to replace the accordion pipe on these cars. also wouldn't mind a CF engine cover so I can do away with the nasty plastic piece that all cars come with now.

 

[SHOurpp]

It looks great, and I can't wait to give it a test run tomorrow!

lots of space beside it to mount alky pump and tank