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CAI didn't fit, could it be the wrong one?

Old 07-30-2006, 01:00 PM
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Default CAI didn't fit, could it be the wrong one?

I bought a preowned CAI from a board member who had an FRC. When I went to install it on my Z06, I noticed that pretty much nothing fit. The intake was a Vortex, and the filter wouldn't go over the end of MAF, and the other end had a REALLY REALLY hard time going over the air bridge.

My question, is there a difference between c5 CAI's and Z06 CAI's? Probably is, seeings how nothing fit.
Old 07-31-2006, 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by 5W0P3
I bought a preowned CAI from a board member who had an FRC. When I went to install it on my Z06, I noticed that pretty much nothing fit. The intake was a Vortex, and the filter wouldn't go over the end of MAF, and the other end had a REALLY REALLY hard time going over the air bridge.

My question, is there a difference between c5 CAI's and Z06 CAI's? Probably is, seeings how nothing fit.
There is a difference between 97-00 and 01 and up intakes, including a different, larger MAF, which probably is the root of your problem.
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yea, i think i'm going to have to get a different one. Come to think of it, it came off an FRC. i shoulda thought about that. None the less.... CAI forsale... anyone!? lol.
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yea, i think i'm going to have to get a different one. Come to think of it, it came off an FRC. i shoulda thought about that. None the less.... CAI forsale... anyone!? lol.
Vortex Rammer? How much?
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Vortex Rammer? How much?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1458834

i can get pics
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I think the only difference is the front side of the MAF. I had to get the larger opening air filter when I changed to the later model MAF. Everything is fit fine.

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