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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 05:21 AM
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Obviously the box is customized but where did the original CAI box come from. Was it molded from scratch or was it taken from something and modified. I plan on something like this also and am looking for a template or something to start with.
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 10:04 AM
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It was molded from scratch.

You can see the top of the radiator core support was cut (look at pick near radiator cap) to allow the CAI box to sit directly ontop of the radiator.

The back of the L88 (cowl induction) is still open allowing air to flow into the engine compartment when driving or allow hot air to escape while idling, parked, stop light, etc.

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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Kaos
It was molded from scratch.

You can see the top of the radiator core support was cut (look at pick near radiator cap) to allow the CAI box to sit directly ontop of the radiator.

The back of the L88 (cowl induction) is still open allowing air to flow into the engine compartment when driving or allow hot air to escape while idling, parked, stop light, etc.
Thanks. Yes after carefully looking at it now I do see where it was cut. Looking at all options but this does give me some good ideas.
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