Anyone else have problems installing a dual cone intake?
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: San Tan Valley Arizona
Anyone else have problems installing a dual cone intake?
I got the thing in, took a little longer than 20 minutes though. The problem is it doesnt seem to be sitting right. The airbridge sticks up just enough so I cant put it back on those two grommets that hold it in place.
Le Mans Master
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
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You may be able to trim down one of the couplers? I have an aftermarket bridge and have had several of them. None have been attached with the grommets.........they stay in place just fine.
Instructor
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From: Millbury MA
Intake
I just finished installing mine. Got it from WCC. I installed the airbridge connected to the chrome pipe first, without the fillters. Then very carefully pulled up on the pipe and slid the filters on. Mine is connected to the stock rubber grommets. Hope this helps.
Team Owner
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From: Somewhere between mild insanity and complete psychosis
You probably got one of the ones designed to work with an aftermarket airbridge. I had one I sold to someone else without the airbridge, and it made his stock airbridge stick up like that. No problem though, it won't come off. Most aftermarket airbridges don't even use those mounting points.
Le Mans Master
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From: Memphis Tennessee
Put the clamps on so that you can tighten them AFTER you get the until you get the unit on correctly. Then, adjust the angles of the coupler and filter-horn until the grommets go back on correctly. It took me about 15 minutes to get it right the first time and now I can do it in 5.
Let me know if you still have trouble.
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2nd Gear
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From: Gallatin Tennessee
Put the clamps on so that you can tighten them AFTER you get the until you get the unit on correctly. Then, adjust the angles of the coupler and filter-horn until the grommets go back on correctly. It took me about 15 minutes to get it right the first time and now I can do it in 5.
Let me know if you still have trouble.
1 - How difficult is it to get the stock air box out?
2 - Any tips or tricks I need to know before I begin?
3 - Are there any pictures or on line install instructions that may help me.
Thanks,
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Monument CO
Same problem....was worse with a smooth coupler. Put the accordian style back on and then placed rubber bushings under the front side radiator cover bolts, forcing it to pivot and close the gap.
