i got the intake today and i took out the factory air box but can't seem to get the new air box to fit? thanks in advance

 

There is only one way it fits....and you have to sort of force all those box intake in...The important thing to remember is get it as low as possible...there should be 1-2 screw holes at the bottom to hold it down. If you have a aftermarket rad you might have to clip that flap out

 

johnny the radiator hose is in the way or i'm just to weak to force it in

 

Should be able to push that hose to the side a little bit. Yes it is a really tight fit...get even tighter when you get a large SMIC

 

When sliding the air box's duct between the rad and frame rail watch for a small lip on the frame that sometimes catches the duct. If so, use a screw driver to pry the duct out a little then it should slide down easier.
Jack