M2 Carbon CAI Box fitment problems. Need assistance.
I just installed my M2 carbon fiber cold air intake box this weekend and it sits about a quarter inch too high. I can still close the hood, but it sticks up by the same amount. I tried to get it to sit lower but there is a coolant hose that is proped up on a bracket that prevents this. I know that I could get the box to sit lower if I cut this bracket (removed it), but don't know if that would negatively affect the hose/cooling system.
Any advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated. |
what radiator do you have?
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stock
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Do they even sell aluminum ones anymore?
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I don't think so. Try Rx7 fashion (i think) or do a search for aluminum cold air intake box's.
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The M2 airbox should rest on top of the frame member on that side without undue clearance problems with the upper radiator hose. Once I managed to properly line up the primary turbo intake hose (MAJOR PITA), the rest of the install was a cinch. You can flip (reverse) the top radiator mount brackets for additional clearance if need be.
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I had the same problem and I just removed that bracket and pushed the hose down.
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yeah, I'm just going to remove the bracket. I think that is what M2 did as well. Wish they would have made some instructions. The install is fairly straight fwd but minor "glitches" can cause confusion.
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The rx7fashion box fitment isn't that much better either...
it hits the radiator hose and doesn't seal off the radiator as there is a small "gap". The only real benefit that I had heard is that it does sit lower and thus no issues with hitting the hood. BTW, where did you get your airbox from?? Is it a new one from M2? |
I had the original aluminum CAI from M2 (4 years ago)and had NO fitments issues.
I went single, sold it and now I have the all aluminum CAI from RX7 Extreme modified for a single. I had a little issue with hitting the radiator hose. I got fixed once I installed the wide foot mounts, that lowered the radiator a tad and the good old hammer. I knew the CAI would see my way. :D |
I got the airbox off of this forum, and yes it is the new one from M2.
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