Buick Performance - How To
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Buick Performance - How To
Ok, ever since my celica "bit the dust" (temporarily), I've had my air filter lying around after restoring the stock parts...SOOOOO...
===Welcome to the Custom CAI for a 1989 Buick LeSabre===
Parts Needed
1. 12" piece of 260psi PVC piping (trust me, you will be pushing the limit w/ the 260psi piping as the CAI will undoubtably increase the air pressure exponentially.)
2. Air Filter (don't settle for anything less than a K&N for your sweet ride)
3. 3" rubber elbow w/ hose clamps
4. Adjustable wrench, flat head screwdriver, hacksaw, pocket knife
Instructions
1. First, start off by removing the stock airbox, connecting hose, and get rid of that dirty filter that hasn't been changed since 1989!
2. Unclip the air temperature sensor from the stock airbox. Unscrew the air temperature sensor from the airbox, using the adjustable wrench.
3. Cut the PVC piping to EXACTLY, EXACTLY, EXACTLY 9". Failure to do so will result in NOTHING.
4. Insert the Air Filter into the PVC pipe. Use caution not to damage the filter. Damaging the filter will cause turbulance in the air stream and result in insanely negligable power loss.
5. Insert the PVC pipe (the other end, for you newbies) into the rubber elbow and tighten the hose clamp.
6. Use the pocket knife to make a hole in the rubber elbow to allow for easy insertion of the sensor (the bigger the hole the easier it is, but well, you kinda know where that's going...)
7. Insert your sensor into the hole by screwing it in (then put the air temperature sensor in it). Be careful not to damage your tip.
8. Install the CAI onto the thottle body and tighten the hose clamp.
9. Reconnect the air temperature sensor wire to the unit that you just inserted into the rubber elbow.
10. Take that baby for a ride...
11. Marvel in the pure, raw, sexy power of the 3800 Series Engine.
12. Go take on a Grand Am or what not and make sure to adjust that mirror so you can easily see them behind you :O
===Welcome to the Custom CAI for a 1989 Buick LeSabre===
Parts Needed
1. 12" piece of 260psi PVC piping (trust me, you will be pushing the limit w/ the 260psi piping as the CAI will undoubtably increase the air pressure exponentially.)
2. Air Filter (don't settle for anything less than a K&N for your sweet ride)
3. 3" rubber elbow w/ hose clamps
4. Adjustable wrench, flat head screwdriver, hacksaw, pocket knife
Instructions
1. First, start off by removing the stock airbox, connecting hose, and get rid of that dirty filter that hasn't been changed since 1989!
2. Unclip the air temperature sensor from the stock airbox. Unscrew the air temperature sensor from the airbox, using the adjustable wrench.
3. Cut the PVC piping to EXACTLY, EXACTLY, EXACTLY 9". Failure to do so will result in NOTHING.
4. Insert the Air Filter into the PVC pipe. Use caution not to damage the filter. Damaging the filter will cause turbulance in the air stream and result in insanely negligable power loss.
5. Insert the PVC pipe (the other end, for you newbies) into the rubber elbow and tighten the hose clamp.
6. Use the pocket knife to make a hole in the rubber elbow to allow for easy insertion of the sensor (the bigger the hole the easier it is, but well, you kinda know where that's going...)
7. Insert your sensor into the hole by screwing it in (then put the air temperature sensor in it). Be careful not to damage your tip.
8. Install the CAI onto the thottle body and tighten the hose clamp.
9. Reconnect the air temperature sensor wire to the unit that you just inserted into the rubber elbow.
10. Take that baby for a ride...
11. Marvel in the pure, raw, sexy power of the 3800 Series Engine.
12. Go take on a Grand Am or what not and make sure to adjust that mirror so you can easily see them behind you :O
Last edited by LeSabres_R_Gay; Jun 28, 2003 at 01:18 PM.
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Originally posted by 16g-95gsx
I like how your "cold air" is directly behind the radiator
heat shield anyone?
I like how your "cold air" is directly behind the radiator
heat shield anyone?
However, the "CAI" is really off to the side of the radiator...it's not a huge concern
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I also woulda used ABS piping instead of PVC, as it has a higher heat resistance than PVC would, I dont know how hot that pipe might get being in the engine bay behind the radiator on an august day at idle. Also PVC stands for polyvynle chloride if I'm not mistaken meaning it would most likely give off chlorine gas under high heat, wouldnt that be bad for an engine, I dont know just taking a guess there.
I gotta do the DIY CAI on my AE92.
I gotta do the DIY CAI on my AE92
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Originally posted by 16g-95gsx
Also PVC stands for polyvynle chloride if I'm not mistaken meaning it would most likely give off chlorine gas under high heat, wouldnt that be bad for an engine, I dont know just taking a guess there.
Also PVC stands for polyvynle chloride if I'm not mistaken meaning it would most likely give off chlorine gas under high heat, wouldnt that be bad for an engine, I dont know just taking a guess there.
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Ahh, FUG...that's a good point about the gas or just the idea of that somebitch melting...i'll have to figure something out i guess...hmmm
Is ABS piping available to the consumer easily (ie. Home Depot or Lowe's)? WHat does ABS stand for when talking about piping?
Thanks for the heads up, as I'm not trying to kill myself or melt anything, lol...just was bored/having some fun.
Peace,
J
Is ABS piping available to the consumer easily (ie. Home Depot or Lowe's)? WHat does ABS stand for when talking about piping?
Thanks for the heads up, as I'm not trying to kill myself or melt anything, lol...just was bored/having some fun.
Peace,
J