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Old 08-31-2016 | 08:53 PM
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I was bidding on a Stillen G3 on eBay yesterday and fell asleep and someone sniped it from me for $281?! I want an intake
That's unfortunate hopefully you find something soon! I try to check classifieds as much as possible in case anything comes up.
Old 08-31-2016 | 10:06 PM
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I was bidding on a Stillen G3 on eBay yesterday and fell asleep and someone sniped it from me for $281?! I want an intake
That's one hell of a deal
Old 09-25-2016 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by ItsRamsey-G
like others say, you don't need to take off the Neg cable. Good luck with the install I'll be doing mine this weekend!
did you have them installed?
Old 09-26-2016 | 11:28 AM
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I'm about to do that this weekend. I'll look to this thread for hints and advice.
Old 09-27-2016 | 03:54 AM
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I'm about to do that this weekend. I'll look to this thread for hints and advice.
Been busy so forgot to update. Install went pretty good, I also cleaned my throttle bodies while I was at it, and changed spark plugs . I did end up shaving some of the radiator support to make the tubes fit better. You don't have to, but it makes it easier to slide through and not look as pinched.
Old 09-27-2016 | 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ItsRamsey-G
Been busy so forgot to update. Install went pretty good, I also cleaned my throttle bodies while I was at it, and changed spark plugs . I did end up shaving some of the radiator support to make the tubes fit better. You don't have to, but it makes it easier to slide through and not look as pinched.
Cool. Ill keep that in mind. Thanks.
Old 09-27-2016 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ItsRamsey-G
Been busy so forgot to update. Install went pretty good, I also cleaned my throttle bodies while I was at it, and changed spark plugs . I did end up shaving some of the radiator support to make the tubes fit better. You don't have to, but it makes it easier to slide through and not look as pinched.
so did you unplug the sensor on the intake? did it show Check engine light?
any pics during the install?
Old 09-27-2016 | 03:00 PM
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You HAVE to unplug the sensor and put it in the new intake, not sure where the confusion or scare is coming from. WORST CASE, reset the ECU using the easy method. There's nothing to be afraid of, it wont blow up...
Old 09-27-2016 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris9884
You HAVE to unplug the sensor and put it in the new intake, not sure where the confusion or scare is coming from. WORST CASE, reset the ECU using the easy method. There's nothing to be afraid of, it wont blow up...
Technically you don't have to unplug it to transfer it.

But those ain't cheap, and your car will run like crap if it is messed up.

So yes, as long as you don't turn your car on at all until after the install, you ll be fine
Old 09-27-2016 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by sharkey
Technically you don't have to unplug it to transfer it.

But those ain't cheap, and your car will run like crap if it is messed up.

So yes, as long as you don't turn your car on at all until after the install, you ll be fine
There must be some confusion lol. You absolutely MUST unscrew the 2 screws to transfer them to the new pipe. You DONT have to unplug them from the harness though, if that's what's scaring everyone, not that it would matter though. The engine is off...
Old 09-27-2016 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by xxg00w0
so did you unplug the sensor on the intake? did it show Check engine light?
any pics during the install?
Like Kris said, It wont do anything if you unplug them. Thats what I did. I Just have pictures of it mounted but not really during the install. Side note, in one of the plastic bags there are these foam cut out things for the MAF sensor. Try not to forget them like I did and then have to go back lol. Thats what i get for not using the instructions
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