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This is a budget job. I told you guys I would post a picture when I found a solution to the CAI thing.
Well for $10 and about 5 mins work, I think this is the most cost effective way to do a CAI.
Keep in mind that mine is a 2001.
First I removed the stock intake pipe. (a few months ago)
Then I slipped off the coolant over flow tank. Easily pops off the bracket by pushing the top to the right and then pulling straight up. Just leave it hanging there for now.
Then fit the 3" flex pipe down in behind the fog light on the drivers side (the side without the pulleys). Then press it back towards the windshield and it sort of fits snugly between the brackets holding other things.
Connect it to the OE air box. (you may have to make a small slice in the pipe to get it over the place where it goes. Make sure you have the factory clamp over the pipe first (yes you can reuse the factory clamp that was on there). Then tape the end tight, covering the small slit you made and install the clamp over the taped area, securing the pipe to the air-box.
Shape the pipe to be able to reinstall the coolant tank.
Note: The tip of the pipe inside the bumper area should be pointed downward to reduce the chance of snow/water collecting in there. There is a water outlet on the bottom of the stock air-box so it acts as a safety just in case moisture may enter. It's not likely that this will ever be a concern.
You can add a "High-Flow" filter for additional air-flow but I find a "clean" stock version works just fine.
I have made my $10 back in saved fuel vs the hot air it was sucking in before. All new RAV 4's have a CAI similar to this by routing the intake pipe into the fender area instead of behind the rad. as ours were.
On the '01 and I think '02 you can remove the fog light to access the tip of the pipe and possibly redirect it out front for a RAM-air effect. This may help some but it wouldn't be for every situation.
Hope this helps.
Later. M.
http://rav4world.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=1112
Well for $10 and about 5 mins work, I think this is the most cost effective way to do a CAI.
Keep in mind that mine is a 2001.
First I removed the stock intake pipe. (a few months ago)
Then I slipped off the coolant over flow tank. Easily pops off the bracket by pushing the top to the right and then pulling straight up. Just leave it hanging there for now.
Then fit the 3" flex pipe down in behind the fog light on the drivers side (the side without the pulleys). Then press it back towards the windshield and it sort of fits snugly between the brackets holding other things.
Connect it to the OE air box. (you may have to make a small slice in the pipe to get it over the place where it goes. Make sure you have the factory clamp over the pipe first (yes you can reuse the factory clamp that was on there). Then tape the end tight, covering the small slit you made and install the clamp over the taped area, securing the pipe to the air-box.
Shape the pipe to be able to reinstall the coolant tank.
Note: The tip of the pipe inside the bumper area should be pointed downward to reduce the chance of snow/water collecting in there. There is a water outlet on the bottom of the stock air-box so it acts as a safety just in case moisture may enter. It's not likely that this will ever be a concern.
You can add a "High-Flow" filter for additional air-flow but I find a "clean" stock version works just fine.
I have made my $10 back in saved fuel vs the hot air it was sucking in before. All new RAV 4's have a CAI similar to this by routing the intake pipe into the fender area instead of behind the rad. as ours were.
On the '01 and I think '02 you can remove the fog light to access the tip of the pipe and possibly redirect it out front for a RAM-air effect. This may help some but it wouldn't be for every situation.
Hope this helps.
Later. M.
http://rav4world.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=1112