RPM CAI Install

[MAK]

I am finally going to pick up my truck today. I will be installing my new RPM Cold Air Intake today or tomorrow and would like some input from those who have already done this. I have the stock battery kit and a Syclone with the factory air intake still installed. I want to know if there are any other parts I will need to buy in order to complete the install correctly. The nearest parts store is 1.5 hours away and I will be there today so I want to make sure I get everything I need.

It appears I will need to buy a length of hose that connects the IC overflow to the radiator. What size would this be?

Will I need to buy anything else (breathers, rubber grommets for the valve covers, etc.)?

Also, tips for a smoother install and recommendations are certainly welcome and would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[bundie]

Re: RPM CAI Install

overflow line is included...but i upgraded it.

nothing you need to buy everything is there

 

[Slyclone]

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get us some photos and what is the diamiter of them pipes 3 or 3.5 inch? th stock elbow looks like it will only accept 3.5 inch. let me know

 

[nonova0074]

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Pipe is 3in just like the stock elbow

 

[supersports10]

Re: RPM CAI Install

I am finally going to pick up my truck today. I will be installing my new RPM Cold Air Intake today or tomorrow and would like some input from those who have already done this. I have the stock battery kit and a Syclone with the factory air intake still installed. I want to know if there are any other parts I will need to buy in order to complete the install correctly. The nearest parts store is 1.5 hours away and I will be there today so I want to make sure I get everything I need.

It appears I will need to buy a length of hose that connects the IC overflow to the radiator. What size would this be?

Will I need to buy anything else (breathers, rubber grommets for the valve covers, etc.)?

Also, tips for a smoother install and recommendations are certainly welcome and would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

you live 1.5 hours.from the nearest parts.store? I would MOVE NOW!

 

[MAK]

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"SLYCLONE" - Yes, what "NONOVA0074" said. It is all stock so it will be 3".

"BUNDIE" - I did see the clear overflow tubing inside of the overflow bottle after I posted the first post.

"SUPERSPORTS10" - Believe me, living 1.5 hours from the nearest REAL parts store is tough. There is one closer but he has a very limited inventory (not to mention quite pricey).

The truck made the drive nicely. No problems. Now I just need to start fixing the hundred little things and get it tuned.

 

[92TyLA]

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Heres the "donor" one, mine has the little nipple thingy to connect the breather for the covers, I think now he makes it without it and provides a push-in breather filter thingy, I have taken it off a few times to mess wit the battery,to put it in all I do is take out the battery, tilt it to pass it through the ac line, connect it to the elbow but dont tightn it yet, push the filter side toward the block, put battery in, then bring the pipe back then thighn it down,it kinda pushes the ac line up a little and I check yesterday and the ac line hits the hood..so much that it already ripped through the hood foam thingy and it already scratched off the paint, other than that its awesome. Sorry for the crappy pics.

 

[Throws]

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Where does the overflow tank end up? Or do they replace it?

-P

 

[92TyLA]

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Where does the overflow tank end up? Or do they replace it?

-P

Its replaced by a catch can that mounts on the driver side, its held in place where your original air filter box would be.

 

[MAK]

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Thanks for the feedback, "SHADOW92". It was too late to mess with it tonight when we got home but I will get started on it in the morning. Hopefully everything goes smoothly.

 

[Richard Le]

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Heres the "donor" one, mine has the little nipple thingy to connect the breather for the covers, I think now he makes it without it

That was a bad decision on his part to remove the port for the PCV line, IMHO.

 

[Throws]

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Its replaced by a catch can that mounts on the driver side, its held in place where your original air filter box would be.

Like a generic Summit type one?

-P

 

[92TyLA]

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Like a generic Summit type one?

-P

Its a plastic one and the cap just snaps on so if the water temp gets to high the cap pops open, I would suggest getting a different one, its there only to catch watever water comes up, I does not return the water back.

 

[MAK]

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Its a plastic one and the cap just snaps on so if the water temp gets to high the cap pops open, I would suggest getting a different one, its there only to catch watever water comes up, I does not return the water back.

SHADOW92 - What options would you suggest for the overflow bottle? Anyone else have a thought on this?

 

[92TyLA]

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SHADOW92 - What options would you suggest for the overflow bottle? Anyone else have a thought on this?

Well its been on my ty over a year now and the cap pop open only 2 times, 1st was when I had it on the first month and was goin WOT at every street light, 2nd was a few weeks ago when my stupid brother took my ty without permission while I was sleeping...it was about 105 degrees outside and he must of been floring it pretty hard, I woke up and waited for him and as soon as he shut the engine off...the cap pop open,

Some time ago I did 4 passes in the 1/8 all in the same 30-40 min and it was fine, so if u drve it normal (like u shoud) it will be ok, I may add that my ty is stock..driven everyday for over a year and I cant complain about the catch can, rpm sells good stuff and if u have issues mike will always take care of them.

Bottom line. Its a good kit and it will last a good time.

 

[nonova0074]

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Its a plastic one and the cap just snaps on so if the water temp gets to high the cap pops open, I would suggest getting a different one, its there only to catch watever water comes up, I does not return the water back.

Yes it does return the coolant back, if you install it properly. You have to attach the hose to the lower outlet not the top and make sure there is fluid in there. Mine works right, at first I did the dumb ass thing of attaching it to the top.

 

[nonova0074]

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SHADOW92 - What options would you suggest for the overflow bottle? Anyone else have a thought on this?

You can get a canton one, but this catch works. The cap will not pop of it you put a little hole on one of the outlets this way the air can release. Look at any overflow on any car there is a place for air to exit and enter creating and releasing pressure. You need to think things out you just cant always slap parts on a car and expect them to work.

 

[92TyLA]

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Yes it does return the coolant back, if you install it properly. You have to attach the hose to the lower outlet not the top and make sure there is fluid in there. Mine works right, at first I did the dumb ass thing of attaching it to the top.

That is correct sir....
I noticed how mike installed it (hose was on the top of can) I switched it too and hooked up the hose at the bottom but I also rotated the can so that the cap is facing the oil filter and not the top, and removed the braket that hold the stock air filter box and used the outlet that mike cut open as my air breathing hole but I did tap it in wit a bolt since the hole was to big.
Forgot to mention that...

 

[MAK]

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You can get a canton one, but this catch works. The cap will not pop of it you put a little hole on one of the outlets this way the air can release. Look at any overflow on any car there is a place for air to exit and enter creating and releasing pressure. You need to think things out you just cant always slap parts on a car and expect them to work.

This is exactly why I am asking the questions on this posting. I very rarely do this type of work and I don't want to simply "slap parts on" without knowing what to expect. Everyone on here seems to be knowledgable and experienced, which is a blessing for guys like me. I certainly value everyone's input.

I am sure the RPM kit is good. The intake tube looks great - the welds are incredible. My on concern was the fitment of the bottle installed and the other lines (a/c, overflow, etc.) I don't drive the truck hard so the cap should be fine. I will be sure and attach the overflow line to the bottom and put a hole in the top nipple. Again, this is stuff I would not have known was an issue had I not asked the question. Some guys on here might think it was a no-brainer but I don't do this sort of thing often and might (would) have overlooked it....:tup:

Thanks for the input, everyone.

 

[MAK]

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Well its been on my ty over a year now and the cap pop open only 2 times, 1st was when I had it on the first month and was goin WOT at every street light, 2nd was a few weeks ago when my stupid brother took my ty without permission while I was sleeping...it was about 105 degrees outside and he must of been floring it pretty hard, I woke up and waited for him and as soon as he shut the engine off...the cap pop open,

Some time ago I did 4 passes in the 1/8 all in the same 30-40 min and it was fine, so if u drve it normal (like u shoud) it will be ok, I may add that my ty is stock..driven everyday for over a year and I cant complain about the catch can, rpm sells good stuff and if u have issues mike will always take care of them.

Bottom line. Its a good kit and it will last a good time.

Wow....Brother stole the TY - that could have turned out bad for you (and him). Thank goodness they both came back in one piece.

It is a nice kit. I will be glad to get that stock crossover pipe off before it kills another turbo.