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Old 06-23-2008 | 11:36 AM
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I got AEM Intake that needs to be installed some random shop quoted me 175 dollars because they have to remove the bumper

I am not good with this kind of stuff

so....

Can anyone in San Antonio area help me install this
Old 06-23-2008 | 12:35 PM
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Taking the bumper off is a piece of cake. It takes about 10 mins to take it off, and less to put it back on. Check the DIY section - there are probably several install threads for intakes. If removing the front bumber is necessary there's a DIY for that, too - search for screen DIYs for bumper removal.

DIY = much greater enjoyment anyway.


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Old 06-23-2008 | 12:48 PM
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You have to remove the impact bar as well to fit the piping. It sounds like a lot, but it really isn't. It took me 2.5hrs I think to do the whole thing.
Old 06-23-2008 | 04:05 PM
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i have not really good with this kind of stuff so if anyone feels like helpin me out
Old 06-23-2008 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by VS8
i have not really good with this kind of stuff so if anyone feels like helpin me out
depends on what im doing this weekend, and how far out ya live from me, but I might be able to lend a hand...

mind you, I have never done this personally, BUT I'm a firm believer in instructions (I.E. if you have them, it will work in the end...). After all, I did do an engine swap on my POS V6 convertible Mustang (1984 model) without any help, or much of a clue... just had a haynes book and will... (engine died on me at a bad time...). Took me a month, but thats what happens when you are juggling highschool, and some heavy work hours, and trying to get your car on the road again...
Old 06-23-2008 | 07:13 PM
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looks like a good thing for a meet this weekend??? I am decent about taking things apart, its putting them back together the right way is when i go wrong LOL....
Old 06-23-2008 | 07:42 PM
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lol grungepup... guess if VS8 wants to make a meet thing, its on him. saturday morning is bad, as i should be getting my donor-cycle license in the morning, but the rest of the weekend is good for me.

PS- watch out for the old people backing up in gas stations... old bastard in a chevy messed my baby up
Old 06-23-2008 | 10:46 PM
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if you can turn a wrench, you can install it.
Old 06-24-2008 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by xsnipersgox
if you can turn a wrench, you can install it.
this line made me think of this quote....

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!
Old 06-25-2008 | 01:16 AM
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i have some pulleys that need to be installed any1 up for it
Old 06-25-2008 | 09:23 PM
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hey man, donno if ya still need help, but saturday is no good for me, sunday should be fine though
Old 06-25-2008 | 09:24 PM
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sunday is good
Old 06-26-2008 | 11:35 PM
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man i wish i was in san antonio.. I can instal that itntake in bout 20-30 minutes with no jack..

pulleys take 10 minutes including the belts...

Suck i live in austin NOTHING EXCITING NEVER HAPPENS HERE!!! GRRR
Old 06-27-2008 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 05rx8mazda
man i wish i was in san antonio.. I can instal that itntake in bout 20-30 minutes with no jack..

pulleys take 10 minutes including the belts...

Suck i live in austin NOTHING EXCITING NEVER HAPPENS HERE!!! GRRR
you own a car... drive on down :P

then again, I dont blame ya not coming due to gass prices :O
Old 06-27-2008 | 05:09 PM
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well i got my intake and alternator and water pump pulleys installed but i still need my crank pulley installed...so if anyone wants to help me out with that it would be appreciated
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