I'm going to install a AEM short intake on my 99 GSR. My question is, how much of a pain in the *** is it to replace the coolant line that runs directly underneath the throttle body and under the breather hose? That looks to be the most daunting part of the install...

 

Is that required for install??

 

Yeah, the coolant and breather lines are one piece that can't be seperated, so both need to be replaced with the supplied hoses, at least that's what the directions say.

 

Hmm I've always just left mine & run a tube from intake to valve cover. Of course, it would look cleaner taking the metal pieces out and using the supplied tubes.

Quick google search gave this: https://honda-tech.com/forums/showthread.php?p=337645

CAI but same process for the most part

 

Thanks, I'll go outside and stare at it and brainstorm for awhile ;-)

 

waste of thread

 

Waste of post.

 

I second this.

 

Use a tube to connect the valve cover to the intake and leave the rest alone. Mine is just connected to the other line and sits doing nothing.

 

I ended up replacing the coolant hose, it was a huge pain in the *** especially with the way the GSR intake manifold turns downwards and the clips were pointing away from me. Ended up having to cut it off. In the end it does look cleaner though.

 

i have a seperate line for intake to valve cover and for coolant lines. those hard lines are disgusting looking....i got rid of mine