im buying a cai this weekend (ive heard injen are the best so thats prob what im getting, if u have any other recomendations let me know)

anyways i wanted to know if i should pay someone to do it, or due it myself

keep in mind that im 17, have a minimal amount of tools, and dont know too much about installations. id like to do it myself, for learning purposes, but im scared i might **** sumthing up.

is it an easy job? (whats this resonator thing i hear i have to take off)

 

All cai's will be about the same performance wise.

Definitely do it yourself. Its very easy and would be difficult to screw anything up. The resonator softens and restricts the intake. You won't use it any longer with a cai.

 

DIY, if you dont know what that means then never mind

 

about all you need is a flat head scredriver, pliers, a 10mm socket and wrench, and some time.

 

At your age now is the best time to learn and honestly it's a simple job even with minimal cheap tools, I am posting a write up with step by step instructions for you to print off and have with you when you do the job to make it easy for you, it tells you what tools and everything to do and how to remove resonator, just take your time follow the guide you will soon have it done properly... Good luck

http://www.ntpog.org/mods/fift...shtml

 

you can do it yourself - no sweat man. once you see how easy it was - you'll be kicking yourself that you posted this thread doubting yourself.

good luck.

oh start investing in some quality tools - buy quality and you'll only have to buy 'em once.

 

speaking about tools.. What brand is a good set? Also just getting started on working on my car, so I need to invest in a decent tool set.

Are craftsmen from Sears good? I think they have lifetime warranty on their tools.

 

I use all Craftsman tools, they are top quality but can be pricy. but well worth it. Snap-On is very good also. Just stay away from foreign tools...i got lots of scars from broken ratchets to give you reason.....

Craftsman

 

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Those are my choices too. Get the right tools, pay more for the good ones, and you will only need to buy them once.

 

craftsman makes a fine handtool. snapon is great but...$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

you're gonna need somethign to enlarge the intake hole in the frame, though. and it's not for the faint of heart, so having a dremel or at the very least a hammer and a prybar will be necessary.

a 150 piece rachet set from sears is around 100 bucks. very much worth it.

 

Sounds good. A couple paychecks down the line, and I'll go get some craftsman's to suit my needs..

Anyone know what sets they sell them in? I just need a good set to do mostly basic car work for now..

Will the 150 piece pretty much do the job?

 

150 will round out most jobs that it sounds like you'll be venturing into, dunno if that comes with a 10mm deep socket (3/8 drive)? If not spend an extra $5 on one, will definately come in handy

Kevin

 

If you have a5th gen, you will need to enlarge the hole in the fender..... 4th gen, you can do it without.

Mastercraft (Canadian Tire) also has excellent tools. Even their base sets (not the Maximum) are guaranteed for life. You break anything, take it in and they will replace it. They also have good sales on every week, sometimes 75% off socket sets. I got my 150 piece for $40....... great set.

 

I'm sure you can do it yourself. You can prob do it with just a screwdriver if you have to. Here are some step by step instructions: http://www.ntpog.org/mods/fift...shtml

 

matco are just as good as snap-on but cheaper
cobalt, husky... most socket sets n such have lifetime warranties on them now, everyone followed craftsman's lead.

 

the 150 piece set will come with all these SAE sockets that you will never need on your honda, so you may need to supplement that setup with a full assortment of metric sockets.

i'd suggest getting a deep socket 10, 12, 14, 17, and 19. every bolt on a honda is one of these sizes cept a couple. you may want a 36mm for your axle bolt.

i'd also invest in a 1/2 drive breaker bar, and the same collection of 10,12,14,17,19 deep sockets and a 1/2" torque wrench.

the 3/8" and a pipe should get most bolts off the car, but sometimes you need a little extra torque for the more difficult stuff.

 

i just read the article on the ntop site....i thought the cold air intake goes all the way down behind the bumper near the ground????? or are they using a short ram? newbie also, thanks

 

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The one they used is a short ram. If yours is a cold air, the filter will be down by the bumper.

 

man i wish i installed my intake and exhaust myself. i paid $60 for installation of each. i was only 16 when i had them done. now i look back at it and say to myself "**** i could do this myself."

 

u can do it yourself... and yes craftsman owns and if u live by san diego make sure u buy the craftsman tools off of me so i get commission :D (i work at sears in the hardware dept.)

 

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this is true i had to enlarge the hole to get my aem cai to fit