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what tool to use to cut hole bigger for CAI install? need help now!

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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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Default FAWK!! what tool to use to cut hole bigger for CAI install? need help now!

aight, got everythin doen and off but come to find i dont have the rite tool to make the stock hole bigger. what exactly do i need to do this. i have a dremel, that didnt work. what do i use!
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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Default Re: FAWK!! what tool to use to cut hole bigger for CAI install? need help now! (accordfreak93)

a dremel should work fine with the right bit.... i used a dremel to widen the hole on my 93 prelude
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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yea I also used a dremel. just put on a cutting wheel and you're good to go.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:39 PM
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Default Re: FAWK!! what tool to use to cut hole bigger for CAI install? need help now! (munscher)

if you got a (re-ci-pre-kate-ing ) saw also known as a electric jig saw take it to home depot and ask for the a blade that will cut metal and there you go . if you dont have a recipricating saw you can rent one from homedepot for a few bucks. that will do the trick.


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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 12:45 PM
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Default Re: FAWK!! what tool to use to cut hole bigger for CAI install? need help now! (accordfreak93)

drill + hole-saw

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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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Default Re: FAWK!! what tool to use to cut hole bigger for CAI install? need help now! (carolinaACCORD)

I used a hammer, drill, hacksaw and a dremel.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 03:15 PM
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aight thanks guys.
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 04:42 PM
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Default Re: FAWK!! what tool to use to cut hole bigger for CAI install? need help now! (accordfreak93)

lol, monkey wrench, hammer for a fast, nasty looking hole

jig saw, drills(no dremel, it's for ***** jk) will be your best friend.
make sure you get those metal cutting, drilling bit/blade
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Old Mar 12, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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I used an electric grinder, does the job pretty fast.
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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 10:11 AM
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i used a sawzaw last nite. worked pretty well. had to use a hammer a little to even it out. worked just fine tho. thanks for the help.
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Old Mar 13, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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Default Re: FAWK!! what tool to use to cut hole bigger for CAI install? need help now! (accordfreak93)

damn you used a f-in big saw to cut the hole with , were the blades teeth far apart, if they where i bet it keeped jaming/grabing on the metal and thats why maybe u have to use a hammer to tap the edges of the metal flush. oh well make sure you use some anti-rust to prevent the edges from rusting.
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 12:39 AM
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Default Re: FAWK!! what tool to use to cut hole bigger for CAI install? need help now! (accordfreak93)

I didn't check the clearance behind the hole on my 92 accord but, if you use a reciprocating or jig saw, be sure you have enough clearance behind so you don't pole little dents with the blade tip.
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Old Mar 14, 2003 | 07:49 AM
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haha yeah it was a big saw, worked fine tho. thanks for the input guys.
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