2.2 Injen Question
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2.2 Injen Question
I'm suppose to be working on my suspension (sway bar) but, having a very tough time researching it. So, I'am skipping it and going to get an intake.
My question is, has anyone had any trouble with their Injen intake?? like, CEL when installed, oil build up (read it on a thread), and there's one intake that doesn't have a hookup on SAI? how do I find if my car has SAI or not??
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My question is, has anyone had any trouble with their Injen intake?? like, CEL when installed, oil build up (read it on a thread), and there's one intake that doesn't have a hookup on SAI? how do I find if my car has SAI or not??
Thanks
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idk about the SAI.
but i have the injen for the 2.2 and i just put it in last night.
not hard to do at all..you really dont even need to use the instructions.
no cel for me yet and it works great! i love the sound of it..and it really adds some top end power
if you need help putting it in send me a pm
but i have the injen for the 2.2 and i just put it in last night.
not hard to do at all..you really dont even need to use the instructions.
no cel for me yet and it works great! i love the sound of it..and it really adds some top end power
if you need help putting it in send me a pm
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idk about the SAI.
but i have the injen for the 2.2 and i just put it in last night.
not hard to do at all..you really dont even need to use the instructions.
no cel for me yet and it works great! i love the sound of it..and it really adds some top end power
if you need help putting it in send me a pm
but i have the injen for the 2.2 and i just put it in last night.
not hard to do at all..you really dont even need to use the instructions.
no cel for me yet and it works great! i love the sound of it..and it really adds some top end power
if you need help putting it in send me a pm
Thanks!! I'm going short ram since the intake could be CAI or short so it shouldn't be a problem but I'll let you know if I had a hard time.
Had the injen for Probably 5000 miles. CEL has gone on a few times, but gone away within a day. No problems other than that, have run SAI and CAI... SRI is alot louder, but CAI you can feel the top end power Great sound go for it
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I looked at my car today to see if I have SAI. On the picture below if the one circled in yellow is the SAI then I have it.
courtesy of Cobalt-Addiction.com
You got yours in CAI right?? Only thing I'm worried about the CAI is when it rains and the intake might suck in the water like what happened to my civic when I accidentally submerged it in a puddle of water.
courtesy of Cobalt-Addiction.com
You got yours in CAI right?? Only thing I'm worried about the CAI is when it rains and the intake might suck in the water like what happened to my civic when I accidentally submerged it in a puddle of water.
TurboTech racing website sells a hydro shield for it i think its only like 40 bucks def worth it Since its winter, im running SRI But this spring im going to get a hydrosheild and put the CAI back on
The hydro shield is 24.99 on http://www.turbotechracing.com/produ...dCategory=5611
The hydro shield is 24.99 on http://www.turbotechracing.com/produ...dCategory=5611
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Alright I'll keep that in mind if I get my CAI in. Thanks!!
And they say it's an 4 to 6 hr job.
And they say it's an 4 to 6 hr job.
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oh ok... How do I know if my car has SAI??
Thanks for the link will look it up right away
That's not SAI> SAI is on your filter box lid. Here's a link https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=38488
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Ok a basic run down of the SRI and CAI. The SRI is great for throttle response and low end tourqe...it tends to not give as much up top though. The CAI is good for throttle response and give good power up top and moderate tourqe. In the cobalt it would be hard to submerge the filter since it doesn't sit 2-6in off the ground. may be about 12in. i've had both on and even through rainy season in Fl. i've never had problems with my CAI. The origional picture that you posted of the Injen intake installed is what squirts oil into your intake. Now 1. its not a large amount of oil; infact its too little to notice most of the time. 2. it only does so under heavy load. So you should expect to see little to no oil in you intake if your drive moderate. As for CEL, it usualy only appears in one of two situations. 1. you have a leak somewhere or 2. you forgot to disconnect the battery because when the engine starts again the computer has to adjust for the new mass of air coming in. Also make sure to be carefull with your MAF when installing...you definitely don't want to damage or get any foriegn objects in there.
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Ok a basic run down of the SRI and CAI. The SRI is great for throttle response and low end tourqe...it tends to not give as much up top though. The CAI is good for throttle response and give good power up top and moderate tourqe. In the cobalt it would be hard to submerge the filter since it doesn't sit 2-6in off the ground. may be about 12in. i've had both on and even through rainy season in Fl. i've never had problems with my CAI. The origional picture that you posted of the Injen intake installed is what squirts oil into your intake. Now 1. its not a large amount of oil; infact its too little to notice most of the time. 2. it only does so under heavy load. So you should expect to see little to no oil in you intake if your drive moderate. As for CEL, it usualy only appears in one of two situations. 1. you have a leak somewhere or 2. you forgot to disconnect the battery because when the engine starts again the computer has to adjust for the new mass of air coming in. Also make sure to be carefull with your MAF when installing...you definitely don't want to damage or get any foriegn objects in there.
Thanks bro I'm going Injen
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yeah disconnect the battery before doing any power mods. it allows the computer to reset and then adjust accordingly after. If you do get a CEL after the install still just post it up and someone will hepl you out from there. its usually an easy fix though. and you're welcome by the way.
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All the info you should ever need on SAI, https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/show...+air+injection
HOW TO: Injen CAI for the 2.2L and 2.4L
This is the method I used to install my Injen CAI; I have posted this elsewhere b/f, but this is the most current proof-read and updated "how-to":
Rather than pulling off the entire front bumper do the following:
Starting with New Intake Prep and Stock Intake Removal:
Clean your new intake piping. Remove any metal particles with clean, lint free rags.
Remove the passenger wheel well liner: Remove all push clips/ plastic pins or rivets (whatever these fasteners are called) by inserting a small flat head screwdriver b/n the head and the base of the plastic fastener. Twist the screwdrive to pop up the center part, pull it out and then pull out the base piece. Remove all plastic fasteners in this manner. Remove all bolts/screws in the fenderwell liner (7/32" I think). Note: This cover extends up under the front corner toward the front bumper. Be sure to remove all plastic fasteners and screws. Next, push kinda up and in toward the engine compartment to pull the lip of the liner out of the fender; then just pull it out and set it aside.
Start your car and turn the wheel all the way to the right and then switch it off.
To remove the factory intake resonator there is one very long plastic fastener at the rear of the resonator; remove this one just like all of the others. Then using a small ratchet with a 10mm socket you will have to remove one bolt from the front side of the resonator. To do this, insert the ratchet from the bottom of the front side of the resonator; this is where you will look to see what you are doing. Take your right hand and reach in b/n the fender and resonator; reach over the resonator around to where the bolt is. Use the ratchet to remove the bolt. This may be done just by feeling your way around rather than trying to watch it while you do it. Once you get that bolt out, just pull down and the resonator will come right out.
Installing your Injen CAI:
You will want to start by installing the rubber adapter onto the Injen elbow (it's the hardest one to fit). I had a lot of difficulty getting mine on. Microwave a large bowl of water; get the water extremely hot. Be careful removing the water from the microwave b/c if it is actually superheated past the bowling point it can rush up and out of the container if disturbed.
Place the rubber adapter in the water for 3-5 minutes. Remove it and quickly but carefully try to install it onto the elboow. REMEMBER that thing is gonna be really F'in hot!!!!
Now install the elbow with ruber connector onto the TB; don't forget the clamps. Install the straight pipe next and then insert the contorted one. Make sure you are going the right way with the pipe that goes down into the fenderwell. It's kind of confusing and can be forced in the wrong way. Make sure it just goes right in. Bolt down the Vibra-mount. Install the filter throught the fenderwell opening. Mine was really greasy and kept slipping off the pipe everytime I tightened up the clamp. I washed the flange of the filter with warm soapy water like 3-4 times to clean it. DO NOT LET SOAPY WATER GET ON YOUR FILTER. Tighten down all of your clamps after checking for fitment and clearances.
Replace the liner with all fasteners and screws; make sure you fit the liner back into the lip of the fender first.
Go for a test drive and then come back and re-check everything. I have a small rub mark on the pipe that goes into the fenderwell. It can move enough to rub up at the top; I'm just going to put a piece of foam pipe insulation over the area of the car where it rubs.
Maintenance and/or filter check:
You can remove just the very bottom part of the plastic liner that goes up to the bumper. Take out the fastners, slip it out of place and kinda fold it back to access your filter.
Rather than pulling off the entire front bumper do the following:
Starting with New Intake Prep and Stock Intake Removal:
Clean your new intake piping. Remove any metal particles with clean, lint free rags.
Remove the passenger wheel well liner: Remove all push clips/ plastic pins or rivets (whatever these fasteners are called) by inserting a small flat head screwdriver b/n the head and the base of the plastic fastener. Twist the screwdrive to pop up the center part, pull it out and then pull out the base piece. Remove all plastic fasteners in this manner. Remove all bolts/screws in the fenderwell liner (7/32" I think). Note: This cover extends up under the front corner toward the front bumper. Be sure to remove all plastic fasteners and screws. Next, push kinda up and in toward the engine compartment to pull the lip of the liner out of the fender; then just pull it out and set it aside.
Start your car and turn the wheel all the way to the right and then switch it off.
To remove the factory intake resonator there is one very long plastic fastener at the rear of the resonator; remove this one just like all of the others. Then using a small ratchet with a 10mm socket you will have to remove one bolt from the front side of the resonator. To do this, insert the ratchet from the bottom of the front side of the resonator; this is where you will look to see what you are doing. Take your right hand and reach in b/n the fender and resonator; reach over the resonator around to where the bolt is. Use the ratchet to remove the bolt. This may be done just by feeling your way around rather than trying to watch it while you do it. Once you get that bolt out, just pull down and the resonator will come right out.
Installing your Injen CAI:
You will want to start by installing the rubber adapter onto the Injen elbow (it's the hardest one to fit). I had a lot of difficulty getting mine on. Microwave a large bowl of water; get the water extremely hot. Be careful removing the water from the microwave b/c if it is actually superheated past the bowling point it can rush up and out of the container if disturbed.
Place the rubber adapter in the water for 3-5 minutes. Remove it and quickly but carefully try to install it onto the elboow. REMEMBER that thing is gonna be really F'in hot!!!!
Now install the elbow with ruber connector onto the TB; don't forget the clamps. Install the straight pipe next and then insert the contorted one. Make sure you are going the right way with the pipe that goes down into the fenderwell. It's kind of confusing and can be forced in the wrong way. Make sure it just goes right in. Bolt down the Vibra-mount. Install the filter throught the fenderwell opening. Mine was really greasy and kept slipping off the pipe everytime I tightened up the clamp. I washed the flange of the filter with warm soapy water like 3-4 times to clean it. DO NOT LET SOAPY WATER GET ON YOUR FILTER. Tighten down all of your clamps after checking for fitment and clearances.
Replace the liner with all fasteners and screws; make sure you fit the liner back into the lip of the fender first.
Go for a test drive and then come back and re-check everything. I have a small rub mark on the pipe that goes into the fenderwell. It can move enough to rub up at the top; I'm just going to put a piece of foam pipe insulation over the area of the car where it rubs.
Maintenance and/or filter check:
You can remove just the very bottom part of the plastic liner that goes up to the bumper. Take out the fastners, slip it out of place and kinda fold it back to access your filter.
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This is the method I used to install my Injen CAI; I have posted this elsewhere b/f, but this is the most current proof-read and updated "how-to":
Rather than pulling off the entire front bumper do the following:
Starting with New Intake Prep and Stock Intake Removal:
Clean your new intake piping. Remove any metal particles with clean, lint free rags.
Remove the passenger wheel well liner: Remove all push clips/ plastic pins or rivets (whatever these fasteners are called) by inserting a small flat head screwdriver b/n the head and the base of the plastic fastener. Twist the screwdrive to pop up the center part, pull it out and then pull out the base piece. Remove all plastic fasteners in this manner. Remove all bolts/screws in the fenderwell liner (7/32" I think). Note: This cover extends up under the front corner toward the front bumper. Be sure to remove all plastic fasteners and screws. Next, push kinda up and in toward the engine compartment to pull the lip of the liner out of the fender; then just pull it out and set it aside.
Start your car and turn the wheel all the way to the right and then switch it off.
To remove the factory intake resonator there is one very long plastic fastener at the rear of the resonator; remove this one just like all of the others. Then using a small ratchet with a 10mm socket you will have to remove one bolt from the front side of the resonator. To do this, insert the ratchet from the bottom of the front side of the resonator; this is where you will look to see what you are doing. Take your right hand and reach in b/n the fender and resonator; reach over the resonator around to where the bolt is. Use the ratchet to remove the bolt. This may be done just by feeling your way around rather than trying to watch it while you do it. Once you get that bolt out, just pull down and the resonator will come right out.
Installing your Injen CAI:
You will want to start by installing the rubber adapter onto the Injen elbow (it's the hardest one to fit). I had a lot of difficulty getting mine on. Microwave a large bowl of water; get the water extremely hot. Be careful removing the water from the microwave b/c if it is actually superheated past the bowling point it can rush up and out of the container if disturbed.
Place the rubber adapter in the water for 3-5 minutes. Remove it and quickly but carefully try to install it onto the elboow. REMEMBER that thing is gonna be really F'in hot!!!!
Now install the elbow with ruber connector onto the TB; don't forget the clamps. Install the straight pipe next and then insert the contorted one. Make sure you are going the right way with the pipe that goes down into the fenderwell. It's kind of confusing and can be forced in the wrong way. Make sure it just goes right in. Bolt down the Vibra-mount. Install the filter throught the fenderwell opening. Mine was really greasy and kept slipping off the pipe everytime I tightened up the clamp. I washed the flange of the filter with warm soapy water like 3-4 times to clean it. DO NOT LET SOAPY WATER GET ON YOUR FILTER. Tighten down all of your clamps after checking for fitment and clearances.
Replace the liner with all fasteners and screws; make sure you fit the liner back into the lip of the fender first.
Go for a test drive and then come back and re-check everything. I have a small rub mark on the pipe that goes into the fenderwell. It can move enough to rub up at the top; I'm just going to put a piece of foam pipe insulation over the area of the car where it rubs.
Maintenance and/or filter check:
You can remove just the very bottom part of the plastic liner that goes up to the bumper. Take out the fastners, slip it out of place and kinda fold it back to access your filter.
Rather than pulling off the entire front bumper do the following:
Starting with New Intake Prep and Stock Intake Removal:
Clean your new intake piping. Remove any metal particles with clean, lint free rags.
Remove the passenger wheel well liner: Remove all push clips/ plastic pins or rivets (whatever these fasteners are called) by inserting a small flat head screwdriver b/n the head and the base of the plastic fastener. Twist the screwdrive to pop up the center part, pull it out and then pull out the base piece. Remove all plastic fasteners in this manner. Remove all bolts/screws in the fenderwell liner (7/32" I think). Note: This cover extends up under the front corner toward the front bumper. Be sure to remove all plastic fasteners and screws. Next, push kinda up and in toward the engine compartment to pull the lip of the liner out of the fender; then just pull it out and set it aside.
Start your car and turn the wheel all the way to the right and then switch it off.
To remove the factory intake resonator there is one very long plastic fastener at the rear of the resonator; remove this one just like all of the others. Then using a small ratchet with a 10mm socket you will have to remove one bolt from the front side of the resonator. To do this, insert the ratchet from the bottom of the front side of the resonator; this is where you will look to see what you are doing. Take your right hand and reach in b/n the fender and resonator; reach over the resonator around to where the bolt is. Use the ratchet to remove the bolt. This may be done just by feeling your way around rather than trying to watch it while you do it. Once you get that bolt out, just pull down and the resonator will come right out.
Installing your Injen CAI:
You will want to start by installing the rubber adapter onto the Injen elbow (it's the hardest one to fit). I had a lot of difficulty getting mine on. Microwave a large bowl of water; get the water extremely hot. Be careful removing the water from the microwave b/c if it is actually superheated past the bowling point it can rush up and out of the container if disturbed.
Place the rubber adapter in the water for 3-5 minutes. Remove it and quickly but carefully try to install it onto the elboow. REMEMBER that thing is gonna be really F'in hot!!!!
Now install the elbow with ruber connector onto the TB; don't forget the clamps. Install the straight pipe next and then insert the contorted one. Make sure you are going the right way with the pipe that goes down into the fenderwell. It's kind of confusing and can be forced in the wrong way. Make sure it just goes right in. Bolt down the Vibra-mount. Install the filter throught the fenderwell opening. Mine was really greasy and kept slipping off the pipe everytime I tightened up the clamp. I washed the flange of the filter with warm soapy water like 3-4 times to clean it. DO NOT LET SOAPY WATER GET ON YOUR FILTER. Tighten down all of your clamps after checking for fitment and clearances.
Replace the liner with all fasteners and screws; make sure you fit the liner back into the lip of the fender first.
Go for a test drive and then come back and re-check everything. I have a small rub mark on the pipe that goes into the fenderwell. It can move enough to rub up at the top; I'm just going to put a piece of foam pipe insulation over the area of the car where it rubs.
Maintenance and/or filter check:
You can remove just the very bottom part of the plastic liner that goes up to the bumper. Take out the fastners, slip it out of place and kinda fold it back to access your filter.
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And K&N use "oiled" filters, not greased filters. When you clean it, you must re oil it, and if you use too much oil, is can drift onto the MAF sensor, causing a CEL.
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