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Old 08-01-2003, 11:16 AM
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Remove cai for line lock?

Just wanted to know if i have to remove it to install the line lock. I have the slp cai and it is pita to put on the damn filters.
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Old 08-01-2003, 11:51 AM
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Yes, if you're using one with the pre-bent line kit and installing it next to the drivers side fusebox.
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Old 08-01-2003, 12:02 PM
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Damn, that sucks. So if i just buy the one from summit which doesn't have the prebent lines. Would i have to remove it then?
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I didnt remove my SLP CAI to install my linelock. I used long drill bits to drill the holes and socket to bolt it up.
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Old 08-01-2003, 12:12 PM
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What line lock do you have. Also how long did it take to install it?
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Old 08-01-2003, 12:54 PM
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Originally posted by drewstealth
Damn, that sucks. So if i just buy the one from summit which doesn't have the prebent lines. Would i have to remove it then?
Well that depends on where you put it. I would say so if you put it in the location I described above, which is where everyone usually does. It'd certainly be easier to do it properly if you pull the CAI, and with a little practice, that's not that hard to do. Do you usually pull the lower access panel or try to do it all from the top?
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Originally posted by BlownF1
Well that depends on where you put it. I would say so if you put it in the location I described above, which is where everyone usually does. It'd certainly be easier to do it properly if you pull the CAI, and with a little practice, that's not that hard to do. Do you usually pull the lower access panel or try to do it all from the top?
Ha Ha do it from the top. Thats a challenge. Bottom is definitely easier. Easiest is two people on a lift.
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Old 08-01-2003, 01:22 PM
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Installed my CAI from the top.. Didnt have any problems.. Takes a little work but not a big deal..
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Old 08-01-2003, 02:53 PM
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Did you do it from the top with the slp cai. I would think it would be impossible with the slp. If so let me know how you do it. K, nevermind i now see your sig. How did you put the filters on from the top?

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Old 08-01-2003, 03:11 PM
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I had the SLP one pre-blower, and did mine from the bottom, piece of cake. I watched a buddy reinstall his from the top though, and while certainly doable, he munched the heck out of the filters on the way down...not the way I prefer to do things, but it worked. <shrug>
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Yeah i will just do it from the bottom. It should be easier now that i don't have to remove all the other stuff. What kind of line lock systems are you running?
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Old 08-01-2003, 04:08 PM
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I've got the Hurst Roll Control with the Thunder Racing pre-bent line kit. Well worth the $, IMHO. Some prefer to save some money and buy the line/fittings and figure out the mounting themselves, but I took the easy way out...besides, hunting down the parts seems to be the biggest waste of time for me. To each their own...
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Yeah i think i'm gonna order that kit also. I work 6 days a week 9 hrs a day almost so i don't have much time to search around for parts and stuff.
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Originally posted by drewstealth
Damn, that sucks. So if i just buy the one from summit which doesn't have the prebent lines. Would i have to remove it then?
I got the biondo unit from summit and just cut a big enough section out of the exsisting brake line to get it in there . You just need a flare tool and the right fittings. Just dont cut out too much line.
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