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fourseasonsandles · 02-09-2008, 03:05 PM

They said it couldn't be done on an 06. Call it luck, call it ingenuity. I would call it fiddling, but I got it to fit with no cutting.

If you have no idea what I am referring to. You need to go here: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/engine-p...-write-up.html
There was some talk about the RU-3130 K&N filter not working in a 06/07 body style as well as the Amsoil equivalent replacement #EaAU3570.

As we know the replacement K&N filter as well as the Amsoil "sister" filter are a bit bigger than the one that comes stock with the APS CAI (as seen in my post here.) My trick was to get the intake into the fender, but not bolt it up yet. I slipped in the filter and tightened it down with the provided clamp, then went to work making it fit. Yes it is a bit tight, but nothing is warped and there are no fitment problems. I had to fiddle a little bit with the provided bracket for the filter, but with some patients and moving things around a bit.. it works.

Now I just have to fab up the last bracket to hold the hoses just behind the MAF and get my fender plug back in. That will most likely be done tomorrow.

(Note: These pics were taken before I had everything put back together so it looks like I am missing a few bolts.)

Took it for a ride. No rattles and the filter is still tight on there. It is a bit louder than I was anticipating, but I dont have any complaints so far.

Update 4/24/08: Finished pic with the newly fabricated hardware and fender plug.

And a Dirty Engine bay. Still needs to be cleaned up from this past winter.

02-09-2008, 03:05 PM	#212
fourseasonsandles Silver Member Car: 06 CGM Wingless Fav Mod: The Newest One! Location: Ra cha cha NY Posts: 3,636 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: -Four's '06 CGM (Test fitting and a teaser for spring) They said it couldn't be done on an 06. Call it luck, call it ingenuity. I would call it fiddling, but I got it to fit with no cutting. If you have no idea what I am referring to. You need to go here: http://www.iwsti.com/forums/engine-p...-write-up.html There was some talk about the RU-3130 K&N filter not working in a 06/07 body style as well as the Amsoil equivalent replacement #EaAU3570. As we know the replacement K&N filter as well as the Amsoil "sister" filter are a bit bigger than the one that comes stock with the APS CAI (as seen in my post here.) My trick was to get the intake into the fender, but not bolt it up yet. I slipped in the filter and tightened it down with the provided clamp, then went to work making it fit. Yes it is a bit tight, but nothing is warped and there are no fitment problems. I had to fiddle a little bit with the provided bracket for the filter, but with some patients and moving things around a bit.. it works. Now I just have to fab up the last bracket to hold the hoses just behind the MAF and get my fender plug back in. That will most likely be done tomorrow. (Note: These pics were taken before I had everything put back together so it looks like I am missing a few bolts.) Took it for a ride. No rattles and the filter is still tight on there. It is a bit louder than I was anticipating, but I dont have any complaints so far. Update 4/24/08: Finished pic with the newly fabricated hardware and fender plug. And a Dirty Engine bay. Still needs to be cleaned up from this past winter. Last edited by fourseasonsandles; 04-24-2008 at 04:09 PM.