Hey gang,
I installed an Accord CAI in my 03 Elantra GT today... (LOUD, but definitely a noticeable increase in HP in the upper RPM range).
My question is, with the no-name brands (my CAI was from eBay, details below), any idea if the filter needs to be oiled? I'm at a loss... the pleated filter material is behind a mesh screen, so I can't say if it's paper or fabric -- the eBay listing says it's washable/reusable, I assume this means fabric?
It smells lightly of oil, but who knows. I have a K&N oil/cleaner spray kit (my truck also has a CAI), but I don't want to overdo it.
Any feedback is appreciated, I know we can't know for certain...
On another note, if you came to this thread considering this mod, DO IT! I've listed the exact one I bought off eBay below... <$40 shipped, and it comes with blue silicone pieces to match NGK wires, AND it came with a nice rubber "lip" piece to insulate the fender cutout from rubbing against the pipe, an unexpected (and NICE) addition to a super cheap outfit.
I needed to cut off about 3" of the 2nd aluminum tube, I needed to cut the fender opening a little wider, and the silicone boot that attaches to the throttle body is tapered for a Honda, but a little muscle gets it stretched to fit.
TIA for any feedback!
EDIT: seller on eBay is "l3racing" -- they have red and blue kits, <$40 shipped. Example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
