Highly rated mechanic says Fabspeed CAI doesn't fit
04-20-2017, 12:02 PM
#16
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The SAI does have to be relocated, but thats covered in the instructions (and easy to do). Its easy to install yourself, but be SURE that it doesnt rub/wear on the top of the pipe. I have an early CAI (from when they first came out), and mine got a huge wear mark on the top of the pipe from contact with the fan cage. Apparently, they have since revised the kit to use offset filters, so you have to be sure those are oriented the right way.
I contacted them when I had the issue with mine, and they said they would replace it under warranty (in writing via many emails). However, Ive been waiting over TWO YEARS for the replacement, as they continue to say they are "out of stock" and dont have one to send me. Out of curiosity, when did you order/receive yours??
I contacted them when I had the issue with mine, and they said they would replace it under warranty (in writing via many emails). However, Ive been waiting over TWO YEARS for the replacement, as they continue to say they are "out of stock" and dont have one to send me. Out of curiosity, when did you order/receive yours??
04-20-2017, 03:35 PM
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Hi everyone,
Been lurking for a while but need some advice.
I've got a 2001 996 C2. I ordered a fabspeed exhausted and fabspeed intake at the same time for the 996. Exhaust went on no problem, but my shop said they couldn't fit the Air Intake. Fabspeed didn't include instructions, and I'm not sure that they thought about taking out the stock airbox to install the fabspeed.
They are a Porsche shop that been in business 50+ years but in a sleepy old rich town and I don't think they have experience with performance upgrades.
I've never installed a CAI before, but it seems "do-able" from the Fabspeed online instructions. Did my "upkeep" shop just suck at performance equipment? Should I try and and install the CAI myself? I really think they just didn't realize they had to remove the stock airbox.
My CAI kit from fabspeed looks just like every other I've seen online. My 996 is a late model I'm told, because it has cupholders but otherwise seems like a normal 996?
Any advice would be super appreciated!
TL;DR: What are the chances my shop just had no instructions and gave up?
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155 Commerce Drive Fort Washington, PA 19034
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Porsche Performance Specialist
John@Fabspeed.com
215-618-9796
Fabspeed Motorsport USA
155 Commerce Drive Fort Washington, PA 19034
www.Fabspeed.com
04-20-2017, 06:20 PM
#18
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Any shop that can't handle a cold air intake, on their own, without asking the customer what to do, is completely incompetent. I guess a monkey could open a hospital and stay in business 50 years, doesn't mean the monkey's any good. CAI install on your 996 could be done by a high school kid with the printed instructions. It's a very easy job. You can do it.