08 2.2 airbox question
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08 2.2 airbox question
I was going to build a cold air kit for my cobalt. The problem is the airbox it has a sensor. how do I get around this? Do I have to go buy a kit for the car or is there some way around this? thanks
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he's propably talking about the MAF sensor i thats correct to have to find someone or do it yourself if you can and weld a peice on the intake so u can screw the MAF sensor in place look around other people have done it if u have SAI is a different story specify which one are u talking about
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no, that's SAI. look up the sticky for SAI i believe that someone posted pictures. the MAF is on the hose. not the box. and don't listen to the person that claimed the only thing you can do is get K&N. i have SAI and went with injen instead. and just rigged up a breather filter on the SAI line and zip tied it to the passenger side screw for the airbox, closest to the edge of the engine bay. works fine and actually looks kinds legit. if you go this path you have to make sure that the SAI line doesnt rub against the alternator belt. but if you get the zip tie on good enough it won't move at all.
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does your airbox look like this? if so you have SAI which will limit your choices of intakes ( unless you rig up something like mine) headers and just be a general pain in the ass.
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https://www.cobaltss.net/gallery/fil...1Image0004.JPG
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yes its set up just like this. I wasnt seeing too much aftermarket for this car. Thats why I was glad when I found this site. So the headers and cold air kits are limited huh that sucks
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actually i think as far as headers you are screwed my friend. but as you can see you can set up a short ram. that filter in the back is on the end of the SAI line. that little angle pipe on your air box. its really not hard. you need any help you can just ask.
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Intake your fine. Just disconnect the SAI (do a quick search there's a sticky somewhere about it) and throw a breather filter over it. However, if you are worried, K&N is the only company to make an intake with a port for the SAI so it will stay bolted into the intake.
Headers you at a loss for. However, as it is our headers are not all that restrictive, although aftermarket will produce a nicer exhaust note and power, the real exhaust restriction lies in the downpipe, which can be replaced no problem.
Headers you at a loss for. However, as it is our headers are not all that restrictive, although aftermarket will produce a nicer exhaust note and power, the real exhaust restriction lies in the downpipe, which can be replaced no problem.
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