Previous Thread
Next Thread
New Reply
Print Thread
Rate Thread

Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,110
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,110
I was thinking about installing me CAI myself, but I want it done for me to avoid any problems. Anyone know what the price range for the install is on a 2001 GTS in the New England area? Thanks.


[Linked Image]

Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,286
ECelica Staff
2001 Toyota Celica GTS
ECelica Staff
2001 Toyota Celica GTS
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 3,286
Honestly, go into the new england area forum here on ecelica.com and make a friend whose done this before. Don't pay an incompetent shop to do it. It's a really simple procedure, I did it with a limited amount of tools and poor lighting.

Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,110
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,110
I was thinkin about doing it on my own, but I was asking the guy and he says it can take like 2 hours, maybe longer, so I was thinking about just having a local speed shop do it. I barely have any time with my schedule lately so I duno what to do. I was just trying to get an idea of the price range, but if it seems like it will be a lot ill do it on my own.


[Linked Image]

Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,070
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,070
Do it by yourself. A monkey could follow the directions for install, and with an AEM CAI, there is no cutting...just plug and play.

Honestly, the only mistake I made was when I went to start up the car after everything was done, I could smell a lot of gas and the check engine light came on. Turns out I forgot to plug in the MAF sensor in. grin

There is no way you could fuck up the install if you have half a brain. You will know if you missed a step, or if you have a hose that has no destination because everything is straight forward.

Just try and do it yourself. There is no greater satisfaction than doing something by yourself, for yourself. wink


Aqua Teen Hunger Force...number one in the hood, G

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Caleb
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,365
Likes: 1
80 or less...theres really no way i'd pay any more for a simple bolt-on.

Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 894
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 894
Originally Posted by sPeEd4tHeNeEd
80 or less...theres really no way i'd pay any more for a simple bolt-on.

if you take it to a shop, it will cost a lot more because of labor.
a good shop will take off the front bumper and cut the wheel wells to make sure there's no rubbing and thats where it gets more expensive.


rip celi...
95 240sx

Anonymous
Unregistered
Anonymous
Unregistered
it's not really complicated to install an cai. basically just remove the stock airbox from the throttle body, follow instructions on rerouting the hoses, plug in the MAF sensor, and your good to go! thumbsup if you run into any trouble just consult the installs section on this forum to set you in the right direction

Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 834
Senior Member
1996 Geo Prizm
Senior Member
1996 Geo Prizm
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 834
Originally Posted by element_celica
Originally Posted by sPeEd4tHeNeEd
80 or less...theres really no way i'd pay any more for a simple bolt-on.

if you take it to a shop, it will cost a lot more because of labor.
a good shop will take off the front bumper and cut the wheel wells to make sure there's no rubbing and thats where it gets more expensive.
what they said thumbsup

Joined: May 2003
Posts: 5,342
dikitzaps
1974 Toyota Celica
dikitzaps
1974 Toyota Celica
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 5,342
honestly... i did it in the dark. Well it was the second time but yeah... YOU CAN DO IT thumbsup

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,274
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,274
Dude thats what we r here for, go for it and if you run into any probs, give us a holla here at the site, we will help you through grin


DJ CURTIZ - taking over the world one record at a time
Live life on the edge, otherwise you take up too much space.

Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,070
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,070
Yeah, I wish I could have found an online AEM CAI install guide, but there only seems to be one for the Injen brand. The instructions that come with the AEM will have you scratching your head a few times, no doubt.


Aqua Teen Hunger Force...number one in the hood, G

Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979
Likes: 9
ECelica Admin
2001 Toyota Celica GT
ECelica Admin
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,979
Likes: 9
The directions for INJEN SR/CAI and AEM CAI are exactly the same wave


[Linked Image]
It's not just your imagination...
Your day really does go by twice as fast while on EverythingCelica.com

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,274
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,274
Originally Posted by isaac
The directions for INJEN SR/CAI and AEM CAI are exactly the same wave

I can 2nd that because I used the Injen Cai install guide along with the AEM instructions to get the job done spineyes


DJ CURTIZ - taking over the world one record at a time
Live life on the edge, otherwise you take up too much space.

Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 20
Member
1989 Toyota Celica ST
Member
1989 Toyota Celica ST
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 20
Let us know how the installation went and post some pics thumbsup


Not for the weak of heart.

Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,070
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 3,070
Originally Posted by isaac
The directions for INJEN SR/CAI and AEM CAI are exactly the same wave
I don't see how you can say that they are exactly the same. Didn't have all of the items mounted in the same place, and didn't have to cut the sleeves as you do with the Injen.

At best, you could say they are similiar in nature.


Aqua Teen Hunger Force...number one in the hood, G

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,274
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,274
Originally Posted by slidr
Originally Posted by isaac
The directions for INJEN SR/CAI and AEM CAI are exactly the same wave
I don't see how you can say that they are exactly the same. Didn't have all of the items mounted in the same place, and didn't have to cut the sleeves as you do with the Injen.

At best, you could say they are similiar in nature.

he is talking about hoses and connections


DJ CURTIZ - taking over the world one record at a time
Live life on the edge, otherwise you take up too much space.

Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,110
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica
Specialist
2001 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,110
I'm probably gonna do it myself, if you guys say its that easy then mine as well give it a whirl. I'll have some pics up as soon as its done thumbsup


[Linked Image]

Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 799
Senior Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Senior Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 799
come over to my house, ill do it for free thumbsup


a kid told me that celicas handle like crap... i laughed

Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 493
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Senior Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 493
i'm going to be doing my intake soon and im pretty sure i know what i'm d oing but i was curious do have to take off the bumper...i assume yes...but then i see some people cut a whole in the wheel well plastics???...

Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 23
Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 23
I received an AEM intake for Christmas and me and a friend installed it yesterday with no problems. thumbsup

The AEM instructions aren't bad if you really take your time to read them and pay close attention to the illustrations, particularly the ones that are labeled. According to the AEM instructions, you CAN do this install without removing the front bumper, but they have you removing the inner and outer liner from inside your driver's side wheel well (which you have to replace when you're done). So, given I had a pretty good idea of where this puppy was goin, I figured it would be easier just to remove the bumper which was a fairly simple task -especially if you have a guide that shows where it's attached. The cutting, which has to be done regardless of whether you remove your bumper or not, is done on the inside part of the liner, between the engine bay and the area behind the driver's side front bumper where the filter will be located. The problem being that with the liner in place, there's no room for the CAI pipe to go through the opening.

Anyway, I love the sound it makes if nothing else, though I'd swear on my GT, it seems to accelerate a little quicker than it used to. Of course that could just be psychological. tongue

I am left with one question, though: changing the filter... what's the recommended interval, and is the easiest way to change it going to be removing the bumper every time?

Last edited by DeathOnABun; Dec 27, 2003 9:53am.

Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 226
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Member
2000 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 226
ecelica.com has spoken...the verdict DIY.

Join the conversation - Register Now or Log In to add your comment


Link Copied to Clipboard
Member Spotlight
toysport_celica
toysport_celica
2000 Toyota Celica
Ca

Posts: 52
Joined: August 2004
Thank you.: me, myself, and I...!
Random: a bowl of rice, fried chicken, and a glass of water!
Show All Member Profiles 
Recent Topics
Spyder Headlight LEDs
by Dxnxld - Mar 25, 2024 6:51am
Anyone ever hear this noise?
by CeliacCelica - Mar 21, 2024 10:51am
Clunking sound (not sure where from)
by Juliansky - Mar 20, 2024 3:01am
Does anybody know where i can find a S53 trans rebuild kit?
by MoreRamenNoodles - Mar 19, 2024 8:57pm
Urgent
by SoloXKay - Mar 19, 2024 11:58am
OEM speedometer on aftermarket ecu
by Penaman99 - Mar 5, 2024 11:23am
Brake master cylinder
by Nigel100 - Mar 5, 2024 2:45am
newly purchased 2000 GTS
by CantShift - Feb 27, 2024 9:06pm
Customize Your Toyota Celica Privacy Policy · About · Contact
Privacy Policy · About · Contact
CelicaHobby.com is an independent Toyota Celica enthusiast website. CelicaHobby.com is not sponsored by or affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. in any way. The Toyota and Celica names and logos are trademarks owned by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
© CelicaHobby.com, 2001-2024
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0
(Preview build 20230331)