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10-03-2009, 07:33 PM

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newb vfad question

Is this the long tube directing air to the engine bay?? sorry im still learning.

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10-03-2009, 07:37 PM

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basically yes, the vfad itself is that box looking thing with the actuator attached that is seen with the front bumper removed.

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10-03-2009, 07:40 PM

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and most remove the tube and box??

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10-03-2009, 07:53 PM

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Most will LEAVE the box and tube in place.

Mazda got this intake very right. it balanced both velocity and volume.

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10-03-2009, 07:59 PM

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sorry still a bit confused. to install cold air doesnt one need to remove the tubing??

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10-03-2009, 08:05 PM

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Hang on pix are coming.

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10-03-2009, 08:09 PM

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ok i finally stopped being lazy and searched the forums lol. found the thread i think answers all my questions thanks guys

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10-03-2009, 08:12 PM

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but im still guessing this has to be removed if installing a true cold air intake?

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10-03-2009, 08:13 PM

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You didnt search?!?

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10-03-2009, 08:16 PM

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Remove your front bumper and follow the pic. See attachment. Yup. Its that eazy

Have fun!

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10-03-2009, 08:20 PM

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rogerdodger thank you sir.

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10-03-2009, 08:34 PM

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