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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 01:15 AM
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help needed on aem intake

hey guys i just installed my aem intake and i have a few wires that need to be plugged in somewhere from the old air box i dont know what to do with them are they supposed to be taken out and how?? one of them is green which was taped with the MAF senor and the other one has hoses pluged on it, idk what to do with this, help me out plz
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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How does it feel to be modding a system that you have no idea about?

Just askin.....

The wires are for the VFAD system you took out, you don't need to connect them. You can also remove the solenoid valve they go to, since you have no idea what it does.

The only critical item is to plug off the hose nipple under the throttle body, it can cause a CEL.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 02:50 AM
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i will try to put pics up, i dont really know what ur talking about, if u can help me out by the pictures, thanks.
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 03:15 AM
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 03:17 AM
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here is the pictures, take a look, and let me know how u remove the green plug? do u just leave it hanging or cut it off?
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 03:40 AM
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Originally Posted by whachamacallme
Keep the vacuum chamber attached to the OEM air box since you're not using the VFAD assembly anymore.

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Keep the solenoid attached to the OEM air box, zip-tie the green connector somewhere off to the side so it doesn't dangle near the belts.

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See comment above since its the wire to the VFAD solenoid (green connector).
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 03:57 AM
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i didnt take off this part, where should i pull it off from? because there is the little hoses? should i pull it off all the way from where its plugged from?
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oh okay i understand that so just tape the green connecter to the side? so it doesnt go in the way.?
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 04:01 AM
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Like I said above... keep the vacuum chamber on the OEM air box since you no longer need it.
As the AEM instructions say... remove the vacuum line and cap the inlet at the manifold (which is behind the throttle body).
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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Rough day at work? lol
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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I just put an AEM in my 8 and I never had to disconnect any wires. Also to let you know I made mine a short ram because the full system hangs low and I was afraid water would go through the intake and into the engine. Just my thoughts
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweet8
I just put an AEM in my 8 and I never had to disconnect any wires. Also to let you know I made mine a short ram because the full system hangs low and I was afraid water would go through the intake and into the engine. Just my thoughts
So you've made a hot air intake out of a cold air intake?


Ummmmmm yeah

So ... wasn't there a water sock that came with your AEM setup?
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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It still pulls cold air into the engine, it is a short ram now instead of the full system. It is a lot louder then the full system. No it didn't but I have one now, but I love the sound of the short ram so I'm just leaving it as that.
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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^^^ Pics?
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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I have no idea how to put pics on here. I'm new to the site. help?
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Sweet8
I have no idea how to put pics on here. I'm new to the site. help?
See paperclip on the options for your reply, scroll over and attachments appears, follow instructions to follow. Generally works for me.
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Yup, works everytime
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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it would have been a lot easier if i used my computer the whole time, ive been using my iphone and it doesnt have the option.
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