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Oct 3, 2009 | 07:33 PM

indica

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newb vfad question

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

Oct 3, 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.

Oct 3, 2009 | 07:40 PM

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and most remove the tube and box??

Oct 3, 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.

Oct 3, 2009 | 07:59 PM

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

Oct 3, 2009 | 08:05 PM

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Hang on pix are coming.

Oct 3, 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

Oct 3, 2009 | 08:12 PM

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

Oct 3, 2009 | 08:13 PM

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You didnt search?!?

Oct 3, 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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Oct 3, 2009 | 08:20 PM

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rogerdodger thank you sir.

Oct 3, 2009 | 08:34 PM

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