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Removing A.I.R, need plug for cai

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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Removing A.I.R, need plug for cai

Just looking for something that appears decent. I'm doing Kooks LT's and just remembered that I would have to plug the hole in the cai. I have a GMPP cai btw, just like the SLP for the record. I'm pretty picky over it. I just want something that looks nice, not like a rig job. What have you guys used?
BTW, I tried the search but maybe wasn't specific enough upon request.

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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 03:10 AM
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I ghetto rigged mine, but it still looks decent. Basically, I lined the tube with sealant, stuffed it with the appropriate sized cork, made sure it was flush, then spray painted both sides black.
Old Oct 8, 2005 | 08:09 AM
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A 5/8" vacuum cap is needed, if you can find one at an auto parts store. I couldn't, so I rigged mine.
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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Re: Removing A.I.R, need plug for cai

I went to autozone and found a small valve cover breather in the honda section. It used a hose clamp for mounting. If I remember it fit almost perfectly.
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 10:30 AM
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5/8" vacuum cap in the "Help!" brand section at autozone, or advance. Its called a bypass cap. Then just use a hose clamp to clamp it on.
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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I just wrapped it in electrical tape. Doesnt leak & its black, so you cant see it.
Old Oct 9, 2005 | 06:47 PM
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Re: Removing A.I.R, need plug for cai

Originally Posted by JasonK94Z
5/8" vacuum cap in the "Help!" brand section at autozone, or advance. Its called a bypass cap. Then just use a hose clamp to clamp it on.
Exactly what I used but didn't even clamp it since all the air going through will suck it in.
Old Oct 10, 2005 | 02:42 AM
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Re: Removing A.I.R, need plug for cai

5/8" vacuum cap in the "Help!" brand section at autozone, or advance. Its called a bypass cap. Then just use a hose clamp to clamp it on.
Same thing I did, no clamp either and its been fine. I did replace the vacuum cap recently as it has been on the car for years and was getting dry rotted.
Old Oct 10, 2005 | 09:33 AM
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Re: Removing A.I.R, need plug for cai

I also used the 5/8" bypass cap from the "Help" section. No clamp. It has been working fine for the last 4 years.
Old Oct 10, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Re: Removing A.I.R, need plug for cai

I used a rubber cap used for the bottoms of table legs and such. Works great.
Old Oct 10, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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Re: Removing A.I.R, need plug for cai

Thanx guys . I'll get right on it
Old Oct 10, 2005 | 11:20 AM
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Re: Removing A.I.R, need plug for cai

FYI... The 5/8" bypass cap that we're all refering to is part of an assortment pack. It will cost you around 6 bucks. I think I got mine from Advance Auto, but I bet Autozone has the same thing.
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