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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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connects to the line that runs to the charcoal canister.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 09:46 AM
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I'm going to be using Plexiglas instead of the blocking piece you used because I can find it
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

RTV Ultra Black. Also used it to seal the tube where it goes into the air box and also used rtv to seal the plastic piece I used to block the original air inlet.
What size hole saw did you use
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 01:52 PM
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Well started to put the tube into the cowl and this started to come so I'm going to have to wait till tomorrow to finish
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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Put the tube against the airbox. Take a sharpie and go around the diameter of the airtube. Cut a hole just smaller than that circle you made. Keep trimming until it fits tight.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
Put the tube against the airbox. Take a sharpie and go around the diameter of the airtube. Cut a hole just smaller than that circle you made. Keep trimming until it fits tight.
I had a little trouble with the big wire loom, its in the way. Does your hood hit the tube a little?
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
I had a little trouble with the big wire loom, its in the way. Does your hood hit the tube a little?
Yes. I removed the zip tie that holds the wiring harness to the firewall right where your supposed to cut a hole then pushed the wiring harness down an inch or two. I mounted the plastic mount as far down as I could but the hood still hits the tube but not enough to restrict air flow. It would clear better without the plastic mount, just drill a hole and shove the tube in there like Dukie did then seal it with rtv or another sealant.
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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep

Yes. I removed the zip tie that holds the wiring harness to the firewall right where your supposed to cut a hole then pushed the wiring harness down an inch or two. I mounted the plastic mount as far down as I could but the hood still hits the tube but not enough to restrict air flow. It would clear better without the plastic mount, just drill a hole and shove the tube in there like Dukie did then seal it with rtv or another sealant.
I did it the way you did with the plastic mount on it, had to put some wd40 on it and twist it in there. I drilled a 3 1/4 hole

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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
I did it the way you did with the plastic mount on it had to put some wd40 on it and twist it in there. I drilled a 3 1/4 hole
Awesome. The spectre tube came with a rubber piece that the end of the tube screwed into, then the other end of the rubber piece slips over the plastic mount. I then put on a hose clamp to secure it. Down the road if I get tired of it barely touching the hood, Il either take the plastic mount out and only stick the hose through, or add a couple washers to the hood mounts like they do to keep engine bay temps down.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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Started putting everything together. How long does it take for RTV to dry.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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^Looking good! Rtv typically takes 1 hour to set, 24 hours to fully cure.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by straightsixjeep
^Looking good! Rtv typically takes 1 hour to set, 24 hours to fully cure.
Can I put it on in 2 hours. I have to go somewhere tomorrow
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by ccooper1234
Can I put it on in 2 hours. I have to go somewhere tomorrow
After 2 hours give it a feel, if its nearly dry Id say your good to go. If your way below 70 degrees or way above, it will take more time to fully cure. You just dont want it soft enough to be pulled by the suction of the intake.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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mine took about four hours to be ready to put in.. longest 4 hrs everrrrrrr
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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I like my setup. although it's a pain in THE *** to check/change the filter. It was less work to install it and i gained a ton of free space under the hood.
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