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DutchVDub
April 5th, 2008, 14:13
Finally got around to installing the CAI from my recently deceased 99 XJ. Once I get off my arse and pick up some new gaskets I'll install the TB spacer too.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z97/DutchVDub/1992%20XJ%20Laredo/CAI%20Installed%205Apr2008/001.jpg
DutchVDub
April 5th, 2008, 14:25
I also did some work to my little fuel sipper:

I finally installed my upper strut bars. Still have to install the lower, front bar. Maybe some other time.
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z97/DutchVDub/1990%20Golf%20GL/strut%20bars%20installed%205Apr2008/001.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z97/DutchVDub/1990%20Golf%20GL/strut%20bars%20installed%205Apr2008/003.jpg
weighted shift rod for clicks
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z97/DutchVDub/1990%20Golf%20GL/strut%20bars%20installed%205Apr2008/002.jpg

Here's what she looked like at a VW gtg last weekend:
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z97/DutchVDub/1990%20Golf%20GL/new%20europlates%2029Mar2008/IMG_0017.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z97/DutchVDub/1990%20Golf%20GL/new%20europlates%2029Mar2008/IMG_0015.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z97/DutchVDub/1990%20Golf%20GL/new%20europlates%2029Mar2008/IMG_0016.jpg
Kittrell
April 5th, 2008, 15:26
FYI, the K&N FIPK with a TB Spacer will NOT clear the hood.
DutchVDub
April 5th, 2008, 16:53
FYI, its not a K&N and it does clear the hood. I had the exact same setup on my 99.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z97/DutchVDub/1999%20XJ/My99XJ11.jpg
Kittrell
April 5th, 2008, 17:14
Glanced at the setup, and it's very similar to the K&N. Who makes that piece?
DutchVDub
April 5th, 2008, 17:48
AFE

It did rub very slightly on the hood (note the discolored area on the TB side of the sticker) but not enough to hurt anything.
Frank Z
April 5th, 2008, 22:14
TB spacers are a waste of time and money on an MPI engine. Grab a Dremel and open up the bottom of the TB and you'll get a better performance gain than a TB spacer.
riverfever
April 6th, 2008, 09:05
Nice looking Golf Dutch. I miss playing with those.
DutchVDub
April 6th, 2008, 09:50
TB spacers are a waste of time and money on an MPI engine. Grab a Dremel and open up the bottom of the TB and you'll get a better performance gain than a TB spacer.

I just like the whistling noise they make, reminds me of a supercharger. Since I have it I might as well install it.


Nice looking Golf Dutch. I miss playing with those.

Thanks, I have a 78 Rabbit too. The 90 Golf is my 6th VW.