HELP: C&L Trueflow Inlet Pipe Install

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dksheehan

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Guys, I just installed the accufab plenum on my 96gt and am trying to replace the factory black boot with the C&L Trueflow Inlet Pipe.
The darn pipe just doesn't fit snuggly. I can jam it close by tighting down the blue silicon hoses.
Is it supposed to be a snug fit or am I supposed to jam it in place?
Also, there is an adapter on the black boot for a wire connector, but there is just a black grommet on the inlet tube. What am i supposed to do with no place to put this connector?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

 

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bump

 

twogts4us

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If you have the stock TB, you'll likely need a small piece of hose, slightly smaller than the hose on the end of the Trueflow - you should have got one with the kit. It fits on the TB, then the Trueflow tube fits over that.

 

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twogts4us

I am cool with that part of it, but what about the connector that I have no place to insert into the trueflow pipe. The rubber boot has a place for it to snap into? The trueflow just has a rubber grommet.
Someone that has done this install, please help.

TIA

Dan

 

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Also

I forgot to mention that i have a strut tower brace. That is also making it hard. Will the trueflow fit even with a strut tower brace?

 

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can anyone help?

 

twogts4us

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Sorry dksheehan, but my 01 and 02 don't have this issue with the connector into the Trueflow...I'd help if I could but I just don't know...I've heard of others having trouble with a strut tower brace, but again, no first hand experience.

 

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What kind of connector (or what is it for) that connects into the OEM hose?

 

DarkHorse02GT

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I think there is a different inlet tube you can order for 96-98 or something ... i too had no problems with any connectors on the tube

 

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It's right next to the MAF on the fenderwall. It's one of those clips things.
Any thoughts?

 

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dksheehan said:

Also, there is an adapter on the black boot for a wire connector, but there is just a black grommet on the inlet tube. What am i supposed to do with no place to put this connector?
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

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The black gromet on the tube is where the Temp sensor needs to be relocated from the stock tubing to the C&L pipe. You unplugged the temp sensor already, now pull the actual sensor out of the stock tubing and place it in the C&L pipe and plug it in. (02+ do not have the temp sensor in the pipe).

I just did mine the other day but I had the Accufab 75mm TB. and 2000 GT have no STB.

 

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What year is your car. I have a STB and the Trueflow on my 2k outside.. if you need me to take pics i will go do so.

Mike

 

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Thanks

Thanks guys.
I think I am all set now.

Dan