Looking pretty damn good, John.

 

Thanks bro!

As long as you're moving, there's no issue with heat soak at all from what I can tell. If you sit in traffic for a minute or two, the car loses some of its "snappiness" but it quickly recovers once rolling again. I figured since I don't race on the street, it's a non-issue.

This isn't a permanent solution, but it will get me through the next few Cars 'N' Coffee events. Once the weather cools to a reasonable temp in the fall, I will likely throw on a dual CAI/SL55 intake but for now I'm enjoying the fit and finish of OEM. And that sound...

 

Sorry for the newbie question!

I' ve had my 04 XF since 12/11.

Could someone please post a stock air intake setup.

I'm not sure if the original owner had DCAI installed. I've tried to determine this several times....it "looks" like the intakes go at least flush with the radiator....I really can't tell. I do know it has A K&N air filter on it.

Thanks. I've tried searching several times....but

 

it came on the V8 as do all amg v('s. as for the crossfire we had to order it someone on the forum has/had them for sale. jim

 

open 2008 Chrysler Crossfire, Used Cars For Sale - Carsforsale.com
and click on the engine bay picture ........

 

Thank you so much for your efforts! I kinda thought I didn't have CAI, looks just like that one.

 

Does anyone know the paint code for the stock silver engine cover ('05 SRT6)??

 

Chrysler Bright Silver Metallic... Dupli-Color has it

 

Here's what's under my hood

 

SLK roll bars? Start button? How did you do that?!

 

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...roll-bars.html


1998-2004 MERCEDES R170 SLK230 SLK320 SLK32 ROLL BAR SS | eBay


12v BLUE LED PUSH START IGNITION ENGINE BUTTON SWITCH STARTER CAR/VEHICLE/AUTO d | eBay

Install start button as per instructions. The button can be installed just ahead of the driver window switch. I forget what color the start wire is at the switch. I mounted the relay module next to the ignition switch.

 

Finally got around to purchasing a MB engine cover. Patched the cutout on the left side with bondo (I'm a noob, needs to be retouched), and sprayed with primer, then Krylon Catalina Mist spray paint. No sanding was done in preparation, just a thorough cleaning.

Here are some pics:



The last picture is a before and after shot

 

That's a bit of a girly color, is your name Eric or Erica?

 

Whoa! hahahahaha. Damn.. that was a good one. I need time to recover...

 

updated picture of my V8 engine bay with new Needswings intake ,and my Streamline
engine cover

8-4-12picofNWintake003.jpg

 

Looking good.

 

Now that is an engine bay......

 

Man oh Man would I enjoy that power. I don't usually get jealous, but dang I'd love that.

 

And it just sits in there like it came that way originally....which, it should have....lol

 

Cleaned the K&N air filter tonight....bugs!

ok guys...please don't beat me up. I want to learn. I have read, read, read lots of threads here.

Why is the CAI thing so much better that stock!

I get it, that the cooler air intake is for better engine performance.

But, the stock intakes ARE in front of the radiator. Both sides.

I see the Needswings are even closer to the grill though.

I am a grasshopper....you are a rock.

Thanks for everything I have read here. I'm am here to stay, can't see selling my XF.....ever. Love it!