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I noticed that in the 2.7EB Ultimate Parts Thread that RamFab is stll listed as the source of the cold side pipe.

It was a quiet Friday night and the air filter had arrived, so I went back to work and finished up the side that hooks up to the car. These are the tabs that go to the front. These are the J-Hooks that the OEM air box clips to. The Adaptor is now complete. It needs to cure overnight to achieve 80% strength.

The Oiled, Washable, Reusable, Air Filter came in today. I will keep it wrapped and boxed up as it the last thing to install before shipment.

Day Five working at my shop. These posts show what is involved in making just one V3 . Today work continues on the Adaptor. This is the high density foam gasket that seals the V3 Adaptor to he OEM air box bottom half. The latches and C-Clip complete the Lid side of the Adaptor. The latches are very tight on this V3 Adaptor and snap into place with authority. As the foam gasket on the lid compresses over time the latches will be easier to catch. Close up of the CNC machined C-Clip... Tomorrow work will continue on the OEM air box side of the Adaptor.

Started work on the Adaptor today. Day Four. After cutting it out and trimming, more tape is added to protect the edges. The Adaptor is squared up to sit flat, and then the edge protector is added. This edge protector also helps seal the adaptor to the lid gasket . Once the edge protector is installed, more tape is added for protection.

Here is a letter I received on the subject of the transmission.

Managed to finish up the mods to the lid for the Aux Aix Intake. Cut, shaped, bent, drilled and polished ready to assemble. Day Three. Sealed air tight, riveted Aux Air and Sensor port. All this lid needs now is for the RTV to dry, and a gasket.

I bought a V3 Filter and a Flex Hose for the Aux Air Intake last week. I placed the very same order 2 days later and to my surprise the filter's cost went up 7.7% and the Flex hose went up 68% ...in just two days !!! Thats crazy... I will hold the price where it's at and suck up the difference, but this inflation and what ever it is (don't call it a recession), is getting expensive.

Working on a lid with the Auxiliary Air Intake today. The Aux Air is a popular option along with the Oiled Washable Filter. Got everything fabricated and ready for polishing before final assembly. Day Two

Thanks for posting, my mail box was full. It should be working now. I will PM you .

The success of the V2 allowed me to develop the V3. Now that the V3 is fully developed and in production, I want to thank everyone who has supported me in my endeavors to bring a true CAI system to the Edge ST and Sport. The V3 costs around $330 to produce, and there is very little mark up. Just enough to allow me to keep making them. My labor is basically free, as it is a hobby and a labor of love. My reward is seeing the V2 and V3 in members cars and hearing how much they like them . Corny I know.... but true. Without a doubt, if some other manufacture says that their CAI can make +24 HP & +23 Lbs. on the ST, the V3 will not only match that, the V3 flows better, and supports much more HP than theirs. I will also put the quality of the V3 CAI system up against any other CAI for the Edge I am very proud of what has been accomplished, and it would have not been possible without this forum and it's members support. Thank you all.

The Rotozip makes a mess and perhaps some day I will discover a better way to cut this . Day One. After cleaning up the mess that sticks to the cut it looks much better. Precision on this cut is not necessary as this is trimmed away in the next cut. .

Started the next step. In order to make it more manageable excess is removed. This is the first step . After set up, the RotoZip makes the cut.

Just got back from the plastic shop. Molded V3 Adaptors formed and ready to cutout. The "C-Clips" are made with the help of a CNC knee mill.

The plastic shop said they will have the next batch of V3s molded by this Friday. That means that shipping will happen in the next 2 to 3 weeks. There are still some V3 CAI available in this run. PM me to reserve yours now. .

This little aluminum part takes several steps to make. Cutting, drilling, shaping, de-burring, sanding, and polishing. Final assembly ready for mounting. Worth the effort ?

Managed to finish all the bits that need to be welded today. Hopefully I can catch the welder at his shop tomorrow.

Good question. By clicking on my name ` you can send me a Private Message ( PM ) . Once you click on my name you will see a envelope icon, click on that to send me a request. And I will hook you up. i will send you a PM with all the information in a few minutes.

I can say that development of the V3 is now complete, and has moved into production mode ? . There are four V3 available in this next batch. The plastic shop has the okay and is Vacuum Forming them as well as doing the CNC work on the C-Clips. While they are doing that, I am working on the Elbow Reducers and the Sensor Ports. Getting all the aluminum bits fabricated, welded and polished

Now that the 4th of July is over, I can get back to the V3 project. It was another hot day 100*F, yet was still able to work on an Aux Air lid some. Managed to drill the hole and fabricate the aluminum flex hose bib. Attached with Clecos and ready to polish before riveting in place. This lid also needs a Sensor Port and Gasket before it is done. I now wrap everything in blue painters tape for protection as it worked on.

Install both the V2 and V3 to create the ultimate Edge CAI System.

Some key parts arrived today, so on Monday I will be back to fabricating V3s.

I am so happy that you are please with the V3 and that that the install went smoothly. I also like the Ram Air approach that snmjim pioneered and believe that is a great way to go. Thanks for taking time to post and answer my questions. Feedback is very important to have, good or bad. ... Thank goodness it was good, lol I really like the look with the trimmed engine cover . Those are some great photos and kind words, I am honored Thanks!

I am super busy up to the 4th of July, but I have found some time to start putting together a run of four V3s. I just ordered the lids and some other parts so when I finish with the Independence Day Celebration the parts will be here ready to work on.. The first run of V3s went fast. If you are interested in a V3 CAI please PM me now to reserve one of the four available in this next run.

Thanks so much for the photo and the post. You now have the complete Xtra Air High Performance CAI System. Looking good! I have a couple questions if thats OK. 1. Is the quality, fit, and finish of the V3 as good as you expected ? 2. I know the Aux Air makes it more complicated to install, but how about just the standard V3 adaptor, lid and filter? Did everything snap into place as designed ? 3. Were the instructions clear and helpful ? 4. Any suggestions or comments ?