C&L CAI Intake Shroud Question

[MrClean]

Unlike some of the pics I see of y'all C&L (Cali HP's for example), the area where the MAF housing and the cone filter join up isn't sealed to the shroud, meaning there "light" between the shroud's hole and the MAF housing...is this common? Did I get the new cheaper version? Any ideas for a fix?

Also, the shroud end at the ABS lines, unlike some I see that have an additional bend back towards the driver's side quarterpanel...that I'm thinking of fixing by rivetting a piece of shaped aluminum to the shroud.

 

[travelers]

I have the C&L Race CAI and thats the way it comes. I think the front could have been better designed, but thats another thing all together. You didn't say which one you had.

 

[VSOP]

I have the racer and its not sealed, but it does not matter..

 

[MrClean]

You didn't say which one you had.

Oops, changed the sig...

 

[ClassJ]

IMO. The shield is sort of poor in design.

My original old style shield cracked and C&L refused to replace it under warrantee.

The new one that they sold me is thicker and heavier. And fits a little better. But I still would not say it is perfect.