More CAI fun., 3 inch pipe? normal or no. Options

[cHinaman727]

I took some pictures of my Ebay'ed CAI. I havent installed it yet and I probably won't until I buy a bypass valve. I believe I recieved a 3 inch pipe.
In the following picture, it looks maybe 2.75 but that is only on that side. When you turn the pipe, it is 3 inches.



This is a picture of the start of pipe that the filter connects to. Not the end for the filter, the other end. For some reason, I got a 3 Inch Pipe.
I think that's what it is. Is this going to mess up my intake?




This is a picture of the two pipes and filter I recieved. The red circled parts are the two pipes I talk about in my previous post.
As you can also see on the pipe without the two small things, there are two dents, probably not much of a concern.



A closeup of the two little pipes.



This is the 3 inch filter I recieved. It is big.



6 Inches long.


From this information, what can you tell me? Is it too big? I fear I spent 30 bucks on something that wont work for me.

I found a bypass valve for 44.95 near where I live. I need the 3 inch one right?



Thanks!

[azian_advanced]

i kinda forgot which side it was but i'm guessing the air temp sensor is now closer to the throttle.

i was referring to the hole next to the battery on the bottom behind the low beam headlight. there are actually two holes for the stock air ducts... one is below the fusebox which leads to an open end duct (where air enters the piping) and the other hole is on the bottom side (right in front of the driver side wheel arch in the engine bay) where it leads to a sealed box inside the fender.

[cHinaman727]

i kinda forgot which side it was but i'm guessing the air temp sensor is now closer to the throttle.

i was referring to the hole next to the battery on the bottom behind the low beam headlight. there are actually two holes for the stock air ducts... one is below the fusebox which leads to an open end duct (where air enters the piping) and the other hole is on the bottom side (right in front of the driver side wheel arch in the engine bay) where it leads to a sealed box inside the fender.

About the sensor, I just figured it wouldnt reach but I honestly havent looked that close at it.

As for the holes, will grinding them open mess with anything?