The Bellows in a 01 Neon

Alex Kurdian · Post by **Alex Kurdian** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:48 pm

Hi All

can someone tell me why dodge made the bellows rubber why not make it just a solid piece of plastic?

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:49 pm

Because the engine moves, and the air box doesn't.

excon · Post by **excon** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:39 pm

so why does AEM make a solid pipe to replace the bellows tube in their CAI? I've seen the thread about making a solid pipe yourself and the drawing done to do it, but if that pipe comes loose it would suck.

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:55 pm

Basically, DCX wasn't going to put something on that could come loose, and leave them liable.
How well do you think a hard pipe with two silicone/ rubber connectors will stay in place with a torn torque strut or two?
Eventually something is going to give.

Yes a smart person will keep those in good shape. But take your average cell phone yakin' never check under the hood driver, and you get the point.

The aftermarket CAI's have enough give in them to allow for movement. The factory air box is held firmly in place by at least three points. (Properly installed)

Remember: What you do to your car, and the resulting failure, if any, is your responsibility.