I guess I should start this off by giving credit where credit is due. Ed - Chedman13 crossreferenced fitment information for the M45 and came up with a 99% hypothesis that the M45 INJEN CAI would fit on the 06+ VK45DE FX. I called INJEN to ask further questions, they refused to commit but said the only way you will know is if you try it. I sat on it for a couple weeks and finally said WTH.....
I'll let the pictures tell the story:
Packing was bullet proof and really, really well done -
MY OE air box was removed previously for the JWT intake set up but I had to remove the small moisture container that connects to the bottom of the OE Box to make additional room. Two bolts with an extension, easy enough.
OE container in:
OE container out (apologies) for the different angle:
Had a a concern that the rubber hose connectors were oversized, (they tightened down fine):
Test fitting filter cone down inside well ("after install" pics make it so you can't see the cone). well It is DEEP with LOTS of room around cone. Eventually I'd like to port more air from the out side to the well similar to what Wazabiz did on the ORG with the opening in the lower drivers side fin:
Only hitch in install was the brackets as this was made for the M45 and the mounting points are different. I tried to twist the one bracket by hand (yeah right). When I have the ride in the shop I'll have them tweak them into shape.
Top bracket shown sitting on rubber mount (supplied) Just needs to be twisted:
Lower bracket fits nowhere yet:
Close up over head installed:
Overhead further back:
Initial appraisal, this is a great find. Quality is excellent and once the brackets are resolved the install will be a no brainer. Sound with regards to a Db rating is about the same as the JWT was, maybe a hair louder based on its location outside of the engine bay and being away from the stock hood fireproofing/deadener. Sound quality is amazing - Resonance factor from tubing and cone position gives it an exotic sound and is very cool, hard to describe but its different than I've had on any of my other rides.
The look I am very pleased with, bling factor is an easy 10. Calling INJEN next week to set up a crossover sell on their site. Once the brackets are reworked (again the lead bracket is a no brainer) this might be a nice candidate for a GB.
I'll let the pictures tell the story:
Packing was bullet proof and really, really well done -
MY OE air box was removed previously for the JWT intake set up but I had to remove the small moisture container that connects to the bottom of the OE Box to make additional room. Two bolts with an extension, easy enough.
OE container in:
OE container out (apologies) for the different angle:
Had a a concern that the rubber hose connectors were oversized, (they tightened down fine):
Test fitting filter cone down inside well ("after install" pics make it so you can't see the cone). well It is DEEP with LOTS of room around cone. Eventually I'd like to port more air from the out side to the well similar to what Wazabiz did on the ORG with the opening in the lower drivers side fin:
Only hitch in install was the brackets as this was made for the M45 and the mounting points are different. I tried to twist the one bracket by hand (yeah right). When I have the ride in the shop I'll have them tweak them into shape.
Top bracket shown sitting on rubber mount (supplied) Just needs to be twisted:
Lower bracket fits nowhere yet:
Close up over head installed:
Overhead further back:
Initial appraisal, this is a great find. Quality is excellent and once the brackets are resolved the install will be a no brainer. Sound with regards to a Db rating is about the same as the JWT was, maybe a hair louder based on its location outside of the engine bay and being away from the stock hood fireproofing/deadener. Sound quality is amazing - Resonance factor from tubing and cone position gives it an exotic sound and is very cool, hard to describe but its different than I've had on any of my other rides.
The look I am very pleased with, bling factor is an easy 10. Calling INJEN next week to set up a crossover sell on their site. Once the brackets are reworked (again the lead bracket is a no brainer) this might be a nice candidate for a GB.
