Im having some trouble installing a cold air intake on my 04 lancer. does anyone have some pics plus instructions? also do heat shields work good for cold air intakes or are they more of a short ram thing?

 

You don't need a heat shield on your cold air intake.

 

Read the announcement in the how to/install forum. Moving to USLG. If your intake did not come with instructions then you may want to at least tell everyone what intake you're trying to install.

 

Are those CAIs I see on ebay for $60 any good, or are they pieces of flop like the strut bars they sell???

 

them ebay intakes are awesome thats what i have fit perfectly bolts up tight and in my opinion are just as good as the name brands

 

Yeah, i didn't buy a strut bar from ebay and not planning on it either...but i did buy a Otto Racing CAI...and its GREAT...sounds GREAT...runs better for high RPMs! But yeah if ur asking if they are n e good...Im recommending Otto Racing CAI (Cost me $57)