thanks for all the suggestions so far, you guys rock!

i have noticed on a very few occasions, that the car will idle normally, but it seems the next time i pull to a light or stop, it is surging again. i've only had the car for 1500 miles =D

so i guess what everyone is saying in so many words, my car should not idle so erracitcally with a CAI.

is replacing the intake manifold gasket a big deal?

i'm in the process of replacing the battery, i'll check it out as soon as i have some free time.