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Old 02-09-2004, 07:41 PM
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Hello everyone, this is my first time to post so forgive me if I am not up to par with the proper forum etiquette. I got my '02 GT a couple of months ago bone stock, with very low milage. I immediatley hadflowmaster exhaust installed, and am just now in the position to add another mod. I am willing to spend around $250 for the best cold air intake I can get for the money. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...
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Old 02-09-2004, 07:53 PM
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Buy a MAF, not a CAI.
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Old 02-09-2004, 08:48 PM
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or 3:73's
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Old 02-09-2004, 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan02GT
Buy a MAF, not a CAI.
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Don't buy either right now. CAI's do nothing'cept look nice. Your mods don't warrent a different MAF yet.</P>


Like fast one said get gears, but don't be a wussy, get 4.10's.</P>


Look at a aftermaket x pipe too. little more than $250 thou.</P>
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Old 02-09-2004, 09:51 PM
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CAI is a decent mod to do... I got one from Moroso. It's a fairly cheap mod and it <U>will</U> increase performance. I dunno about availability and price for your car, but mine was a C note and some change.
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I think that the CAIis a nice way to go, I like BBK. I know it wont make a big difference, but it would look nice. There is nothing wrong to have a nice looking engine compartment.
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Old 02-09-2004, 10:50 PM
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Hi guys, I am new. Just bought an 03 GT & was thinking of adding a Densecharger CAI. I already have a DynaMax (Roushe-style) Dual side exhaust. I am wondering if I will get any perf. increase from the CAI? Also, how bout a custom burned chip? California Concepts does them and claims a 15 HP increase on average.
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Old 02-09-2004, 11:38 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. I seriously considered an off road x pipe, but I think that may be a little loud for my neighbors. I am definitelylooking to get performance out of an intake.Also, anyone know where I might be able to get a good deal on some springs in Austin? There has to be some people from Austin on this site....So much to do...
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Originally Posted by dbwade36
Hi guys, I am new. Just bought an 03 GT &amp; was thinking of adding a Densecharger CAI. I already have a DynaMax (Roushe-style) Dual side exhaust. I am wondering if I will get any perf. increase from the CAI? Also, how bout a custom burned chip? California Concepts does them and claims a 15 HP increase on average.
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First of all, post your OWN question....Don't just meddle in on someone else's</P>


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Old 02-09-2004, 11:41 PM
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I agree with Dan. Cold air kits are for looks, not a noticible increse in HP.</P>


Go with C&amp;L MAF - You get the Mass air meter Dan is talking about, K&amp;N filter, and housing to draw cold air in from the fenderwell.</P>


If you can, also get the true-flow pipe. You can do this later, but it gives the MAF kit good looks under the hood as well as a more even channel for the air to get to the throttle body. Gets rid of the UGLY Black plastic SH*T!!!<IMG src=smileys/smiley2.gif border="0"></P>
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