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Do i need a CAI?

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Old Jul 8, 2006 | 03:50 PM
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Default Do i need a CAI?

all i have done is just put the K&N cone into my intake... will actually getting a hole new CAI make it any better?
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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probably 1 hp. not worth it IMO
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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sweet, so i'll save like $200 bucks then lol
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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put it towards gears
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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workin on it lol... hoepfully my dam friend will pull through and get me the 3.73's for $60 bucks!
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Default RE: Do i need a CAI?

for our cars the SOHC 2V, intakes dont give us alot more power, nothing really gives our engines more power, lol. other then juice or boost.
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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CAIs are really more for cars with forced induction. a K&N filter on an 03 Cobra adds 25rwhp
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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not fair....[:@]
Old Jul 8, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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Default RE: Do i need a CAI?

i think bbk or someone sells just the inatake tube if you want to buy it. its cheaper than a full intake and its chrome so it'll look purdy
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