CAI vs Silencer Removal and Filter
11-06-2006, 11:53 AM
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CAI vs Silencer Removal and Filter
I have been debating lately whether I want to wait to buy a Cold Air Intake or a K&N FIPK or remove the air silencer and put in a High Flow K&N filter.
How are the gains compared? Is the cold air really worth the extra $100-150 over the filter? The companies tend to claim over 10HP gain but I don't believe these.
Will I feel any difference in the response and power of the car with just the silencer removed and the new filter?
I want to get the most that I can, but I don't want to waste money on something that is going to get me minimal gains over the filter.
Thanks for any responses
JMac
How are the gains compared? Is the cold air really worth the extra $100-150 over the filter? The companies tend to claim over 10HP gain but I don't believe these.
Will I feel any difference in the response and power of the car with just the silencer removed and the new filter?
I want to get the most that I can, but I don't want to waste money on something that is going to get me minimal gains over the filter.
Thanks for any responses
JMac
11-06-2006, 12:13 PM
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RE: CAI vs Silencer Removal and Filter
ORIGINAL: jmac72187
I have been debating lately whether I want to wait to buy a Cold Air Intake or a K&N FIPK or remove the air silencer and put in a High Flow K&N filter.
How are the gains compared? Is the cold air really worth the extra $100-150 over the filter? The companies tend to claim over 10HP gain but I don't believe these.
Will I feel any difference in the response and power of the car with just the silencer removed and the new filter?
I want to get the most that I can, but I don't want to waste money on something that is going to get me minimal gains over the filter.
Thanks for any responses
JMac
I have been debating lately whether I want to wait to buy a Cold Air Intake or a K&N FIPK or remove the air silencer and put in a High Flow K&N filter.
How are the gains compared? Is the cold air really worth the extra $100-150 over the filter? The companies tend to claim over 10HP gain but I don't believe these.
Will I feel any difference in the response and power of the car with just the silencer removed and the new filter?
I want to get the most that I can, but I don't want to waste money on something that is going to get me minimal gains over the filter.
Thanks for any responses
JMac
11-06-2006, 01:22 PM
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RE: CAI vs Silencer Removal and Filter
About maybe a month ago, there was a member on here who I believe was there at a before and after dyno comparison with a Stang that had just the K&N filter intstalled. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but if I remember right, after 3 dyno runs, there wasn't even a 1HP gain.
There is another member on here who has the JLT intake listed in his sig. In his sig, he has something that says "yes this really works" (referring to the JLT intake). Also, In his sig, I believe it said he gained .9MPH, and a faster time in the 1/4 mile from his JLT intake.
I myself have the K&N filter. After installing it, my car didn't really feel faster, it just felt less "congested" and felt like it breathed a lot better. I also noticed better gas milage.
Even if you chose not to go with an CAI, get that stock filter outta there!
There is another member on here who has the JLT intake listed in his sig. In his sig, he has something that says "yes this really works" (referring to the JLT intake). Also, In his sig, I believe it said he gained .9MPH, and a faster time in the 1/4 mile from his JLT intake.
I myself have the K&N filter. After installing it, my car didn't really feel faster, it just felt less "congested" and felt like it breathed a lot better. I also noticed better gas milage.
Even if you chose not to go with an CAI, get that stock filter outta there!
11-06-2006, 01:33 PM
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RE: CAI vs Silencer Removal and Filter
ORIGINAL: jmac72187
I have been debating lately whether I want to wait to buy a Cold Air Intake or a K&N FIPK or remove the air silencer and put in a High Flow K&N filter.
How are the gains compared? Is the cold air really worth the extra $100-150 over the filter? The companies tend to claim over 10HP gain but I don't believe these.
Will I feel any difference in the response and power of the car with just the silencer removed and the new filter?
I want to get the most that I can, but I don't want to waste money on something that is going to get me minimal gains over the filter.
Thanks for any responses
JMac
I have been debating lately whether I want to wait to buy a Cold Air Intake or a K&N FIPK or remove the air silencer and put in a High Flow K&N filter.
How are the gains compared? Is the cold air really worth the extra $100-150 over the filter? The companies tend to claim over 10HP gain but I don't believe these.
Will I feel any difference in the response and power of the car with just the silencer removed and the new filter?
I want to get the most that I can, but I don't want to waste money on something that is going to get me minimal gains over the filter.
Thanks for any responses
JMac
11-06-2006, 02:19 PM
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RE: CAI vs Silencer Removal and Filter
ORIGINAL: 03mustgt
Muscle mustangs and fast fords netted 3rwhp just from removing the air silencer. That means they still had the stock air filter. So IMO the CAI's are not worth the money. Put a K&N filter in it and remove your air silencer. Save your money for something else.
ORIGINAL: jmac72187
I have been debating lately whether I want to wait to buy a Cold Air Intake or a K&N FIPK or remove the air silencer and put in a High Flow K&N filter.
How are the gains compared? Is the cold air really worth the extra $100-150 over the filter? The companies tend to claim over 10HP gain but I don't believe these.
Will I feel any difference in the response and power of the car with just the silencer removed and the new filter?
I want to get the most that I can, but I don't want to waste money on something that is going to get me minimal gains over the filter.
Thanks for any responses
JMac
I have been debating lately whether I want to wait to buy a Cold Air Intake or a K&N FIPK or remove the air silencer and put in a High Flow K&N filter.
How are the gains compared? Is the cold air really worth the extra $100-150 over the filter? The companies tend to claim over 10HP gain but I don't believe these.
Will I feel any difference in the response and power of the car with just the silencer removed and the new filter?
I want to get the most that I can, but I don't want to waste money on something that is going to get me minimal gains over the filter.
Thanks for any responses
JMac
+1 just remove the silencer for a few more horses, and add a k & n for a horse or two and get the same if not better results than most cai's....save your money!!
11-06-2006, 02:20 PM
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RE: CAI vs Silencer Removal and Filter
CAI is the worst mod even for the money. I suggest to 'densecharger' if you have wads of cash. OTHER WISE. Save to get a T/B+plenum and work your way down if you want to upgrade intake.
