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Old 09-21-2007, 03:29 PM
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JLT RAM AIR INTAKE OR COLD AIR INTAKE
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Old 09-21-2007, 03:43 PM
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they are the samish. Some people think RAI is sufficient, but I personally prefer the CAI. To each his own
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Old 09-21-2007, 03:45 PM
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random but whats your 1/4 mile?
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Old 09-21-2007, 03:47 PM
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never run on the quarter, YET

edit: It would be useless to you because I have no experience with the track traction so my times are gonna suck til I get the hang of it. Now on the street is another story
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Old 09-21-2007, 04:23 PM
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I have the Ram intake and the shop I go to I asked them the same question and HE said there isn't a huge difference at all the only thing different really is alot of people like to see the big *** filter for show haha! plus you will save a few bucks W/ the RAM put that extra money to a new TB and Plenum IF you haven't already.
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Old 12-06-2007, 03:54 PM
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Definatly go with the cold air intake.
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Old 12-06-2007, 05:49 PM
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They're both gonna give about the same results, but I'd go with the RAI because the filter is right there, the CAI is a pain because the filter is in the fender which makes it a pain to get to when it needs to be cleaned.
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Old 12-06-2007, 05:49 PM
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NO noticable difference!!!!!!
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Old 12-06-2007, 05:49 PM
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I couldn't tell a difference. I got my car dyno'd before I got the RAI. I had a densecharger before that. Both were somewhat similar.
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Old 12-06-2007, 05:58 PM
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Man just get the cheapest shinny CAI you can find. They are just for looks. Unless you like paying $200-$250 for 3 rwhp. CAI= same as stock intake system, RAI= hot engine air, no such thing as ram air on these cars.
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