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Old 08-12-2010, 05:23 PM
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Ok I read through the CAI sticky and there is some good info on there but as the last post is almost a year old I thought I would see if there is any fresher info out there. I am looking at an INJEN brand CAI. Anyone have this brand or know something about it that I should know? I have used CAI's on other vehicles, but never the INJEN brand. Any thoughts/feedback would be greatly appriciated.
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Old 08-12-2010, 09:03 PM
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Personally, I don't care for the INJEN products, especially ANY no-tune required CAI. Despite the age of those posts, the info hasn't changed. No-tune required CAI's are practically worthless (maybe 4-6 RWHP) compared to a CAI & custome tune (25+ RWHP).
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Old 08-13-2010, 06:10 AM
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I had one on an F-150 w/ and Edge programmer. Had A LOT of problems with it. Ended up gettting rid of it. I just put a K & N drop in and modified the stock air box. My problems went away and I ended up with the torque I needed. The only good thing I can say about them is that they LOOK nice.
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+1 on the CAI with the custom tune. i have a steeda CAI n an SCT Tuner the gain was unbelievable together. plus u cant go wrong with steeda.
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Old 08-17-2010, 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Nuke
Personally, I don't care for the INJEN products, especially ANY no-tune required CAI. Despite the age of those posts, the info hasn't changed. No-tune required CAI's are practically worthless (maybe 4-6 RWHP) compared to a CAI & custome tune (25+ RWHP).
Ditto.. the power is in the MAF housing as well as in the tune. NOT the unrestricted air box cone thingy-a-jiggy.

CAI/Tune is by far the best bang for the buck mod out there, along with some good drag radials..

run some 12.8 with a manual with those mods alone..
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Old 08-18-2010, 12:38 PM
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Thanks for the input guys. All good info. As this is not my weekend "fun" car I am not looking for huge power gains, at least not right now. I just can't leave a car alone though and the polished Injen kit was the best price I found ($304) and will add a little flash under the hood. Thanks again for your input.
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