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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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Whats the best CAI out there for your money?

Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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Well doing some research its pretty much a useless mod,Just buy a K&N filter and u will be fine. Unless u want to make your engine bay all shiny then go for it.Other then that not really worth it.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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What would be the best mod for the cheapest that has an impact then?
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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There really isnt any cheap horsepower.But if u get atuner that will make a slight difference.Plus if u plan on modifying the car in near future like gears,tires,nitrous and so forth u will need the tuner anyway so might as well get it now
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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That brings me to the next obvious question what kind of tuner?
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Since I've used diablo Id say go for DIABLO PREDATOR. Its really nice and easy to use.It has a lot of options. If u go to FS section and look through first 5-7 pages there was a guy selling his for like 220-250 shipped.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:42 PM
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Thanks.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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gears and LSD or nitrous
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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The cheapest power gain (if it works) would be the intake spacer for $130.00 - $150.00. Dyno test showed about 7-8 ft. lbs. of tq at the wheels in the low to mid rpm range, where you need it most. That's my next mod so in a couple weeks I can let you know if it really works or just lightened my bank account. BTW. I agree with SilvrStang, just put in a K & N filter and remove the silencer and it'll be as good as a CAI.
Old Mar 29, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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did you remove your cover?



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