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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 02:10 AM
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i have a totally stock '02 V6 and i am going to start work on it in the next few weeks. i am planning to start with some basic bolt-ons: dual exhaust, CAI, underdrive pulleys but i have a question for the long-term. after some research about whether i should install a supercharger and a turbocharger for the future i think i am going to go with the turbo. the thing is, if i install a CAI right now, will i have to scrap the unit entirely when i put in the turbo (because the incoming air will have to run through the intercooler) or can i just re-route it?

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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JonL1
i have a totally stock '02 V6 and i am going to start work on it in the next few weeks. i am planning to start with some basic bolt-ons: dual exhaust, CAI, underdrive pulleys but i have a question for the long-term. after some research about whether i should install a supercharger and a turbocharger for the future i think i am going to go with the turbo. the thing is, if i install a CAI right now, will i have to scrap the unit entirely when i put in the turbo (because the incoming air will have to run through the intercooler) or can i just re-route it?

thanks,

Jon
Air that goes through the intercooler goes through it after the turbo
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:24 AM
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besides a cai from americanmuscle is only 70 bucks. Or just get a k&n filter and remove the silence that will work fine until your ready for your turbo setup.
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Or, get a CAI from eBay. I spent $40 on mine, and only because it is painted black and matches my car. There were cheaper ones around.
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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Why are you buying exhaust mods and cai if you are thinking of going turbo? You'll be throwing all that money away.
Old Sep 29, 2009 | 12:21 PM
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true that, just save the money towards the turbo setup.
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