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Old 12-24-2007, 03:37 PM
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Looking for Opinions..... have an '07 V6 (stock).... what should i add first, a dual exaust or a CAI..... plan to do both eventually but which do u think makes sense to start with??????
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Old 12-24-2007, 04:52 PM
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For performance, I'd recommend getting a TUNE and CAI (then gears and LSD) way before getting duals. In a NA application, duals are basically for looks.
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Old 12-24-2007, 04:56 PM
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CAI and tune first, but if you are concerned about looks, then do the duals
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Old 12-24-2007, 06:44 PM
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CAI and tune first, but if you are concerned about looks, then do the duals
yeah... but don't forget about the cools sucking sound a good CAI, like the C&L makes! LOL
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CAI and Tune first. Gears and t-lok second. Duals third.

At least that's what I am doing (just need duals now).
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Old 12-24-2007, 10:37 PM
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Go with the CAI/tune and you might just skip the Duals! no power gain and added weight.
You won't be disappointed with the tune/CAI.
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Old 12-24-2007, 10:40 PM
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you should do cai first

you dont want to be loud, but be stock under the hood, now do u?
and considering the fact that we drive sixxers, someone is bound to bash on you
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Old 12-25-2007, 10:19 AM
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CAI is well worth it and it was the first thing i did to my car aswell.
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Old 12-25-2007, 05:57 PM
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as the others have said, if performance is what you need right away, then CAI/tune. if baddass looks and mean sound is what you crave first, then duals. i did duals first then cai/tuner second. i didnt wait long though, got my cai/tuner 2 weeks later.....hehehe [8D].
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Old 12-25-2007, 09:38 PM
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very good advice.... thank you all........... i guess i am looking for the whole package.. performance, sound and looks so based on what everyone said i might as well do all of the above yet start w/ the CAI.... seems like an easier first mod and makes sense to start with... i kind of want to stay away from a tune though.. anyone recommend a specific CAI not needing a tune???? is it even worth it to have a CAI without a tune????i pretty much just want to keep my performance mods quite basic simple intake and an upgraded exhaust thought duals would be a great compliment for sound , looks, etc.........
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