Best COLD AIR INTAKE without tuner
02-29-2008, 04:22 PM
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Best COLD AIR INTAKE without tuner
Hi everyone I have about 250$ to spend and am looking at buying a CAI.I know everyone suggest to get a tuner however i go to college and dont have to money right now but i will buy one a little down the road. Anyway, my question is which CAI is the bestfor the4.0 V6that doesNOT REQUIRE A TUNE right away. TheIntakes I am currentlydebating onare S&B, AirAid, AFE Magnum force andK&N FIPK Gen 2. I look forward to hearing fromeverone.Thanks for the suggestions.
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02-29-2008, 04:43 PM
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RE: Best COLD AIR INTAKE without tuner
The best bang for your buck for 250 would be to open up your exhaust. The best axlebacks will net you around 10 hp, while the best no-tune CAI will only get you around 6-8. There is no sense buying a no-tune CAI because you will only change it out later (try and stop yourself). Your best bet for more power with that money would be an axleback.
02-29-2008, 04:45 PM
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RE: Best COLD AIR INTAKE without tuner
Iv been doing reasearch and right now its a toss up between AirAid, S&B or K&N which dyno tested a gain of about 8HP. The More suggestions the better and easier to decied i would like to order this today (friday 2-29) ortomorrow the latest.thanks everyone!!
02-29-2008, 04:46 PM
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RE: Best COLD AIR INTAKE without tuner
ORIGINAL: TAoW1939
There is no sense buying a no-tune CAI because you will only change it out later (try and stop yourself). Your best bet for more power with that money would be an axleback.
There is no sense buying a no-tune CAI because you will only change it out later (try and stop yourself). Your best bet for more power with that money would be an axleback.
this man speaks the truth
02-29-2008, 05:05 PM
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RE: Best COLD AIR INTAKE without tuner
I already have a magnaflow axelback now its time for a CAI and in a month or 2 im going to get a Xcal3 from bamachips. More suggestions on CAI please! I heard with the AirAid intake you can take something out of itafter you get a tuner to get even more HP should i just go with the AirAid since i will be gettng a Xcal3 down the road? s&b also claims high powergains...
02-29-2008, 05:29 PM
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RE: Best COLD AIR INTAKE without tuner
Also If i get the AirAid or S&B which i am still debating (anyother suggestions??)and a throttle body spacer and dont get the tuner right away (until a month or 2) will this make my car run lean?
02-29-2008, 05:33 PM
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RE: Best COLD AIR INTAKE without tuner
How about you get the tuner first, then geta goodCAI or savesome moreand get them together, there aresome good deals forpackage dealsout there. It'll be more cost effective since like was said above you'll just end up wanting a better CAI anyway.