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Old 10-29-2008, 12:07 AM
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Anybody use these? If so did you notice any difference? And where did you buy yours/how much did it run you? And yes I know about the CAI and Tuner and how it is much better haha. But I'll be going with an XCharger down the line and would rather save the $ for now. Thanks!
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Old 10-29-2008, 12:17 AM
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You won't notice any difference. But with proper care it can last a long, long time and will save money and help keep used ones out of our landfills.
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Old 10-29-2008, 01:44 AM
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you can probably get one for $30-40 dollars if you shop around...
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Old 10-29-2008, 02:29 AM
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I have one, and while I can't speak to any increase in horsepower, it did improve the sound of the engine and exhaust. The exhaust note sounds fuller. I'm running dual GT takeoffs, btw.
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Old 10-29-2008, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlie321
I have one, and while I can't speak to any increase in horsepower, it did improve the sound of the engine and exhaust. The exhaust note sounds fuller. I'm running dual GT takeoffs, btw.
I had one too and the only change I noticed is the sound was louder and smoother (but only by a little). Save time and money and get the 1 million plus air filter..... I use K&N filters on all cars I own. JMO
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Old 10-29-2008, 07:09 AM
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I've had them on two of my vehicles. If I were you I'd save the money and buy a couple of CDs for your stereo. That would do a better job of improving the sound of your car and add just as much performance.
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Old 10-29-2008, 10:17 AM
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+1 It does improve sound and run a little bit smoother but, no significant gains.... You do get a cool K&N sticker to throw on wherever you want though
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Old 10-29-2008, 12:08 PM
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I dont mean to sound nieve here but whats the difference between a K&N air filter box and a CAI? Ones a filter and one draws in air?
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Old 10-29-2008, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by pepperquill1
I dont mean to sound nieve here but whats the difference between a K&N air filter box and a CAI? Ones a filter and one draws in air?
I believe we are talking about a replacement air filter that looks like a stock filter but with a higher level of flow through. It fits in the stock air box.

A CAI is an oversized air intake tube with a large air filter (most often cone shaped) that draws in cooler air from an isolated corner of the engine compartment.
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Old 10-29-2008, 02:14 PM
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I have one, but like the others said haven't really noticed much difference. I mainly bought it for its supposed lifetime use.
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