Cold Air Kits
11-02-2005, 03:30 PM
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Cold Air Kits
Have you guys ever heard of this brand CAI?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BOMZ-...spagenameZWDVW
Im not doing this for HP just for better fuel economy and dont want to spend alot of money. What types are you guys running and how much?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BOMZ-...spagenameZWDVW
Im not doing this for HP just for better fuel economy and dont want to spend alot of money. What types are you guys running and how much?
11-02-2005, 06:09 PM
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I don't trust the quality of a lot of stuff I find on ebay (although I dont have experience with ebay products). If you are just looking for fuel economy I'd just get a short-ram intake from Berk or cattman. They are not much more, but I can almost guarantee you that they will be of better, proven designs.
BTW, anything that fits the Max will fit our cars if you didn't know.
BTW, anything that fits the Max will fit our cars if you didn't know.
11-02-2005, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NewLoveI30
I don't trust the quality of a lot of stuff I find on ebay (although I dont have experience with ebay products). If you are just looking for fuel economy I'd just get a short-ram intake from Berk or cattman. They are not much more, but I can almost guarantee you that they will be of better, proven designs.
BTW, anything that fits the Max will fit our cars if you didn't know.
BTW, anything that fits the Max will fit our cars if you didn't know.
11-02-2005, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NewLoveI30
Can't say I would buy anything from stealin either. They are overpriced and dont have proven gains on our cars. Although I might buy their battery tie because they look cool. haha
11-03-2005, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NewLoveI30
I don't trust the quality of a lot of stuff I find on ebay (although I dont have experience with ebay products). If you are just looking for fuel economy I'd just get a short-ram intake from Berk or cattman. They are not much more, but I can almost guarantee you that they will be of better, proven designs.
BTW, anything that fits the Max will fit our cars if you didn't know.
BTW, anything that fits the Max will fit our cars if you didn't know.
11-03-2005, 07:35 AM
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Any intake kit is just some metal tubing and a filter. The tubing doesn't matter that much, but aluminum is better than steel. The MOST important thing is the filter. I think you should get a cheapo intake kit and use the tubing, then get a good filter.
11-03-2005, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by n3985
Any intake kit is just some metal tubing and a filter. The tubing doesn't matter that much, but aluminum is better than steel. The MOST important thing is the filter. I think you should get a cheapo intake kit and use the tubing, then get a good filter.
11-03-2005, 10:22 AM
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The tubing is actually one of the more important parts. You are not going to get huge gains from an intake anyway so you may as well maximize those gains with well designed kit.
The tubing should actually be tuned to a certain length for gains in a particular part of the power band. There is also a wave created by the negative pressure when the intake valves open. This travels to the end of the intake track and then back. If the intake is tuned to the correct length this wave will arrive just as the valves are opening back up and push in just a little bit more air.
You may think this is a bit overkill for your application, but I'm just trying to explain the importance of the length and width of the intake tubing.
As far as suggestions... I am of the opinion that Cattman.com has some of the best performance products available for our cars. They are a little more expensive, but unlike stillen you are paying for quality build and proven gains. Check out their website and purchase what you think will best fit your needs and budget.
The tubing should actually be tuned to a certain length for gains in a particular part of the power band. There is also a wave created by the negative pressure when the intake valves open. This travels to the end of the intake track and then back. If the intake is tuned to the correct length this wave will arrive just as the valves are opening back up and push in just a little bit more air.
You may think this is a bit overkill for your application, but I'm just trying to explain the importance of the length and width of the intake tubing.
As far as suggestions... I am of the opinion that Cattman.com has some of the best performance products available for our cars. They are a little more expensive, but unlike stillen you are paying for quality build and proven gains. Check out their website and purchase what you think will best fit your needs and budget.
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