Help me choose a CAI

[Andrewsmc]

I need a good CAI and not sure where to start from, what is a good bang for your buck?? And i read something last night saying it didnt help increase spool or do anytihng for there MSP.. someone help??

 

[B1GHAM]

we could argue today about the gain that a CAI will really give you.

In either event, theres 2 that are really worth looking at. Theres the AEM and theres the Injen. Both are nearly Identical...so take your pick.

 

[Andrewsmc]

we could argue today about the gain that a CAI will really give you.

In either event, theres 2 that are really worth looking at. Theres the AEM and theres the Injen. Both are nearly Identical...so take your pick.

Thanks man! Greatly appreciated. Basic bolt on? no fabrication?

 

[jersey_emt]

Yup they're both basic bolt-ons. Very easy to install.

 

[SeR_Cyclops]

ive got a aem and it was like cake to install it looks nice too

 

[Andrewsmc]

ive got a aem and it was like cake to install it looks nice too

awesome thanks, i think thats the one im guna get...

 

[03.5MSP]

I also have the AEM cai so I can vouch for them.

 

[SedanMan]

Which parts are replaced with these intakes? Filter, pipe from filter to turbo, pipe from turbo to intercooler?

Anything else, anything less?

 

[jmv]

I had an AEM, it was fine. Makes noise, looks good. Doesn't really do anything performance wise, but its a good starting point for modding.

The AEM at least has a pipe from the filter to the MAF, then the MAF to the turbo (along with the accompanying couplers), a couple hoses to move your BPV around to get it to work with the new pipes, a relocation bracket for the washer fluid resevior, and w/e bolts you need and stuff. I think thats about it. Its really easy.

 

[Andrewsmc]

Does it improve the "non flash" cars any? (because it can take bigger drinks of air?) Just curious if anyone has tested it. If not when i install mine i will let yall know

 

[BOOSTR]

Without a series of dyno runs, its just pure butt flapping about the performance or lack thereof of an intake. I can tell you from my own expereince that it was the first mod that I put on my car. Yes its either a love hate relationship with the flutter, but I observed some differences in a few areas after putting it on. Its more of a complimentary modification IMO.

The only thing that improves a non-flashed car is either getting it flashed or installing an EMS system to overide the terrible stock programming.

 

[traser19]

i think the new seceret weapon looks good

 

[AlienInv8r]

Has anyone ever made their own CAI? Since it's only a few pipes, could you just take some aluminum pipe bends and slap a filter on the end? I havent really looked under the hood of my car that much yet, but it's one of the things I wanted to look into rather than spending the freakin $250 for something that looks rather simple.

 

[ChopstickHero]

get an intercooler instead. a CAI just makes some sound. depending on the intercooler kit you have, you will need to get an aftermarket intake for better fitment. but i think you'd get better gains with a better fmic or smic.

 

[INGREXCO]

i have an injen and it is pretty nice, find a used one on here and save some money. also, i saw no gains putting the filter in the fenderwell other than a pain in the ass factor. just put the one pipe on the turbo -> maf ->filter

 

[MrDiggler]

i have an injen and it is pretty nice, find a used one on here and save some money. also, i saw no gains putting the filter in the fenderwell other than a pain in the ass factor. just put the one pipe on the turbo -> maf ->filter

Yep, bought mine used too. Had to do some very minor fabrication as my system wouldn't fit using the stock isolator/body mount. No complaints though and I get major turkey now, lol.

 

[evilmonkeyMSP]

I have an Injen CAI but just use it as a SRI now. I like it better as SRI. Not a pain in the ass to get to the filter to clean it & i noticed no power difference from CAI - SRI....

 

[FlyinMSP]

Keep the stock box, it's better at low-midrange (90% of driving here). that's based on a lot of trial-error and testing. Just drop in a good airfilter and put the money towards a SMIC, or pipes, or whatever else you prefer