Intakes and performance

[Melvin P Nerdly]

I went to Autozone and got one of those $20 cone intakes... I didn't notice any difference on the performance, but it's worth the suction sound when you turn the car off. "Aaaahhhhhh" -protege. I just cut a little hole in it for the sensor and zip-tied the rest of it on there.. it hasn't fallen out yet!

Some of my friends were telling me to get a CAI, should I bother?

 

[DooMer_MP3]

A lot of people have done the cone filter thing. Its a nice cheap mod. The only thing I can say that might give a difference is the piping. The plastic piping is not a smooth surface like a nice polished metal will be. This restricts the air flow less technically. Who knows if you'd see any gains or even be able to notice them.

I have the AEM Short Ram I did notice a little better throttle response, and I believe that the higher end feels a bit better when the VICS kicks in. Just seems more peppy at the 4500 RPM point than it did before installing it.

Chris

 

[tttP5]

Melvin P Nerdly


you have pretty low coolant level....

my coolant level is above the full line for some reason??

 

[L8R]

mine is too dont worry - tttp5. interesting convo on here guys, im still trying to debate what to buy also, but i mean, that little hp gain? i think the generic ones on ebay are calling out my name. our car is slow... no offense to anyone, and i think the best thing to do to get the most hp gain is save up for some turbo or get nos. thats big $$$ though . but personally, i doubt intake, headers, piping, and exhaust will add on that much power. interesting to read guys, keep up the good work! peace - chris