tycontour0514
CEG'er
What is the best cold air intake to get that is on the keep side. like around 100-150?
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Cold air intake question
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PHilly
Hard-core CEG'er
I'd answer if you didn't double post for no reason.
tycontour0514
CEG'er
i know my bad my computer was being weird and i didn't think it posted and then i did another and it said i had another. my bad.
codypka
Veteran CEG'er
wat does on the keep side supposed to mean?
BAD SVT
Addicted CEG'er
i think he means not too expensive but worth keeping... i dunno.
tycontour0514
CEG'er
my bad i ment on the cheap side. my price range is 100-150
PHilly
Hard-core CEG'er
I would go with the BAT intake pipe, Pudmunkie heat shield and a K&N filter. Its not a CAI, but will work probably just as good without you having to worry about water getting into it.
tycontour0514
CEG'er
yeah that sounds good. im going to have to look around at the shops near me. but i want to get some power out of it
PHilly
Hard-core CEG'er
There is a BAT intake pipe for sale in the classifieds. Pudmunkie is a member on here so maybe PM him to see if he has any shields for sale.
Dyoel182
Addicted CEG'er
You'd go with that just for the look and sound? Thats a lot of money to spend not to gain any power.
what engine do you have?
PHilly
Hard-core CEG'er
IDK I noticed a gain with just a cone filter in my '95:shrug:.
You can go with a air intake setup simple bolt on maf adapter with filter. Something similar to what i am selling.
Or you can pick up a true CAI setup by nautilus performance for 135 including shipping which includes a tube and air filter.
Both have there pros and cons. If you looking for a cheaper setup then a air intake is the best way to go.
CAI gets cold air from under the fender of the car. Bad part is possibility of sucking in water (unless you by a bypass) and your filter gets dirty every 6k miles. You will also have to cut a hole inside your engine bay and into your fender to get the tube through it. The plus side to this is the air coming into the engine is colder which is what you want.
Air intake--collects warm air but is an open element. It takes 20 mins tops to install and you get the same amount of volume of air as with the CAI.
If your new and want something to throw on, then air intake is best.
Or you can pick up a true CAI setup by nautilus performance for 135 including shipping which includes a tube and air filter.
Both have there pros and cons. If you looking for a cheaper setup then a air intake is the best way to go.
CAI gets cold air from under the fender of the car. Bad part is possibility of sucking in water (unless you by a bypass) and your filter gets dirty every 6k miles. You will also have to cut a hole inside your engine bay and into your fender to get the tube through it. The plus side to this is the air coming into the engine is colder which is what you want.
Air intake--collects warm air but is an open element. It takes 20 mins tops to install and you get the same amount of volume of air as with the CAI.
If your new and want something to throw on, then air intake is best.
What does wat mean?
tycontour0514
CEG'er
I already have an air intake on my v6 contour se. But i want a cold air intake for more power. im trying to cool my engine plus i'm trying to get more power out of my car.
BAD SVT
Addicted CEG'er
i'm not sure why there's much back n forth going on here. if u ask me, this issue of intakes is a no brainer. The CAI is the best way to go, PERIOD! if its not a true cold air u plan to install, then leave it stock. i've driven mine in the rain a few times. no issues. unless of course u're planning to go auto surfing with ur car.
Done that and oh man i love it. I recommend everyone to try it :laugh:
tycontour0514
CEG'er
What is a CAI?