Whats The Best Cold Air Intake Available
07-11-2007, 03:51 PM
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Whats The Best Cold Air Intake Available I'm about to order me a cold air intake and I was wondering what brand cold air intake some of ya'll are running and just wanted ya'lls opinion on it. Basically, which would help me out the most performance wise. It would help me with my decision. Thanks
07-11-2007, 05:04 PM
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CRT elbow from EBAY, 3.5in conduit from Home Depot and some silicone hoses from some aftermarket intercooler pipe from a caterpillar 3116 diesel, Long *** K&N filter. Total cost of about 130.00 with an air foil, but a headache gathering parts. I had to cut the radiator shroud, and move my headlight module... but for 3.5inch piping without the big kinks in it, i think its well worth it.
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CRT elbow from EBAY, 3.5in conduit from Home Depot and some silicone hoses from some aftermarket intercooler pipe from a caterpillar 3116 diesel, Long *** K&N filter. Total cost of about 130.00 with an air foil, but a headache gathering parts. I had to cut the radiator shroud, and move my headlight module... but for 3.5inch piping without the big kinks in it, i think its well worth it.
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07-11-2007, 05:30 PM
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yeah i agree, just LOGICALLY, i dont see the ones with the kinks and stuff being as free-flowing... dont know, hell im no engineer (just a tinkerer that thinks too damn much before i rest my head at night)
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Originally Posted by GunshotZ28
Does the Moroso CAI really take 2 tenths off your et?
They took a stock 94 A4 Formula, and put Thunder Racing's LT1 Performance Package on it...
Which includes: A Moroso Cold Air Intake, Air Foil and Magnaflow Catback.
They ran the car down the quarter before and after to test for improvements, and dyno'd the car before and after to see what the actual rwhp gains where.
Now here's what I remember.
Stock:
-They ran the car down the quarter and got very low 14.2's at 98/99
-The car put down 235hp/280tq.
With Moroso, Foil, and Magnaflow Catback:
-Very Low 14's/13.9's at 100
-The car put down 251/293
I read this article about 4 months ago, but I remember it well.
07-11-2007, 06:41 PM
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I once had a CAI from a company called MTI way back in 1996, it used the plastic tube just like the K&N and I always had a problem with keeping the filter secured. The plastic tube is not rigid, therefore it is very hard to keep the filter 100% securely fastened. It got to the point that the plastic began to crack from installing the filter. Also the filter installed from the bottom which sucks. I hated this CAI so it was sold.
I currently have the Arizona Speed & Marine CAI now. This CAI uses a solid metal tube so securing the filter is much better. There is no possibility of the filter working its way off the metal tube like what happens on the non-rigid plastic tube. Another plus is the filter installs from the top throught the hole in the chassis so filter servicing is a cake walk. The AS&M is the most expensive CAI out there but when you factor in reliability and ease of servicing it is well worth it. I can remove the filter in less than two minutes with out having get on my back. These benefits can also be applied to the Moroso CAI as well. The Moroso is less expensive but it has the metal coupler that secures the filter tightly just like the AS&M plus the filter goes in the top too. I believe that these two CAI's for the LT1 are the best all things considered and provide the most piece of mind and ease of servicing.
I have read that many people who have the K&N have problems with the filter staying on, I think the plastic tube is not as reliable as the metal. I personally would not go hacking up the chassis to ease in the filter servicing. I would consider selling your K&N and going with the Moroso CAI or if you want to spend the extra dollars go with the AS&M. My AS&M is much louder in terms of the sucking sound than my Moroso was, im not sure if this is indicative of anything. This may mean it is flowing more air but thats another discussion. Also hacking up the chassis will not cure the issue with the filter falling off.
I think there is a reason you see so many K&N CAI’s for sale in the used section.
I currently have the Arizona Speed & Marine CAI now. This CAI uses a solid metal tube so securing the filter is much better. There is no possibility of the filter working its way off the metal tube like what happens on the non-rigid plastic tube. Another plus is the filter installs from the top throught the hole in the chassis so filter servicing is a cake walk. The AS&M is the most expensive CAI out there but when you factor in reliability and ease of servicing it is well worth it. I can remove the filter in less than two minutes with out having get on my back. These benefits can also be applied to the Moroso CAI as well. The Moroso is less expensive but it has the metal coupler that secures the filter tightly just like the AS&M plus the filter goes in the top too. I believe that these two CAI's for the LT1 are the best all things considered and provide the most piece of mind and ease of servicing.
I have read that many people who have the K&N have problems with the filter staying on, I think the plastic tube is not as reliable as the metal. I personally would not go hacking up the chassis to ease in the filter servicing. I would consider selling your K&N and going with the Moroso CAI or if you want to spend the extra dollars go with the AS&M. My AS&M is much louder in terms of the sucking sound than my Moroso was, im not sure if this is indicative of anything. This may mean it is flowing more air but thats another discussion. Also hacking up the chassis will not cure the issue with the filter falling off.
I think there is a reason you see so many K&N CAI’s for sale in the used section.
07-11-2007, 06:42 PM
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I thought the consensus was that the Moroso was just a bit better quality, and since it was cheaper, more cost effective, so overall a better product. Then I also remember reading here that the Lingenfelter was one hell of a buy too, but is oh so hard to find now. It was down to some $135~ or so.
I like yours SLaw, but I don't like having to cut stuff lol
I like yours SLaw, but I don't like having to cut stuff lol
07-11-2007, 06:53 PM
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well the main thing is, if i had a virgin car in pristine condition, i wouldnt have even considered it... but being that this project is going to be pure track in a few months, i could care less. haha, thanks though
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Originally Posted by wrd1972
I would consider selling your K&N and going with the Moroso CAI or if you want to spend the extra dollars go with the AS&M. My AS&M is much louder in terms of the sucking sound than my Moroso was, im not sure if this is indicative of anything.
They all have the same gains.
And I would stay away from anything metal... unless its low-temp ceramic coated.
07-11-2007, 08:36 PM
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Your AS&M is nice but is no better then a Moroso or K&N.
They all have the same gains.
And I would stay away from anything metal... unless its low-temp ceramic coated.
They all have the same gains.
And I would stay away from anything metal... unless its low-temp ceramic coated.
Why would you stay away from the metal. If you think heatsoak is an issue then this is not the case considering where it is located. The metal is much better for the filter to clamp on than the plastic. I have read numerous threads where the filter has fallen off of the K&N FIPK.
07-11-2007, 08:42 PM
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Yea I agree they're all basically the same as far as gains my K&N works fine for me.
You prolly see so many for sale b/c their sell more than others...just a thought.
Originally Posted by wrd1972
I think there is a reason you see so many K&N CAI’s for sale in the used section.
07-11-2007, 10:16 PM
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I have the lingenfelter kit and love it, it was cheap enough that I was able to get an aluminum elbow as well. The filter is a monster and you can really hear it sucking air under acceleration!