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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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I got a great deal for a K&N Cold air intake . but i never seen one on a car only Lids . is the K&N better or just as good .
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:26 AM
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dont get it.... just get a lid and if you want more get a FTRA
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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^ have you ever used a K&N intake?
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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I'm not a fan of K&N either...

that setup is completely open to hot engine bay air...
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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i never used it before .
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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i got one, but its on an lt1 and the filter is inside the bumper...idk about you ls1 guys....
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even if it is a good deal its still prob more than an slp lid which is like 80 new or you can find one her for like 50
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I haven't used it but I've seen one get outrun by a lid/ram air kit that costed less.

If you want a dyno number get the K&N, if you want to go fast stick with the lid.
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thanks for the replys . im ganna get a lid
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Get the lid. I have the k&n and don't like it. I wish the car had a lid on it when I bought it. For now I am stuck with it.
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