K&N Owners, speak up
Right now, I'm torn between a K&N and an E-cutout. I've got mufflers already and a DP on the way. With labor for installing the Cutout, I'd come out about the same either way.
I'm actually having my cut out installed today. For dirt cheap too. So can't really comment on that one yet. But I will in a few days. Oh, part of the reason I like my cai is becuase I have a ramair hood, so that really helped alot. As for your dp let me know how you like it.
I ordered the Cutout, figured the intake isn't nearly as restrictive as the tiny exhaust and two mufflers. It and my DP are shipping today. Just called my tuner to set up a wideband dyno tune. Mustang GTs better look out.
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I cringed when I spent $250 on my K&N CIA. After putting it in, the car was noticeably more powerful. Tire spin was much easier to achieve and the car pulled a lot harder. I didn't pay to dyno the car before and after a CIA. The kit was pretty well thought out and went in easy. If it lasts me then I guess it was worth the money.
It was the first mod I did to my GXP. From stock to the K&N kit power gains were evident. I would buy it again.
It was the first mod I did to my GXP. From stock to the K&N kit power gains were evident. I would buy it again.
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Verdad Gallardo I cringed when I spent $250 on my K&N CIA. After putting it in, the car was noticeably more powerful. Tire spin was much easier to achieve and the car pulled a lot harder. I didn't pay to dyno the car before and after a CIA. The kit was pretty well thought out and went in easy. If it lasts me then I guess it was worth the money.
It was the first mod I did to my GXP. From stock to the K&N kit power gains were evident. I would buy it again.
It was the first mod I did to my GXP. From stock to the K&N kit power gains were evident. I would buy it again.
Same here, and I have magnaflows. So don't know how much more the cutout'll help. But I pretty much agree with the above.
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^I'm assuming by your screen name that you have a Monte Carlo. Apparently you guys don't have the hole in the inside fenderwell like us gxp'ers. Anyway, I used a cone filter, 3inch pipe, a 90* silicone elbow, and a straight 3 to 3.25inch coupler to run it straight from the MAF to the inside of the fender where it turns down. There's write-ups and pictures on clubgp and grandprixforums.
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2014 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3, 6-speed manual, short-throw performance shifter, NPP dual-mode performance exhaust, 1LE front splitter, ZL1 rockers, Z28 Rear Spoiler, all paint-matched Red Rock Metallic, BMR strut tower brace, Cold Air Inductions cold air intake, Apex Motorsports, Inc. catch-can, Custom DiabLew Tune
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I've had mine on for about 2 months now and I like it. I can feel the difference while cruising and then going WOT. Makes a nice throaty noise to when you excelerate hard, but you have to keep in mind that your gas mileage WILL go down if you keep wanting to hear it suck in the air at WOT. Granted I didn't pay full price(thanks Hellschariot) I would probably buy one again.
^^ I don't see why you would have any issues with the downpipe before a tune.
As for the K&N, I don't regret mine at all. I paid $230 new. I chose it over making a custom intake because it gives a finished look. Most home made/custom intakes look like crap, but there's a few that look really good.
As for the K&N, I don't regret mine at all. I paid $230 new. I chose it over making a custom intake because it gives a finished look. Most home made/custom intakes look like crap, but there's a few that look really good.