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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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I was wondering what is the best CAI for the formulas or should i just go all out and buy a ram air kit? I've heard a really good one is K&N.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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+1 K&n
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:49 AM
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Moroso/K&N
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Old May 31, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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K&N cai what i have on mine, it works good with bolt-on's and cat back.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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K&N or Moroso are good ones
seen both and are pretty similar also
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Old May 31, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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they're all going to give you about the same performance. SLP, Moroso, K&N...i got a K&N and it works just fine. its more convenient too, i can just stop by my local auto parts store if i need a new filter or cleaning spray. thats why i went with the K&N.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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I went with the LPE CAI as i believe its the cheapest one and performs just as well as the others.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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I picked up a K&N kit new for about $180 out the door. I like the looks of it a little more over the moroso, but but apparently perform very similar.

+1 for K&N here!
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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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how much hp can you gain be goin with the K&N

Dont mean to thread hijack
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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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I had a Moroso and liked it alot.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Just a comment about fitment... In my experience, if you have traction control, the SLP fits the best as far as clearing the routing of the brake line that goes in front of the ABS unit. One issue I had with the SLP is that it moved the MAF location too close to the intake elbow. So, I modified the tube and re-powercoated it. It was a PITA, but it fits great now. Looking back on it, I should have just re-routed that brake line, but didn't feel like opening up the system at the ABS unit.

If you don't have traction control, I'd give a +1 for the K&N.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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+1 for the cheapest used kit.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 04:56 PM
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Check out Arizona Speed and Marine.. I hear they are good with CAI's, but I run a moroso..
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Old May 31, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Moroso! The K&N's are good as well.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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I don't have a single complaint about my SLP CAI. Like stated above though, you are not going to see much difference between all of the CAI's. Just go with the one that you find a good deal on.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Well, i made my own. The problem i had with the aftermarket ones are that to clear the ABS unit and the radiator cover, the intakes make a T bend in them. Call me cheap but i am functional. i went and bought a piece of 3.5 OD/3.0 ID PVC pipe, extended the wires for my MAF and chopped under the factory air box location to get a smooth larger diameter CAI. oh yeah, i did buy a new elbow, and a really long K&N filter... I guess for about 60.00 it turned out pretty darn good. PM me for more details because it needs mods to clear other stuff. Try it out, if your like me and try experimenting...
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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Alright i got another question...the intake elbow running from my TB to the MAF is broken and i was wondering if a CAI comes with that elbow or do i need to find one?
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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you need to find one. buy a smooth one, or else your not helping too much by changing the rest. just my two cents
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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i just bought a cheap one off ebay with an elbow i think it works good, I don't think you'll notice a difference except for the sound.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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just buy the cheapest one you can find....they all do the same thing. the intake elbow is seperate..buy aftermarket or GM 1Le (does not have the donkey dick hanging out the bottom of it)
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