Cold Air Intake vs. Intake
01-19-2009, 04:45 PM
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Cold Air Intake vs. Intake
Hey guys. I did a brief search and couldn't really find much to help me here. I'm deciding right now whether to buy a AEM Cold Air Intake or just an Intake. Probably, Racing Beat or Mishimoto Carbon Fiber.
Just wondering what everyone's experience has been with both and to be a n00b, what benefits come most out of each. As far as HP gain, sound, MPG and weight are concerned.
Chances are my intake/cold air intake will be going with a Greddy Sp2 exhaust. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
Just wondering what everyone's experience has been with both and to be a n00b, what benefits come most out of each. As far as HP gain, sound, MPG and weight are concerned.
Chances are my intake/cold air intake will be going with a Greddy Sp2 exhaust. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
01-19-2009, 04:49 PM
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I have the AEM intake. that was my very first mod. You won't feel much if anything. But it gives it more aggressive sound when you step on it. Intakes are really more for show, and sound. I think some have even posted up that they decreased in HP. Give the intakes thread a good read through before you buy.
01-19-2009, 06:16 PM
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^agreed...i just removed the walls and yes one screen and it runs like a charm....still have just a paper filter but all in all the only thing that would real b worth buying is the duct!
01-19-2009, 09:12 PM
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Cheaper is ALWAYS a good thing, haha. One more question, bear with me haha. Does the duct offer the same sound gain as well as HP gain as a CAI would. Which is like all of 5 HP haha.
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I have the AEM intake. that was my very first mod. You won't feel much if anything. But it gives it more aggressive sound when you step on it. Intakes are really more for show, and sound. I think some have even posted up that they decreased in HP. Give the intakes thread a good read through before you buy.
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01-19-2009, 11:01 PM
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I would say yes. It's still directing cold air up to the short ram when driving. I think there are some members that use that setup.
IMO tho, I wouldn't do it. I didn't like the typhoon. Too loud for my taste and the whole heat soak issue.
IMO tho, I wouldn't do it. I didn't like the typhoon. Too loud for my taste and the whole heat soak issue.