What would be a good way to go about installing an intake without spending more than like 190$? I'm in the process of closing on my house so I can't
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06-02-2013, 07:41 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Cheap intake.
What would be a good way to go about installing an intake without spending more than like 190$? I'm in the process of closing on my house so I can't spend too much, but I would like to put a little bit into my car too. Any ideas?
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06-02-2013, 07:43 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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Z1 post-maf tubes and drop-in filters. K&N, Cosworth, etc.
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06-02-2013, 09:13 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Or you can just get the K&N drop-ins to save more money and the truble to install the tubes. Even with the K&N drop-ins alone will give you some gains and you will feel it.
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it comes with everything you need. Just google post maf tubes for our cars and you should see a few manufacturers. Z1 seems to be a favorite.
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06-03-2013, 12:53 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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True, it's not worth it to cut corners. Just wait till the time is right to purchase the proper intake, check the classifieds as well.
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The way I see it, post maf tubes and K&N's are an easy sell if you are chasing for more power. It's cheap, effective and an easy 8-10whp. CAI gains over this setup are at the top of the rev range. Though I have noticed that AEM's give a bit more than others under 6500rpm too. Most likely from their ETI technology
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06-05-2013, 02:56 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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For those members telling you to wait for a nicer intake, you will see almost the same gains with the drop ins and maf tubes.
Stillen G3 =$500+ for 18whp K&Ns + Maf Tubes= $180 for 12-15whp You do the math. Sure CAI looks nice, but "if moneys tight, do whats right."
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This isn't about absolutes. We are suggesting that post maf tubes and drop in's are proven to make good power and are cheap. Thread did say Cheap Intakes. There are short ram intakes that are inexpensive but I would personally run the aforementioned than SRI's. If the OP has enough, there are an assortment of CAI's at multiple price points to look at, but those are over $400, or twice the price of what was recommended as the best bang for buck.
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OP, I personally am going with MAF Tubes and drop-ins because the factory system is already a CAI, plus they are the cheapest to install, provide good gains(from what i read its close to 14whp), and are easy to sell if you decide to go FI down the road |
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