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Viper1 08-09-2019 07:30 PM

CF air intakes
 
So I was looking at some of the CF air intakes on Ebay and wondering if anyone uses them? I run the K&N cold air intakes and have read that because of the heat of the motor you lose some HP because of the heat so I was thinking of buying a set of the carbon fiber dual air ducts that you install just above the bumper. I have a 2013 and thinking of buying a set and installing them. Does anyone here use them? I like the looks but would like to see them in better photos? Thoughts

Nixin 08-09-2019 07:45 PM

I suggest that you stay with the long tube CAI proven performers like Stillen or Z1.

Rusty 08-09-2019 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nixin (Post 3871936)
I suggest that you stay with the long tube CAI proven performers like Stillen or Z1.

:iagree:
All cai's will heat soak at an idle. It's when you are moving that the long tubes cool off. The short rams will still suck hot air from under the hood.

God-Speed 08-10-2019 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3871960)
:iagree:
All cai's will heat soak at an idle. It's when you are moving that the long tubes cool off. The short rams will still suck hot air from under the hood.

:iagree::iagree:

HEK 08-10-2019 06:09 PM

I bought an Injen CAI and even thou it wasn't as easy to install since they provide you with a new windshield washer reservoir and you have to remove the pump and place it on the new reservoir which takes some time and care not to damage it. I love the look and sound....:driving:

OptionZero 08-11-2019 01:59 PM

There are a number of proven options...you did not get one of them

Viper1 08-11-2019 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HEK (Post 3872044)
I bought an Injen CAI and even thou it wasn't as easy to install since they provide you with a new windshield washer reservoir and you have to remove the pump and place it on the new reservoir which takes some time and care not to damage it. I love the look and sound....:driving:

What is an "Injen CAI"?

Viper1 08-11-2019 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero (Post 3872131)
There are a number of proven options...you did not get one of them

Huh?

busterbull 08-14-2019 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3871960)
:iagree:
All cai's will heat soak at an idle. It's when you are moving that the long tubes cool off. The short rams will still suck hot air from under the hood.

and are the only ones legal in California

MZ DAIZY 08-14-2019 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by busterbull (Post 3872652)
and are the only ones legal in California

Do they really pop the hood and look for long tubes?

Chuck33079 08-14-2019 12:50 PM

I could have sworn Stillen long tubes were CARB legal?

Edit - Just checked. It's legal.

OptionZero 08-14-2019 04:00 PM

yup

Stillen has a CARB #. It's why i bought theirs

BettyZ 08-14-2019 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3871960)
:iagree:

All cai's will heat soak at an idle. It's when you are moving that the long tubes cool off. The short rams will still suck hot air from under the hood.

I have the Z1 long tubes, DEI gold-wrapped, and my intake temps are a consistent 7 degrees above outside ambient when the Z is moving.

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Rusty 08-14-2019 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3872726)
I have the Z1 long tubes, DEI gold-wrapped, and my intake temps are a consistent 7 degrees above outside ambient when the Z is moving.

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When you are idling in traffic. The temps go up on all. The shorties more then the long tubes. Once you start moving. The long tubes will cool off quicker then the shorties. For the shorties. All of the heat under the hood has to be gone before they start to cool down. Unless their inlets are close to the factory openings in the rad support.

BettyZ 08-14-2019 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3872730)
When you are idling in traffic. The temps go up on all. The shorties more then the long tubes. Once you start moving. The long tubes will cool off quicker then the shorties. For the shorties. All of the heat under the hood has to be gone before they start to cool down. Unless their inlets are close to the factory openings in the rad support.

OP needs that custom CF intake like a Wrangler's snorkel.

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