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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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I know intakes really don't add HP... But what's a good quality CAI I could get for my 97 GT?? I am thinking of getting the K&N CAI but just want a few options... Put some pics up as well if you can thanks.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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I always think the black ones/ plastic look cleaner, instead if a big chrome tube in an all black engine bay... I'd sad k&n.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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I have to find a pic of mine... but its a bbk one. Little shiny but looks good
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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mac makes a good looking intake

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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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JLT CAI can't go wrong !!!
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by cpotts13
I always think the black ones/ plastic look cleaner, instead if a big chrome tube in an all black engine bay... I'd sad k&n.
Yea I don't like the chrome... So that's why I might go with the K&N... The JLT is my second choice... Thanks everyone
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Yea I don't like the chrome... So that's why I might go with the K&N... The JLT is my second choice... Thanks everyone
I'd get the jlt painted to match my car though... lol
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 04:52 AM
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I just did mine yesterday ... I put In a BBK , I know you don't like shiny ones but it runs great and really easy install
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Well idk next week um buying it... But I have ppl saying the K&N ($200) are too expensive and that I could get a cheaper one for like $90... Is it just the brand or is it actually better quality?? Anyone know??
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastang97
Well idk next week um buying it... But I have ppl saying the K&N ($200) are too expensive and that I could get a cheaper one for like $90... Is it just the brand or is it actually better quality?? Anyone know??
You can get an American muscle brand for about $80.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Just went over the videos on their website... They all produce the same amount... So I am guessing it is just the brand that makes it more pricey...?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastang97
Just went over the videos on their website... They all produce the same amount... So I am guessing it is just the brand that makes it more pricey...?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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I don't know if it's true or not, but I've heard that the plastic CAI's can warp from heat off the engine. Also, the K&N doesn't go into the wheel well like most others do.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cpotts13

You can get an American muscle brand for about $80.
I got the exact same one that americanmuscle sells on eBay except it is black. I think I paid 50 bucks for it. Looks super clean under the hood. I'm sorry but I'm just not buying that one cai is worth 200 dollars more than another.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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this is kinda funny, i bought the exact same one from this seller for 50.00 bucks
now he has the price at 244.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-2004-FO...#ht_4372wt_911

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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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I don't know if it's true or not, but I've heard that the plastic CAI's can warp from heat off the engine. Also, the K&N doesn't go into the wheel well like most others do.
wrong. the plastic ones actually take in colder air because they aren't absorbing the heat like the metal.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by NYGMEN
this is kinda funny, i bought the exact same one from this seller for 50.00 bucks
now he has the price at 244.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-2004-FO...#ht_4372wt_911
I wouldn't ever buy a no name car part from ebay period..
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by cpotts13

wrong. the plastic ones actually take in colder air because they aren't absorbing the heat like the metal.
Lol um... plastic absorbs heat quite well
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by cpotts13

I wouldn't ever buy a no name car part from ebay period..
I do
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by texastboneking

Lol um... plastic absorbs heat quite well
...and easily cracks. Replaced my 96 intake 4 times.
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