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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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I've heard mixes reviews on BBK cold air intakes, what is your opinion on them?!
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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No different then any others. My opinion of CAIs is that they are a waste of money.
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 11:46 PM
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Cold air intakes are only a waste of money if they don't do what they are designed to do, draw in air that is cooler than the air in the engine bay. The bbk cai is one of the better ones cause bbk places the air filter in the fender well. The thought that cai systems don't do anything is kind of an ignorant statement. Have you seen the inlet on a stock intake housing? Anyways I would go with a bbk set up or jlt but from what I have heard the jlt system is bulky and if you plan on puting a front tower brace on it might be challenging hope this helps
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by shaunrc
Cold air intakes are only a waste of money if they don't do what they are designed to do, draw in air that is cooler than the air in the engine bay. The bbk cai is one of the better ones cause bbk places the air filter in the fender well. The thought that cai systems don't do anything is kind of an ignorant statement. Have you seen the inlet on a stock intake housing? Anyways I would go with a bbk set up or jlt but from what I have heard the jlt system is bulky and if you plan on puting a front tower brace on it might be challenging hope this helps
I've actually had both and went back to the stock with a k&n. I took the inlet off so that the filter is right by the fenderwell, not inside of it sure, but as close as you can get, because I felt my car ran better. CAI won't give you any real power. Its not like the S197s where you can get 25 hp (most of which comes from the tune your required to get).
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:02 PM
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I have a BBK CAI on my '04 V6. I saw an increase in gas mileage, and it makes the engine sound better. I know I'll probably get bashed for saying it, but I do feel a slight increase in power.
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Hmm you guys have me thinking I'm getting a bbk!
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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I think cold air intakes rock and I put one on my 2013 when I get it....
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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I have a BBK on my 02 V6 and have been very pleased with it. I noticed a slight increase in power, and as others have said, it makes the engine sound better.
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