Lucas Mast
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If I was to get a cold air intake for my car after I fix everything else in it...what would be a good intake system?
Cold air intake
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A tube is a tube...
just use a good filter and spend 20 bucks on whatever tube off ebay.
just use a good filter and spend 20 bucks on whatever tube off ebay.
bairdandrew77
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Injen and aem are 2 very good ones that I know of, but they're expensive and aren't worth it without supporting mods. I've been happy so far with a modified oem intake, spectre (AutoZone) short ram intake, and on my current project I'm going to use a used aem filter I got cheap with some free tubing in my garage. I just have a hard time spending a lot of money on intakes when I use mostly stock engines
Injen and AEM is just a tube.. an aluminum tube. why its 200 bucks? because it has their decal on it.
Ebay chinese version w/o decal = 30 bucks
Name brand with decal = 200 bucks
those decals are expensive!
Ebay chinese version w/o decal = 30 bucks
Name brand with decal = 200 bucks
those decals are expensive!
bairdandrew77
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I'm sure they'll say they have some advanced technology that makes it uber smooth and use big scientific words
I had a Jay's (whale penis) for $100, Injen for $75 and AEM for $90 all brand new. 
Gains at most were 3-15hp.
Gains at most were 3-15hp.You had each dyno tested?I had a Jay's (whale penis) for $100, Injen for $75 and AEM for $90 all brand new.
What motor?
Yea.. but the whale d**k has proven to make gains over stock, but not as good as other intakes out there..
You lose air velocity in that chamber.. hence why you never see it on a real track car. But hey, it looks kool.
You lose air velocity in that chamber.. hence why you never see it on a real track car. But hey, it looks kool.
Lucas Mast
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I'm still new to this whole engine upgrade thing with cars and sh*t , but what does a cold air intake do to your car?
I like this new guy. He actually asks thought out questions unlike most new members.
Lucas Mast
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Your first post has a thought out question, acknowledging the understanding of adding a CAI after completed engine work. Its very annoying that most new members ask absurdly vague questions with no evident previous research or thought.
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Lucas Mast
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Oh okay. Well I just make sure people know exactly what I mean I hate explaining myself over and over again. So i like to say it right the first time!
To answer the question, cold air is denser then hot air. Thus more fuel is needed for cold air.
Cold air also reduces the chance of detonation. But cold air intakes have a small trade off versus a short ram. Short ram gives slightly better throttle reponse but also sucks in hot air from engine bay.
Personally i use a cold air wrapped with insulation to make sure the pipe doesnt get heat soaked. Its has proven to be 2-3 degrees over ambient
Cold air also reduces the chance of detonation. But cold air intakes have a small trade off versus a short ram. Short ram gives slightly better throttle reponse but also sucks in hot air from engine bay.
Personally i use a cold air wrapped with insulation to make sure the pipe doesnt get heat soaked. Its has proven to be 2-3 degrees over ambient
Lucas Mast
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So use a cold air intake not a short ram intake?
Whichever u want
Lucas Mast
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Okay thanks that helps a little. I still gotta fix other problems first.
Unfortunately not each without other parts also involved (i/h/e). But you can talk to the company directly and they can give you specifics.
Injen - D15
J's - B18b
AEM - B18c1