CAI Intakes??

[Scarpin16]

I've been reading all over the forum but I still can't decide which way to go. I would like y'alls thoughts and opinions on

1. ordering a CAI and if so which do you recommend?

2. making the "Swiss Cheese" CAI from the OEM intake?

If you have any specs on performance and MPG would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks

 

[dwmmatt23]

Order an AEM brute force and call it a day. Thats the way I went and couldnt be happier, I also hear alot of people do the swiss cheese on the airbox and drop in a K&N but I would stay away from an oiled filter.

 

[andrew383]

Take a look at this thread..

 

[Physh1]

Take a look at this thread..

That's a good thread to look at.

For my answer I did the swiss cheese mod on the air filter box & installed the airaid jr kit (just intake tube & filter) that uses the stock air filter box.

Cameron

 

[Big Buttons]

I did the Autozone Spectre full intake got it for $100 and gained about 2mpgs i think but kept floorin it when i first got it because i love the sound

 

[HoeRoller]

Swiss cheese, stock box cut and a home made wrapped 4" tube for under $15.00. Sounds good, hauls ass and 1.5 mpg gain when I'm being nice to her.

 

[scottg918514]

I just recorded number again on my 2003 Tahoe yesterday. The last time I did this was on 9/1/10, before CAI install. That day in September the high temp was 73 and I did the test around 2 pm, so probably near high. My intake temp range from 100 to 77. The 100 was at startup, so must have been in the sun. 77 was a low, mostly around lower 80s.

I've since installed a K&N premium CAI. Yesterday, ran numbers for 40 min drive to my mtb ride. Outside temps were in high 50s. My intake temps stayed at ambient temp the whole time, right around 58.

BTW, I noticed a nice HP and torque gain after installing the CAI, I believe K&N number on the 4.8 and 5.3s were right around 18 + hp and ft/lbs. I believe I got that, if not more. It was very noticeable. In contrast after installing my cat-back, just noticed the nice sound, but not really hp gain. Also, the CAI adds a nice throaty sound.

Also, I recorded an average of 50 mph on the trip and 22 mpg. I'm good with that.

 

[02YuNali916]

Whats the diff between AEM brute force & K&N Cold Air Intakes? Is it just the brand? Performance? MPG?

 

[dwmmatt23]

AEM is a dry filter where as K&N requires them to be oiled which can foul MAF if to much oil is used

 

[gdddup]

loving my slp intake ive seen better performance n mpg's since installing it

 

[Sweet_N_Low]

Not sure what vehicle you have but I can get the AEM Brute Force 21-8023DP for $230 shipped, cheapest I have seen anywhere. If interested PM me.

 

[blueflamed03]

AEM Brute for me.

 

[jwaldo432]

I did the spectre full intake and gained 3 or 4 mpg and about 12hp. I got it for like 110 at autozone. It is a oiled filter so the performance specs fluctuate when it gets close to having to be cleaned and re oiled. but I have yet to have any issues with mine. Hope this helps.

 

[dwmmatt23]

I did the spectre full intake and gained 3 or 4 mpg and about 12hp. I got it for like 110 at autozone. It is a oiled filter so the performance specs fluctuate when it gets close to having to be cleaned and re oiled. but I have yet to have any issues with mine. Hope this helps.

Wow, that's ALOT of gain. Did they pay you to say that, JK. I guess I overpaid for the AEM that doesn't gain me that much

(individual results may vary)

 

[DaRosa218]

I did the spectre full intake and gained 3 or 4 mpg and about 12hp. I got it for like 110 at autozone. It is a oiled filter so the performance specs fluctuate when it gets close to having to be cleaned and re oiled. but I have yet to have any issues with mine. Hope this helps.

Damn, I wish I got those kind of gains with my Spectre! I paid $139.88 out the door at Autozone.

 

[Sweet_N_Low]

Damn, I wish I got those kind of gains with my Spectre! I paid $139.88 out the door at Autozone.

Only the Autozone VIP members get the TRUE high performance spectre CAI

 

[jwaldo432]

Yea I was beyond shocked when I got the numbers I did. Even though it claimed it on the box, thats under perfect conditions so its well worth it IMO.

 

[dwmmatt23]

Only the Autozone VIP members get the TRUE high performance spectre CAI

I guess they for got to mention to me more horsepower and better mileage was one of the perks for signing up

 

[Sweet_N_Low]

I guess they for got to mention to me more horsepower and better mileage was one of the perks for signing up

 

[blueflamed03]

I did the spectre full intake and gained 3 or 4 mpg and about 12hp. I got it for like 110 at autozone. It is a oiled filter so the performance specs fluctuate when it gets close to having to be cleaned and re oiled. but I have yet to have any issues with mine. Hope this helps.