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Old 01-24-2009, 12:45 PM
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which company makes the best cold air induction. most horsepower for your dollar.
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I say NONE.
CAI may make the engine sound nicer but performance wise, you wont be able to notice any improvement
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Nissan does.. Your stock air box stick with it
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Old 01-24-2009, 01:40 PM
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what about Nismo CAI
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Just get a JWT pop charger. Sounds nice, and is reasonably priced
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Originally Posted by OCMan
I say NONE.
CAI may make the engine sound nicer but performance wise, you wont be able to notice any improvement
that depends, for the DE then yes, but the HR responds very well to the injen CAI
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If you're dead set on a CAI, I've always found AEM to make my favorite stuff. Sounds good, decent HP gains for what it is, looks nice and seems to be made pretty well as I've never had issues with them in the past. Plus, their prices are pretty comparable.
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Old 01-24-2009, 03:15 PM
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Well its about time someone asked this question!
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If its pre 2007, stick with the stock piece w/ a KN drop in filter.. The KN intake is also very good. 3'' piping without a flex section
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Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
that depends, for the DE then yes, but the HR responds very well to the injen CAI

True Dat...
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ive been doing extensive research about this subject and it seems 99.9% of people who put in any intake system do not notice any difference. i think if you want noticeable difference you will need to do some extensive modding to the engine. at minimum you would need intake, pulley, spacers and an exhaust system. if you have the money i think a turbo or supercharger is the way to go.
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Originally Posted by CaliBoy
ive been doing extensive research about this subject and it seems 99.9% of people who put in any intake system do not notice any difference.
This is what I understand also. That includes the DE & the HR. Someone clarify if they know different - (dynos please).
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HRAESVELG UP IN THIS BEAT TO DEATH CAI QUESTION THREAD ****** *****
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Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
HRAESVELG UP IN THIS BEAT TO DEATH CAI QUESTION THREAD ****** *****
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gains from an intake may vary alot ,, but nearlly 3-5whp ,, jwt is great for a very low price ,, sounds very nice ,, and gave me 6whp love it .. ull never regret the 100$
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Originally Posted by davidv
Well its about time someone asked this question!
+1!!
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Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
HRAESVELG UP IN THIS BEAT TO DEATH CAI QUESTION THREAD ****** *****
Every time I see your name, I look at it backwards. It makes as little sense to me both ways.

In other words, I have nothing to add to this thread.
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Originally Posted by Dozzi94
Every time I see your name, I look at it backwards. It makes as little sense to me both ways.

In other words, I have nothing to add to this thread.
Good talk.
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