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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Smile which CAI is the best price/hp gains

which company makes the best cold air induction. most horsepower for your dollar.
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:46 PM
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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
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Nissan does.. Your stock air box stick with it
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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what about Nismo CAI
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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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
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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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.
Old Jan 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
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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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...
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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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.
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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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 ****** *****
Old Jan 24, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Hraesvelg
HRAESVELG UP IN THIS BEAT TO DEATH CAI QUESTION THREAD ****** *****
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:54 AM
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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.
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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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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