can anyone tell me if there is a benefit
to installing a cai rather then the short intake??
if there is can a newbi install the cai or not? any idea how much shops would get for such a job? just need a ref. point here. thanks JR

 

can anyone tell me if there is a benefit
to installing a cai rather then the short intake??
if there is can a newbi install the cai or not? any idea how much shops would get for such a job? just need a ref. point here. thanks JR

The Z's intake system now basically is a short ram, so you'd be wasting your money on a short ram system. The short ram sucks air from under the hood still, just further from the engine itself, where as the full CAI goes down into the bumper and sucks air from the grill. This results in better air flow, and colder air. Also, I personally have never done performance modifications, I've done headlight conversions on M3's, and some interior work, so my friend and I are taking this task together, he's going to guide me through it. As long as you are careful, and can follow diagrams well, you should be able to install it. Generally it took about an hour and a half, in your case, go slow, maybe spend 2 hours. If you decide you want to do it professionally, most performance shops will charge about $80/hour, for a total of anywhere from $100-$150. If you have the cash, it's best to do it through a shop.

 

Thanks Ricky, You answered my questions and now know which way to go. I will be ordering the Injen CAI .
i guess the instructions will be in the kit.


thank you for your prompt response.
JR

 

Also, just so you know, the short ram is generally about $130+shipping. The CAI is from $220 (polished) to about $250 (black), but the CAI can be also used as a short ram if you perfer (don't know who would want short ram over CAI unless budget though)... so suppose you decide you want a short ram, just hook up the filter to the polished piece, and sell the hose for about $90-100. So in short, the CAI can also be converted to a short ram. (The black hose prolly would have the best chance of selling IMO)

 

Anybody with normal hand tools should be able to work their way through this mod. I would hate to pay somebody 100 bucks to do it for me.

 

Check your PM's... I live in NJ and can install cheap. I will also solid mount the filter instead of using the cheasy plastic clip...