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afsoccaplayer04

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i heard different things as far as cold air intake goes. Ive heard MAC is good, ive heard BBK is good, ive heard a densecharger is pretty good, and K&N progchargers are good, then i also heard if you want to spend alot of money that western motorsports CAI is the best. What do yall think, im sure alot of yall have it.
 

twogts4us

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The K&N FIPK Gen2 (not Gen1) has reportedly made some power gains in the 6-8 RWHP range. That's excellent HP for the money with these mod motors!
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1low03gt

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Anything chrome/bling !They should be hot air intakes.After a cruise,you can't even touch the darn things,but do hear good things about the K&N FIPK Gen2 .
 

Dark Knight GT

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I have the K&N FIPK and love it. However, I'm starting to worry about it. Not so much the power it gives but what I seen in an independant test results. It turns out although the K&N air filter flows better it allows up to 60% more dirt into the motor than an OEM filter. That really worries me.
 

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None of them are really worth much...but I have heard good things about the K&N FIPK. I personally have a Densecharger, which you will hear very mixed reviews about, but I have been pleased.
 
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Save your money. Put the money into an X pipe or towards gears and just get a K&N filter on ebay for $20 and take the silencer out
 

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I like my Steeda CAI. It's spiffy.
 
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I also like the Steeda - I think it is about the best of the current 2V GT CAI. The K&N FIPK is also good, but I think the heat shield could be better. I liked the Densecharger on my six. But for the money, maybe just get a K&N air filter and pursue other mods.
 
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