Densecharger vs. K&N FIPK II

[NewbStang]

I know intakes dont do much fo rour car but which would you guys recommend between the two

 

[silver02horse]

Neither. Save your money and just buy a K&N filter.

 

[OleGrayCar]

Neither one.
Get yourself one of these instead..........
http://www.cnlperformance.com/80mm_96-01.html

 

[Babbat]

I know intakes dont do much for our car but which would you guys recommend between the two

No! not another CAI question!!!

The truth is that most people here will either tell you it's a POS and a waste of money or that it'll get you 20+ HP. The truth is that on a stock car, you'll see nothing and you MAY see something on a modified car. That said, I've heard good things about the fit n finish of both systems. Personally, I prefer the Densecharger, but that's just MHO.

 

[Wills Black 98]

i like the FIPK, its expensive though... probably not even worth the money!

 

[Wikkdgt]

Just do this and save the money:

 

[wht99gtconv]

Get the K&N FIPK. You will fill the difference.

 

[JetBrett]

I went from just a K&N without a silencer to the FIPK-II. Not much of a difference, if any. If you're just looking for something to do, I say go for it. Don't expect much from this mod though.

 

[MUSTANGLANCE]

I like my K&N FIPK Gen II. Had the MAC CAI and it sucked. At the track I can take out my headlight now and have ram air.

 

[Bone Racing]

c-l mad and the densecharger tbody tube here
wouldnt trade it in

 

[JonJon]

Neither one.
Get yourself one of these instead..........
http://www.cnlperformance.com/80mm_96-01.html

Don't get that either, I didn't notice a thing. Get a Pro-M after you get a bunch of mods then get a tune. I did run 13.7 with the MAF though... but it seems to be hit or miss.

 

[OleGrayCar]

Don't get that either, I didn't notice a thing. Get a Pro-M after you get a bunch of mods then get a tune. I did run 13.7 with the MAF though... but it seems to be hit or miss.

No offense, but I "missed" to the tune of a 13 RWHP increase over stock MAF (286 vs 299). And, if you ran the 13.7 after an MAF swap, I'm not so sure I understand the 'hit-or-miss" comment.
The 4-valvers (particularly the '01's for some reason) can get a noticeable kick in the pants from this mod. My tuner (Jerry from Fordchips.com, you might have heard of him) told me that Ford sets the A/F ratios pig-rich from the factory in order to avoid the "D" word. The C&L has a reputation for leaning that mix, hence the almost inevitable increases on the dyno. FWIW, the 4v's do seem to net greater increases, but that's kinda to be expected.
Obviously, everybody gets different #'s, even after performing identical mods..... but I think you can find an abundance of guys here who experienced similar results.

 

[NewbStang]

where did you buy your K&N FIPK II's???

 

[Beau]

i got mine at JBA...but to be honest i didn't notice any difference when i put the FIPK on..it just looks sort of cool i guess

 

[BullittStangV8]

densecharger.
Mike

 

[DarkShadowGT]

i have a densecharger. honestly, its not all that. Probably ALL CAI are worthless. I keep mine on because i like to believe it does something. Plus it looks cool.
*DSGT