The Atlanta SVTOA headed down to Reynolds, GA for some drag racing last weekend. It was 100 degrees out with 79% humidity, so no one set any records, but we still had a good time. I made a few runs with my stock air intake tube before installing the JLT RAI.
Before: Stock intake tube, C&L MAF and plastic heat shield, K&N conical filter
After: JLT RAI, C&L MAF and plastic heat shield, S&B filter (included with the JLT kit), headlight removed
My only criticism of the JLT RAI is poor fitment. The strut tower pushes in against the elbow from the throttle body:
The reducer rests again the valve cover:
At first I had some difficulty lining up the MAF with the reducer, but I finally got it straightened out by putting the reducer at an angle to the tube.
And now for what you all really care about.
In 100 degree weather, the best trap speed I could manage with the stock intake was 101.48. After swapping in the JLT, I trapped 102.88 on my very first pass. I made several more runs and eventually hit 104.79.
Conclusion: If you're just looking for a show piece, you might want to find a more expensive kit. If you want 3+ mph for $75, you won't find it anywhere other than JLT.
Before: Stock intake tube, C&L MAF and plastic heat shield, K&N conical filter
After: JLT RAI, C&L MAF and plastic heat shield, S&B filter (included with the JLT kit), headlight removed
My only criticism of the JLT RAI is poor fitment. The strut tower pushes in against the elbow from the throttle body:
The reducer rests again the valve cover:
At first I had some difficulty lining up the MAF with the reducer, but I finally got it straightened out by putting the reducer at an angle to the tube.
And now for what you all really care about.
In 100 degree weather, the best trap speed I could manage with the stock intake was 101.48. After swapping in the JLT, I trapped 102.88 on my very first pass. I made several more runs and eventually hit 104.79.Conclusion: If you're just looking for a show piece, you might want to find a more expensive kit. If you want 3+ mph for $75, you won't find it anywhere other than JLT.
