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.
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.
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.