what advantage is aftermarket CAI's?

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FireBrick

Discussion Starter · Oct 21, 2009

While I was expert at repairing Landmark Buliding in downtown Chicago, and could build/fix anything, I've never been a car person.

So now retired and doing a lot of traveling and I read these posts about Cold Air Intakes.
But not sure what purpose they serves as some posts talk about sound and others talk about actual performance.

Or to put it another way, why should I, and if I did, what kind of payback would I realize?

please and thank you.

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GaryS

· #2 · Oct 21, 2009

They make a nice noise.

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boxedup1

· #3 · Oct 21, 2009

they will give slight mpq gain until you get on the gas. also they will give more power higher up in your rpm range.on the e the gain will be minimal.sound is a plus if you like it loud.

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Toasted678

· #4 · Oct 21, 2009

Like everyone else has said slight power gains and mpg. but i think the best part is the sound. Here's a dyno of the Injen CAI on an Element to show gains.

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FireBrick

Discussion Starter · #5 · Oct 21, 2009

thanks

don't need noise
old and need to be able to sleep while I drive

Thanks for the info.

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mickey52

· #6 · Oct 21, 2009

FireBrick said:
don't need noise
old and need to be able to sleep while I drive

Thanks for the info.

Just turn down the hearing aid. That's what I do.

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FireBrick

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 24, 2009

mickey52 said:
Just turn down the hearing aid. That's what I do.

What...I can't read you!

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Eww-an E

· #8 · Oct 24, 2009

Oh and don't forget they also look cool.

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