Best CAI?

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fuente2000
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Best CAI?

Post by fuente2000 »

Looks like it's going to be a while before I'm able to by and install my SC, so I'm going to get a CAI and change it out whenever I get the SC.My question is, with everyones experience here what CAI have you determined to be the best performing?TRDK&N TyphoonIngenCozmoAnd whic is better for power and performance the longe or short throw?Thanks for your advice,Alex
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Re: Best CAI? (fuente2000)

Post by Fialchar »

Personally, I use an AEM CAI, and it works great. K&N and Injen also make top-quality products.Edit: Oh, and a short ram won't give you as much performance as a full CAI will.
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Re: Best CAI? (fuente2000)

Post by wicked1981 »

I have Injen no problem and very happy!
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Re: Best CAI? (silverawd26)

Post by Mr. Poopypants »

Quote, originally posted by silverawd26 » I am impatiently waiting for mine. Should be here by the end of the week.
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Re: Best CAI? (fuente2000)

Post by Raven »

Cosmo does the exact same job for a lot less cash. Full CAI is the way to go. Cosmo is $109.00 plus shipping on Ebay.
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Re: Best CAI? (Mr. Poopypants)

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Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »I am impatiently waiting for mine. Should be here by the end of the week.ITS HERE!!! I feel like a little kid on Christmas, but unfortunately without footie pajamas. The Vibe sounds mean and you can feel an unmistakeable boost in HP.
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Re: Best CAI? (Mr. Poopypants)

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Quote, originally posted by Mr. Poopypants »ITS HERE!!! I feel like a little kid on Christmas, but unfortunately without footie pajamas. The Vibe sounds mean and you can feel an unmistakeable boost in HP. Another happy Injen customer.
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Re: Best CAI? (wicked1981)

Post by SWiRv »

There are 3 of us who will be installing Injen CAI's this weekend (WOO HOO!!) We'll let you know how it turns out.
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Re: Best CAI? (SWiRv)

Post by polaris1000 »

I went with the Injen CAI and am very happy with it. No problems at all with CEL.
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Post by AKLGT »

i've got the TRD cai. got a CEL on it after a few days, but only the GT's have that issue. added a unichip and no more CEL. lots of threads on cai vs sr. if you want best performance, go cai. if you want ease of getting to the filter, go w/ a sr.
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Re: Best CAI? (SWiRv)

Post by Mr. Poopypants »

Quote, originally posted by SWiRv »There are 3 of us who will be installing Injen CAI's this weekend (WOO HOO!!) We'll let you know how it turns out.It's not that bad really, if you search for the posts, (I'm too lazy, it's 2 A.M. and I have to be up in 4 hours) you will find great pictured instructions. Good luck!
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Re: Best CAI? (Mr. Poopypants)

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it's all pretty close to common sense. i know squat about cars, but the cai install just made sense. the hardest part is wrestling the damn tube into position. it seems as though it won't fit, but it does, just keep tryin'!
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Re: Best CAI? (SWiRv)

Post by Roadpig »

Hey SWiRv, I noticed you have an 04 GT....are you putting a CAI on your Vibe as well? Which brand? Does this mean that a CAI is available for the 04 GT?
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Re: Best CAI? (Roadpig)

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injen has one available for the 04 GT
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Re: Best CAI? (drunkenvibe)

Post by Mr. Poopypants »

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »it's all pretty close to common sense. i know squat about cars, but the cai install just made sense. the hardest part is wrestling the damn tube into position. it seems as though it won't fit, but it does, just keep tryin'! Aint that the truth, but it does fit.
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Re: Best CAI? (trdvibe)

Post by Roadpig »

injen has one available for the 04 GTThey do? I know there is one for the Matrix XRS, it's on ptuning, but I haven't found one for the 04 GT.
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Post by bigwonder »

I also own 04 GT and would like to know how to purchase an Injen CAI. I've done dirt bike modification but never car so I'm new at this. Thanks
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Re: Best CAI? (Roadpig)

Post by VibeChick »

Quote, originally posted by Roadpig »injen has one available for the 04 GTThey do? I know there is one for the Matrix XRS, it's on ptuning, but I haven't found one for the 04 GT.the 04 Matrix XRS intake fits the 04 GT.
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Post by AKLGT »

well, we are currently trying to resolve the mystery check engine light for swirv. afaik, he's the only member right now w/ the 04 gt cai. he's got a CEL right now.
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