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Drop in filter or short ram?

Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:53 pm
by WifesGT
Sup all. New to the site and this is my first post. So on to the question. I'm fighting intake temp and air flow. Which would be better? I know the stock intake tube is still under the engine bay, but wouldn't that be better than an open short ram in the middle of the engine bay? Oh it's a stock 03 GT, Thanks for any info.

Re: Drop in filter or short ram? (WifesGT)

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 12:13 am
by joholste
If you're having problems with intake temperature try a cold air intake. if you're just having problems with air flow then you can go with either Short Ram or CAI. I have a cold air for '03 base... if it'll fit the gt let me know.

Re: Drop in filter or short ram? (joholste)

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:00 pm
by WifesGT
Anyone try rerouting the stock intake tubing somewhere more effecient than the stock radiator support location?

Re: Drop in filter or short ram? (WifesGT)

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:10 pm
by BlueCrush
I would go with a CAI on the Vibe GT. It's the best one for it. You will get both more air flow and lower intake temps

Re: Drop in filter or short ram? (BlueCrush)

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:39 pm
by WifesGT
I think i'm going to go short ram so i don't have to worry about water consumption. Anyone know a good website to buy a K&N typhoo SRI? Thanks. BTW what's up with the crappy A/C performance and the noisy valvetrain in these cars?

Re: Drop in filter or short ram? (WifesGT)

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 2:45 pm
by BlueCrush
http://www.neverenoughauto.com...=1720 It loads slow.

Re: Drop in filter or short ram? (WifesGT)

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:06 pm
by ke4yyd
Quote, originally posted by WifesGT »what's up with the crappy A/C performance ?The AC on my base Vibe is the best I have had in 55 years of driving. If yours is not performing well take it back to the dealer.

Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 10:33 pm
by goodvibe
The stock intake takes air from the front of te car over the left headlight and shouldn't be too hot. A CAI will defenitely help flow but the dar will actually be a bit slower and less responsive below 3.5k but stronger above. If that works for you, get a CAI. Drop ins don't do much and all the gause filters let in more dirt and can oil foul the MAF. Reports on AEMs dry flow cylinder filters have been good on filtering and they flow great. Wix (NAPA Gold) is a very good fiber drop in. More surface area with good material and seal.