Is this CAI garbage? (Full Version)

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Is this CAI garbage?

  

Sterling -> Is this CAI garbage? (3/15/2008 8:19:42 PM)

I was looking in to buying a CAI, because im too lazy to fabricate one by myself, however i would make a heatshield.
anyways i found this one and it didn't look TOO bad, any thoughts?

eBay CPI Intake


*EDIT by swartlkk* - fixed long link

  
swartlkk -> RE: Is this CAI garbage? (3/15/2008 8:25:53 PM)

Without a heat sheild, you won't get anywhere near the expected gains over the stock setup.  Filter doesn't look too high quality either.  You could start with the pipe, make a heat sheild and add a k&n.

Taymacjack -> RE: Is this CAI garbage? (3/15/2008 8:27:17 PM)

looks good to me. does it come with a bracket to keep it from hitting the alt pully?

Sterling -> RE: Is this CAI garbage? (3/15/2008 8:38:20 PM)

"All necessary mounting hardwares, vacuum hoses and reducers will be included like in the picture"

Ill ignore their horrible grammar for now, i sent them a message saying "Does this include a bracket to keep the intake off my alternator?
Also, can you specify what items will be included in more detail than:" All necessary mounting hardwares, vacuum hoses and reducers will be included like in the picture""

BlazerSS -> RE: Is this CAI garbage? (3/17/2008 8:00:14 AM)

It looks like they have the intake piping resting on the radiator hose.  If this is the case with a aluminum intake pipe, your air temps will rise significantly thus reducing power,etc. rather than increasing it!  If I had a CPI motor, I would do nothing more than a highflow drop in filter.  I  have yet to see a reliable and fully functional CAI for CPIs.

JST4SHO -> RE: Is this CAI garbage? (3/26/2008 5:34:11 AM)

Get a Gen II FIPK from K&N. You will not be disapointed and will love hearing it. I just dont see the point of putting a cheapy part anywhere on anything that I own, besides most of the time you end up having problems with the cheaper road. Check out my gallery for pics, and a guy on e-bay sells them for list @ 190 instead of 240 270 retail.

  

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