CAI that works?
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CAI that works?
Anyone using a CAI that actually gives and increase in performance? Specifically in fuel economy? I know CAI work at high rpm but we rarely operate in that range. I was looking Volant. I'm looking for something that actually works down were we operate the most or should I just put a K&N filter in and call it good?
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MJ
TIA,
MJ
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Best thing you can do to increase mileage would be to leave stock airbox in tack and use a factory paper filter, and use a lighter foot on the throttle pedal. The K&Ns can be over-oiled if not done properly and cause issues with the MAF. CAIs will make plenty of noise but, lose some low-end torque and usually hurt mileage.
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A CAI isn't going to do much if anything for mpg. If your still hell bent on changing the filter out, try a synthetic media filter instead of the oiled gauze. I am running an AEM drop in filter and no complaints so far.
http://www.aemintakes.com/mobile/pro...?prod=28-20385
Can be had on amazon for $36
http://www.aemintakes.com/mobile/pro...?prod=28-20385
Can be had on amazon for $36
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Anyone using a CAI that actually gives and increase in performance? Specifically in fuel economy? I know CAI work at high rpm but we rarely operate in that range. I was looking Volant. I'm looking for something that actually works down were we operate the most or should I just put a K&N filter in and call it good?
TIA,
MJ
TIA,
MJ
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stephen.osborne1 ... Check out the gotts mod.
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True, but pertinent to '09 - '10. OP didn't state which year he has.
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A slight word of caution on this, I was watching videos on youtube of the "gotts mod" after seeing it mentioned in this thread. The guy who removed the snorkel all together ended up with a bunch of leaves and debris on the dirty side of the filter:
May want to consider adding the larger snorkel vs removing it. Wouldnt want this to happen to anyone
May want to consider adding the larger snorkel vs removing it. Wouldnt want this to happen to anyone
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I'm gonna check mine here shortly. Wow that is surprising, but mine stays in the garage at night. Thanks for the video, I'd rep ya but i just did for Chandler so I'll have to owe ya. I wonder if that could be squirrels or something that put them there?
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