Air Intake System HELP?
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Air Intake System HELP?
OK, for all you mechanical experts, Have you ever installed an aftermarket air intake system? Why can you buy a kit on E-Bay for under $40.00, but when you go to any reputable auto shop, the K&N version is well over $150.00. Is the quality that much better with K&N, or do the others really "suck"? No pun intended. Besides, do they really work? Do you gain that much more HP and MPG. Please help! I need advise. Thanks. I used a K&N filter in my 98 Navigaotr, but never saw that much performance or MPG change......
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I think there are a couple of answers for the comparison question. You generally get what you pay for in terms of quality. That said, you also have to consider the "big guys" have hefty expenses for R&D, advertising, marketing, etc. while the generics just copy the design. Additionally, often times the generics are manufactured in third world countries while the originals are made here.
I don't think that you'll notice any performance gains with an aftermarket air filter or intake, but some look really cool. I have a K&N filter too and have never thought it improved performance. If you do go with one, get the "cold" air type.
I don't think that you'll notice any performance gains with an aftermarket air filter or intake, but some look really cool. I have a K&N filter too and have never thought it improved performance. If you do go with one, get the "cold" air type.
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Air Intake
I definitly want to get one, but I am looking for the whole system. I hear that with a filter and aftermarket intake system, there is a noticable gain, gut I dont know. Thanks for the input.
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http://www.wmsracing.com/pgi-ProductSpec?WMS-VEL97FCER
The above website is where I got my intake system. They also have 1 that is black for $20 less. It uses your factory airbox and has a larger tube going to the fender. I can't say it made a big difference by its self but with the 3" exhaust I did get a little better mileage.
The above website is where I got my intake system. They also have 1 that is black for $20 less. It uses your factory airbox and has a larger tube going to the fender. I can't say it made a big difference by its self but with the 3" exhaust I did get a little better mileage.
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