Air Intake on eBay??
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Air Intake on eBay??
So has anyone dropped the cash on one of these cheap air intakes on eBay? I'm tempted, but wanted to get some imput from anyone who has. Anyone in particular that I should avoid? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Jonesy44
So has anyone dropped the cash on one of these cheap air intakes on eBay? I'm tempted, but wanted to get some imput from anyone who has. Anyone in particular that I should avoid? Thanks!
Jonesy - They don't look all that bad. But the ones that they say "Will fit both 4.6L and 5.4L", how is that possible, the two hoses that go to the air intake are at different spots on the intake? Am I right? Oh well. I want to get one...
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Jonesy - They don't look all that bad. But the ones that they say "Will fit both 4.6L and 5.4L", how is that possible, the two hoses that go to the air intake are at different spots on the intake? Am I right? Oh well. I want to get one..
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Originally Posted by sgarcia
which air intake system?
I've seen a few K&N, Air Force One, and AirAid products on there. And I don't really mind droppin' a few bills for a K&N. I know you get what you pay for, but I also want to get my money's worth! If the name is the only real difference between the $50 eBay model and the $200++ K&N, you can guess which one I'm going for.
But that is the whole basis of my question. Is there a "real" difference between the two??? That's why I was curious how many of y'all out there have went with the cheap, imported eBay model.
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One difference in a performance intake is wether or not it is a "true" cold air intake or one that draws air from under the hood. An intake that sucks outside air from a hole in the fender well perform better than one that draws hot air from under the hood. In city driving, the air under the hood can get quite hot.
I would make sure the intake is made by a reputable company and research the product and company before bidding.
I bought a cold air intake from e-bay last year. It was shipped from the manufacturer, was under $200 and has performed very well. It came with a K&N air filter that goes in the carbon box.
I would make sure the intake is made by a reputable company and research the product and company before bidding.
I bought a cold air intake from e-bay last year. It was shipped from the manufacturer, was under $200 and has performed very well. It came with a K&N air filter that goes in the carbon box.
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yes, the airbox is still an important thing.
If you just use an open cone filter in the engine bay then you will just be sucking hot under-hood air and not fresh air.
If you just use an open cone filter in the engine bay then you will just be sucking hot under-hood air and not fresh air.
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