Which Intake to get????
May 26, 2008, 09:08 PM
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CAI will have negligible effects on a turbo car, IMO. It's not like a NA car where the cold air actually goes right into the engine. With a turbo the "cold" air just get heated during compression and sent through some hot pipes, thus negating any of the CAI benefits. You're better off getting a bigger IC and piping instead of an expensive CAI. Besides, the X has "cold" air routed to the intake area in stock form.
May 26, 2008, 09:14 PM
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CAI will have negligible effects on a turbo car, IMO. It's not like a NA car where the cold air actually goes right into the engine. With a turbo the "cold" air just get heated during compression and sent through some hot pipes, thus negating any of the CAI benefits. You're better off getting a bigger IC and piping instead of an expensive CAI. Besides, the X has "cold" air routed to the intake area in stock form.
May 27, 2008, 05:45 AM
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did you install it yourself? Did it come with clear instructions? I havent even looked at the engine bay of the X and was wondering if its a self install or not. I have access to a lift and do my own work on my cars, but there is some stuff I draw a line at
May 27, 2008, 07:00 AM
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Depends on your objective? Are you after styling or functionality. Almost all of the aftermarket intakes are yielding the same results. Personally I like the works drop in filter. Maintina 100% stock configuration and add 20whp.
May 27, 2008, 09:55 AM
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i say wait for the AEM intake, i'm doing the test fitment for it and i must say... its a really beautiful piece!
or.. wait for the cobb intake.. both nice pieces!
or.. wait for the cobb intake.. both nice pieces!
May 27, 2008, 10:07 AM
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I went with the AMS and wouldn't change a thing, the performance gains are good and the added turbo sound is great! Fit and finish are top notch. You don't necessarily have to run the catch can, I am planning on running one on mine but for now don't have it and don't have the welded on bungs I just have it venting towawrds the ground. When I checked the tube that should connect to the catch can though there is no signs of any oil yet. ~Trent