That makes a huge difference...
Which CAI is best
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: palm harbor Florida
Which CAI is best
Don't flame me for this thread, just trying to figure out what afer market CAI will give me the best performance while keeping the temps down. Have a HAlltech on there now and cut shroud.
Charlie
Charlie
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2002
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I would rate the CAIs like this...
Vararam
*
LPE, Honker, Vortex
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Any open air element
Last edited by xstang; Jul 17, 2008 at 10:04 AM.
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From: Austin Texas
All are an inprovement over the stock setup. I like the Vararam since it a cold air system. I noticed a nice improvement and coupled with Nakid Parts Shroud Cover, it looks stock. I don't have any 1/4 mile times but the SOTP meter says more power
It fit perfectly and cutting the stock shroud is challenging but to be true CAI, it has to be done.
It fit perfectly and cutting the stock shroud is challenging but to be true CAI, it has to be done.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Short Hills, NJ
There's that one that begins with a 'V', uhh not sure what it's called, it like 'Rams' the air in there a bit, it's on the tip of my tongue, what was that damn name now. 
Oh yeah, it's called the VARARAM!
Oh yeah, it's called the VARARAM!
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Greer, SC
The Vararam is generally regarded has giving the most HP. it is also generally know as the poorest build quality with the crapiest instructions. There are also people who have had the seal fail between the 2 halves of the filter cover and one report of the spacer becoming seperated and allowing dirt directly into the engine. Poor fit is another issue people have been complaining about.
If I were you I'd keep the intake you have.
If I were you I'd keep the intake you have.
