Yet another CAI question
#1
Yet another CAI question
I saw lots of CAI threads for the protege but none for the 3 that gave a good guestimate of the gains I should expect to get from adding one.
AEM's site lists the peak gains at 6.5 hp, and 10 ft/lbs which I'll guess is being overly generous, but what should I really expect? I have the 2.3l MTX.
As well, will I notice any difference by replacing the piping after the cat with 2.25" along with the stock muffler when combined with the CAI?
Is it reasonable to expect 8 whp, and 10 ft/lbs for that combination?
Also, if so, will I actually notice that kind of power gain, or will I just notice it being louder?
Thanks for all the advice. If I wasn't thinking of picking one up later this week, I'd just wait until people posted their experiences.
AEM's site lists the peak gains at 6.5 hp, and 10 ft/lbs which I'll guess is being overly generous, but what should I really expect? I have the 2.3l MTX.
As well, will I notice any difference by replacing the piping after the cat with 2.25" along with the stock muffler when combined with the CAI?
Is it reasonable to expect 8 whp, and 10 ft/lbs for that combination?
Also, if so, will I actually notice that kind of power gain, or will I just notice it being louder?
Thanks for all the advice. If I wasn't thinking of picking one up later this week, I'd just wait until people posted their experiences.
#2
I seen plenty of thread and site claiming that the CAI give hp, because it cold air and also mandrel bent aluminum. But here the problem I have with this cold air intake it runs in the engine bay area (hot) thus warming the air in the tube because metal we all know is a good source to conduct heat. It should be made out of plastic or at least insulated. Also the CAI is almost 300$ which translate to 1 hp = 50$ which is expensive for minimal gains I think.
I replaced mine air filter with the KN filter replacement and I didn't notice anything on the "butt-o-meter" but I have yet to see about the gas mileage though before with the stock filter I was avg 28 to 33 mpg with the KN filter I'll keep you posted.
I replaced mine air filter with the KN filter replacement and I didn't notice anything on the "butt-o-meter" but I have yet to see about the gas mileage though before with the stock filter I was avg 28 to 33 mpg with the KN filter I'll keep you posted.
#11
I quoted 2 stores here in Ottawa, one was 64$ and the other 67$; and I paid 71$ with tax included.
Also on ebay they are selling them at 36$ US but to get it at your door you have to add shipping, brokerage fee, convert to CDN and taxes. Which would be still around 70$ - 80$ and plus the fact you have to wait a week or so.
So where did you buy yours D-man?
Also on ebay they are selling them at 36$ US but to get it at your door you have to add shipping, brokerage fee, convert to CDN and taxes. Which would be still around 70$ - 80$ and plus the fact you have to wait a week or so.
So where did you buy yours D-man?
#12
Originally Posted by Orange 3
So where did you buy yours D-man?
I've also had good experiences with Speedtech Auto in Toronto. I'm sure I got a K&N filter for my honda prelude for under $50 as well...
#13
Guys:
The place in Toronto, or Ottawa for that matter, do you know the name of the CAI you bought, and did it fit properly?
Also, can I get the websites or phone numbers so that I can order my own? I'd appreciate it.
The place in Toronto, or Ottawa for that matter, do you know the name of the CAI you bought, and did it fit properly?
Also, can I get the websites or phone numbers so that I can order my own? I'd appreciate it.
#14
AEM or INJEN seem to be the popular one to install. You can check their website from a google search and they will locate you a dealer in your area.
One thing I wish I could see the actual result of a CAI, some people are boosting big differences with them while other none.
One thing I wish I could see the actual result of a CAI, some people are boosting big differences with them while other none.
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