Are there any CAI for an '03 TLS that are any good and not too expessive?

 

Update... Didnt get a CAI just removed my intake resonator and i love the sound. Not sure if it helps performance at all but i know it has alot more air flow.

 

 

Id still get a CAI. It will flow better, and these engines need as much air as you can give them.

 

The INJEN CAI is the most reasonably priced CAI on the market and it's also made out of quality material.

http://store.excelerateperformance.c...p/i-36245.aspx

 

or you can go amazon... who knew? (Amazon's taking over the world)

 

You could get an off brand of ebay, but those won't pass smog. I have one, and I like the sound.

 

Found my AEM CAI on Ebay new for half the retail price, and you can check out the BM. Look over in the CL section there is a thread about a custom 4" CAI and they are using an Airaid kit that is pretty inexpensive plus they sale the kit in smaller sizes if yo don't want to go that big (3" to 3.5" is plenty with just boltons).

 

I currently have the drop in K&N box filter and really want to get CAI, but I'm searching eBay and find AEM or K&N filters for $220+ and there are the no name brands for $50. They have the same design... is there really a difference??

 

^there's no difference.
I'll even venture to say the stock intake is better.

 

^ Now.. now... I bet yah my AEM V2 is better than stock ;D















And if it isn't THE SOUND make it up for it hahahahaha

 

Sorry if im bringing up a old thread, but i had some questions..
if i bought a CAI from amazon will it do the job? or am i just wasting my money? because $50 bucks sounds good but i dont know if its really worth it. If i put a CAI will i pass emmsions?

thanks,

 

You want a really well made tube that doesn't have many parts to it (If it is a 1 piece then the better) same size as carb or bigger.


If you can get that just stick in an AEM dry cone filter or K&N and you have your performance CAI.

 

If you live in Cali, then you will need a carb legal brand, which are usually the big names.

 

^ I actually doubted that until I had to do my emission check.. good thing I got the AEM..

 

got cha! in order to put the CAI in am i going to take off my front bumper?
im just asking because i MIGHT install it myself! if i do HAVE to take off the bumper then i will probably take it to a shop.

 

the bumper is Super easy to remove yourself

 

Whats wrong with having 2 seprate pieces? Is it going to mess up the function of the a CAI?

Would i be able to put a 2001 or 2002 CAI?