NE04TL

Hey guys,

So my previous cars that I've owned I've always put a K&N Typhoon CAI kit on for sound and a little performance. I absolutely love the TL (although it doesn't have the power my '99 Cobra had...) and I want the best power and mpg without having to spend a bunch of money and having an annoying sound.

So far I've had the mid-muffler removed and I love the way that sounds and was going to do a RV6 J-pipe but feared the sound would be raspy if I didn't do an aftermarket resonator as well...

So should I play it safe and buy the K&N replacement filter (33-2299) for $50? Will I get 1-2 more mpg over the stocker (which looks clean to me)??

Or should I opt to buy either a cheap eBay CAI or buy a K&N CAI? From your experiences which helps out in MPG the most and what type of sound changes will I notice if I buy an aftermarket CAI (I know just a filter won't change the sound).

Thank you for the help!

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iTrader: (4)

The car sounds much better after a CAI, They really don't add much power but help prevent sucking in hot air so it doesn't pull timing. I got a $75 ebay one, fits great and sounds very aggressive.

connork53

iTrader: (1)

Ebay intake and name brand filter is the way to go. I got mine for $49 total. MPG gains are maybe 2 if that I didn't really judge it to much and also it will sound better. Search for some sound clips and you will also find people gains.

BukvaMan

Cai... No mpg gains no power gains just noise gains . Loss of response and low end tourqe suffers. I can guarantee it !!

I took out my k&n intake and i just miss the sound of it. I dont recommend it but if you still want, make me an offer and ill sell it to you for not to much .

1black_seven

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I've noticed a gain of 2mpg with my DC sports CAI. Performance is non-noticeable.
The sound is awesome though.

NE04TL

You LOSE throttle response?? I thought a CAI did the opposite? So you're saying a drop in filter is my best bet for MPGs?




If I get the K&N Typhoon, how loud exactly are we talking? And how easy would it be to clean the filter on the Typhoon system because it's a 2 piece intake...?

I'm thinking just get the drop-in and hopefully gaining a mpg or two.

NE04TL

If I buy the K&N Typhoon, is it easier to clean than other CAIs because you can undo the clamp (SRI end) and take out the 2nd half of the pipe and the filter and just clean the filter???

Or is it just as hard to clean as all other CAIs???

NE04TL

Come on, some input would be helpful!!! lol

BukvaMan

Dont buy a Cai, nothing will improve. It will sound better. Its not easier to clean since the second part of the intake has a bracket bolted to the chasis....

NE04TL

Ok, drop in it is.

I'm going to try the resonator removal deal...

Westside_TL

what are cons and pros of gettin a cai

nismopowerdqg

pros- hardly any, maybe a bit better performance (1 or 2 hp) and a few more mpg. also it will sound pretty aggressive.

cons- head soak, also run the risk of sucking water into the filter and ruining your motor, not worth the money for the "pros". get a drop in filter and you will have nearly the same results as the cai.

BlitzBlackGSXR

OP ..... Just do some basic research on here . I garuntee you'll find your answers . I wouldnt worry about sucking up water unless your using your car as a boat or submarine ! I mean the filter needs to be completely submerged for it to suck in enough water. Ive drive in all out rain storms with my DC Sports CAI and haven had any issues

1black_seven

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My CAI improved my MPG by 2. Since having the CAI removed last month my MPG has gone back down to what I originally recorded under stock conditions.
So my is that it does slightly improve mpgs.

TheBumbino

This is how mine is setup. K&N drop in with resonator removal. It has a nice sound at high rpms and I noticed a small increase in mpg (1 maybe 2 at most).

Type-S_Guy

If your that worried about sucking in water it be best to just get a by pass valve. That's what I'm doing when I get my CAI

NE04TL

Put the drop in and didn't notice any difference in sound or performance (as expected), now I'm going to attempt the resonator removal...

SharksBreath

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if you're worried about sucking up water with a CAI, just don't drive through a river.

BlitzBlackGSXR

And use common sense !

I hate cars

A higher flowing filter absolutely can not help mpg. Not 1mpg, not .1mpg, nothing. It is impossible.

EvilVirus

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^agree

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/pdfs/...02_26_2009.pdf

CrazyOV

good read!

Xiomaro

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but a turbo will!!!