Condor1970
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Well, I have always felt that CAI's tend to be a bit of overkill and an awful lot of money for the small gains you get. However, I wanted a little more power if possible. So, I decided to buy an AEM DryFlow filter that fits into the OEM intake box, because I just don't want to add a whole CAI, nor need a tune because of it.
Well, I have to say just a quick 20 minute test drive really opened my eyes. At first I thought maybe it was just a placebo effect, but I honestly could tell the low end throttle response was slightly better. Not a huge amount, but it is there none the less. It definitely feels a little more torq'ish when accelerating in the first 1-3 gears. I have no idea if there is any measured amount of top end HP, but for everyday driving, my experience is a bit better.
I have no desire to race, but for everyday driving I was looking for a little more "Oomf". It does appear this filter frees up the intake air flow a bit, providing just that.
My only concern now, is how often will it need to be cleaned? I pulled my factory filter at 4,500 miles, and it still looks basically new, so I'm guessing I'll have to clean this filter about every 10-15,000 miles.
All in all, I do recommend this little guy for those who want a little more "Oomf" for everyday use with very little hassle, and don't want to spend a ton of money on a CAI that may require a tune/oiling for optimum performance.
Well, I have to say just a quick 20 minute test drive really opened my eyes. At first I thought maybe it was just a placebo effect, but I honestly could tell the low end throttle response was slightly better. Not a huge amount, but it is there none the less. It definitely feels a little more torq'ish when accelerating in the first 1-3 gears. I have no idea if there is any measured amount of top end HP, but for everyday driving, my experience is a bit better.
I have no desire to race, but for everyday driving I was looking for a little more "Oomf". It does appear this filter frees up the intake air flow a bit, providing just that.
My only concern now, is how often will it need to be cleaned? I pulled my factory filter at 4,500 miles, and it still looks basically new, so I'm guessing I'll have to clean this filter about every 10-15,000 miles.
All in all, I do recommend this little guy for those who want a little more "Oomf" for everyday use with very little hassle, and don't want to spend a ton of money on a CAI that may require a tune/oiling for optimum performance.
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