When i purchase my CAI i was wondering if i will have to cut a hole in the fender or w/e. How is this done? Will i even have to cut this whole? Is it easy to do?

Also am i better off with a short ram intake?

thanks alot guys

 

did you give up on the exhuast stuff???

 

If it is a true cold air intake then yes you will have to cut a whole into the fender which is easy. Takes like a minute to do. I prefer a hybrid intake, gives you more in the mid-range.

 

a hybrid intake? can you explain?

 

i didnt give up on the exhasut, im getting both intake and exhaust.. i just havent figured out the cheapest, best perforance, easyest to install products yet..

 

From Forum FAQ's:
4th Gen Intake info (Part 1)

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People recommend different setups based on whether you have an auto or a manual, so when asking which one to go with you might want to specify your tranny. Some argue that Hybrids are better, some say CAI is the best, and others think that a cheap popcharger is best because it is cheap and lets you spend the rest of your money elsewhere. In general, HAIs are preferred for people wanting good high-end power, while CAIs are more power down low. The trade-off is that each intake, while being stronger in one area of the power band, is weaker in the other. The hybrid is supposed to be the best of both worlds, with better midrange performance. It looses a little both top and bottom, but the increase in the midrange is significant. Since most daily driving it in the midrange, it is very popular. There are advocates for all three types. Autos in particular are susceptible to low end loss, so most auto drivers seem to prefer the CAI, with a lesser number relying on the hybrid. Keep in mind that until recently CAIs were more expensive than other intakes, so this might account for some choices, however

 

thanks alot for that nice description. I have a 5 spd manual. what are some good places to get a hybrid intake

 

Get one from ebay, very cheap. I just bought one a couple weeks ago and i have a little bit better throttle response. Also, depending one who you bought it from you might have to change the filter which is no biggie. The biggest change you will see is the sound of the engine, man does is it sweet. Definately worth the 50 bucks!!

 

could someone link an example of one please

 

I second this request. What's a link to a good hybrid with a good filter on eBay?

And, with a 5-spd, should I go hybrid or modify the stock box?