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badmfer
10-22-2006, 04:48 PM
guys i need help picking the best cai please help me out i cant decide on my own thanx :knockout: :confused: :knockout: :confused: :smoke:



chicagoanimal
10-22-2006, 05:06 PM
I got a mopar and it looks awesome under the hood!! I love hearing the sound that comes from it as well.
crhemi
10-22-2006, 05:08 PM
I love my Mopar.
But I would look into the new Airhammer if you want the best bang for your buck!
TorDayAZ
10-22-2006, 05:18 PM
I also have Mopar CAI. I had the dealership install it, ~$400. Looks simple though, could have saved a few bucks and done it myself, but would have taken me longer and I would have been nervous about voiding my warranty. There is a noticeable difference in tone when above 3000 RPM. At WOT, roll down the windows and hear the swoosh. It actually softens the engine noise and makes the car sound and feel natural between 3k and 5k RPM. I haven't had mine at the track, cannot give you any numbers, but it feels like it accelerates faster. Even if it doesn't show significant track improvement (but it probably does) - it's worth the investment just for the new tone.
PaCharger
10-22-2006, 05:20 PM
Mopar CAI, two bolts, two or three hose clamps. Couldn't be easier, 20 minutes - 30 minutes tops.

Have fun and enjoy.
severen
10-22-2006, 05:33 PM
I vote for the Mopar CAI!

Looks and sound AWESOME!!
MrBorkis
10-22-2006, 05:37 PM
that new airhammer sounds like the sweetest. 15 hp increase? thats insane
Tony_PHX
10-22-2006, 05:46 PM
I am still partial to the Volant CAI because I like the case and how it looks in the engine compartment.
Enano
10-22-2006, 06:12 PM
Seems to be alot for moper, but i suggest you go with the KN, it looks nice and definatly a sound improvement. you can also hear it sucking in air like a beast.
chicagoanimal
10-22-2006, 07:10 PM
This is like the EXHAUST questions. Ask what they think is the best and people will say what they have.
PaCharger
10-22-2006, 07:14 PM
This is like the EXHAUST questions. Ask what they think is the best and people will say what they have.

true.
So then, I'd say go to reported dragstrip times...:grin:
King Savage
10-22-2006, 07:15 PM
I think most intakes you see used here are probably roughly equal (the Airhammer stuff I read could put that one somewhat above, however)

I chose Airaid because it matched my car and had a cool little trinket air directer from the factory scoop.

If I had a black or silver SRT, I would have chosen the Mopar just to keep everything equal :)
VanAwesome
10-22-2006, 07:23 PM
I have heard the K&N, Mopar, and Airaid CAI all installed on stock rt's, and the Mopar sounds the best no doubt about that. So that's why i went with the mopar and I have been very happy with it. Took me 2 hours to install... cuz i dropped a bolt.... DO NOT DROP A BOLT. freaking impossible to get it out of there. hahaha. It would have taken about 20 minutes had i not done that.
Feros
10-22-2006, 07:28 PM
I have MOPAR but I really like the way the DUB looks!
just my .02
kalbc
10-22-2006, 07:32 PM
If you want performance go with the Air Hammer. None of the other intakes have ever shown any measureable HP gain on a Dyno and some even reduced HP.

If you want looks, go with the Mopar or Volant.
King Savage
10-22-2006, 08:43 PM
Took me 2 hours to install... cuz i dropped a bolt.... DO NOT DROP A BOLT. freaking impossible to get it out of there. hahaha. It would have taken about 20 minutes had i not done that.

LOL. Same sh*^ here. I still never DID find one of the 2 I dropped.
Scottwoos06RT
10-22-2006, 08:45 PM
AFE Stage 2 !
TorDayAZ
10-22-2006, 08:54 PM
Seems like everybody is doing it themselves. I'm wishing I would have. Must not be a warranty breaker. Obviously, if I install a CAI, it won't be covered under my warranty, but does it give them any grounds to decline service on the engine, transmition, etc? What about other mods, especially the disable ESP mod (cut the violet/light blue stripe wire)?
JoeO
10-22-2006, 08:58 PM
I love my K&N FilterCharger. Looks old school...like me. Sounds sweet.
torred1168
10-22-2006, 09:12 PM
Where are you guys buying your mopar intakes from?
VanAwesome
10-22-2006, 09:18 PM
Where are you guys buying your mopar intakes from?

i got mine on ebay for 295. which was the best deal i can find. That guy also has an online store selling them for i think the same price. www.strippermotorsports.com
CHARLIE
10-23-2006, 12:24 AM
I went with aFe stage 2 because of the extra large filter and intake tube. It's also cheaper than Mopar.
fullofit_
10-23-2006, 01:35 AM
Has anyone ever had any warranty issue after installing a CAI, or do you have to put the stock unit back on when you take it in for service?
giznome
10-23-2006, 01:56 AM
This is like the EXHAUST questions. Ask what they think is the best and people will say what they have.

I have the K&N, 63 series. I like it, but I'm thinking about the fujita. A true "cold air" setup. check this thread
http://www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23355&highlight=fujita
Phategod1
10-23-2006, 02:10 AM
How much is the mopar Airaid seems to be the best for less.
phenwick
10-23-2006, 10:19 AM
Wyckoff Chrysler shows the MOPAR for $261.95 ($269.95 SRT8)

Hope this helps.
Dan
10-23-2006, 11:00 AM
If you want performance then the AirHammer ($350) or aFe Stage 2 (~$250 on ebay) are your only real options at this point. They have been proven through dynos to increase power.
Tony_PHX
10-23-2006, 11:16 AM
Has anyone ever had any warranty issue after installing a CAI, or do you have to put the stock unit back on when you take it in for service?

No issue. I even had the dealer install the CAI that I bought from their parts dept. :)
scottsins
10-23-2006, 04:08 PM
but I'm thinking about the fujita. A true "cold air" setup. check this thread

doesn't the gsm one also use a "true 'cold air' setup" also?