Best Intake for the 5.4L
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Originally Posted by WaWaTuSi
Is there a reason other than astetics to go black tubed. Summit has the aluminum ones for cheaper?
I heard the the k&n metal intakes hold more heat than the plastic, making it a warm air intake.
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From: Marshall, Tx
Originally Posted by WaWaTuSi
Just Purchased the Flowmaster American Thunder Cat back system for my 06 Scab. Looking for an intake and wanted to know what the better ones are and the benefits of each.
Also if Is there a concern about water in these things? (I have a vararam in the vette and cringed whenever I saw a puddle).
Are different models "louder" than others?
Why is Summits http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...331+4294840115
Chrome K&N's cheaper than the black ones?
If I go with an Airforce or other brand are filters harder to come by?
Damn I bought this truck so I would not spend as much money.....
I knew I was in trouble when the leveling kit went in at 26 miles.......
Also if Is there a concern about water in these things? (I have a vararam in the vette and cringed whenever I saw a puddle).
Are different models "louder" than others?
Why is Summits http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...331+4294840115
Chrome K&N's cheaper than the black ones?
If I go with an Airforce or other brand are filters harder to come by?
Damn I bought this truck so I would not spend as much money.....
I knew I was in trouble when the leveling kit went in at 26 miles.......
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If sound is what your after, K&N is a good choice. I have the plastic one and my wife hates the noise when I give it some pedal. I have had no CEL and have not heard of anyone w/ a K&N w/ a CEL.
I agree w/ rdblan2, 1 shiny piece of metal under the hood w/ everything else black plastic, does look out of place.
As stated, just don't expect any big power gains from any brand.
Personally, I think they are basically a waste of $, but again, if sound is what your after, then thats cool.
Here's a pic.
I agree w/ rdblan2, 1 shiny piece of metal under the hood w/ everything else black plastic, does look out of place.
As stated, just don't expect any big power gains from any brand.
Personally, I think they are basically a waste of $, but again, if sound is what your after, then thats cool.
Here's a pic.
Last edited by jimmy k; Jan 7, 2006 at 09:43 AM.
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From: Sunny FL
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From: Yardley, PA
Originally Posted by SoundPer4mance
i would go wtih S&B and Volant, the only ones with a sealed filter box, so it truly is a cool air intake
