http://www.knfilterchargers.com/sear...Prod=69-6543TS

I can get them real cheap is all... However seems like you can loose torque down low. Maybe a drop-in K&N is the way to go?

 

Im running an RNR racing custom cold air intake and love it so far. The sound is awesome.

 

I'm not that big on CAI's. I've known lots of people that have had them and then drove in the rain and ended up watersoaking their engine. I'm all for the ol' fashioned air induction boxes or the HKS RS intake.

 

I live in CA and am not worried about driving during rain. Im only worried about deep puddles and such

 

That's all you should need to worry about. Hydrolock shouldn't be a large concern unless you live in a swamp.

Correct my if I'm just a bit off-base here, but am I the only one who doesn't see a hell of a lot of benefit to a CAI on an intercooled, turbocharged engine? The intake charge is going to heat up as it's compressed anyway, right? The intercooler is going to drop temps anyway, right? So what are a few degrees before compression? Is anyone running their car that heat soaked? I'm not saying it can't be at all beneficial, but the CAI seems a lot less efficient to me in a forced induction situation.

 

So it's lookin' like just a drop-in K&N filter then. Thanks for the discussion guys...

 

for now, i'm using a cold air scoop, as discussed here: how to make a cold air scoop . i like it.

next, i'll buy a k&n drop-in.

then, one day, i may try to make a CAI/stock box hybrid. something that uses the cold air scoop and the drop-in filter and box, but better protects the whole unit from under hood heat (some form of heat shilding material maybe, assuming it's light weight) and piping that is un-ribbed (for better flow).

maybe something like that will be benificial, maybe not - but i'll kill some time finding out!

 

I agree with this totally, good post!