I did a quick search but didnt find anything definitive.

Is there any solid evidence that getting either a CAI, SRI, ARC Induction Box etc ..etc ..or any other form of intake system is better than just getting a Works,HKS, or KN panel filter w/ the stock air box?

I dont mean a 3-5HP difference, I mean is there enough improvement to justify spending $300-400 on a aftermarket intake system?

Sorry if this has been answered before, but I havnt found anything concrete =P

 

Usually drop-ins max out its efficiency at about 350awhp.

 

Intake is the way to go if your plans are for big power.

 

ooo, ok so <350 panel filter will do just fine then, thats good because I dont plan on going much more than that

 

I am positive you can do more than 350whp on a drop-in. I'd say if you are going for more than 400whp is when you want to consider a full intake.

 

i agree. panel filter is pretty efficient with the stock airbox up to a good amount of hp. unless you're going for a godly amount of hp the stock box w/ drop-in should suffice. i have read nowhere where the panel filter stopped being efficient at 350whp.

 

i was surprised to find out my works panel filter also added a noticeably louder BOV sound

 

Ivey tested Drop ins , says K&N was best.

 

Just get a drop in filter, and save the rest for a good tune on da dyno..

wm

 

I'm up to 451whp with a Dom 2.0 & Cosworth cams, drop in filter.....