Im sure that ppl have made tons of threads like this one so im sorry for making another. but im looking to get an full intake system for my p5. I called a local shop asking about the K&N rig but they quoted me $397 and some change for it. 0.o Does anyone else know of any good intake systems that are a little less cheap? $400 seems a bit high. Also, whats the difference between short ram and CAI?
which intake system to get......
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but are they street legal? i dont wanna get popped if i happen to get pulled over......
i was looking at the following
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
but then again i see stuff like this
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
i was looking at the following
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
but then again i see stuff like this
https://www.ebay.com (commissions earned)
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Same thing. Brand X is just as good as AEM. Just becareful with SRI because right by the master cylinder, the piping tends to rub on it and you'll eventually end up with a hole in the pipe 
The CAI versions have a rubber elbow piece that clears the master cylinder. I'm sure they are both street legal.
Peace
The CAI versions have a rubber elbow piece that clears the master cylinder. I'm sure they are both street legal.Peace
sri..........a pipe to a cone sitting on the side of the engine, cai..........pipes running down to get cold air, on the pro's the run down the hole on the drivers side to the fender=colder air!!
ebay cai worked for me for 6 mths b4 i went turbo!! just watch the brake cylinder!
rob
ebay cai worked for me for 6 mths b4 i went turbo!! just watch the brake cylinder!
rob
I see you have to put up with stupid cali emmisions laws.
Here is an idea:
1. Purchase x3 racing intake from ebay (injen replica) $50
2. Purchase k+n air filter $50 (DO NOT use filter from a chepo intake)
3. Buy carb sticker off a forum member with a genuine injen intake that dosent live in california. $???
Half the price of AEM/Injen is paying so they can put that stupid sticker on.
As far as CAI vs. shortram...
I would say you might as well go CAI as long as your area isnt prone to flooding. The only problem besides the possiblity of hydrolock is that the filter is a pain to get to when its down there.
Here is an idea:
1. Purchase x3 racing intake from ebay (injen replica) $50
2. Purchase k+n air filter $50 (DO NOT use filter from a chepo intake)
3. Buy carb sticker off a forum member with a genuine injen intake that dosent live in california. $???
Half the price of AEM/Injen is paying so they can put that stupid sticker on.
As far as CAI vs. shortram...
I would say you might as well go CAI as long as your area isnt prone to flooding. The only problem besides the possiblity of hydrolock is that the filter is a pain to get to when its down there.
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I have had an ebay SRI with a K&N for 3 years, and have had no problems.
If you are interested in the K&N Typhoon, Street Unit has one left on clearance for $229 and free shipping.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123628812
If you are interested in the K&N Typhoon, Street Unit has one left on clearance for $229 and free shipping.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123628812
Worbit,
I do not post lot, but I lurk around in the shadows to all the greatness in this board. I have a X3 Racing SRI and have had it for almost 1 year and half. I am using the filter on it as the filter material looks similiar to K&N that I have seen. The only difference is it does not take air in from the front because you can just unscrew the top and take the filter out for cleaning. I have bought and recommend the AEM bypass value. With the right size bypass and cutting of the silicon coupler that goes to the firewall angle pipe and MAP sensor I was able to get a tight fit and not cutting of the metal tube. Understand I do have a rubber angluar piece that connects the SRI to the throttle body. Make sure to put the angluar piece the right way. Also I used the include "L" brace to mount the thing with two tubes to the throttle body's C clamp. Runs great, improves Gas mileage a tiny bit, and sounds wonderful. It was like the car was meant to have the SRI. I have also had comments on how it changes how the car goes, "It's easy to go to fast and the engine does not require to much effort on the Highway" (Mother-in-law, not car person). As for legality in CA. I heard that all they do is really check to make sure it's got the sticker on it. The Tube is physically the same as the INJEN one except color and sticker. If your concerned, get the sticker. If you are paranoid, paint it to match the INJEN. But as other have said, it's a freaking metal tube with a filter! Do you believe it's worth $200+? I am not saying always go cheap (that's bad). But in this case, go for it!
Oh before I go, lil tip. Treat the MAP like it's a bomb and let NOTHING get on it. Also pay attention to the arrow and how it's facing on the MAP. If you do all this, you should be golden.
That is all from you neighorhood Magus
-Magus
I do not post lot, but I lurk around in the shadows to all the greatness in this board. I have a X3 Racing SRI and have had it for almost 1 year and half. I am using the filter on it as the filter material looks similiar to K&N that I have seen. The only difference is it does not take air in from the front because you can just unscrew the top and take the filter out for cleaning. I have bought and recommend the AEM bypass value. With the right size bypass and cutting of the silicon coupler that goes to the firewall angle pipe and MAP sensor I was able to get a tight fit and not cutting of the metal tube. Understand I do have a rubber angluar piece that connects the SRI to the throttle body. Make sure to put the angluar piece the right way. Also I used the include "L" brace to mount the thing with two tubes to the throttle body's C clamp. Runs great, improves Gas mileage a tiny bit, and sounds wonderful. It was like the car was meant to have the SRI. I have also had comments on how it changes how the car goes, "It's easy to go to fast and the engine does not require to much effort on the Highway" (Mother-in-law, not car person). As for legality in CA. I heard that all they do is really check to make sure it's got the sticker on it. The Tube is physically the same as the INJEN one except color and sticker. If your concerned, get the sticker. If you are paranoid, paint it to match the INJEN. But as other have said, it's a freaking metal tube with a filter! Do you believe it's worth $200+? I am not saying always go cheap (that's bad). But in this case, go for it!
Oh before I go, lil tip. Treat the MAP like it's a bomb and let NOTHING get on it. Also pay attention to the arrow and how it's facing on the MAP. If you do all this, you should be golden.
That is all from you neighorhood Magus
-Magus
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