Just ordered K&N CAI and debating if this was a good buy
09-14-2011, 11:42 AM
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Just ordered K&N CAI and debating if this was a good buy
New to Jeeps but by no means new to CAI's. I'm not fooled by the posted HP and torque gains but I do feel that they improve throttle response and make a mean sound on a 6 cylinder. For those of you out there that have a CAI can you give some insight as to how well they work on your Jeep? Was it worth the money to you? Any feedback would be great!
09-14-2011, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by medic_23387
Of it a street driver its a good buy if u offroad its a waste of money. Your chances of hydrolock go up significantly and you could have bought a snorkle
09-14-2011, 05:42 PM
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I love my CAI - went with the AEM Brute Force they are oiless - K&N now make the the air filters and you can buy a slip cover that keeps moisture out.
http://www.aemintakes.com/search/pro...t=81515.1.0001
each time after i go wheeling hard and dirty, i just soak the filter in a bucket of water for 1/2 hour let it dry and reinstall. I've been in hood deep mud and water no issues. Once i even soaked 90% of the filter with mud, still ran like a champ
also sounds awesome if you add a cat back dual exhaust (i run the gibson) the throttle response is much better and i do believe i shave a second or two off my 0-60. this was one of my first mods and have been running for 4+ years and 83K miles no problems.
http://www.aemintakes.com/search/pro...t=81515.1.0001
each time after i go wheeling hard and dirty, i just soak the filter in a bucket of water for 1/2 hour let it dry and reinstall. I've been in hood deep mud and water no issues. Once i even soaked 90% of the filter with mud, still ran like a champ
also sounds awesome if you add a cat back dual exhaust (i run the gibson) the throttle response is much better and i do believe i shave a second or two off my 0-60. this was one of my first mods and have been running for 4+ years and 83K miles no problems.
09-14-2011, 07:39 PM
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I have a snorkel only cause I'm afraid of the hydro lock...also installed the k&n air filter....have to believe that it acts as cold air right!? I mean how much cooler can the air get when being forced in from windshield height!
09-19-2011, 04:15 AM
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Well I received and installed this weekend. First noticed that the throttle response is a little better but no real HP or torque gains. Love the sound though and like I said with the 6 speed the throttle response is noticeably better. For $195 + free shipping I feel now this was a no brainer. Now just waiting on Superchips to come out with a 2011 flash.
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09-19-2011, 05:16 AM
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Well I received and installed this weekend. First noticed that the throttle response is a little better but no real HP or torque gains. Love the sound though and like I said with the 6 speed the throttle response is noticeably better. For $195 + free shipping I feel now this was a no brainer. Now just waiting on Superchips to come out with a 2011 flash.