I've been going back and forth for two days tring to pick next mod it's ether cold air intake or catback exhaust. I have a 2012 jk rubicon stage 3 mopar lift and 35s Help!

 

I saw a picture of the new Airaid CAI installed in a 2012. Looks really good and people say they can feel a difference in power. If you wheel a lot you may want to get a exhaust that provides more clearance. You will likely feel same amount of power increase. If it was me and I could only get one it would be the exhaust.

 

Thanks for the input

 

I think an exhaust that provides more clearance would provide the most bang for the buck.

 

For some reason a lot of Jeepers dis CAI and say they aren't worth it, but really I love mine. I earned a bit better MPG (like 1) and a bit more HP. I also have an exhaust which isn't as much of a performance upgrade but it sounds great (which the CAI gives a nice rumble too). I have an AFE CAI and MBRP off road exhaust (high tuck for clearence). Great combo! I would recommend both!

 

IMO I would go with the Cold Air Intake, depending on which kit you buy it's going to be cheaper or about the same as a new exhaust, it with give you more power on your acceleration, and the sound you will get is enough to satisfy your needs for awhile. I have both CAI and Cat-back exhaust in my jeep, but the first thing I installed was the CAI. I took it for a test drive right after and couldn't get over the difference in just the sound it makes when sucking in air, and the acceleration boost was substantial.

 

Saw you live in Austin, whereabouts, I work there and am moving up soon...

 

In between the Dripping/Austin area.. More dripping springs though.

*sorry for the off topic post guys*