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Originally Posted by eddieEndo
These are what I've narrowed my two choices down to!!! I would really appreciate feedback from owners of either intake in this thread!! I've read up on previous postings but would like to have input directly in this thread to make my final decision!! You guys are always helpful, appreciate the feedback ft86club. I am running the Greddy Evo3 exhaust and am curious to see which intake i should go with
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Go with the Perrin. Taking off your bumper once a year isnt that big of a deal which is the only downside of the Perrin CAI. It also is useable with some FI kits like the AVO and Innovate kits.
Perrin IMO is one of the best CAI you can get for our cars as it keeps the AFR's near stock readings. Greddy intake is nice but with the Perrin you will always be getting cool air since it is placed outside the engine bay. Dyno's have shown it to get 5-6~ whp from some independent dyno's done by customers. Spend 150 more on the Perrin silcione tube and from what some customers have said it adds about 2-3 whp when combined.
Cant go wrong with the Perrin CAI, but the one thing I like about the AFE/Greddy is that they have a dry filter option which can save you some troubles of oil getting on the MAF sensor. If you dont mind oiled filters then go with the Perrin. It sounds great and gets good gains. IMO you shouldnt upgrade an intake unless its a true CAI. If you get a box intake like Greddy/AFE, Injen or anything that sits in the engine bay it isnt worth it as the stock air box is already well designed. Drop in filters already get almost as much as most of those intakes so its better to just get a true CAI like FA20, Perrin or anything that sits outside of the engine bay. You get cooler air and it sounds excellent. A drop in filter and a intake duct is the best option if you dont want to get a CAI like Perrins that needs to remove the bumper to clean. IMO you either get an intake duct/drop in filter and or a silicone intake tube or a true CAI like Perrin or FA20. The Intake duct/Drop in filter and the Perrin both are useable with some super charger/turbo kits so if you do decide to go that route in the future you wont need to sell your intake since its reusable.
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Originally Posted by FRSRAVEN
The Perrin includes a cleanable air filter. Now think about how often you wish to service the filter, and realize that each time you'll need to remove the front bumper. Sure, you don't need to service it that often, but I've heard reports of people saying that after a removals and installs, the bumper starts having alignment issues. though I've also heard people say that is not the case.
That is the biggest turnoff for me about the Perrin, and similar intakes that route the filter behind the bumper.
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If you get the Perrin CAI you should get a tool that removes the clips for the bumper. I think the alignment issues are from people who mess the clips up so it doesnt sit well. The tool is very cheap, like 10-15 bucks and it will make removing the bumper much easier. You might as well get it if you get a true CAI as it will be useful and make sure your bumper stays aligned by not messing the clips up.
The spot the Perrin CAI is at is where the OEM air scoop is at so it will get clean and cool air. Air will enter just fine and the bumper wont effect anything when you are driving. If you upgrade your intake either get a true CAI or get a drop in filter and call it a day. Get an intake duct/silicone tube to improve the OEM design even more by getting rid of those restrictions. A drop in filter/HKS air duct/Silicone tube will perform just as well as any intake box that sits in the engine bay. Any intake that sits in the engine bay will be more prone to heat soak than a CAI or Oem air box since they use materials that are more prone to soaking up heat. From what customers who own the silicone tubes say they all have said that when you touch the silicone tube after driving around a little it is warm not hot. Which is great as it doesnt soak up heat like other intakes.
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Originally Posted by wparsons
The aFe and Greddy are the same intake with different labels, so if it fits one it will fit the other.
If you're buying an intake based on looks instead of gains, what's the point?
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That is exactly why I would go with the Perrin CAI as it looks great when you have the silicone tube with it. You get cool air and it has good gains for an intake while keeping the AFR's near stock numbers. Almsot every intake gets gains by leaning out the AFR's which isnt good for your engine long term. All intakes that sit in the engine bay IMO arent any better than the stock air box with improvements to the restrictions like I said above. 5-6 WHP with it possible to get 2-3 more whp with the silicone tube/duct is well worth it IMO. Perrin claims that with their header back that the silicone tube adds about 4 whp when it is used with the CAI/Headerback.