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Originally Posted by AJUSA.com
The Airaid system is really coming along quite nicely and is sure to be one of the most developed systems on the market when released. No AFR problems, no CELs, proven power, priced below the other systems on the market, easy installs! Airaid is a company that really "gets it" when it comes to building intake systems.
Check out the progress of the system here: www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8104 |
I've been following the progress on the AIRAID system and went ahead and pre-ordered from AJUSA.com. Last year I bought an AIRAID system for my 5.3L p/u truck and noted immediate gains in fuel efficiency, acceleration and improved underhood sound...in conjuction with exhaust, wheel, tire and ECU mods.
While using a modified air intake alone, HP and torque gains may be modest as discussed in this tread, I do tend to agree with @
Max Schnell and @
Apex Chase that intake, exhaust, pully and ECU mods will all work together to achieve and demonstrate measurable performance gains. For those of us not going the $5000+ turbo route, the intake system cannot be ignored.
The way I see it, the choices are:
1. Stock system with stock air filter - $0 - no gain.
2. Replace the panel filter - $40+ up - modest HP gain.
3. After market air intake - $210+ up - slightly more modest HP gain.
I had intended to follow approach #2 but, today I pulled the trigger on an AIRAID system because it is a good deal for what looks to be a quality Researched & Developed system. This particular deal expires tomorrow, 7/26, so for about $210 after coupon code and rebate...it is worth it to me.
AIRAID Pre-order thread:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...471#post335471