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Originally Posted by 86drift
As a reseller of Airaid kits I thought I might chime in here.
I have one installed on my car and am totally happy with it. As are all my customers that have one. The main benefits I find are nicer induction noise, improved throttle response and better mileage.
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I've been following this thread quietly, but I have to speak up. My throttle response since installing this intake has been terrible. Off idle response is a total joke, I now suffer from the occasional dropping idle, and my part throttle mid-range power band feels different every time I accelerate. Sometimes it feels snappy/pulls clean, and other times it feels like my '92 Celica. (not good)
Part throttle above 4k is fantastic. And by fantastic, I mean it doesn't feel like it lost any. BUT it sounds outstanding and pulls smoothly every time.
My fuel mileage has gone nowhere. I've been at a rock steady 29mpg since I've owned the car.
Other than the fit and finish, the only thing that's keeping me from removing/returning this product is that I haven't had the time to remove it, and in the back of my mind I would like to think the ecu re-flash will solve the issues.
My basic quick take? It looks outsanding, sounds outstanding. WOT pulls just fine. But the meat and taters of where I drive (partial throttle, less than 4.5k) has been disappointing at best, quite poor at worst.