jonesy

Ive always been a believer in u get what u pay for but im not to familiar with this so which do u guys think is better??? Please let me kno its well appreciated.... Thanks

NGM

I have the K&N CAI. I got the plastic one because a metal CAI is defeating the purpose of a CAI. IT claimed 7 hp gain. I actually gained 13 HP.

Baratacus

The CAI is pretty much just a tube to the throttle body with a filter on the end of it. Metal or plastic shouldn't make a huge difference since there is so much air circulation under the hood, that any radiant heat it picks up will be disapated by cold air convection. In fact, a short ram wouldn't be much different in one of these trucks than a CAI unless you spent a lot of time at idle or stuck in traffic. The main thing with either a short ram or a CAI is that you are opening the airway for the engine to breath better. One of the key differences between all of these systems is the air-filter. Is it a dry filter or an oiled filter? Is it enclosed or open? Secondary things you want to look for are what kind of hardware it uses and how it routs the ducting. There should be no reason to get a kit that requires you to cut anything, or drill anything. Check reviews on the kit you're looking at. If they have people saying that the kit was missing parts or lacked instructions or customer support, get a different one. The stock intake isn't so restrictive that it will give you 15 extra hp by putting on just a CAI. If you add a programmer module and open the exhaust up, then you may see up to 15hp on a gasoline engine.

JJNTJ2003

i have the s&b big difference and looks good

fitz888

Ive got the s+b and its very nice looks,fit,perfomance

wxmcpo

I'd recommend the Air Force 1, but I saw on their website where they went out of business. I think it is still supported by folks like Troyer Performance though. I have had mine on my truck for going on 3 years and would absolutely recommend it to anyone.

Buck

I love my AFE. Very well built and noticed an improvement

obusnizzle

volant.

dplummer87

I love my volant man...Great sound, better throttle response, nice high way response also. I have the Ram Air scoop for it as well, (its for sale though)

boilerup15

I have the K&N 77 Series with the metal tube. I love it. I have never had any problems with it, it was very easy to install (as are most). The throttle response is about the only thing you can really notice in it. It may have a few extra hp but I also bought bigger tires and wheels so that shot the hp right back down. Everyone on here from what I see has their own opinion on every kind. Just get what you think will be best. I can't see buying the Air Force 1 because obviously something is wrong or they wouldn't have gone out of business