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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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Question - My current intake uses two tubes, then merges to one tube,.then the filter. I have seen pictures of a KN CAI for that setup, but cant find anything like it for sale online?

Secondly, is a CAI even worth it, or just get a new filter?

Whats yalls opinion? Thanks guys
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 02:14 AM
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iv always been told our intake systems are about as good as they can get, a drop in filter will help, also you could get the tube from a 4.9 or a 5.8 (if you got the 5.0) to increase air flow to the air box. other then that the KAI wont help much overall. i just have the drop in and noticed a small change.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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i like hearing the whistle of a cold air intake
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Our trucks come stock with a cai, this is because the filter box draws the incoming air from in front of the core support. When the stock equipment is removed and the filter draws the air from the engine bay instead of in front of the core support, this now becames a "hot air intake". It sounds a little more agressive, but will do nothing for performance, especially on a hot day.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Is there anyway to get the whistle with tge stock air box?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Throttle body spacer will get you a whistle
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Nolafordtruckman
Throttle body spacer will get you a whistle
A TB spacer is as useful as a giant wing on a Civic.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Buddhaman

A TB spacer is as useful as a giant wing on a Civic.
So a million horsepower?
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 01:55 AM
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So a million horsepower?
dont be stupid, its like 900k horsepower 1m is just insane.
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Old Oct 11, 2011 | 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by f150cam
dont be stupid, its like 900k horsepower 1m is just insane.
its not if you add stickers too
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