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Old May 22, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sumidor063
I can't speak as to the difference between the different brands, or the benefits between CAIs and better DIFs for our engines... but I can tell you that I love the sound of a CAI. I've had one on my 06 Impala SS, my 09 Challenger R/T, and my current 01 F150. Never regretted it.
I agree 100%. I won't speak to a performance change, cause I've never dyno'd a vehicle, but I love the sound. I even had one in a Focus PZEV years ago. As far as my current truck, I have the Volant and it sounds amazing. Super easy to clean and maintain and IMHO, looks great.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackThundah
As for the rest of you guys: You do realize this thread would end sooner if you just gave me a straight up answer, rather than trying to build up somebody to come in here and ruin my thread.
No one ever does this for a "best tuner" thread......
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Old May 22, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by seannh
No one ever does this for a "best tuner" thread......
That's cause I didn't see it!

I woulda given him a few tips on the best way to search for a thread.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by seannh
No one ever does this for a "best tuner" thread......
Thanks for the help you guys. I apologize if I put this in the wrong spot. I came from a different forum where the sub category's were straight under 1997-2003. I didn't see that, but maybe I missed it.

As for the cai, I'm still uncertain on which brand.

I like the airraid, it looks sturdy and well built, but at the same time it doesn't tell me any performance specs. Where as the K&N says 13.5 hp at 4500 rpm. I'll look into the volant too.

Here are the ones I was looking at:

http://www.stage3motorsports.com/pro...FQdk7Aod9AMA0g

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?prod=57-2541
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Old May 23, 2013 | 10:41 PM
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For the record, I have the K&N Series 57 fipk and i do not regret spending the money ( although I did find it on cl brand new, much cheaper than new). If you go that route just don't over oil it when you clean it and make sure you give it time to dry completely, and don't over clean it. Good luck with your search.
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Old May 24, 2013 | 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jollyroger331
For the record, I have the K&N Series 57 fipk and i do not regret spending the money ( although I did find it on cl brand new, much cheaper than new). If you go that route just don't over oil it when you clean it and make sure you give it time to dry completely, and don't over clean it. Good luck with your search.
x2. That's what I have.
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Old May 24, 2013 | 09:26 AM
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An actual answer from me on this one. I would recommend AFE products. I have used them on my other trucks including both gas and diesels and love them. I prefer the Pro S Dry filters, as they do not require oiling and you can just knock the junk out and put them back in. They work particularly well for dusty/sandy environments, which would typically gum up oiled filters.
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Old May 24, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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I believe this is the one I have. I would double check though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AFE-11-10004-PRO-DRY-S-AIR-FILTER-MUSTANG-EXPEDITION-EXCURSION-F-150-F-250-F-350-/290826399906?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b69ab0a2&vxp=mtr
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Old May 24, 2013 | 02:20 PM
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Well I just looked up the volant and afe, and both look really nice. The price on the volant is really intriguing since its only 215 compared to the others, but now I really don't know what to do. haha They all look nice, I just really wish companies would dyno tune there performance parts before selling them.

So it comes down to: afe, k&n, volant, and airraid... Man I just don't know which one to pick.
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Old May 24, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Scratch that, going with the volant. Thanks for all the help guys.
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