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Grip72 · 07-20-2002, 02:52 AM

Ok, i really really want to buy some mods for my car and i'm not sure if i should go for a AEM cold air intake or for headers first? What would be the best buy and have the most noticable advantages..please help me on this! Thanks alot.

07-20-2002, 04:07 AM

CAI definately has a more noticable gain....plus you get an extremely awesome sound from the engine compartment. Gains from headers are minimal. I got GReddy cat-back exhaust, then AEM CAI. After I drop my ride I'll get a header.

ebpda9 · 07-20-2002, 12:54 PM

i'd go CAI first. after i had it installed i noticed better pick up on my car, plus the gas yardage went to gas mileage(from 22mpg to 28 mpg) and i have a heavy foot.

Grip72 · 07-20-2002, 01:22 PM

Ok...thanks guys

07-21-2002, 03:57 PM

Not to mention the CAI is generally a simple install you can do yourself. Headers will require paying someone else, or at least for most people it will, to get them installed.

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ebpda9 · 07-21-2002, 05:16 PM

umm headers seem simpler than my CAI install. it does not require a lot of brains but they require some muscle if u are a afraid to warm them up a bit before uninstalling them. you don't need them hot just to the point where they become untoucheable, so they will unscrew easier

07-22-2002, 09:16 AM

What was so bad about your CAI install? Did you have to cut?

I guess I was wrong about the headers....I always figured headers would require a shop to do the work, but I guess it is just a few bolts here and there.

b

07-20-2002, 02:52 AM	#1
Grip72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Age: 40 Posts: 2,962	Cold Air Intake Ok, i really really want to buy some mods for my car and i'm not sure if i should go for a AEM cold air intake or for headers first? What would be the best buy and have the most noticable advantages..please help me on this! Thanks alot.

07-20-2002, 12:54 PM	#3
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	i'd go CAI first. after i had it installed i noticed better pick up on my car, plus the gas yardage went to gas mileage(from 22mpg to 28 mpg) and i have a heavy foot. __________________

07-21-2002, 05:16 PM	#6
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	umm headers seem simpler than my CAI install. it does not require a lot of brains but they require some muscle if u are a afraid to warm them up a bit before uninstalling them. you don't need them hot just to the point where they become untoucheable, so they will unscrew easier __________________

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07-20-2002, 04:07 AM	#2
accordboy00 Posts: n/a	CAI definately has a more noticable gain....plus you get an extremely awesome sound from the engine compartment. Gains from headers are minimal. I got GReddy cat-back exhaust, then AEM CAI. After I drop my ride I'll get a header.

07-20-2002, 01:22 PM	#4
Grip72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Canada Age: 40 Posts: 2,962	Ok...thanks guys

07-21-2002, 03:57 PM	#5
spoogenet Posts: n/a	Not to mention the CAI is generally a simple install you can do yourself. Headers will require paying someone else, or at least for most people it will, to get them installed. b

07-22-2002, 09:16 AM	#7
spoogenet Posts: n/a	What was so bad about your CAI install? Did you have to cut? I guess I was wrong about the headers....I always figured headers would require a shop to do the work, but I guess it is just a few bolts here and there. b