AFE cai intake....pros/cons

[severous01]

hey all....i just installed an AFE intake on my car...i wanted all to know my thoughts on the subject. for any of those interested or maybe thinkin of buyin a used kit like i did...

any way, on to the good bad and uglies. im gonna list everything to the last detials i can think of so bear with me.

cons...

installation instructions sucked. not that u really needed them but i got confused reviewing them...and yes i've done several of these on several models of cars.

next would be the thing bounces around like a marble in a tin can...and yes i installed it correctly. i'm hitting the bumper support, OEM airbox bracketry and the radiator. so when the engine shakes....it hits everything.

the mounting screw threads in the intake decided they wanted to come loose and spin freely with the bolt. so my MAF isnt as tightly secured as i want it, but at least i know it's not gonna come off...the thing spins with the bolt lol.

there is no place for EVAP purge solenoid to mount so i gotta 'rig' it up somehow.

last but not least, what's the deal with the airbox inlet being right there behind the radiator? as if the air bypassing it or the headlight wouldnt be enough.

pros...

once i decided to throw the instructions away and run with it...installation took me about 35 min. the kit is relatively solid, mounts easily.

i had a noticeable power increase, not nearly as much as my v8 car but it's worth the price if u can get them used.

i'm sure that if i can keep my foot off the throttle then i'll get a decent mileage increase. instead of choking the engine with wavy tube work and restrictive air elements, there's nothing stopping the pistons from sucking any amount of air that atmosphere can provide.


so for anyone thinking of getting one...i waited and found one used for a good price...about 200 bux off retail...and it was definitly worth it for me. pro's outweigh cons...i can get some foam tape and fix my rattles, and i can also find a place to zip-tie my EVAP stuff...