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Old 07-09-2007, 08:15 PM
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Which is the best CAI?

Which CAI is better for my 2.2?? I live in MN and i want to know which one is a better buy for me.
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there all the same
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^^Pretty much. Just shop around for the best price.


And also, consider whether or not you want to get one that needs oil, or a dryflow.
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Pick one. Be happy.
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Originally Posted by braddddddd991
there all the same
Yup.
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well that was pretty easy convincing for me lol. Thanks guys!!
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is it better if it has to be oiled???
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Originally Posted by razorhead89
is it better if it has to be oiled???

no..
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There's always some argument over the GMPP intake not being a cold air intake -- it mainly sucks air from under the right headlight so it is a cold air intake IMO. It was designed by GM engineers for the Cobalt so I believe it is the best all-around intake. Not knocking the other makes, I just prefer parts designed by the original maker. I recommend you look at the GMPP intake -- check CED's price I think you'll find it is your best deal.
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how often do you have to oil the filter? can you replace the filter with AEM dryflow on any intake?
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Originally Posted by Nymostwanted187
how often do you have to oil the filter? can you replace the filter with AEM dryflow on any intake?

yes you just have to get the right size
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GMPP filter is dry. Oiled filter is NOT recommended as it appears to affect the MAF sensor.
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Originally Posted by Cobalter LS
GMPP filter is dry. Oiled filter is NOT recommended as it appears to affect the MAF sensor.
so i can get an injen intake and replace the filter with a AEM dryflow or a GMPP filter correct?? or i can just get a GMPP intake right?
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I only know about the GMPP -- as long as you don't have the Secondary Air Injection it goes right in with the instructions and you have everything you need. If you have SAI then you'll have to put a filter on the end of the SAI hose. SAI doesn't go by year it mainly goes by certain states, but some of the cars with SAI have been sold in states that don't require it (It's an emissions system).

I've read where others use the AEM dryflow filter but that's all -- I read it, haven't done it.
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Originally Posted by Cobalter LS
I only know about the GMPP -- as long as you don't have the Secondary Air Injection it goes right in with the instructions and you have everything you need. If you have SAI then you'll have to put a filter on the end of the SAI hose. SAI doesn't go by year it mainly goes by certain states, but some of the cars with SAI have been sold in states that don't require it (It's an emissions system).

I've read where others use the AEM dryflow filter but that's all -- I read it, haven't done it.
oh ok.. well i for sure dont have SAI cause its an 05. how does the GMPP perform and sound?
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Originally Posted by Cobalter LS
GMPP filter is dry. Oiled filter is NOT recommended as it appears to affect the MAF sensor.
only if you over-oil it.
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Injen is a good setup. You can make it a full cold air or a short ram (for winter) as it is a 2 peice design.
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Injen with an AEM Dry-flo is my preferred setup
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Originally Posted by YellowLT
Injen with an AEM Dry-flo is my preferred setup
so how does the injen perform? did you notice any gains? does it sound good? im probably gonna go with injen and aem dryflow. since i live in MN and it snows alot during winter i can just change it to SRI. well just to be on the safe side i guess.
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I love my Injen, and If you wanna check the 1/4 mile thread Im number two but only cause Rollerman used N20
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I went with the injen
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can anyone tell me if a gmpp filter will work with the injen intake?
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injen in my opinion. DO NOT get an air filter that needs oil.
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i think you missed my question
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Originally Posted by Thatsit
can anyone tell me if a gmpp filter will work with the injen intake?
I am not sure if the diameter on the GMPP one.

I know the 2.0L injen is a 2.75"


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