GM performance intake VS. K&N air intake... which is better?
10-21-2007, 08:35 PM
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GM performance intake VS. K&N air intake... which is better?
I am looking to purchase a cold air intake but I know that GM offers the performance intake upgrade... my question is, which is better? GM or K&N? I know that GM will offer a warranty but I dont know which one offers more "power" and durability... anyone here have the GM high performance intake?
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I have a 2007 Cobalt LT btw.
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I have a 2007 Cobalt LT btw.
10-21-2007, 09:08 PM
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I wouldn't go with an aem. I've seen alot of people that got MAF problems from using it.
Personally I'd go with the gmpp. It'll have a warranty and it's not like there's that much difference in power over/under the other intakes. maybe 1-2 hp at the most.
Personally I'd go with the gmpp. It'll have a warranty and it's not like there's that much difference in power over/under the other intakes. maybe 1-2 hp at the most.
10-22-2007, 08:59 PM
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10-22-2007, 09:31 PM
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i actually had a Weapon R dragon intake on my 2.2 cavi for 2 years and never had a problem with it, they are a very reputable brand, but they recently got into cobalt parts. Anywhos the question still stands.
10-26-2007, 10:45 PM
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I have the GMPP Short Ram Intake but I went one step further and replaced the GM Red Cone Filter with a AEM Dryflow filter (AEM Part#21-203DK) It will just barely fit.
The GMPP SRI gives you only 2 WHP so keep that in mind before you go spending $325
If you get a Cold Air Intake you'll get 7-8 WHP and that's what I wish I would have bought
The GMPP SRI gives you only 2 WHP so keep that in mind before you go spending $325
If you get a Cold Air Intake you'll get 7-8 WHP and that's what I wish I would have bought
10-26-2007, 11:10 PM
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gmpp CAI sounds reallyyy good..that, removal of resonator and some other mods(in sig) are all i have on my car, and people love the sound of it because it's quote:"Not ricey like most of the 4 bangers around here"-From a guy with a new Z06..rich **** lol
All i did exhaust wise(Sound) was remove resonator and put that intake on..sounds great!
or you could add a bumper-intake tube with one of those 10 dollar hoses from autozone that fits perfectly from the bottom of your intake box to the front bumper, cold air, and gain 7-8 whp 
All i did exhaust wise(Sound) was remove resonator and put that intake on..sounds great!
I have the GMPP Short Ram Intake but I went one step further and replaced the GM Red Cone Filter with a AEM Dryflow filter (AEM Part#21-203DK) It will just barely fit.
The GMPP SRI gives you only 2 WHP so keep that in mind before you go spending $325
If you get a Cold Air Intake you'll get 7-8 WHP and that's what I wish I would have bought
The GMPP SRI gives you only 2 WHP so keep that in mind before you go spending $325
If you get a Cold Air Intake you'll get 7-8 WHP and that's what I wish I would have bought
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10-27-2007, 05:18 PM
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gmpp CAI sounds reallyyy good..that, removal of resonator and some other mods(in sig) are all i have on my car, and people love the sound of it because it's quote:"Not ricey like most of the 4 bangers around here"-From a guy with a new Z06..rich **** lol
All i did exhaust wise(Sound) was remove resonator and put that intake on..sounds great!
or you could add a bumper-intake tube with one of those 10 dollar hoses from autozone that fits perfectly from the bottom of your intake box to the front bumper, cold air, and gain 7-8 whp
All i did exhaust wise(Sound) was remove resonator and put that intake on..sounds great!
or you could add a bumper-intake tube with one of those 10 dollar hoses from autozone that fits perfectly from the bottom of your intake box to the front bumper, cold air, and gain 7-8 whp
I heard some people have gotten Check Engine Lights as a result of the Dryflow filter getting Damp.Did you run into any problems after doing this Mod?
10-27-2007, 06:51 PM
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I had problems when i first put it on, which i thought holy hell i messed up my MAF, when actually it was a faulty one from the dealer, ever since they put a new one in and tuned it back, it drives much better and no problems since, don't go mudding with it on though...lol. I recommend you have it pointing DOWN sucking up cold air instead of pointing OUT of the bumper sucking in, because that can suck in water, gravity won't let it suck it UP.
10-29-2007, 01:39 AM
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I see... after reading everyones posts, i think i am going to get a K&N cai.. souds like people love it.. Lol will it void the warranty on my car though?
Eh, whatver, its already been shipped btw, forgot to mention that. Lol
Eh, whatver, its already been shipped btw, forgot to mention that. Lol
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10-29-2007, 03:51 AM
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10-29-2007, 03:55 AM
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I have the GMPP Short Ram Intake but I went one step further and replaced the GM Red Cone Filter with a AEM Dryflow filter (AEM Part#21-203DK) It will just barely fit.
The GMPP SRI gives you only 2 WHP so keep that in mind before you go spending $325
If you get a Cold Air Intake you'll get 7-8 WHP and that's what I wish I would have bought
The GMPP SRI gives you only 2 WHP so keep that in mind before you go spending $325
If you get a Cold Air Intake you'll get 7-8 WHP and that's what I wish I would have bought