S&B Cold Air
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
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From: ohio
ok i also have the Spectre intake for the truck i feel the 14x3 and Spectre are very close gains
but whats on my truck? stock box
the 14x3 i lost mpgs, stock box lost sum top end pull
now the Spectre i really have not got to test it out like i have wanted, mpgs wise
now we may have diff want,,, i want mpgs
but whats on my truck? stock box
the 14x3 i lost mpgs, stock box lost sum top end pull
now the Spectre i really have not got to test it out like i have wanted, mpgs wise
now we may have diff want,,, i want mpgs
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The fact that the SB CAI had the closed top box with an attachment to the factory intake port is what caught my eye. I know the Spectre and K&N each have their own box, with a rubber seal around it... but how long before that seal becomes imperfect and starts grabbing air from the engine compartment?
I know a CAI is mainly for performance, but my overall interest is more efficiency, especially in the fuel arena. I wanted a truck that could do some work, but for the most part I drive the vehicle on the highway every day. AND, I don't hot-rod it.
So, theoretically a CAI should help with fuel efficiency for someone not rodding up the road...
I know a CAI is mainly for performance, but my overall interest is more efficiency, especially in the fuel arena. I wanted a truck that could do some work, but for the most part I drive the vehicle on the highway every day. AND, I don't hot-rod it.
So, theoretically a CAI should help with fuel efficiency for someone not rodding up the road...
Captain
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
The fact that the SB CAI had the closed top box with an attachment to the factory intake port is what caught my eye. I know the Spectre and K&N each have their own box, with a rubber seal around it... but how long before that seal becomes imperfect and starts grabbing air from the engine compartment?
I know a CAI is mainly for performance, but my overall interest is more efficiency, especially in the fuel arena. I wanted a truck that could do some work, but for the most part I drive the vehicle on the highway every day. AND, I don't hot-rod it.
So, theoretically a CAI should help with fuel efficiency for someone not rodding up the road...
I know a CAI is mainly for performance, but my overall interest is more efficiency, especially in the fuel arena. I wanted a truck that could do some work, but for the most part I drive the vehicle on the highway every day. AND, I don't hot-rod it.
So, theoretically a CAI should help with fuel efficiency for someone not rodding up the road...
Record Breaker
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Crystal River, FL
I know I am a little late, the S&B is definitely nice quality! Is it worth the $215 price tag? Well..that is your call, to me it is worth it in FL. I have played with a bunch of different intakes, including the ram air box and 14x3 with k&n. To be honest, there really isn't much difference between any of them, including the stocker. If you want MPG, save your money and put it else where, such as gears, efans, etc.
My $.02
My $.02
Last edited by RamSport97; May 15, 2011 at 12:16 AM.