... genius.. you should copyright that crash

 

True. I meant it as the difference between something cheap and generic that kinda works versus something properly designed for that specific job. There is definitely a point of diminishing return on investment. I just think there is also a point where paying too little will net you a sub-par product.

Personally, I would never trust some dude with a pipe bender and a box of K&N knock-offs to make an intake that would adequately protect my truck's engine from dirt and debris. I'd feel much better with something made by a real company with a proven history that invested money into an R&D team to develop a product that is designed specifically for my truck. But that's just me

 

that was funny !!

 

LOL, never go Turbo or boost. Only kidding, but you are so correct. If I didn't have the blower I would never do anything other than the K&N FIPK, CAI or Airaid system.

The snicker's comment was awesome brother. Mint

 

Snickers Really Satisfies

 

I currently am running a 77 Series KN CAI. So yeah I am a fan!

I am still not convinced of this. The minute difference between aluminum and plastic isnt enough to bother, just saying... and btw anything is better than stock!

Awesome man!

 

Hence the name, Cold air intake!

Sometimes things make sense.

 

I really wanted to do a FIPK from K&N when I got my truck, but $299 is a pretty high price tag. I put a drop in K&N and just drove it. After I got my tax return this year, I was for sure doing my exhuast. I wanted to upgrade to a CAI, but I just couldnt break down and spend the money. Instead of a CAI, I got an Airaid modular intake tube for $100. Its the same tube used in the Airaid CAI, but it is used to connect the stock air box to the throttle body. And the good news is eventually I can buy the other half of the system from Airaid to complete the CAI. For now, it took away that box on top of the engine to clean up the engine bay, and Im guessing it increases flow. It sure sounds a little meaner when you give it a little gas, but it doesnt give the distinct hiss of a CAI. Freeway noise was definetly increased. It sounds like my rpms are a little higher, but its just the new intake tube.
My thought process when it comes to CAI/FIPK: I have a engine thats basically stock. I can send as much air as I wanted to that throttle body, but there is still restriction that a CAI just wont take care of past the intake. For me, the Airaid tube is enough. Technically, I have a CAI, as we all do from the factory. The only other thing Im going to do is run a new tube from behind the grille to the facory air box.