I run the stock hat and airbox w/ Amsoil Ea air filter.

Cool to cold flow come via > Jet Stream scoop.

http://www.airram.com/product.php?ca...1&productid=11

 

Will the airram work with an aftermarket CAI or does it plug into the factory air box? I've never see what one looks like from the back.

 

my CAI was maybe 50 bux

 

No regrets on spending $400 for my BFI

 

From a performance aspect, on a mostly stock truck, the gains are going to be very minimal maybe 5hp and makes the truck a little louder. IMO CAI are more of a support mod that ends up helping after you start really start getting into things to bump the performance. Thats where they really start to shine and become worth the extra $$$ for a good.

 

Yeah, the BFI is very cool and is often the first choice. Bargains can also be found on eBay and CL if you are patient.

 

I built mine with 4" PVC pipe and a KN filter. The price of the filter was the highest of all.

 

+1 and they flow just as well as the high priced ones. You can only flow so much air before it's just a high priced "pretty" thing under the hood.

 

I love this setup, but the biggest reason I like it is that you get the spot back along the side where the stock airbox was. Most CAI's place the filter in that location, and I desperately want to install a second battery. Would let you simply buy the passenger side battery box that comes in the CTDs and make a short wire run.
Only problems I see with this unit are 1) PRICE and 2) where it chooses to get the air from. Granted, it's a fantastic place to draw in cooler air, but for me, I am in some mud and water on occasion and it's a sure bet I'd be sucking some water in thru those intakes.
But for a street rod, perfect setup...

 

You sure? Physics says other wise.