Best Cold air Intake???

SlightlyStoopid · 10-16-2005, 05:57 PM

what is the best intake out of all the brands
im not worried about the best for the money, just the best one over all

thanks

Marshall

Daves_Titan · 10-16-2005, 06:51 PM

There are tons of articles to help you decide. Try searching for your answer first.

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Papa_D · 10-16-2005, 07:42 PM

Nismo is my choice, do a search and read all about the rest.

TitanInRSD · 10-16-2005, 08:49 PM

Everyone will have their own opinion as to which intake they think is best. There are pros/cons with every intake on the market so it will be about personal preference. I personally am using the www.F5air.com intake . http://www.*******industries.com/zoo...id=ttnc_fujita

beerbuddy · 10-17-2005, 04:09 AM

I'm still failing to understand the Titan intake aftermarket. Basically you are spending money to replace your own working cold air intake for another cold air intake. Most of what I've read on the forums trends towards there being an increase in noise and no real noticable increase in performance. No significant advantages at the pump. And then there might be warranty issues if the MAF sensors get fouled by any oil deposits.

So.... increased risk with more noise and small performance gains, if any. Where can I run out and buy mine?

buzzkillwill · 10-17-2005, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by beerbuddy

I'm still failing to understand the Titan intake aftermarket. Basically you are spending money to replace your own working cold air intake for another cold air intake. Most of what I've read on the forums trends towards there being an increase in noise and no real noticable increase in performance. No significant advantages at the pump. And then there might be warranty issues if the MAF sensors get fouled by any oil deposits.

So.... increased risk with more noise and small performance gains, if any. Where can I run out and buy mine?

But here's where 'they', whoever they are, get ya'...

I just installed the Banks Monster exhaust and it's AWESOME!
BUT!! I've seem to loss some bottom-end torque. I'm hoping it will come back once the truck gets used to the exhaust. I may be completely wrong and it won't come back, but we'll see.

Some are saying THIS is where the CAI pays for itself. It helps to regain that low-end loss.

As for replacing the Titan's CAI system. We alll know that the stock paper filter is limiting, so I'm sure there are some gains with an aftermarket intake.

baseballfanz · 10-17-2005, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by beerbuddy

I'm still failing to understand the Titan intake aftermarket. Basically you are spending money to replace your own working cold air intake for another cold air intake. Most of what I've read on the forums trends towards there being an increase in noise and no real noticable increase in performance. No significant advantages at the pump. And then there might be warranty issues if the MAF sensors get fouled by any oil deposits.

So.... increased risk with more noise and small performance gains, if any. Where can I run out and buy mine?

Yeah but the sh!t look cool.

Same reason you put your exhaust on, some thinked it help some don't.

Papa_D · 10-17-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by beerbuddy

I'm still failing to understand the Titan intake aftermarket. Basically you are spending money to replace your own working cold air intake for another cold air intake. Most of what I've read on the forums trends towards there being an increase in noise and no real noticable increase in performance. No significant advantages at the pump. And then there might be warranty issues if the MAF sensors get fouled by any oil deposits.

So.... increased risk with more noise and small performance gains, if any. Where can I run out and buy mine?

I think buzzkillwill is right in the sense that together, exhaust and CAI make a great pair.

SlightlyStoopid · 10-17-2005, 04:34 PM

well i did it!

just bought the aFe stage II CAI for $275 including shipping and a filter cleaning kit..... should be here thurs

is there anything i have to do after install, like reprogram the PCM, or anything with the MAF or is it just strap it on and go?

baseballfanz · 10-17-2005, 04:53 PM

Cool

You can do a reset of the ECU if you want, some say it help some say it don't matter cause the ECU will "learned" with the new intake in there. Either way it's not going to hurt anything.

05dr · 10-17-2005, 04:53 PM

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I'm still failing to understand the Titan intake aftermarket. Basically you are spending money to replace your own working cold air intake for another cold air intake. Most of what I've read on the forums trends towards there being an increase in noise and no real noticable increase in performance. No significant advantages at the pump. And then there might be warranty issues if the MAF sensors get fouled by any oil deposits.

So.... increased risk with more noise and small performance gains, if any. Where can I run out and buy mine?

i just added an afe stage II and this i what i got to say regarding these claims...

after filling up again i can say without a doubt that mileage has gone up by atleast 1 mpg, so far more than that but i want more tanks before i get too excited about the specific number....

i like the noise. no whistle or rattle, just whoosh!

i know of no specific warranty issues not related to user error in over-oiling the filter.

also, most think it increases felt performance, and the dyno's agree.

sooooo.......
ryan

titanse05 · 10-17-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SlightlyStoopid

well i did it!

just bought the aFe stage II CAI for $275 including shipping and a filter cleaning kit..... should be here thurs

is there anything i have to do after install, like reprogram the PCM, or anything with the MAF or is it just strap it on and go?

Just install the intake and reset the ECU and your good to go.

BTY........Good choice, I like mine!

SlightlyStoopid · 10-17-2005, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by titanse05

Just install the intake and reset the ECU and your good to go.

BTY........Good choice, I like mine!

are the directions to reset the ECU in the install directions of the CAI???

buzzkillwill · 10-17-2005, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa_D

I think buzzkillwill is right in the sense that together, exhaust and CAI make a great pair.

I'm right!?? Holy crap, after 9 hundred-and-something posts, someone actually agreed with me!!

Thanks PapaD!! You rock...

If I'm ever in Ovieda again, beers on me! (I used to live in Oviedo, so I'll be able to find it).

johnnyscarecrow · 10-17-2005, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by buzzkillwill

I'm right!?? Holy crap, after 9 hundred-and-something posts, someone actually agreed with me!!

Thanks PapaD!! You rock...

If I'm ever in Ovieda again, beers on me! (I used to live in Oviedo, so I'll be able to find it).

lol..that made me smile for some reason....

my father has a saying about blind squirels(sp?) finding nuts....

just playing....

ECU reset procedures found here...pretty easy to do How to:ECU Reset,Throttle & Accelerator Position Learning