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Originally Posted by icE_x
I've been looking to get started with modification, and an intake seems to be the first step to I/H/E. Better throttle response for a smaller amount of money. Was looking to buy one in the next couple of weeks.
First Question: Short-Ram or Cold-Air? Which is easier to install and is the lower temp from the cold-air really worth it?
Second Question: Which manufacturer? Is eBay fine? They have em for cheapo on ebay. Was wondering if there's any noticeable difference between that and another site, or do you get what you pay for? I heard the filter is what makes the difference.
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You should keep your car clean and stock looking. Just cut out the resonator part of bottom of the intake with a dremel and drop in a K&N filter and call it a day. Honestly, you're better off... and here's why. The battery will move even with the stock bracket thingies when you remove the original air-box. A cold air intake can suck if it's an ebay one, because there is in fact a difference in the shape of the bottom pipe. A cheap one will just face straight down so your filter is vertical, but a good one will have two bends so it bends down and forward toward your front bumper allowing the filter to sit horizontally. I cut a hole in my front bumper so I have air shooting straight in to the intake. I also have an AEM water by-pass thing (which are cheaply made plastic pieces of shit with foam around them) that seems to work. Anyway, it's your call, dude...