What is the difference between air filters, air intakes cai's

browna09 · April 28th, 2008, 11:10 PM

I have been looking for some mods i can do myself, and i am a bit confused when it comes to the difference between cai's and air filters and whatever is called something similar. They might be the same thing but, any help?

browna09 · April 28th, 2008, 11:18 PM

I just saw a thread that talked about his Explorer intake, bbk cai. what is the difference in these two things

ReverendDexter · April 29th, 2008, 12:03 AM

CAI is a cold air intake. It places the inlet for the incoming air outside of the engine bay to draw cooler air in, and make more power.

THe air filter is just the filter. You can get a few hp by switching to a high flow filter like a K&N.

CAIs will generally run you better than $200, the air filter alone will be no more than $50 for a *really* good one. But, you'll definitely net more power from the CAI.

April 28th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#1
browna09 Newbie 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 39	What is the difference between air filters, air intakes cai's I have been looking for some mods i can do myself, and i am a bit confused when it comes to the difference between cai's and air filters and whatever is called something similar. They might be the same thing but, any help? Last edited by browna09 : April 28th, 2008 at 11:18 PM.

April 29th, 2008, 12:03 AM	#3
ReverendDexter Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 784	CAI is a cold air intake. It places the inlet for the incoming air outside of the engine bay to draw cooler air in, and make more power. THe air filter is just the filter. You can get a few hp by switching to a high flow filter like a K&N. CAIs will generally run you better than $200, the air filter alone will be no more than $50 for a really good one. But, you'll definitely net more power from the CAI. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------- The Sacred Chao says "MU" '96 Bronco XLT '98 Cobra '89 Camry AllTrac

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