Nubreed

Hey,
Do any of you guys know which intake would be the best for my 02 S2k? I'm looking at a PRM Jet Scream Intake (Cold Air) .... www.prmracing.com
Also, does putting in a aftermarket intake even make a noticeable difference? I read that it allows for the RPM's to move-up faster so a bit more low-end power but nothing more.

Anyone tried these new "Fuzion" tyres or the BF Goodrich G-force? I'm looking at an alternative to the S02's

Jasonoff

Removing your air box cover does the same thing.

I have dyno numbers to proove it

comets

Try the Under the hood forum too nubreed.

matrix

How does a dyno measure air box improvements????

The car is not moving....

03_AP1

and the hood is wide open on a dyno is it not?

wing

I have a PRM intake, I like the sound. As far as power I don't think it makes a difference at all, it may even be worse. I think it's better in cold weather worse in hotter weather.

It makes a better sound than the airbox cover removed.

smartson

I was sceptical about gaining anything from CAI on a stock engine. After reading alot of opinion on this forum, I went ahead and got AEM v2 earlier this summer. I paid a little more for this brand name but am very happy with it. It sounds more solid and I am no longer embarassed to make a bit of noise in street driving. No power gain but thottle response improves a bit at higher rev. Heat soak is eliminated, which is a BIG +++ for this summer and in itself justifies the purchase. Did I mention it sounds good too.

Jasonoff

did you forget your coffee this morning? Brain not fully booted??

The HUGE fan in front of the car "simulates" air flow.

Anyhow the guy asked if it makes a difference. It hardly does.

I've had all 3. CAI, Stock, stock with removed cover. CAI lowered 2-3 HP gained 2-3 lb-ft of tq from the dyno pulls we did a few months ago.

In short, it's "basically" just sound and throttle response. However my throttle response improved with the cover removed

Summary

Cost for CAI = 200-400
Cost for removing cover = 0
Sound = similar
Feel = similar
Any huge noticeable difference = No.

Do the math

toosteeley

That's only speculation, Jay.

It could just be (and this is my theory) that your engine is just stronger. I doubt a CAI actually LOOSES HP, but it definately doesn't gain much if any.

As everyone has already said, get it for the sound and a bit of throttle responce, that's about it.

Oh, it make changing the oil easier if you do it yourself

Jasonoff

LOL.. ya ya i know heh. Just bustin marco's balls

I forgot about the oil change bonus. LOL