any thoughts on this CAI setup?

[kahlilj]

Saw this setup on eBay & am seriously thinking of getting it. all i really need thos is the pipe & supports. i have a k&n filter already.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...d=1,1&item=8050403148&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT

Anyone ever buy from this vendor or manufacturer? Any thoughts, impressions, ideas?

 

[beatshack]

Actually the correct description for a "RAM" air intake is one where there is DIRECT outside airflow entering the air filter. Basically so you can see the air filter from the outside of the car. CAI is just a loosely based term, anyone and everyone who has an aftermarket intake calls it a "cold air intake" which it probably isn't. If it's sucking up hot engine bay air, its not a CAI.

 

[kahlilj]

I own a 2g, my Buddy owns 2 1g's (both the n/t 4g and the 1.8) Both with the CIA ,though strangly enough it's more noticable on the 1.8 .. Both pretty much have had the same problems..

morel,
what is "more noticeable"? & which "same problems" are you referring to? non-noticeable performance changes? or fitment/clearance problems??

 

[beatshack]

Yes, you will have a HELL of a time trying to fit a 2.25" coupler to the TB if it has any kind of threading inside. Stretching those blue couplers I bought over the TB was impossible. I had to use an old rubber piece.