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cheap air intakes vs expensive intakes

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cheap air intakes vs expensive intakes

on ebay they are selling air intakes for like 20 bucks, and k & n for a lot higher. y? is there a big differance?
 
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ebay is probably just a cone adapter and a cheap knock off filter... if you wnat to get one but for cheap get a MAC... same as a K&n but only like 150ish
 
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you can build your own at autozone
 
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The function is the same.

I went the expensive route with the K&N and saw 10-11hp with it. The IAT's climb fast though when still or moving slowly. So.. I need to make it a true cold air box/kit this summer when I have some free time.

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^False... look at your intake tube, its got ribbing in it... also plastic hiolds heat more then the metal of CIA
 
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