K&N vs Airaid

[thebighar]

Can someone tell me which one is better, also ease of installation. I have a magnaflow exhaust system already and just trying to "open her up" a little more.

[RED10LS]

They are both easy to install but the Injen works alot better in my opinion
but is a little more dificult to install. It took me about 2 hours. There are about 3 or 4 threads on here about these intakes search them out.

[SDCamaro10]

Originally Posted by thebighar

Can someone tell me which one is better, also ease of installation. I have a magnaflow exhaust system already and just trying to "open her up" a little more.

Tons of threads about this already. do a , or check out the performance thread at the top of the v6 engine forum.

[KMPrenger]

If your a bit on the fence about deciding on a CAI..do what I'm going to do and wait the the Jannetty test comming up in a couple weeks.

If you don't know what I'm talking about, just do some looking on the first page of threads in the V6 section.

But if I had to choose right now between those two, I'd go with the AirRaid (version 2)

[RaspyRon]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

But if I had to choose right now between those two, I'd go with the AirRaid (version 2)

I went with the K&N over the AirRaid because of the problems that I read about the AirRaid tubes. I know that they have come out with a replacement that seems to be improved over the original. Just wondering why you would choose the AirRaid over the K&N.

[PieManMighty]

Go K&N

Check this thread...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...13#post1894513

[KMPrenger]

I'd choose the AirRaid v2...mainly b/c I feel that there's more evidence that it performs well.

I'm NOT saying the K&N doesn't perform well, but all we have is a dyno from the manufacturer, and then of course several satisfied customers. Thats a very positive thing, but is some of it the placebo effect?

There is also a thread from a K&N user that noticed his K&N had issues, until he modified it, and changed out his stock water reservior location, and it wasn't until after that, that he noticed a real nice improvement.

I feel that after the dissapointment that was AirRaid v1, the company has really dedicated themselves to developing a new version that really does perform well. David from AirRaid has gone above and beyond in my opinion to try and satisfy us here on the forums, and while I don't agree with all that he has stated, I appreciate what he has done. They can't mess up again...or can they? Beta testers have reported noticeable improvements, and we have a dyno sheet from a Camaro5 member, and he very quickly put up the AirRaid for testing in the Jannetty test.

Add it all up, and I guess at this point I just trust that AirRaids product will perform to the best that they could produce. But again, I'm not flat saying that "i know" it will perform better than K&N, b/c I really don't know.

Sorry the the lengthy response!

[RaspyRon]

KMPrenger...good post. I have read some of your post before and it seems that you really do some research before you purchase. Thats why I was wanting to know your thoughts on the intakes. Like I said I purchased the K&N and have been happy with it and yes part of it is the placebo effect. I also was impresed with the dyno even though it was done by the manufacturer I really didn't expect the gains that were stated. I think that the name "K&N" also had a play in my decision. I too am looking forward to Jannetty's test.

[CamaroDreams07]

Buy whatever you like the looks of better. They are all pointless from a performance standpoint.

[Airaid Filters]

Originally Posted by thebighar

Can someone tell me which one is better, also ease of installation. I have a magnaflow exhaust system already and just trying to "open her up" a little more.

Originally Posted by RaspyRon

. Just wondering why you would choose the AirRaid over the K&N.

Hello RaspyRon,

Even with the “Performance” numbers aside, the difference in the Quality of components and the overall fit and finish alone is night and day. Our AIRAID Premium filter also offers far superior filtration and is also backed by our Lifetime “No-Hassle” Warranty.

If you had both systems on a bench and assembled them both, you can clearly see the difference in Quality, not to be rude, but there is no comparison between the two.

Thanks,
David

[RaspyRon]

Originally Posted by David@Airaid

Hello RaspyRon,

Even with the “Performance” numbers aside, the difference in the Quality of components and the overall fit and finish alone is night and day. Our AIRAID Premium filter also offers far superior filtration and is also backed by our Lifetime “No-Hassle” Warranty.

If you had both systems on a bench and assembled them both, you can clearly see the difference in Quality, not to be rude, but there is no comparison between the two.

Thanks,
David

Hi David,

Thanks for the input. Unfortunatley us as consumers don't always have the chance to make side by side comparisons. Thanks for all of the info and advice you give on the site. It's always good to have a vendor that is willing to particapate in a fourm like this to help educate us. I will keep your company in mind for any possible future purchases. Thanks again.

[Airaid Filters]

Originally Posted by RaspyRon

Hi David,

Thanks for the input. Unfortunatley us as consumers don't always have the chance to make side by side comparisons. Thanks for all of the info and advice you give on the site. It's always good to have a vendor that is willing to particapate in a fourm like this to help educate us. I will keep your company in mind for any possible future purchases. Thanks again.

Hello RaspyRon,

I completely understand and I know only looking at pictures on the internet is very hard to sometimes tell the difference between systems, especially considering the Quality.

At the Camaro fest this year, that was probably most common thing I heard compliments on. People were shocked at how large the air box was and how nice the quality is compared to other systems on the market. Sometimes it takes having to actually "Feel" the difference to really appreciate it.

Thanks,
David

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by David@Airaid

Hello RaspyRon,

Even with the “Performance” numbers aside, the difference in the Quality of components and the overall fit and finish alone is night and day. Our AIRAID Premium filter also offers far superior filtration and is also backed by our Lifetime “No-Hassle” Warranty.

If you had both systems on a bench and assembled them both, you can clearly see the difference in Quality, not to be rude, but there is no comparison between the two.

Thanks,
David

I really don't want to get into an argument here and I have no loyalty whatsoever to KN, but I have to take issue when you say the quality of components and fit and finish are beyond compare. I put together the KN and it had solid tubing, tight sealing rubber gaskets, solid airbox, and a KN filter, which are among the best there are. Now I don't see how much more you could really ask from a part that just sits there and directs air. I mean this isn't something like a spring or coilover where it's supporting the weight of the car. It doesn't need to be incredibly strong.

I guess if your "quality" is so much better, my question to you would be, why? To anyone thinking about the KN or any other intake, don't be scared away thinking this is some cheap thing that's gonna shatter if you touch it. It is very solid, I haven't seen or "felt" the Airaid in person and maybe it is made of some space age material, but I guess I don't see the point (other than maybe heat dissipation, but again that's performance which you clearly discounted in your first sentence).

Now if you wanna say that it is higher quality from a performance standpoint, I'm open for that debate. My hunch is both of these systems provide little to no gain, and Airaid very well might have gotten the better system, albeit on the second time around (which I applaud you for doing out of your pocket )

KN has a lifetime warranty as well, as well as a HP increase money-back guarantee. I get that you are proud of your product, but I take issue to you implying KN is cheaply made or poor quality. It's simply not. It's a tube, some tight rubber seals, great filter, solid constructed box, i.e. what an intake is supposed to be.

Your design might be better, but that wasn't the issue here.

[FirstCamaro2k10]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

I really don't want to get into an argument here and I have no loyalty whatsoever to KN, but I have to take issue when you say the quality of components and fit and finish are beyond compare. I put together the KN and it had solid tubing, tight sealing rubber gaskets, solid airbox, and a KN filter, which are among the best there are. Now I don't see how much more you could really ask from a part that just sits there and directs air. I mean this isn't something like a spring or coilover where it's supporting the weight of the car. It doesn't need to be incredibly strong.

I guess if your "quality" is so much better, my question to you would be, why? To anyone thinking about the KN or any other intake, don't be scared away thinking this is some cheap thing that's gonna shatter if you touch it. It is very solid, I haven't seen or "felt" the Airaid in person and maybe it is made of some space age material, but I guess I don't see the point (other than maybe heat dissipation, but again that's performance which you clearly discounted in your first sentence).

Now if you wanna say that it is higher quality from a performance standpoint, I'm open for that debate. My hunch is both of these systems provide little to no gain, and Airaid very well might have gotten the better system, albeit on the second time around (which I applaud you for doing out of your pocket )

KN has a lifetime warranty as well, as well as a HP increase money-back guarantee. I get that you are proud of your product, but I take issue to you implying KN is cheaply made or poor quality. It's simply not. It's a tube, some tight rubber seals, great filter, solid constructed box, i.e. what an intake is supposed to be.

Your design might be better, but that wasn't the issue here.

Well said, and couldnt agree more, I got the K&N mainly because of there warranty, because they warranty there product, and your engine, and stand behind you, if the dealer tries to start some BS. My Typhoon intake is very well made, and couldnt be happier.