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destroyer4 · 07-23-2009, 07:45 PM

Which is better, Airaid or new era? Why is one better then the other? I think its about a 200-250 price difference, why? This stuff I am new too. I do know they should give somewhere between 10-20 HP increase. Does this hurt the engine or warranty in any way???

rodimus prime · 07-23-2009, 07:48 PM

I would save $200 and buy the Texas Speed intake for $299. So far they are all netting the same hp. They wont hurt your warranty. Even if it did somehow break something, keep the stocker and swap it back before you go to the stealership. Please dont spend $500 on a CAI.

GaryTucker · 07-23-2009, 07:57 PM

Air raid has had some issues on the vettes...check it out before you buy.

thecamaroguy · 07-23-2009, 07:59 PM

LMR (Late Model Racecraft.com) has a very nice unit.

destroyer4 · 07-23-2009, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaryTucker

Air raid has had some issues on the vettes...check it out before you buy.

What kind of issues???

destroyer4 · 07-23-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecamaroguy

LMR (Late Model Racecraft.com) has a very nice unit.

Whats the cost???

destroyer4 · 07-24-2009, 07:31 AM

Bump

*mlee* · 07-24-2009, 07:33 AM

I took a good look at the New Era installed on a car last night. It's a sweet setup and looks good too. I have the Hennessey CAI and very happy with it.

domano 68 · 07-24-2009, 07:37 AM

The stock set up is not very restrictive at all. It is not the nicest looking thing in the world but paying $500 for making your engine look "pretty" is something I won't do; especially for only a few extra HP.

thecamaroguy · 07-24-2009, 07:38 AM

I think it's under $400. I bought mine when they had the first 50 got $50 off...so I paid $350 for it.

It's a VERY Nice piece and the guys at LMR are amazing to chat with, plus htey have a huge line of other products if you want or desire more.

*mlee* · 07-24-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by domano 68

The stock set up is not very restrictive at all. It is not the nicest looking thing in the world but paying $500 for making your engine look "pretty" is something I won't do; especially for only a few extra HP.

Not very restrictive????

domano 68 · 07-24-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlee

Not very restrictive????

Not very restrictive relative to the aftermarket CAI's.The stock set-up has nice smooth bends same as the aftermarket piping so little restiction. Air flow is what it is all about. Bottom line for me is that $500 is too much for minimal gains. Save $450 and add a KN filter.

Rodrunner · 07-24-2009, 09:08 AM

That's a very good point, domano. It's not like you're going to feel 10-15hp difference. But I gotta have something prettier than the stock intake, at a resonable price though.

*mlee* · 07-24-2009, 10:06 AM

I'm just not getting it then... I see three 90 airflow changes in the stock box and a very small opening verses zero or one bend on aftermarket CAIs with an exposed filter. The stock setup is to reduce noise and certainly does restrict airflow...

Now if you are comparing bang for buck as far as Horsepower then 400 bucks may be too much for an extra 12 HP. However couple that with better cosmetics and you can count me in...

07-23-2009, 07:45 PM	#1
destroyer4 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2006 PT Conv. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baldwin NY Posts: 351	Help with cold air intake Which is better, Airaid or new era? Why is one better then the other? I think its about a 200-250 price difference, why? This stuff I am new too. I do know they should give somewhere between 10-20 HP increase. Does this hurt the engine or warranty in any way??? __________________ Cyber Gray/Black/Black Stripes,2SS/RS,Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted 10/16/09 3800, Order produced 6/22 Vin:2G1FK1EJ9A9120942 6000, Delivered to the customer 7/7/09

07-24-2009, 07:31 AM	#7
destroyer4 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2006 PT Conv. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baldwin NY Posts: 351	Bump __________________ Cyber Gray/Black/Black Stripes,2SS/RS,Auto 1100, Preliminary order accepted 10/16/09 3800, Order produced 6/22 Vin:2G1FK1EJ9A9120942 6000, Delivered to the customer 7/7/09

07-24-2009, 07:33 AM	#8
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	I took a good look at the New Era installed on a car last night. It's a sweet setup and looks good too. I have the Hennessey CAI and very happy with it. __________________

07-24-2009, 07:37 AM	#9
domano 68 Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SE Posts: 627 View My Garage	The stock set up is not very restrictive at all. It is not the nicest looking thing in the world but paying $500 for making your engine look "pretty" is something I won't do; especially for only a few extra HP. __________________

07-24-2009, 09:08 AM	#13
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	That's a very good point, domano. It's not like you're going to feel 10-15hp difference. But I gotta have something prettier than the stock intake, at a resonable price though. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

07-23-2009, 07:48 PM	#2
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	I would save $200 and buy the Texas Speed intake for $299. So far they are all netting the same hp. They wont hurt your warranty. Even if it did somehow break something, keep the stocker and swap it back before you go to the stealership. Please dont spend $500 on a CAI.

07-23-2009, 07:57 PM	#3
GaryTucker Drives: 09 Vette GT1, 06 350Z, 82 MSE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 573	Air raid has had some issues on the vettes...check it out before you buy.

07-23-2009, 07:59 PM	#4
thecamaroguy Drives: 2020 ZLE 67 SS350 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 537	LMR (Late Model Racecraft.com) has a very nice unit.

07-24-2009, 07:38 AM	#10
thecamaroguy Drives: 2020 ZLE 67 SS350 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 537	I think it's under $400. I bought mine when they had the first 50 got $50 off...so I paid $350 for it. It's a VERY Nice piece and the guys at LMR are amazing to chat with, plus htey have a huge line of other products if you want or desire more.

07-24-2009, 10:06 AM	#14
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	I'm just not getting it then... I see three 90 airflow changes in the stock box and a very small opening verses zero or one bend on aftermarket CAIs with an exposed filter. The stock setup is to reduce noise and certainly does restrict airflow... Now if you are comparing bang for buck as far as Horsepower then 400 bucks may be too much for an extra 12 HP. However couple that with better cosmetics and you can count me in... __________________

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