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**MidWest281** · 04-03-2013, 06:16 PM

I find it hard to believe that you get 35hp from a Cold Air Intake. I don't think it's the fresh air inlet that makes a difference, it's most likely just the air filter that makes the difference. The aftermarket air filter just restricts airflow less than a stock air filter.

Changing your exhaust system has the same effect, typically reducing back pressure.

You don't need to buy a CAI "system" to see horsepower gains...just allow air to more freely flow into (or out of) your engine and you'll see horsepower gains.

my .02

04-03-2013, 06:16 PM	#4
MidWest281 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Carrollton Age: 35 Posts: 217	I find it hard to believe that you get 35hp from a Cold Air Intake. I don't think it's the fresh air inlet that makes a difference, it's most likely just the air filter that makes the difference. The aftermarket air filter just restricts airflow less than a stock air filter. Changing your exhaust system has the same effect, typically reducing back pressure. You don't need to buy a CAI "system" to see horsepower gains...just allow air to more freely flow into (or out of) your engine and you'll see horsepower gains. my .02 __________________ 2013 Performance White Boss 302 -Stock 2002 Mineral Gray GT -VT engines Stage 2 N/A cams, full SLP exhaust, 4.10 gear...etc.