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AFE CAI - Just in time!
Let's open it and see what's inside! And here is a pic of its contents: Honestly, I thought the installation is going to be a piece of cake. The instructions included weren't that clear and I decided not to risk it and took the truck in to my buddy's shop who is a mechanic. It took us ~20 min to do the install from start to finish, including some time figuring out what some of the steps on the install instructions meant. But finally, when it was all done and done, this is what it looked like: And I cannot begin to describe what it feels and sounds like. At 2-3 rpm, the sound is almost identical to the pre-install yet smoother acceleration. Come 3-5 rpm the truck sounds revvier and feels torqier. And at 5+ the beast growls and foams at the mouth. Definitely louder, I'd say 10-15% louder than with stock intake. A lot torqier at higher RPM, and noticeably throatier and louder. In other words, I am loving it! As far as gas mileage, it's hard to tell whether it's gotten better or worse. Prior to the install, I was getting an average of 12.5 MPG (99% of my driving is in the city). I will reset and watch what it says now. My rating - 4.5 out of 5.
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looks schweet!
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niiiiice!!
Thanks for sharing! I'm jealous, now! Juan
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Nice!
I've placed an order from same place, and mine is on the way! |
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Very sanitary install! Looking forward to getting mine from Group Buy. Was the filter pre-oiled or did you have to do it yourself?
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Does that site only sell the CAI's for the 4.4?
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that looks shweeet...so do you recommend the CAI? so you can actually feel the benefits...that's amazing. i might just have to invest in one...
do you have an exhaust as well? |
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