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Old 05-03-2009, 07:05 PM
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Question cold air intake.

I have a 2004 2.3L and I'm looking for a cai but can't seem to find any for my engine size. Does anybody know if one for a different engine size will work?
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Old 01-10-2010, 11:33 PM
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You really don't need to buy a full kit. Save hundreds by going to autozone and buying some individual parts for it. I spent $25 on mine, and it sounds deeper, has better throttle response, and more power. I kept the factory air tube and MAF assembly. Bought the adapter, attached it to the MAF, then attached the air filter to it. The adapter is a 3" I think. And take out the stock air box, and the bracket it fits into behind the headlight. This allows more air to pass freely from the front on the truck to the filter.
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Old 01-11-2010, 08:03 AM
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i built my own out of PVC pipe and just slapped a high flow specter cone filter on the end and i got noticeable power increase and a much deeper sound. btw try autoanything.com or autopartswarehouse.com those are prob your best bet i have a 95 and they have alot in stock for my truck.
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Old 02-09-2010, 01:07 PM
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try searching the k&n website, and get the part number and jus go to google shopping to find your best bargain?
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Old 02-09-2010, 01:08 PM
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also do you have a how-to for the $25 intake? im interested
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Old 02-09-2010, 01:49 PM
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Old 02-09-2010, 05:46 PM
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>.> JP7 come on if he wants to buy it let him...
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Old 02-09-2010, 06:51 PM
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look we can say this till our key boards wear out a CAI wont do anything for you. if you want to drop some money on somethin that jus looks different then by all means buy one
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