Plenum vs. CAI
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Plenum vs. CAI
Hey Gang,
I'm looking at my next mod and am considering one of these two:
1. Motordyne 5/16" ISO-thermal plenum spacer
2. Stillen CAI + Z-tube
My take is that the plenum would give me more performance, while the CAI/tube would sound better. Am I right?
Also, I want to go forced induction next year and want to make sure the plenum spacer is a good idea for a turbo or supercharged system.
Thanks in advance!
B
I'm looking at my next mod and am considering one of these two:
1. Motordyne 5/16" ISO-thermal plenum spacer
2. Stillen CAI + Z-tube
My take is that the plenum would give me more performance, while the CAI/tube would sound better. Am I right?
Also, I want to go forced induction next year and want to make sure the plenum spacer is a good idea for a turbo or supercharged system.
Thanks in advance!
B
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I have both.
I got my INJEN CAI first...and then I got the Motordyne Iso Thermal.
The motordyne really enhances the intake sound...makes the engine deeper and throatier sounding (or it in my head) regardless.
I say do them both.
I really didn't notic any power gains from the intake just sound (but sounds amazing).
Definitely noticed power gains from the motordyne though.
I got my INJEN CAI first...and then I got the Motordyne Iso Thermal.
The motordyne really enhances the intake sound...makes the engine deeper and throatier sounding (or it in my head) regardless.
I say do them both.
I really didn't notic any power gains from the intake just sound (but sounds amazing).
Definitely noticed power gains from the motordyne though.
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Originally Posted by shdowflare
Okay, I think I'll get the CAI AND the spacer. Why would a Crawford plenum be better than the OEM plenum though? And how much you asking for the Craw plen?
Thanks
b
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b
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Okay, so I read up and found out why an aftermarket plenum is a good thing. What I'm wondering is if you can still fit the engine cover on the car if you get the Crawford (or any other) plenum? Or is the engine cover only usable if you put on the 5/8" plenum spacer on the OEM plenum?
Thanks again....
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Thanks again....
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