I'm glad your ROFLOL, but 2HP is 2HP and that just proves what I said about efficiency... Plus, I got my CAI used for $50 so its not like I spent 2-300 dollars or something... I said it wasn't a huge increase, but it is an increase none the less, you just said it yourself...
Also, some say the sound alone is worth the $, and a Z tube does not produce as sweet a sound, it just does not; been there, heard it.

And why are you mentioning Mustangs here buddy? I got out of a C5 Vette for this G, so it's not all about power. I am just answering this guy truthfully so he gets my honest opinion. Glad you shared yours and also got a good laugh

 

the hp gain is theoretical, not proven. i was giving you the benefit of ALL doubts. I mentioned mustangs because if you read most of the threads arguing this same thing, a lot of the people arguing the gains are coming from other cars such as mustangs and swear by it and everyone that knows anything about our cars agree that intakes are STRICTLY sound.

IMHO the CAI sound over the ztube is all a matter of opinion. I personally went with the stillen intake with a K&N filter because it sounds a heck of a lot better, in my opinion of course, than any CAI. Most of the people that I know think that the CAI sound is played out and lame.

there is not much, if any, difference in hp between ztubes and CAI... CAI are very overrated. Any "CAI" off of ebay works just as well as any name brand... the only difference is that the name brands have stickers on them... and as we all know, the more stickers, the more hp complete waste of money, in my opinion of course

 

I'm glad YOU are getting good gas mileage... Ever since I installed my mods, my gas mileage sucks, but it's not the car's fault. I can't keep my foot out of it! LOL!

 

hah, yeah I feel ya on that one buddy...

 

So no one has any bad experiences with the spacer? On several other threads, I read about people thinking the Skunk2 spacer sucks and such, but no one has any bad personal experiences with it, or at least they don't post about them.
Next mods I'm planning: HKS exhaust, wheels, tires, and possibly a coilover setup for next spring. Possibly tinting the windows as well.

 

oops, I meant above 4000 rpm (4K-5K) - my numbers were way off. BTW, my MPG sucks also, from 22 MPG to 18 MPG after installing headers and spacer.

 

look at the power curves kid. That's just how they function. Stop driving like woman and you'll be more satisfied

 

Its no turbo, but after i installed it on my 03 5AT sedan me and 2 of my friends went for a ride, and as soon as it hits 3k rpms, you can tell a pretty significant difference. Id reccommend it.

 

on avg how much would a setup like this cost new and used?

also how much on avg is th einstallation?

and please confirm if this voids our 60k warranty.


thanks in advance.

 

+100000 I have a cheapo ebay CAI, sounds good to me'

 

I was also think that an added benefit that it is not metal so the heat transfer would be less to the upper plenum. Not sure how much but I guess it is better than nothing.