Intake on a budget?

[Deleted member 30519]

I know these things don't do much for performance but I drive a MT pretty spiritly at times and would like a little growl from the engine. I was looking at the Rough Country one since it's only $150. Can anyone tell me any downsides to this compared to the more expensive ones? I was looking at the fancy AFE one with the silver filter but idk if I can justify $350.

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[Kevin_D]

I'm looking at the same thing.
So far, the only conclusion I've come to is I want to stay with an intake that fully encloses the filter, like the Mopar intake or the S & B intake. I just don't want the filter hanging out in the open.

Kevin

 

[Mr._Bill]

Generally, you get what you pay for. I've never been a fan of CAI's, but I spent the money on the Mopar unit. I went with it because it can use the OEM paper filter, looks very similar to stock, and has a larger air tube with no baffles. It seems to make a little more noise, but there's no distinct performance gains.

 

[Jason Oliver]

I went with the AFE with dry filter on my manual JL 4 door and it did sound great with a low to mid range growl when you put your foot in it.

http://www.northridge4x4.com/part/i...-momentum-gt-pro-dry-s-cold-air-intake-system

There was no change in mpg or discernable power increase - but it sounded more powerful.

 

[Deleted member 30519]

Thanks guys. I think I'm gonna go ahead and
just gett the JLT filter with heat shield.

 

[saltlife4shore]

Or you can get some PVC pipe and some angles glue together, paint it and replace the stock pipe for way less, if you just want noise and maybe 1hp

 

[Deleted member 30519]

Won't I get noise from just the open air box and open ended SB filter from the JLT kit? You saying an after market intake inlet is going to make a big difference in sound compared to the stock inlet ?

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