89transam*pearl

Is anyone using this cold air induction kit from BestCarPart (ebay).
If so,let us know if there is any performance gains or is it roughly the same HP gain with the stock parts and a K & N filter....

BretD 88GTA

Just installed one on my car. You can definitely hear it sucking air. Car does feel a little more gutsy, but I can't say that it made a big change.

rayray78

where did you find the cold air induction kit because ican't find it know where

BretD 88GTA

BestCarPart on eBay. They have them for both MAF and non-MAF set-ups.
http://stores.ebay.com/BestCarPart_C...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

89transam*pearl

Thanks for the pic....it really looks a lot better than the stock set up....ordered yesterday.

90CamaroTBI

Yes, I have one of these too and its actually pretty decent. I think I want to exchange the filter for a K&N though.

camarojustin

That looks more like a hot air induction kit to me. You need to get in front of the rad or out of the engine bay to get cold air.

90CamaroTBI

Thats the closest we can get without ripping the car all up.

I H8 WWD

You could remove your high beams and replace your outer lenses with hi-low H4's or HID's. Then you could have that big whole of a light bracket throwing air into the engine bay...do this with a split snorkel and you have both sides sucking air in right from the headlight bracket....

Just a thought of getting CAI without ripping the car apart...just removing weight I say.

89transam*pearl

It's really "ripping the car part" as orginal equipment can be put back in 10 minutes.
Just a lot better looking than a K & N filter sitting inside a black can IMHO.

I H8 WWD

Haha, I dont even know what you said...everytime I read it IDK if its towards me or someone else. IDK if this is a good thing or bad thing? Whats a black can and why would a K&N be in it?

LMAO. Im all .....

I just have to say this is making me crack the **** up...I cant stop laughing at the fact of how confused I am at such a small wording.

BretD 88GTA

If you swap to another, more prominent brand of filter, look into AEM.

They have a new line of reusable filters (DRYFLOW) that DON'T use oil. They also claim you can wash it, shake the water out of it, and put it back on the car right away. No waiting around for it to dry out.
http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=93

I picked one up for the CAI on my GMC truck. A soon as the K&N needs cleaning, the AEM goes on.

They should have one that matches the size/shape of the Bomz filter.

dv013003

You should buy the kit that has only the filter and piping for after the MAF. This is becuase the elbow they give you narrows on the inside bend to like 2.5".

Also, I ordered a red one. Received a blue one. Sent them an email and didnt hear from them for weeks and after numerous tries, they never gave me the correct order. Horrible customer service.

As for someone saying that it looks like a "hot air intake," no matter what setup you use, the piping will be subject to heat soak. As for the heat of the air being sucked into the filter, what else would you do, shove the filter into the fender? There is already a huge hole near the fender where cool air can pass. Also, touch around the coolant overflow when the hood is popped. It could barely be called warm. Just my opinion.

90CamaroTBI

You can do this with a Firebird?

89transam*pearl

Have a look at a stock air induction system on a T/A and you'll know what I'm talking about.....

southern_iroc85

i make ram air that fit directly under the stock air intake and they come out under the fog lights.. better than anything i have found yet and its more of a sleeper application! if anyone is interested i can provide pictures.. contact me

I H8 WWD

Obviously not....I was referring to a camaro...but I ALSO didnt realize this was about a Firebird....OOPS....my bad.

I apologize

southern_iroc85

where can i get the rubber elbow pieces? i need the throttle body to the MAF piece..

SLP_GTA

I'd like to see your setup

BretD 88GTA

Spectre Performance makes all the pieces:
http://www.spectreperformance.com/#CATALOG

Pep Boys should carry their stuff. What you want for the Throttle Body is 4" to 3" reducer.

SLP-GTA

What is the diameter of the pipe? also what is the lenght of the filter? thanks in advance.


From the links shown, I can see I can make a custom RA, Thanks

BretD 88GTA

Pipe on mine is 3" O.D. aluminum. Filter should be around 6.75" overall height.

z28monster

agreed i think by using the stock air box and building ram boxes that take in cold air ware fog lights would be would be a much better set up verses sucking in warm air in the engine bay...granted its a nice looking set up... using ram boxes would work a hell of alot better in my opinion...

southern_iroc85

here's my custom ram air boxes
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24427198@N07/ take a look! if you like them i can make them! just let me know...powdercoating avaliable.

john1784h@yahoo

southern: looks clean! how much you wanting for your efforts?

pearl_iroc

hey guys i read this post amd have been debating for a loooong time if i want take a chance and try one of the cai's so i finally ordered the kit from Best Car parts, it should be here some time next week, so ill let u guys know how the install went, also this is gonna be on a camaro, not a trans am so the fitment i think will be a little off

im also thinkin abot cutting a hole under the battery tray, but i ll wait and see how this intake fits first

89transam*pearl

Got my CAI from bestcar in the basement waiting for