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Old 08-21-2011 | 10:42 PM
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I'm wanting to get one but wanted to see some feedback. I thought about vara ram but haven't got good reviews on those so far. But haven't really researched anyhing alot. Thanks guys
Old 08-21-2011 | 11:45 PM
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stock box with a k&n filter .
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stock box with a k&n filter .
This and a trip to Home Depot or Lowes and make your own tube from the stock box. Just did that this weekend and cost me $50 bucks and works great.
Old 08-22-2011 | 12:39 AM
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K&n 77 series is what I'm running on my 08 CC. Sounds good u can hear a small whine at hard throttle and best of all, throttle response is way better. It's a cold air style
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Im stuck between the K&N kit, AIR-RAID and Vararam kit myself. The Vararam claims 25-50HP increase with tune and supporting mods. But Im not buying the **** without dyno proof. Plus I really dont like the according tubing. IT looks cheap but Id buy it if ppl swore on its performance gains. So Im also wanting to know this...
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a used kn kit does the same as new
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Running the stock box with drop in K&N filter here. I have tried a couple dif intakes on my older 09 cc truck and just didn't see any gains in hp just higher intake air temps. Be honest tho I wouldn't mind the new blue/black volant power core cai hooked up to my fm turbo only because it finishes off the engine bay.


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Old 08-22-2011 | 05:30 AM
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Dry drop-in with an Airaid M.I.T. here. Love it, especially after I was tuned for it. Doesn't cost $300+ either.
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I have a vararam tri power no problems
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Originally Posted by rjwz28
Dry drop-in with an Airaid M.I.T. here. Love it, especially after I was tuned for it. Doesn't cost $300+ either.
This is the best IMO, gains from one to the other will be negligable at best. So why spend $300 bucks. Put the above together for about $100


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