09-12-2009, 01:45 AM
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wai for a dd
hey
Just wondering if you guys think a wai would save any money on gas in canadas climate compared to a stock intake. Also how much is a good quality one?
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SOLD - 1999 GL Sedan-LA1 3400
Installed - CAI, drilled and slotted rotors w/ Carbon fibre brake pads.
OWN - 1996 Rover 414 - replaced engine with a 1.7TD Isuzu lump and gearbox, Uprated brakes, Custom seats and interior trim, MG ZS 11 spoke wheels, Custom bodywork, Custom LED taillamps, Custom gauge surround to hold 2 52mm gauges (filled with boost and oil pressure gauge)
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09-12-2009, 08:32 AM
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if you do not change your driving habits, a new intake can help you save some gas. However, the intake will change the sound of your engine and I can almost guarantee you will be flooring the gas pedal, thus negating the gas savings effect.
good quality intakes can go anywhere from $19.99 USD on ebay, to a week's paycheck. how much you spend is really up to you. On the 3400, realistically, all you need is the filter and a short piece of intake tubing (4inches/10cm or so). So I highly suggest being careful in your decision (if you go on ebay). if it is expensive on a WAI, it better be a good filter.
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09-12-2009, 10:31 AM
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What would be a good brand off of ebay because no stores in my area carry them and I don't recognize any of those name brands that I found. They also only defferentiated between cold air intake and air intake (not WARM air intake). is that basically the same thing? Any help would be awesome. Thanks
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SOLD - 1999 GL Sedan-LA1 3400
Installed - CAI, drilled and slotted rotors w/ Carbon fibre brake pads.
OWN - 1996 Rover 414 - replaced engine with a 1.7TD Isuzu lump and gearbox, Uprated brakes, Custom seats and interior trim, MG ZS 11 spoke wheels, Custom bodywork, Custom LED taillamps, Custom gauge surround to hold 2 52mm gauges (filled with boost and oil pressure gauge)
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09-12-2009, 10:32 AM
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Just realised that you're from Buffalo AlbinoMonkeyRat. Wainfleet is only about 20 minutes from that border and I go there about every 2-3 weeks. Are there any good stores down in buffalo that you would recommend?
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SOLD - 1999 GL Sedan-LA1 3400
Installed - CAI, drilled and slotted rotors w/ Carbon fibre brake pads.
OWN - 1996 Rover 414 - replaced engine with a 1.7TD Isuzu lump and gearbox, Uprated brakes, Custom seats and interior trim, MG ZS 11 spoke wheels, Custom bodywork, Custom LED taillamps, Custom gauge surround to hold 2 52mm gauges (filled with boost and oil pressure gauge)
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09-12-2009, 11:15 AM
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buffalo?  no. we have nothing. everything bought here, is bought online.
the best stores we have, are autozone/advanced auto/napa
get a decent ebay one or make one yourself. I've been running a WAI on my car for a few years and it runs fine all year round. I average 27mpg hwy. |
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09-12-2009, 11:33 AM
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just make one your self a metal tube is the same no matter were you buy it just make sure you get a good filter like K&N and your all set.
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09-12-2009, 02:45 PM
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Cherry lives even closer to the border than I do...but I will say that WNY has no good retail market for aftermarket parts for our cars. Online FTW. And to back up Caboose: K&N is a reputable filter. any other reputable filter will work well too. (the garbage filters that come with the intakes on ebay also work for a period of time....)
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holy crap, i just farted at work and the whole office stinks!!!!
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RIP to my Alero @ 112000 miles. COD: thrown rod. TOD: 430pm, Dec19, 2011.
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09-12-2009, 06:57 PM
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would someone post a pic so i can see roughly what dimensions i need and also what size filter should i get. I just want to make sure that if in gonna spend the money on this i want it too be done right and help the car rather then hinder it because this is also my daily driver.
thanks
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SOLD - 1999 GL Sedan-LA1 3400
Installed - CAI, drilled and slotted rotors w/ Carbon fibre brake pads.
OWN - 1996 Rover 414 - replaced engine with a 1.7TD Isuzu lump and gearbox, Uprated brakes, Custom seats and interior trim, MG ZS 11 spoke wheels, Custom bodywork, Custom LED taillamps, Custom gauge surround to hold 2 52mm gauges (filled with boost and oil pressure gauge)
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