by strap-on » Mon Jun 07, 2004 10:20 pm
yeah stealer is kinda right,
any aftermarket air filter will be better than oem, in fact any aftermarket part will be better than factory as factory fits with the most budget items possible,
so with regards to the cold air intake, nething will give u an increase in power, but after that,(especially on NA cars) it more becomes a question of WHERE you want the power, this is something taht om still trying to figure out now, i intend to tune mine for high end power, which probably means a straight as pipe, that just the right size, and i have removed my trumpets alltogether( though i should just replace with smaller ones) if you still want a bit more mid range tourqe, i suggest a direct replacement panel filter in the factory air box, and muck around with it a little to try get colder air to that intake behind the headlight, this will leave the factory resonator tank in your system, which will reduce induction noise but is tuned to give the 20v more tourque, thos if u were going to do this is probabaly wouldnt be a bad idea to replace the rubber hoses with a bigger metal pipe with flexi joints, just ensure it isnt bigger than the opening to the plenum chamber.
Disclaimer: to any of the "experts" who know otehrwise, dont flame me if i said nething wrong, this is what ive pieced together from listening to you