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Old May 30, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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proves how cheap they make their kits. i wouldn;t buy one.

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Old May 30, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by HotRodV6
Well i think the main problem in the design that i have is with the tubes that go from the scoops to the air box, if they had some molded tubes and silicone connectors, it would look so much better, and would flow alot smoother....IMO
Molded tubes would be nice no doubt.

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I agree the Dryer Vent can't be helping smooth flow
It's not your typical dryer vent duct work, it's the same type duct used in racing spec ducts. I'll see if there's a model number or something on the tubing.

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proves how cheap they make their kits. i wouldn;t buy one.

Dustin
That's your opinion, but until you look at it in person and use it don't be so quick to judge. There's a few small things that needed to be fixed about the first intake I had, and that's why it was a prototype directly from Patrick. We found out what needed to be done to make it work, and Patrick designed/fabricated a unit built specificly for my model truck.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 03:30 AM
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I have said it before.

There just is not that much power to be had in a CAI kit. WAY overenginered product. All of them. All of the engines, even the 400hp 6.0 engines, really dont need that radical of an intake design.
If someone could invent the PERFECT intake design, what are you looking at, 10HP, maybe?

I have yet to see any REAL figures that impress me.

For the $300 that most of them want, you can damn near pay for a cam swap, or be half way to a 3400 stall. Something that will actually make your truck faster.
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Old May 31, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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This is very interesting thread.....
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Old May 31, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by NO F-BDY BS
I have said it before.

There just is not that much power to be had in a CAI kit. WAY overenginered product. All of them. All of the engines, even the 400hp 6.0 engines, really dont need that radical of an intake design.
If someone could invent the PERFECT intake design, what are you looking at, 10HP, maybe?

I have yet to see any REAL figures that impress me.

For the $300 that most of them want, you can damn near pay for a cam swap, or be half way to a 3400 stall. Something that will actually make your truck faster.
exactly.

jake i have ram air. i noticed zero gains on the track. i keep it on to let some cool air into the box.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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any updates on this? Anybody ever buy one of these kits and try it out?
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