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10-20-2011, 11:24 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
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whats the difference between the 60$ CAI from eBay and the 300$ CAI from American muscle?
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10-21-2011, 12:44 AM
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I can speak from experience about the eBay ones. I bought one for my 95 v6 when I had it, it didn't really do much. After time, the rubber sleeves that hold everything together started cracking and coming loose. Also the aluminum started to tarnish and look really bad after a few months. I like to keep everything that I have nice and clean so, it wasn't a lack of that. As for the one from AM, I'm thinking I'm gonna buy a cai/tuner combo in the spring. Gonna be driving the other car in the winter months. Plus the ones from AM have reputable names like c&l, steeda, jlt, and so on. Not to mention the warranty. I hope this helps.
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10-22-2011, 12:09 AM
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yeah that's what I thought. thanks helped a lot. I'm looking to get the CAI and tuner for 600 from AM
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10-22-2011, 03:46 AM
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I still believe you can't trash an eBay part.you get what you pay for but if you buy a steeda part it will be steeda quality.I do agree that it is still safer getting it from American muscle though.I'm sure chris will help you out next time he's on here.
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10-22-2011, 11:24 AM
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yeah the warranty is what makes me wanna get it from American muscle.
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10-22-2011, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by osonasty yeah the warranty is what makes me wanna get it from American muscle. | +1 most eBay auctions don't offer warranty.just usually just return policy for short period.
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10-23-2011, 06:02 AM
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indeed, besides, we forum members often get great pricing on anything we need from american muscle. i got a K&N CAI, and its quite nice hearing the sound of air being pulled thru the filter  | |
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10-24-2011, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ForsakenProto indeed, besides, we forum members often get great pricing on anything we need from american muscle. i got a K&N CAI, and its quite nice hearing the sound of air being pulled thru the filter | I love that noise.... +1
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10-25-2011, 04:29 PM
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OP, as others have stated, you get what you pay for.
For the best peformance, get a reputable intake like Steeda, JLT, C&L or Airaid and a proper tune and you will be FAR happier than just tossing an eBay intake on.
If/when you are ready to order, shoot me a PM and I can hook you up with the forum discount code! 
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10-25-2011, 11:42 PM
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yeah I definitely will!
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10-26-2011, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by AMChrisYoung  OP, as others have stated, you get what you pay for.
For the best peformance, get a reputable intake like Steeda, JLT, C&L or Airaid and a proper tune and you will be FAR happier than just tossing an eBay intake on.
If/when you are ready to order, shoot me a PM and I can hook you up with the forum discount code! | You guys are tight.
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10-26-2011, 09:00 AM
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Just giving a thumbs up for the STEEDA Intake. Quote:
Originally Posted by AMChrisYoung OP, as others have stated, you get what you pay for.
For the best peformance, get a reputable intake like Steeda, JLT, C&L or Airaid and a proper tune and you will be FAR happier than just tossing an eBay intake on.
If/when you are ready to order, shoot me a PM and I can hook you up with the forum discount code! |
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10-26-2011, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by KATO Just giving a thumbs up for the STEEDA Intake. | +1 My next upgrade!
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10-26-2011, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by osonasty yeah I definitely will! | Awesome! Hopefully I'll be talking to you soon, then! Quote:
Originally Posted by NateNasty You guys are tight. | Thanks for the kind words, Nate! Much appreciated!
Please let me know if you guys&gals have any questions in the future!
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10-28-2011, 07:06 AM
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Does C&L make a 2003 V6 CAI? I saw a 94-00 and a 05-09 v6 option, but nothing in between.
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10-28-2011, 07:41 AM
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11-01-2011, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by willrad00 Does C&L make a 2003 V6 CAI? I saw a 94-00 and a 05-09 v6 option, but nothing in between. | Quote:
Originally Posted by ForsakenProto |
thanks for the help/posting that up!
Much appreciated, friend!
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11-01-2011, 06:26 PM
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Happy to help! Got the chin spoiler in today, and was well worth every penny, so thanks for the quote!
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11-03-2011, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ForsakenProto Happy to help! Got the chin spoiler in today, and was well worth every penny, so thanks for the quote! | My pleasure, friend!
Glad I could be of assistance!
Please let me know if you have any questions in the future!
Have a good night!
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