Got the OK from the Dealer!

SkullV · #1 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 03:35 PM

Alright, so I was at the dealership today shooting the shit with the service manager while they were putting in my THIRD navigation radio (paint peeling on buttons) and got the OK to do a CAI,Headers,Cats,Exhaust. I want to get all this done this summer while I am studying abroad in Italy. I have two questions for everyone.

1. What is the best MOST COST EFFECTIVE setup for these mods?

2. I am in the Northwest Indiana area and I need a shop that will do the work and not break the bank. I know EPP is in Fort Wayne, but I hear they are expensive, any insight?

**heavymetals** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 03:40 PM

The most cost effective is:

1. Get in on a group buy or buy used.

2. Do the work yourself.

**The Tony Show** · #3 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 03:42 PM

If by "most cost effective" you mean "cheapest", then a Lingenfelter CAI, TPiS headers and Magnaflow exhaust are your best bet.

If you want "value", meaning the best product for your money, I'd recommend Lingenfelter CAI, Kooks headers and Corsa exhaust. I have this setup (minus the Kooks which are on backorder), and it is fantastic. I know the Kooks are going to be great, as many forum members have them.

SkullV · #4 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by heavymetals

The most cost effective is:

1. Get in on a group buy or buy used.

2. Do the work yourself.

I would do the work myself, but like I said I will be in Italy for the summer.

csp3000 · #5 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 04:48 PM

I am personally a fan of the Billy Boat and K&N CAI all "pre owned" lol. It just sounds better than used

Though there is one flaw with my favs. No Kooks connection for the Billy Boat exhaust but you can always get BB 's headers.

04CTSVFLA · #6 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 06:27 PM

Cold air intake = waste of money. OTR if possible would be worth the money.....

**heavymetals** · #7 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullV

I would do the work myself, but like I said I will be in Italy for the summer.

It doesn't take all summer to do it!

You could do this stuff in a weekend.

csp3000 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 04CTSVFLA

Cold air intake = waste of money. OTR if possible would be worth the money.....

Not trying to thread jack but has anyone even tried to build a CAI OTR yet? Or is it just not feasible?

04CTSVFLA · #9 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 07:05 PM

someone claimed to on the ls1tech board. but considering he didnt post a slew of pictures and make his claim to fame....I DONT THINK he got it to work. Meaning I dont think the hood would close unless you made the tube too thin thus defeating the purpose. But....if someones got about 100 bucks...and spare weekends, itd be a cheap little project to test out. A filter right behind the upper front grille would get some damn fresh cold air.

Luna. · #10 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tony Show

If by "most cost effective" you mean "cheapest", then a Lingenfelter CAI, TPiS headers and Magnaflow exhaust are your best bet.

If you want "value", meaning the best product for your money, I'd recommend Lingenfelter CAI, Kooks headers and Corsa exhaust. I have this setup (minus the Kooks which are on backorder), and it is fantastic. I know the Kooks are going to be great, as many forum members have them.

, EXCEPT for the Corsa comment. Zoomers and B&B are very good, quality systems. I don't know the current price for a B&B system, but I believe one cna get Zoomers for a cheaper price than Corsa.

I would also probably bag the CAI. The improvement to price ratio is about as bad as one can get...

csp3000 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 04CTSVFLA

someone claimed to on the ls1tech board. but considering he didnt post a slew of pictures and make his claim to fame....I DONT THINK he got it to work. Meaning I dont think the hood would close unless you made the tube too thin thus defeating the purpose. But....if someones got about 100 bucks...and spare weekends, itd be a cheap little project to test out. A filter right behind the upper front grille would get some damn fresh cold air.

When are you comming back to West Palm Beach? We should try to do a little testing when you are back in the area...

SkullV · #12 (**permalink**) 04-05-07, 09:38 PM

So is everyone saying that the 20whp that K&N claims for the CAI on our car is BS?

rand49er · #13 (**permalink**) 04-06-07, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by heavymetals

It doesn't take all summer to do it!

You could do this stuff in a weekend.

My thought exactly.

Luna. · #14 (**permalink**) 04-06-07, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullV

So is everyone saying that the 20whp that K&N claims for the CAI on our car is BS?

LOL...apologies, but I'm not even close to buying that.

SkullV · #15 (**permalink**) 04-06-07, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by heavymetals

The most cost effective is:

1. Get in on a group buy or buy used.

2. Do the work yourself.

I know I know I know....im a college student...i hardly have time to buy the parts let alone install them....I just had to sell my wrangler that i have been working on since freshman year of high school just because I didnt have time for it!