Cold Air Intake Advice Please?
Don't waste your money on sound because thats really all the performance you will end up noticing out of a fuel injected 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder. I would suggest you definitely go for the cheaper version if your dead set on buying one. I wouldn't though . The paper filters clean much better then the K+N systems. Another option is just to buy a K+N filter replacement. If your just really dead set on allowing up a little air flow restriction . That's all you will do , It won't make any dramatic power you will feel just maybe a little more RPM sound from being able to hear your intake valves pop'n The Intake tube on that thing is so short It won't really matter from the factory version . Looks and sound is the only difference
The $50 unit is chrome and used. Used means it might be damaged in some way. The $220 unit is red and brand new.
If you notice the cheaper one does not direct the filter to truly draw in from outside the engine bay - it'll flow better than stock, but it isn't a completely solid CAI. The KN custom bent piece SHOULD be specific to draw the air from the fender, and as such will more effectively draw in ambient temp air. If your not up to spending that much money and if you are mechanically handy, you can fabricate the extensions necessary to properly locate a performance filter to draw cold air in - get some aluminum tubing from the auto parts store, some clamps, and go get creative! It should cost you about the price of that 50 bucks plus shipping to do it yourself.
