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Ultrik/K&N CAI...

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Old 08-31-2005 | 03:11 PM
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Ultrik/K&N CAI...

New to this site but I've searched around and haven't seen anything so far on the pros and cons of this particular product. (see link below).

http://new.minimania.com/web/AddedFr.../InvDetail.cfm
 
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Old 09-01-2005 | 12:03 AM
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I have it and like it, BUT I wish there was a firewall modification similar to the Alta setup. If I ever get some free time I am going to take my firewall out and take a drill to it.
 
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Old 09-01-2005 | 05:49 AM
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I've got the Ultrik CAI and have had no problems with it at all. I removed the plastic barrier behind the intake and cut a 6" by 4" hole in the plastic piece and then reinstalled it. I know there is the potential for brake fluid to enter should a line burst but I am playing the probability game and betting on that not happening. I did, however, buy the silicone Alta intake hose which does improve flow and adds a bit of bling to the engine bay as a bonus. I have not had any other CAIs other than stock so I do not have anything to compare it to...all I know is that I am happy with the setup. It is a piece of cake to install so I wouldn't pay the dealer service fees if I were you.

It seems like there are a lot of folks on NAM that swear by ALTA products so I am sure they make a quality CAI (and other mods). Others prefer Madness, but I really do not hear a whole lot of rumbling w.r.t. MiniMania products. Probably because they are expensive compared to the rest of the tuner world. Shop around before you buy...

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Old 09-01-2005 | 05:50 AM
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I think for the money............Alta is the way to go.
Alta CAI
 
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Old 09-01-2005 | 04:32 PM
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for the $ there are better alternatives. Someone has already referenced ALTA, another would be mymini (does not offer tube option like alta)

http://www.myminiparts.com/proddetai...od=CAF-2&cat=7
 
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Old 09-01-2005 | 06:48 PM
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You could just get the K&N Typhoon for $219...
Typhoon


I got mine for $199 W/ free shipping from Crutchfield.
Pretty happy with it.
 
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