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[rcjeep131]

Hi everyone,

I was curious if you get a real bang for the buck with a cold air intake. I just found a new AEM for $125 and I am thinking about taking the plunge

Can someone give me a call if they have the chance 330.603.2541? I need to pick it up tonight

Thanks,

Rick
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95 YJ work in progress

[FUBAR]

For $125 I'd rather buy a hooker than a cold air intake. It would give more bang for the buck anyways.
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86 CJ that is slightly modified for occasional off road use.

[rcjeep131]

Do they add anything?
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95 YJ work in progress

[FUBAR]

[jeepweezer]

It adds a little bit of power. I have had one in each of my wranglers and could see a little increase.
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2006 Silver Rubicon, 35 x 17" New Goodyear MTR/s 4.5" 4wd hardware lift, jks 1.25" body lift, currier 1" mm lift, Smittybilt 8000lbs winch.

1999 Cherokee, 3.5" Lift with 32" rubicon wheels and tires-Ford 8.8 w/4.10 gears front and rear.

[cutlass327]

IMHO only if they actually separate the air filter fron under the hood are they worth it. Many are just a larger tube with a fancy air filter that would allow hot underhood air to be drawn in. The only benefit of these intake tubes is they are freer flowing than the OEM.
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"Got four on the floor and four in the air on that one, didn't we?"

78 CJ5 258, 3spd, stock axles/suspension, fg tub and fenders.

88 Ranger ext cab, 2.3l Turbo, 5spd, t3 at 20psi, fmic.

[FUBAR]

If you're looking for performance increases there are other places you can go that will give you more for the money. It might cost more money, but you'll get serious increases. Personally, I'd vent the engine compartment and just get a higher flowing air cleaner. As mentioned, if the intake isn't a shaker type, it's just going to suck hot air in.
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86 CJ that is slightly modified for occasional off road use.

[jeepweezer]

Both mine where had metal shrouds around them to help keep the hot air from the engine away from the filter. I know after cleaning them the engine seems to run better.
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2006 Silver Rubicon, 35 x 17" New Goodyear MTR/s 4.5" 4wd hardware lift, jks 1.25" body lift, currier 1" mm lift, Smittybilt 8000lbs winch.

1999 Cherokee, 3.5" Lift with 32" rubicon wheels and tires-Ford 8.8 w/4.10 gears front and rear.

[redneck citi boy]

along with venting the engine bay, and a cold air intake, get a free flowing exhaust
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1999 Jeep Cherokee Classic, 4.0, 3"Skyjacker lift kit, 2 inch blocks on the rear, Skyjacker shocks, and 285/75/16lt mudders, Olimpic rock bumper on front, Cobra C.B.