Which CAI to get?

[redrider07]

So, since I got f*cked over by Doctor Speed, I am going to order another intake. I am thinking either one of ebay or one from this site

http://www.mpracing.org/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=17

or ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Oldsmobile-Alero-3-4L-V6-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-3p-K-N-F_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ013QQitemZ2 30164615433QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

I dont want to get screwed again, and what about quality? Which one is better in quality....because I am very willing to spend the extra money for better performance and fit and finish:)

[cherrington17]

there isn't much difference you can get, performance wise. its a tube w/a cone filter. no reason to spend more then an ebay one.

[01silveralero]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1999-2000-Oldsmobile-Alero-3-4-3-4L-V6-COLD-AIR-INTAKE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ013QQi temZ230158337812

1999-2004 is the same i wouldnt get 3pc intake. i got the tube and air filter and its just better that way.

[Bad99Olds]

ive got the one from ebay, and its a good little intake. i modded it a bit and added more pipe pushing it up into the front fender for better flow, but its a good quality set up.

[telcart]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/02-03-04-Oldsmobile-Alero-3-4L-V6-COLD-AIR-INTAKE-K-N_W0QQitemZ230164612503QQihZ013QQcategoryZ38634QQr dZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

Super easy to install and quite cheap, can't go wrong. Canadian Tire charges about $70 for the cone filter alone.

[billytheman1188]

redrider, stick with the second intake you posted. Dont get the one off ebay where it doesnt have that third peice. You get better airflow when that rubber tubing is taken out. $82 is not bad at all.

[Frostbite545]

We need to make this a sticky or something... I mean I think almost every person with the 3400 asks about the Intakes for our car. If someone could post like a list of them, pros or cons (Con: Doctor Speeds service, Pro: Ebay pricing, etc), I think it would help a lot of people. Just a thought.


Oh, and go with the one from ebay :) good price for what looks to be the same if not better than the DS one.

[telcart]

Doctorspeed: over $200
eBay: no more than $80 for the same thing

I'd say the decision is simple

[Redog]

I'd buy the ebay one becuase there is a pic and that guy has been selling 3400 intakes for a few years now, not to mention the cheap price ;)

[pimpalero2003]

save the money get the cheap one and buy my drspeed down pipe that goes to the fender has a scratch where it goes thru fender but u cant see it

[AsianAlero]

i bought the 3 pc from ntake1 on ebay or something like that and it works great

[redrider07]

Yeah I will defintly go with the ebay one. However, since I live in the Pacific Northwest I am a little worried about water getting sucked into the engine.

I dont plan on driving in puddles though LOL :)

thanks guys.

[lvemy3100]

just wanted to let you know we are having a Group buy on our intakes.. for more info click the following link....

http://www.grandamgt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70607

[mfuller]

Seriously.....support a fellow N-body enthusiast. Mark is a great guy and his intakes are very nice, not too mention outstanding customer service.
MP Racing FTMFW!!!

[pimpalero2003]

well i had the cai car is lowered and had front bumper off big storm didnt get water in engine but did kill engine wasnt getting air. but also i dont have the inner fenders either