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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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I debating on get just the K&N replacement filter for my IS 250 AWD or possibly getting a cold air intake. The one thing that worries me is that I live in Buffalo NY and its cold during winter will a CAI be ok during the winter would it damage my car any? (keep in mind the roads are covered in salt) If not what is a good intake for the money not worried about hp gains just looking for a decent sound and so called "improved gas mileage"!
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SlickRSM
I debating on get just the K&N replacement filter for my IS 250 AWD or possibly getting a cold air intake. The one thing that worries me is that I live in Buffalo NY and its cold during winter will a CAI be ok during the winter would it damage my car any? (keep in mind the roads are covered in salt) If not what is a good intake for the money not worried about hp gains just looking for a decent sound and so called "improved gas mileage"!
intakes are useless unless your going boost or all motor mods. drop in is the best imo
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SlickRSM
I debating on get just the K&N replacement filter for my IS 250 AWD or possibly getting a cold air intake. The one thing that worries me is that I live in Buffalo NY and its cold during winter will a CAI be ok during the winter would it damage my car any? (keep in mind the roads are covered in salt) If not what is a good intake for the money not worried about hp gains just looking for a decent sound and so called "improved gas mileage"!
Nobody makes a true cold air intake that's more "cold air" than the stock intake box.

If you want performance (and it won't be a noticable amount no matter WHAT intake you get, max of 5 hp) just spend $109 on the Joe Z intake.

If you want more sound at that point just drill an extra hole in the stock airbox so it looks like the F-sport box, that's free.

Anything else will cost more and provide hotter air.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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All intakes suck. It's a design feature.

Some suck more than others. Those are usually the ones you want to buy.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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So what would be the best drop in the K&N?
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if you want it loud but not too loud, get the F-Sport
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