Best CAI??????

[Mikes 300C H.E]

thinking about going with the Mopar, is that a good choice???
lookin for OVERALL Best in performance,sound,look,$$$$, Thanks for your replys!!!!

[vvv90]

Originally Posted by Mikes 300C H.E

thinking about going with the Mopar, is that a good choice???
lookin for OVERALL Best in performance,sound,look,$$$$, Thanks for your replys!!!!

They all perform relatively the same.

[EricG]

This horse has been beaten to death, and then beaten after death, and then beaten in the grave. The only real benefit is sound - which is something to be considered with these great motors - and some throttle response. I think the Mopar looks the best, but you may as well just get the cheapest one and enjoy the same benefits as everybody else does that has them.

Eric

[vvv90]

Originally Posted by EricG

This horse has been beaten to death, and then beaten after death, and then beaten in the grave. The only real benefit is sound - which is something to be considered with these great motors - and some throttle response. I think the Mopar looks the best, but you may as well just get the cheapest one and enjoy the same benefits as everybody else does that has them.

Eric

BINGO!!!!


Nail on the head!

[KC300C]

Originally Posted by Mikes 300C H.E

thinking about going with the Mopar, is that a good choice???
lookin for OVERALL Best in performance,sound,look,$$$$, Thanks for your replys!!!!

Mike I just installed a Mopar CAI this afternoon in my black '06 300C H.E. It was a piece of cake and I love it!!! I do not have any experience with the other brands. My best friend in St. Louis put one in his Charger SRT8 a couple of months ago and he loves it. I say do it. Check out my post on the install at this link: Mopar Cai 6.1l

Keep us posted as to what you decide.

[Tork Monster]

In researching this I found that very few manufacturers report HP gains, most just say "improved flow".
However, the most successful name in the industry, K&N does make a pretty big claim for their "Air Charger" system of 21 hp gain. They make a number of compatible intake systems, but this one (for the 5.7 OR the 6.1) looks like a winner (if you are to believe them).
See their website:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=63-1114

This system is not legal in California, but I don't live in California...

Anyone have this one on their car?

[Kool300c]

I was also told that you might get better gas mileage. Well, I just got done installing my mopar CAI and it looks cool, sounds SWEEEEEET!! But I guarantee you it will NOT save any gas. All I want to do now is WOT so I can listen to that sweet sound!!!!! HEMI Baby!!!

[70GT6]

Originally Posted by Tork Monster

In researching this I found that very few manufacturers report HP gains, most just say "improved flow".
However, the most successful name in the industry, K&N does make a pretty big claim for their "Air Charger" system of 21 hp gain. They make a number of compatible intake systems, but this one (for the 5.7 OR the 6.1) looks like a winner (if you are to believe them).
See their website:
http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=63-1114

This system is not legal in California, but I don't live in California...

Anyone have this one on their car?

I do.

[Tork Monster]

Originally Posted by 70GT6

I do.

So... are you pleased?
Do you think their claim is true regarding HP gain?

[Deuuuce]

Originally Posted by 70GT6

I do.

That's interesting - the tubing for THAT K&N is SMALLER in diameter than the Mopar CAI specifci to the 6.1. Are you sure you got the right one???

K&Ns hp claim is for the 5.7.

I did the Mopar and love it not only due to sound, but it looks fantastic. I believe it has a ceramic coating as well for heat. It doesn't get hot to the touch and seems to have a clearcoat - indicating a ceramic coating. Plus it matches the car and the blue lettering looks cool.

I dyno'd 365rwhp on a 65 degree day stock w/ 1500 miles. At 9500 miles, after I installed the CAI, I dyno'd 370rwhp, same dyno, 75 degrees.

I could feel a subtle difference right after the install as well. Very subtle, but there. BUT OH MY GAWD THE SOUND DIFFERENCE AT WOT IS AWESOME!!!