right now i have my sotck intake system in my car still, but a K&N filter installed in the ari box. I was wondering if i should just keep that there, or get a regular cool air intake system,( maybe AEM) or a short ram air intake by AEM.....or whats better about an AEM one compared to a cheap one like an APC one or somethin...would it be worth spendin 150 dollars for the intake stuff rather than just keeping the 50$ filter i have in there right now? also what about an intake manifold? would i need to buy one of those too if i got an intake system? or is that just something extra, and if so would that help a lot too?? sorry i know these are stupid questions but im only 16 and new here....take it easy on me, thanks

 

I've found that the AEM CAIs make the most power on everything I've tuned, except for something with ITBs.

 

i tried a ram air system where i directed a hose directly into my aribox and had a K&N inside.. it felt strong, but the power would noticably taper off above 7500 rpm.. it was better than stock though..

then i got an Injen CAI.. it pulled harder and all the way upto 8600 rpm..

get an Injen race division CAI..
3" pipe compared to the 2 3/4" pipe of the AEM..