Which Cold Air Intake?

Discussion in 'Engine Tech' started by Bowtie Mafia, Feb 7, 2012.

  1. Bowtie Mafia New Member

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    I am considering a cold air intake for my G.N. I have found two that I am debating between. 1: The TinMan and 2: The Big Mouth kit from TR Custom Parts. I was wondering if any of you guys have experience with either of them and which one would be most recommended. Thanks
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  3. nonova0074 Member

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    have the big mouth and like it alot, but used a aem dryflo filter got it cheap on ebay
  4. TR Custom Parts Mark Hueffman - Owner

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    Mine of course! We also offer MAF pipes to match as well. PLUS, we have supported this board for over 10 years.
  5. Fast Farmer Member

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    Mine is homemade and works great, but if you are looking to buy one, Turbo Regal Custom Parts is as good as it gets. He has different options also as you will see when you check the site out.
  6. blackdeathtrap smoking six barrel

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    get his best intake on market tin man
  7. turboc87gn Darkside in Detroit

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    tr custom parts or build ur own....
  8. phillyturbosix Moderator

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    I have Marks (TR Custom parts) on my 87 and I love it. Been on the car since he came out with it. the chrome is in perfect condition still. ;)
  9. Scott Atk Senior Member

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    Personal preference, two completely different methods to achieving the same result. I've installed both and prefer the looks of Mark's Big Mouth setup. In fact I'm ordering one for a local car tonight!
  10. big reazon Member

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    Which is better the original big mouth or the new design?
  11. Bowtie Mafia New Member

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    Thanks for all the help and response to this. I think I'll be giving Mark at TR Custom Parts a call pretty soon.
  12. TR Custom Parts Mark Hueffman - Owner

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    You eliminate one bend with the newer design but it is more work to install. You have to cut a hole where the fuel vapor canister normally sits in the plastic fenderwell and have to move the canister to the frame rail. Easy to do. Also have to relocate the vacuum ball under the fenderwell as that is where the filter will now be.
  13. ~JM~ Member

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    Has anyone done any testing to compare the various cold air kits vs. just hanging a K&N type filter off the MAF?

    If so what were the results?

    Thank you
    ~JM~
  14. SS/GN Active Member

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    This has been beaten to death:confused: .It is a personnel choice.The op is interested in a CAI. If you want one buy it from someone that supports us:D

    Kevin
  15. ~JM~ Member

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    Could you direct me to the thread. I've tried a search & ended up with too many hits that ask the same questions, but none with the answers.

    What are the main differences between the 2 systems?

    Thank you
    ~JM~
  16. SS/GN Active Member

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    No perf advantage that anyone can prove using A-B-A testing.It is a personnel choice,some like them some don;t.I just try and buy from people that support me.JMHO

    Kevin


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