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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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just got my tc yesterday and i loved it! im planning to buy a cold air intake to gain some hp but im really confused to what to buy..i have two choices..FIRST is the INJEN CAI and SECOND is TRD cold air intake..what shud i get guys?? whats the difference between the two?? how about cost wise?? cn anyone give me the whole details plz?? i wud greatly appreciate it.. i knw all of u guys are experienced wit the tc here..mybe u can help me..thank you and more Horsepower!!
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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If you're thinking about the TRD, I'd say go AEM. There's no need to spend the extra for the TRD name and BPV.

But Injen is very popular and a nice intake.
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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Injen = more hp (only by like 1 or 2 hp i believe)
TRD is a rebadged AEM that is way too expensive
i agree with ack...if u want the TRD, just get the AEM, but i recommend the Injen CAI
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injen ftw!
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short ram that is what i have on mine, my buddy has cold air and he hates it for some reason he said that i was better off buying the short ram. intalling it well that took me like 10-15 min not hard at all.
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ebay Intakes!!
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Importspeed
short ram that is what i have on mine, my buddy has cold air and he hates it for some reason he said that i was better off buying the short ram. intalling it well that took me like 10-15 min not hard at all.
How can he hate CAI and say SR is better? Does he actually have a reason or is he just wanting something to complain about. Which CAI does he have? Maybe it's an eBay POS?
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^^ if anything he hates it because hes scared to hydrolock even though its so far about the ground.

injen = power

TRD = buying the name

AEM = id say as good as injen cause most intakes are the same at the most. if not give or take 1 or 2 hp.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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I have an ebay intake and no problems here, and gains are little, but noticable....so... dont hate
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