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H3 Alternative intake?

spillKill

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Hey guys just wondering if there is anything else beside airdoc intakes that are worth taking a look at?
i had a crx when I was a little younger and had gotten an intake off eBay for around $30
is there any other intakes for other vehicles that would fit?
thanks
Also ITT: pics of ur intake!!:thumbs:
 

alrock

El Diablo
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I don't think there's a better deal than the AirDoc. Other options include GM Performance Intake and I believe K&N has one. Note that I'm talking intake, and not simply a filter replacement like Airaid offers.
 

Chook

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08SolarFlareH3

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I would look at intakes such as the Air Doc, GM Performance, or Volant that use the factory sealed air box or in the Volant's case has a replacement air box that is also sealed. The Air Doc is by far the cheapest option.
 

SickStringC

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I can't speak for any of the others, but this is the k&n:

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It went through a deep mud hole a couple of weeks ago in the video below - as in coming over the hood deep with no issues (though I wouldn't advise doing this without a sealed air box). I popped the hood immediately after to scope out what did / didn't get wet in the engine compartment and while my whole engine was pretty much coated with the muddy water, the air filter had no signs of water having splashed on it. Video and commentary courtesy of Calamitygirl. haha

[video=youtube_share;qH1Xznifj4k]http://youtu.be/qH1Xznifj4k[/video]

Not sure what the performance gain solo is, but combined with a PCMTune and Magnaflow exhaust, I saw a full tank go from lasting around 260 miles on average from full to empty to between 300 and 320 miles per tank with a noticeable performance gain (all together). This was also after I put the 35" tires on.
 
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TheGunnyRet

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MD
S+B filter

Had to cut the top filter holder off the OEM filterbox lid. I did allot of research and keeping the OEM Filter Box was the besy way to go...
s+b filtr.jpg
 

SickStringC

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Austin, TX
Had to cut the top filter holder off the OEM filterbox lid. I did allot of research and keeping the OEM Filter Box was the besy way to go...


I do like the end product here on the stock airbox. The K & N air box does extend such that it's flush with the hood with rubber seals except the part that bends away from the hood - so it's pretty much the same effect, but I'm all for breaking out a grinder / modifying existing components where you can to see a benefit that otherwise would cost $$ by purchasing retail components when the form / function is equal either way.

I like it. I don't regret my K&N purchase, but in conjunction with a performance filter and a modded intake tube, your setup looks just as good / functional if not more than mine. :cheers:
 

MaxPF

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Hey guys just wondering if there is anything else beside airdoc intakes that are worth taking a look at?
i had a crx when I was a little younger and had gotten an intake off eBay for around $30
is there any other intakes for other vehicles that would fit?
thanks
Also ITT: pics of ur intake!!:thumbs:

Whatever you get, make sure the filter is something besides a K&N or other oiled cotton filter.
 
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