bang for the buck CAI???

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fastenough

Discussion Starter · Mar 27, 2009

2002 s60 2.4T AWD - what's the cheapest and highest CAI? and is there any difference besides sound? HP gains? "Healthier" for your car?

I am looking at EST for the sound, but I like the look of the SIMOTA. How is the BSR and does anyone know of one made by....FUJITA? also. do 2002 s60 CAI work universally? meaning. are the engine bays all set up the same for 2.4t's?

casey

North Carolina

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Bender

· #2 · Mar 27, 2009

All 2.4ts are the same

All will give some gains but they are negligible.
I prefer the set up of the EST but they are all pretty decent.
If you look at the physics of it, EST is probably the most free flowing and WON'T take in hot air when you are moving, no matter what you are told.
If you go with the EST i recommend removing the weather stripping at the rear of the hood.

Also EST is a forum sponsor and a pleasure to deal with.

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Turbos60

· #3 · Mar 27, 2009

Re: (Bender)

True.
They should come with a rubber lining for the top part that seals the intake to the top of the hood when shut. At least mine did, so when i touch the filter after driving its always cool.

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Bender

· #4 · Mar 27, 2009

also remember the physics behind it - warm air rises - the highest part of the hood is the farthest point from the intake...

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Impulse922

· #5 · Mar 28, 2009

Re: bang for the buck CAI??? (fastenough)

Quote, originally posted by fastenough »

I am looking at EST for the sound, but I like the look of the SIMOTA. How is the BSR and does anyone know of one made by....FUJITA?

calling Sebastian(volvos60t5x), could you answer this one for us about your intake?

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stealthS60AWD

· #6 · Mar 28, 2009

Re: (Turbos60)

Just installed my EST intake today. Pretty straight forward. FYI the screws on the MAF to the airbox are TORX screws NOT phillips or flat head!

Mine did not come with an upper rubber to seal up against the hood :-/. Even after a 20ish minute test drive the heat shield was warm but the filter still felt cool.

You can def hear that baby sucking in air and the recirc dumping back into the intake. It seems to not drone or be loud while cruising, a def plus. But once you get on it you hear that baby suck! http://********************/smile/emthup.gif

No CELs or issues so far on my couple trips today *knock on wood*

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stealthS60AWD

· #7 · Mar 31, 2009

Re: (stealthS60AWD)

I didn't reset power on mine after install, ie unplugging battery. Anyone really suggest this? I know a lot of people say yes and others say no.

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Turbos60

· #8 · Mar 31, 2009

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Quote, originally posted by stealthS60AWD »

I didn't reset power on mine after install, ie unplugging battery. Anyone really suggest this? I know a lot of people say yes and others say no.

No need for it.

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stealthS60AWD

· #9 · Mar 31, 2009

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Quote, originally posted by Turbos60 »

No need for it.

Agreed

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