When looking for an Cold Air Intake Kit you will notice that there are about twenty different brands being offered. They cover all cars, SUV’s and trucks in the market. Some of my favorites are K&N Air intake systems and Airaid Cold Air Intake Kits. There are some other good brands that you can check.
All engines require air flow for fuel combustion. A cold air intake system or performance intake kit is simply a less restricted filtered inlet air system to your engine. The benefit over OEM air boxes equipped with your truck or SUV is improved engine air flow results in greater efficiency and horsepower output. That’s it, other than they come in a variety of colors, look cool when you pop the hood and your engine produces a voice husky with emotion when you accelerate.
Performance. You will find some exaggerated claims about cold air intake kits about the increase of horsepower gain and gas saving. When you consider a new air intake kit for your car or truck be aware that the results may vary depending on how you use your car. If you like to speed, you will surely spend more gas, altough you will have the horsepower to match. You can expect a good 5% to 10% gain after installing the air intake system. Good manufacturers will give you real expectations about your gains.
Cost and Maintenance – Prices of Cold Air Intake Systems range anywhere from $200.00 to $500.00 dollars and components vary with each manufacture. One feature they seem to all have in common is the intake air filter element is reusable and mostly likely will last you for as long as you own the vehicle. To clean the K&N filter in my truck, I simply use a mild detergent, rinse it out thoroughly and re-oil according to the manufacture. No sweat!
Cold Air intake Kits are one of the easiest truck or SUV accesories you can install yourself and gain in the process. Cold air intake systems are legal in all states and will not void your warranty. They will also work with your existing equipment computer and emissions control systems and provide superior air flow to your motor. Check some of the best offers.