Cold Air Induction for the 2.2, Is it worth it? Options

[wilc4]

Hello all,

I have a 1996 GT-S Convertible. I am looking at getting a cold air air induction system (with a K&N filter) on E-Bay. I am wondering - has anyone added CAI to their 2.2 and if so, what kind of return did you get? The web says is will add 10-18 HP...

[wilc4]

I got the CAI added from Chromeintakes. Have to say I am pretty impressed with them. Since I am in SoCal they offered that if I drove there that they would install it for free. I am glad I did that. They actually custom made the thing on the spot. Also, the one guy noticed my throttle body was filthy when he took the stock air filter system off and took the time to clean it. Very nice.

So far, I like it - there is definitely more power, particularly at the higher RPM's. Not very loud, though. Matter of fact, the only sound difference I notice is at the the higher RPM's. Still, I am happy with the Mod and you can't beat the price of $73, which included red rubber (it comes with blue). I opted against the K&N filter for now as the guy said there would not be much of a difference in power (slight at best). Main difference with the K&N is that the filter last forever. Will get one when this one wears out (they say you can clean it up to 10 times).

Incidentally, if you have a GT with cruise control and opted to add the CAI yourself it is a little complicated. The pipe actually goes in between the cruise control module and the upper radiator hose. Tight fit. The pipe then turns the filter winds up under the plastic water resevoir.

Next up is headers! Going to do the e-bay ones that everyone here has recommended.