K&N vs. Cold Air Inductions
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 432
From: St. Paul, MN
for the K&N, IMO you pay for the name pretty much, and yes the heat shield is a joke! the whole setup seems cheap (isn't everything plastic?) except for the filter. i will admit that K&N does build a good filter.
go with the CAI, insulated AND sealed aluminum box all the way around. IMO i think the CAI box looks better under the hood too. i think the prices are similar too.
go with the CAI, insulated AND sealed aluminum box all the way around. IMO i think the CAI box looks better under the hood too. i think the prices are similar too.
Monte Of The Month -- January 2010
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 8,464
From: San Jose, CA
Definitely go with the Cold Air Inductions intake. Its better quality, and and more effective. IMO the cold air inductions one looks better too. It adds a nice aluminum accent to the engine bay. 
I have a K&N on my truck, which does work well too, but when it come right down to it, the CAI intake is better.
I have a K&N on my truck, which does work well too, but when it come right down to it, the CAI intake is better.
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 137
From: Worcester, MA
My only concern with Cold Air Inductions was the speed of delivery. It took my order of a system 3+ weeks to be made and then sent.
Also, be careful when putting on the lid with the CAI brand, one slip of the screw driver and its a nice scratch on the finish. I should know. And now I am waiting for a new lid...
Also, be careful when putting on the lid with the CAI brand, one slip of the screw driver and its a nice scratch on the finish. I should know. And now I am waiting for a new lid...
Monte Of The Month -- January 2010
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 8,464
From: San Jose, CA
Yea if you buy a cold air inductions intake, buy it directly from www.coldairinductions.com don't buy it from MPD, Inc. Its more expensive there, and takes FOREVER to ship.
I will say, its definitely worth the wait for the cold air inductions CAI, it is a great product.
I will say, its definitely worth the wait for the cold air inductions CAI, it is a great product.
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,429
From: Little Rock, AR
Cai.........
I really like my Wizaired CAI that I have. it it only took about a week if that long to get it. www.zzperformance.com
They have another type there as well. The ZZP CAI. They're both good. You can go to my thread " Installed Wizaired...." and see for yourself. But there are several others. Go to the "SEARCH" menu
and key in CAI. You shuld be able to get a good idea of what you want ?
They have another type there as well. The ZZP CAI. They're both good. You can go to my thread " Installed Wizaired...." and see for yourself. But there are several others. Go to the "SEARCH" menu
and key in CAI. You shuld be able to get a good idea of what you want ?
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 69
I got a Cold Air Inductions CAI today, I ordered it monday, so it got here quick. I also only got that standard UPS ground shipping. I absolutely love it so far, couldn't believe the difference! I definitely recommend the intake from CAI!
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 18
From: Johnston, RI
wats the better one in opinion between the cold air inductions cai setup compared to wizards... i mean its only like 20 bucks more...does nyone know if its really worth it...it kinda looks a little cleaner if you ask me.