79TA&04GTO said:
I'd like to know some comparisons between Lingenfelter's, New ERA's, and K&N's CAI systems. Before I purchase, I'd like to see some sort of comparison (I know there won't be very much difference, but there's just something in my brain that needs to know) :confused
You need to asks specific questions on what you want compared. Do you want 0-60 times, installation easy, MPG impacts, etc. I'm not sure you are going to get that unless someone has a lot of time on their hads and does this as a service to all us GTO owners.
I spent time reading as many forum comments as I could from all those installing CAIs. There are lots of varying opinions out there. I got the K&N for several reasons based on what I read.
1) The directions were clear and covered all aspects of the installation.
2) It came with a heat shield
3) The induction tube was one piece with no seams or steps from going from rubber tubing or elbows to straight tubes (smoother air flow)
4) The induction tube was made of plastic to minimize heat transfer
5) It had a heat shield
Now that I've had my own experience installing the K&N, I feel I made the right choice. The heat shield is not air tight by any means but I can easily make it that way with some pipe insulation from HomeDepot.
Keep searching the forums and read all you can.
BTW, on my run up to OK City today, I did not even average 24 mpg. However, there was at least a 30 mph headwind. I'm having to rely on the trip computer because the last to times I've filled up, the pump is shutting off before the tank is full (about 2 gallons short). I know this is a known problem but I haven't seen anything lately about why this is or how to fix it.