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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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Hi all. I have the 2.3 liter 4 speed. I thought I would give my review of the K+N CAI. First off I got it for $230.00 at k+n.com. It was a relatively trouble free install. Everything fit perfectly. It has a fantastic sound to it. You do not feel much of a difference over a stock setup until you hit 3200 to 3500 rpms. Then you can feel big difference. But the engine has a new growl that sounds great. Fuel mileage has increased 1-2 mpg. I get 30-31 mpg in the city and 36-37 on the highway. After 5,000 miles on it, there have been no problems with it. My advice is to make sure it is installed correctly! My only complaint about the K+N CAI is the price. It is overpriced. However, I tried the AEM SRI and it kept giving me CEL codes. So... I think you get what you pay for. I reccomend the kit to anyone. It is a simple way of having even more Zoom zoom!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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Thanks for the writeup. Was there enough wiggle room for the unit under the hood? I plan on getting just the air filter replacement on my 6s for now. Want to check prices too.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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yes there is some extra room
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 01:31 AM
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I also got the typhoon intake for the M6i, but I found it on amazon. It was brand new for $168, no tax, no shipping!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 01:54 AM
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very nice deal. That is fantastic!Enjoy it!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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I have the K&N drop in for my M6S V6, I also did an airbox mod and took out the tuba and the flapper, and I notice a great new sound to it as well as some added horses, but my gas millage hasn't changed much at all. I guess I could really check if I put all that junk back in it but what would be the point of that?

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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 01:08 AM
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I remember you were waiting for that for a while. I'm glad that you like it. Sounds like it's helping you out a bit. I think K & N are the only people to look at for intakes.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Any pictures of the install???

How complex is the install?
 
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/inde...eID=1660335398 There is a picture. The installation is relatively easy. But I still had a mechanic do it.

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Old Mar 15, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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ORIGINAL: JKoolMann

I have the K&N drop in for my M6S V6
im lookin to get one of these too. can u actually feel a hp gaint though? (if so, down low or at higher rpms). K&N claims 1-4 hp gain.

thnx, sin6
 
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