CAI on SRT10's must be made of gold

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I am absolutely shocked at the cost of CAI systems on the SRT10.

I am coming from the Audi world where EVERYTHING is expensive and a CAI is $400 (which I felt was silly also).

So, what's the deal? Although I truly don't expect an answer, maybe there is one. Really, I was simply venting that the cost of the CAI would be well on the way to a sweet exhaust system. Sigh. I had hoped it would be a little cheaper on this side of the pond. I am used to $100 oil changes from my Audi ($100 in oil alone for the 4.2V8) and it seems that the oil cost should be about the same. At least I didn't really flinch at that. But that damn CAI cost is astronomical.
 
A cai looks and sounds great. But the best is the stock air box with a k&n drop in.
 
Wait till you look at real parts....
viper tax
 
Midnight Runner said:
A cai looks and sounds great. But the best is the stock air box with a k&n drop in.
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It's funny that you say that, because it was the same situation for the Audi S4 (2005). A CAI was a total waste really. All the power was made with a drop in filter, headers and exhaust.
 
ROGUE said:
It's funny that you say that, because it was the same situation for the Audi S4 (2005). A CAI was a total waste really. All the power was made with a drop in filter, headers and exhaust.
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Yap, thats why I just have the drop in. I put the money in parts that make more HP. :D
 
ROGUE said:
I am absolutely shocked at the cost of CAI systems on the SRT10.

I am coming from the Audi world where EVERYTHING is expensive and a CAI is $400 (which I felt was silly also).

So, what's the deal? Although I truly don't expect an answer, maybe there is one. Really, I was simply venting that the cost of the CAI would be well on the way to a sweet exhaust system. Sigh. I had hoped it would be a little cheaper on this side of the pond. I am used to $100 oil changes from my Audi ($100 in oil alone for the 4.2V8) and it seems that the oil cost should be about the same. At least I didn't really flinch at that. But that damn CAI cost is astronomical.
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there is nothing cheap about anything that has the name 'Viper' in it

if you are expecting 100 $ anything - do your self a favor and sell the truck now
 
Midnight Runner said:
A cai looks and sounds great. But the best is the stock air box with a k&n drop in.
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I beg to differ... my first mod was my cai, that on a bone stock truck was fairly impressive. I know H is frowned upon here but I bought the cai before I was a member and I have to say I'll never regret it but yes at $500 it was overpriced. The way it mounts is sturdy and acts almost as a ram air (right behind the pass side grill). I hit 156mph with my 300lb buddy in the passenger seat, and at that speed it was getting air forced in so hard I swear it was the equivalent of adding a lb. of boost.
 
stealth78 said:
I beg to differ... my first mod was my cai, that on a bone stock truck was fairly impressive. I know H is frowned upon here but I bought the cai before I was a member and I have to say I'll never regret it but yes at $500 it was overpriced. The way it mounts is sturdy and acts almost as a ram air (right behind the pass side grill). I hit 156mph with my 300lb buddy in the passenger seat, and at that speed it was getting air forced in so hard I swear it was the equivalent of adding a lb. of boost.
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Got any pictures of it installed? I can't remember ever seeing one
 
VIPER said:
there is nothing cheap about anything that has the name 'Viper' in it

if you are expecting 100 $ anything - do your self a favor and sell the truck now
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I don't have one yet. I simply desire one and I am doing research to see if it is a right fit for me.
 
505'sFastestViper. said:
No ironhead is making nice hp na and rotton ronnie.....midnight is doing ok .... but all that chrome didnt add any horse power lol....does it lok good?????well im a wetback so im partial to chrome!!!!!!
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I'm a white boi and I also love chrome. I grew up listening to hot boys! BlIng bling...
 
No chrome on the wheels, I'm a baller for real. :)

Actually, I am a huge fan of a polished finish on cars. Chrome is not even on my radar.

Yet, when it comes to motorcycles or bathroom fixture finishes I can't get enough.
 
ROGUE said:
I am absolutely shocked at the cost of CAI systems on the SRT10.

I am coming from the Audi world where EVERYTHING is expensive and a CAI is $400 (which I felt was silly also).

So, what's the deal? Although I truly don't expect an answer, maybe there is one. Really, I was simply venting that the cost of the CAI would be well on the way to a sweet exhaust system. Sigh. I had hoped it would be a little cheaper on this side of the pond. I am used to $100 oil changes from my Audi ($100 in oil alone for the 4.2V8) and it seems that the oil cost should be about the same. At least I didn't really flinch at that. But that damn CAI cost is astronomical.
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The Factory system is Cold Air, it's taken from the Wheel well far away from Radiator heat.
 
ARRESTmeRed04 said:
Got any pictures of it installed? I can't remember ever seeing one
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Sorry bud this is the only pic I have right now and its on my phone. Im having trouble to get the pic in larger (dont know what I'm doing lol) so I just stuck it in as a Sig pic for now. When you remove the plastic shroud behind the grill this thing gets tons of air flow!!!
 
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