k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

[CamaroSpeedRacer]

hi im at the point where im buying an intake and i dont know whether or not the go with the k&n or the SLP cold air intake. I have a 96 and I was wondering if any of you have had these on their 3.8's and know which one is better? I read the evaluations - but both said were very good so now im asking from personal expereicne with it. thanks. price doesn't matter as much as performance/sound. so let me know!

[coburnaburna]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

I am also currently trying to make the same decision. Feedback would be greatley appriciated. Also, Will these intakes make a different sound on induction?

[kristen]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

i went with slp and i couldn't ever go any other way

[Nachius]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

Yes the sound will change you'll get a gurgle and sucking sound on startup which is enhanced with an exhaust.

I ran the SLP I found it a better fit than the K&N, and it is also metal instead of hard plastic.

It has 2 smaller filters instead of 1 larger one like the K&N if that is a consideration.

[coburnaburna]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

Thanks alot. I was planning on the slp anyway this just confirms the issue.

[coburnaburna]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

Hey nachius im from portsmouth man.

[av6xperience]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

i bought a cheap 20$ cone filter made by "power adder" whoever that it, and a intake tube that can change directions, its some sort of plastic but doesn't burn on the end connected to throttle body, and put them on myself making a hole for that sensor and taped up the remaining hole(s) even though i can run without it. 40 bucks total

[camaro8697]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

Hey my names Kris and im also looking into a new intake. however Ive only seen the type that go toward the left drivers side... Im looking for one that goes stright out, or one that goes down to pick up air... I hate the cheep-o I baught a year ago, I dont like how it works off the stock plastic "pipe" and getts pinched between the computers and the radiator...!!!

Any ideas??


Kris

[flyfrito_SS]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

Hey my names Kris and im also looking into a new intake. however Ive only seen the type that go toward the left drivers side... Im looking for one that goes stright out, or one that goes down to pick up air... I hate the cheep-o I baught a year ago, I dont like how it works off the stock plastic "pipe" and getts pinched between the computers and the radiator...!!!

Any ideas??


Kris

What year do you have?

[IDoVoodoo]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

Is the slp intake with the twin filters just for 95-97 3.8L?

[gugdathug3]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

Both cai's have about the same power gains.

SLP however is a little more expensive but has dual filters and black powercoating which makes this system more attractive.

K&n is basically an ordinary cai.

if you are on a budget check out the intakes on ebay.. not the cheap ones but the full cold air intakes. such as this one..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...QQcmdZViewItem

This is the system i am installing soon ~$90

[Brian99]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

i went with slp and i couldn't ever go any other way

I Have a 99 firebird and I was wondering where did you get that slp kit. I am really wanting something induction. I have been looking at the cold air induction that works with your airbox but I am curious what you think is the best and where you got it.
Thanks
-Brian

[CamaroSpeedRacer]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

so yea i just put the new SLP CAI in my car.... and it sounds cool - but ill be honest that i dont really notice a performance difference...

is there anything im missing? do i have to disconnect the battery and let it reformat the system or is there anything else i can do? thanks.

[Niko97RS]

Re: k&n or slp for 3.8L 5spd?

SLP all the way