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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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air intake questions

Hey i jus bought a 2007 cobalt ss and want to purchase an air intake. first i was wondering what intake is best. Also if there is a big diffrence in a cold air vs a regular short intake.lastly how much does this mod improve cars performance. Any feedback is greatly appreciated
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 12:26 AM
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10hp is usually the max any company will claim, I say K&N, Injen, Hahn. Short ram is better for power in the low end, while cold air is better for power at the top end
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by camopaint0707
10hp is usually the max any company will claim, I say K&N, Injen, Hahn. Short ram is better for power in the low end, while cold air is better for power at the top end
Thanx for the feedback also is there any diffrence in sound between the two like one being louder than the other?
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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i feel like short ram would be a little throatier
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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go AEM!!!!!!
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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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If it is an SS supercharged there really isn't a short ram option!!

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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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what do you mean by there not being a short ram option. also what are the best sites to order this from
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