RE: Cold Air Intakes - Pros & Cons
ORIGINAL: Cuda340
I was planning on installing a cold air intake when I get my 2009 SRT, but now I am having second thoughts.
I have read that the metal intake tubes on some after-market systems conduct heat and they do not produce the same level of sound as an "open" cone-type filter. (Note- "Cones" are not advisable because of high under-hood temperatures). Also, a cold air return is a waste of $300 if you do not use a Diablo or Predator tuner and, possibly, a cat-back system.
Since the cold air intake on the SRT is a good one, I am now thinking about just adding a panel-type high-flow air filter, similar to what was installed on the 2006 Challenger concept.
Has anyone tested this set-up?
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Hemi's are sensitive to larger amounts of air and breaking the software code for tuners has been a headache for the last few years. If I were in your shoes I would get the CAI/tuner kit combos so you Hemi takes full advantage of the extra air.
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