eBay cold air intake (into side fender)

kingsofcrunk · 01-22-2006, 02:17 PM

Okay,

I did some searching and found that most of you guys do not prefer the intakes sold on ebay. However, within the threads I searched, these were short ram intakes. I did find a 2 piece cold air intake on ebay that is quite a bit cheaper than Dr. Speeds. Would this be worth looking into?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-00...QQcmdZViewItem

ganut · 01-22-2006, 02:46 PM

meh, after shipping you're still paying over 80 bucks for a filter, two pieces of piping, and couplers.

Ajaxus · 01-22-2006, 03:03 PM

dont go cheap on ebay, i did that to get one for my bro. we'll just say that i had to modify the pcv hose, and add a piece of pcv piping in the fender well to make it fit. which is gonna run you another $13 or so to do and alot of extra time.

buy one from a well known manufacturer before you buy on ebay for this. its not worth it.

onesexyga · 01-22-2006, 03:15 PM

" Very cool air sucking sound"

Haha, yesss...

sc02grandam · 01-22-2006, 03:27 PM

if you're technically inclined and have some free time.. id say go with the ebay

angrysk8r · 01-31-2006, 02:04 PM

I actually went with one on ebay....Works just fine and I didn't have any problems at all installing it. I bought it from some people on ebay who called themselves "Chrome Intakes" or something like that.

Ajaxus · 01-31-2006, 09:19 PM

dont go for the cardomain guy called Josh Tubb....BAD idea, his stuff is cheap.

pyro · 02-01-2006, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajaxus

dont go for the cardomain guy called Josh Tubb....BAD idea, his stuff is cheap.

youre like the only one whos had a problem with him. thats where i got mine from and i never had any issues. look at his feedback.

Kdawg207 · 02-01-2006, 10:53 AM

"We know you're a serious racer. But are you getting all of it? ChromeINTAKES will help you upgrade your car at an affordable price!"

what "serious racer" wouldn't have a CAI already

DrFabulous · 02-01-2006, 10:58 AM

You

get

what

you

pay

for.

pyro · 02-01-2006, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kdawg207

"We know you're a serious racer. But are you getting all of it? ChromeINTAKES will help you upgrade your car at an affordable price!"

what "serious racer" wouldn't have a CAI already

... maybe they are "seriously stock racers"

DrFabulous · 02-01-2006, 11:03 AM

What "serious racer" would be using a N/A Grand Am as their car of choice? I mean.... absolutely no offence to the guys that are running low numbers N/A, but you can't say that this would be your first choice of a car if you were trying to be a "serious racer".

pyro · 02-01-2006, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

What "serious racer" would be using a N/A Grand Am as their car of choice? I mean.... absolutely no offence to the guys that are running low numbers N/A, but you can't say that this would be your first choice of a car if you were trying to be a "serious racer".

btw i love your sig, i just watched that episode.

ViperGTSR · 02-01-2006, 11:13 AM

actually it'd be my second choice. For my 14.9 second GA i chose the civic short ram on ebay

DrFabulous · 02-01-2006, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViperGTSR

actually it'd be my second choice. For my 14.9 second GA i chose the civic short ram on ebay

Which I have. Annnnnd I can't get myself to fool around long enough to get it to work w/ teh 2.4. I gotta PM Dave about that one....

Ajaxus · 02-01-2006, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pyromaniac6565

youre like the only one whos had a problem with him. thats where i got mine from and i never had any issues. look at his feedback.

you do realise that some people buy these and give feeback before its installed?

issues with mine were..it didnt extend far enough into the fender well for the k&n to fit on and behind the lining. the hole for the pcv hose was cut too far from the hose so i have to ghetto rig it to fit. and because he likes that cheap iat "chip" or whatever they're called (which i said i DID NOT want when i bought it) there isnt a hole drilled for the iat.

not to mention it took him well over a month to get it shipped to me and didnt bother helping with things, just kept making excuses.

all i do know is that i had to go buy more crap from the store and im still in the process of modifying the cai i bought from him to fit.

maybe i got a bad egg, but last time i checked all of the reputable manufacturers hadn't made a bad egg yet.

ViperGTSR · 02-01-2006, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrFabulous

Which I have. Annnnnd I can't get myself to fool around long enough to get it to work w/ teh 2.4. I gotta PM Dave about that one....

i hope it wasnt too ****ty for you :/

DrFabulous · 02-01-2006, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ViperGTSR

i hope it wasnt too ****ty for you :/

Hell no. Perfect for what I'm going to use it for. I just need to rig it up, ya know?

02-05-2006, 08:42 PM

I have a Dr, Speed stage 3 in my car and it is a pain in the a** to change the air filter to clean it.

02andahalfgt · 02-05-2006, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilgrandam

I have a Dr, Speed stage 3 in my car and it is a pain in the a** to change the air filter to clean it.

You have an '04 with 5k miles, why are you cleaning a K&N filter?!

01-22-2006, 02:17 PM	#1
kingsofcrunk GAGT - Member AKA: Brandon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canyon, Texas Age: 34 Posts: 302 Vehicle: 2003 GAGT	eBay cold air intake (into side fender) Okay, I did some searching and found that most of you guys do not prefer the intakes sold on ebay. However, within the threads I searched, these were short ram intakes. I did find a 2 piece cold air intake on ebay that is quite a bit cheaper than Dr. Speeds. Would this be worth looking into? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-00...QQcmdZViewItem

01-22-2006, 02:46 PM	#2
ganut 00redse AKA: Mike Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: AZ Age: 40 Posts: 853 Vehicle: 00 GASE	meh, after shipping you're still paying over 80 bucks for a filter, two pieces of piping, and couplers. __________________ My Car supercharged alcohol injected kitted lot's o goodies

01-22-2006, 03:27 PM	#5
sc02grandam GAGT - Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Edmonton/ Saskatoon, CANADA Age: 41 Posts: 920 Vehicle: 02 GT coupe.. SC	if you're technically inclined and have some free time.. id say go with the ebay __________________ my car click here to listen to the supercharger and exhaust

02-01-2006, 10:58 AM	#10
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	You get what you pay for. __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

02-01-2006, 11:03 AM	#12
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	What "serious racer" would be using a N/A Grand Am as their car of choice? I mean.... absolutely no offence to the guys that are running low numbers N/A, but you can't say that this would be your first choice of a car if you were trying to be a "serious racer". __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

01-22-2006, 03:15 PM	#4
onesexyga onesexyfiero AKA: Kevin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vermont/New Hampshire Age: 35 Posts: 1,534 Vehicle: 00 GAGT, 88 Fiero GT	" Very cool air sucking sound" Haha, yesss...

01-31-2006, 02:04 PM	#6
angrysk8r GAGT - Member AKA: Luke Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 331 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE	I actually went with one on ebay....Works just fine and I didn't have any problems at all installing it. I bought it from some people on ebay who called themselves "Chrome Intakes" or something like that.

02-01-2006, 11:13 AM	#14
ViperGTSR i <3 my lanyard AKA: Alex Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: High Desert, SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 2,260 Vehicle: Turbo Biodiesel \| R1	actually it'd be my second choice. For my 14.9 second GA i chose the civic short ram on ebay __________________ House mods are the new car mods

02-05-2006, 08:42 PM	#19
lilgrandam Guest Posts: n/a	I have a Dr, Speed stage 3 in my car and it is a pain in the a** to change the air filter to clean it.

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