K&N cold air intake???

[scippy]

My 03' MM is rather basic with hardly any mods, with the exception of
SS inserts, tinted windows and upgraded radio.
Would a K&N cold air intake be a good improvement to the engine and is
it easy to install?...................... BTW, any clue on where best to get
them and what might they cost would be helpful.....................Th anks

[ctrlraven]

I can't speak about the K&N cause I've never had one but I have a JLT intake and it's work just fine for me plus it's cheaper and JLT is a vendor here.

Here is the link to their site
http://jlttruecoldair.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_11

[ImpalaSlayer]

K&Ns are great. jlts are made from pvc, (yes the kind from homedepot) but will gain you the exact same numbers as a k&N and they are like half the money. my conclusion:

if you want a factory look and money isnt a problem go with the k&n

if you dont really care how it looks, not that it looks bad, go with the jlt, plus its cheaper

[offroadkarter]

JLT is painted to match your car, and i believe has a bigger filter... On the other hand, its a bigger pain in the ass to put together...


I would really suggest getting a tune first, the intake works best with a tune, by itself it doesn't do much on the low and mid range

[88LTDCV351]

When I installed my K&N, I didn't notice any difference in performance. However, it has a CARB number so its California Smog Legal.

[SC Cheesehead]

JLT is painted to match your car, and i believe has a bigger filter... On the other hand, its a bigger pain in the ass to put together...


I would really suggest getting a tune first, the intake works best with a tune, by itself it doesn't do much on the low and mid range

+1

IMO, a tune is THE first mod that should be done to any stock Marauder.

[cougar9150]

Start w/a tune and 4.10s, then look into the intake. W/4.10s and a tune the car feels like it should have from the factory. Just no prolonged high speed jaunts until you get a better driveshaft or you will be replacing your tailshaft seal.

[Glockafella]

+1

IMO, a tune is THE first mod that should be done to any stock Marauder.


Agreed, CAI is personal preference.

[scippy]

+1

IMO, a tune is THE first mod that should be done to any stock Marauder.

Ok, forgive my ignorance here, but when U say "tune" you mean what
exactly???..............I'm ruling out that it's not a tune-up! lol

[ImpalaSlayer]

Ok, forgive my ignorance here, but when U say "tune" you mean what
exactly???..............I'm ruling out that it's not a tune-up! lol

essentially re flashing the computer with a different file that has different performance parameters.

[MrBluGruv]

+1 to the tune first, so much can be had with a reflash of the cpu that just can't come in the one-shot add-on intake arm and filter. Honestly not many of the simple and cheap bolt-ons are particularly effective without tuning adjustments, modifying the exhaust will pretty much have the result as the intake without a tune.

[a_d_a_m]

+1 intake & tune.
I got a deal on a used K&N and love it. I wouldn't have paid full price for the K&N, though. I would have bought a JLT...

[babbage]

K&N is better than the JLT IMHO - they tested it for a 17HP gain over a factory marauder. It definately has teeth. The K&N FIPK kit is discontinued so I'd hurry and get one, I think it has a better heat shield too.

[Mr. Man]

We love our K&N. Took about an hour to install. Read the directions the night before you install and be prepared for doing a little interpreting while doing the install as the directions are good not great. Tune will be a good thing to get too.

[fastblackmerc]

You can't go wrong with the JLT.

[a_d_a_m]

K&N install for me, without directions, was less than 30 minutes.

[SC Cheesehead]

I've got a PHP CAI installed on the Bluesmobile and am very pleased with it.

[ctrlraven]

K&N is better than the JLT IMHO - they tested it for a 17HP gain over a factory marauder. It definately has teeth. The K&N FIPK kit is discontinued so I'd hurry and get one, I think it has a better heat shield too.
I've been running my JLT without a heat shield since the day I got it 2-3 years ago. One day I'll make something for it.

[DOOM]

I've been running my JLT without a heat shield since the day I got it 2-3 years ago. One day I'll make something for it.

That's why you're running 13's :D

[ctrlraven]

That's why you're running 13's :D
13's is cause of a Zack tune, PI 3500 converter and 16" drag radials.

14.19 to 13.72, just wait and see when the 4.10s hit the track.

[fastblackmerc]

Another reason to buy a JLT....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=58569

[ctrlraven]

Another reason to buy a JLT....

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=58569
lol I was just about to post that.