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VMARAUDER
04-06-2013, 01:45 PM
What CAI is the best choice...JLT or K&N
fastblackmerc
04-06-2013, 01:51 PM
What CAI is the best choice...JLT or K&N

IMHO...


JLT FTW!!!! :up: :up:
VMARAUDER
04-06-2013, 01:53 PM
Why JLT? More air or .....
Krytin
04-06-2013, 01:54 PM
How much $$ do you want to spend and how do you want it to look?
Performance is the same w/either. I have the JLT - need to be careful aligning everyting or you will wear a small spot on the underhood liner @ the T/B elbow.
I believe a few people may have had some wear on the liner by the filter shroud/shield on the K&N but I have no direct experience w/K&N.
VMARAUDER
04-06-2013, 01:57 PM
As long as the performance is pretty much the same I won't switch
Thanks

Just got my 4.10s done a couple days ago
justbob
04-06-2013, 02:13 PM
K&N is limited to the stock MAF unless you cut and trim.

JLT also has an open element air filter right behind the fresh air hole on the core support. I thought the K&N was a closed front.

I'll stick with the JLT just throw the useless shield in the garbage, it hurts more than it helps according to my dyno sheets.


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sailsmen
04-06-2013, 02:31 PM
It is hard to beat the OEM! I wouldn't be surprised if the OEM is the coldest.
dmjarosz
04-06-2013, 03:23 PM
It is hard to beat the OEM! I wouldn't be surprised if the OEM is the coldest.

I tend to agree especially since the OEM intake breathes air that is completely separated from the engine bay.

"Hard to beat" is subjective I guess. In the end its 1) sound preference and 2) dyno numbers
SC Cheesehead
04-06-2013, 03:49 PM
As long as the performance is pretty much the same I won't switch
Thanks

Just got my 4.10s done a couple days ago

Did you get your tune adjusted to modify the shift schedule for the new gears?
VMARAUDER
04-06-2013, 04:03 PM
Did you get your tune adjusted to modify the shift schedule for the new gears?

Yeah, sure did...really seems like it lightened that back end. Shift is really aggressive compared to that lazy factory shift.
Question ...for a n/a with the few mods I have it developed 277rwhp, think it can do more?
MMcactusflower
04-06-2013, 04:05 PM
I think it is personal preference actually....I have had a K & N for a year or so and am very pleased with it...sounds great when hitting the go pedal.
But...other installations look good too.
Which one can you get a better buying...that might be the deciding factor.
VMARAUDER
04-06-2013, 04:08 PM
I think it is personal preference actually....I have had a K & N for a year or so and am very pleased with it...sounds great when hitting the go pedal.
But...other installations look good too.
Which one can you get a better buying...that might be the deciding factor.

I have had the K&N since I picked up the Marauder in 2010...pricey compared to the JLT
SC Cheesehead
04-06-2013, 05:02 PM
Yeah, sure did...really seems like it lightened that back end. Shift is really aggressive compared to that lazy factory shift.
Question ...for a n/a with the few mods I have it developed 277rwhp, think it can do more?

Sure.

How much you wanna spend?
STEPS
04-06-2013, 05:18 PM
I was using a K&N with my Triloogy SC and it had a whistle took it off and got one from MUSCLEMERC check out the wb site http://www.musclemerc.com/
na svt
04-08-2013, 05:35 AM
Keep it stock, the aftermarket CAIs do nothing but look good.
Red Ryder
04-08-2013, 05:46 AM
I have a K&N if you're looking for one. Had it on my Trilogy Marauder for a few weeks and didn't care for the whistle. $190 with MAF.
prchrman
04-08-2013, 06:01 AM
Keep it stock, the aftermarket CAIs do nothing but look good.

I respectfull disagree. I know there was a difference in my car with the JLT. Seat of pants was more noticable than the 4:10s. The Mo tune brought it all together but the JLT was noticable.
IwantmyMMnow!
04-08-2013, 09:12 AM
I respectfull disagree. I know there was a difference in my car with the JLT. Seat of pants was more noticable than the 4:10s. The Mo tune brought it all together but the JLT was noticable.

^^^I concur^^^

Now it seems I go from 0-60 a lil quicker than I used to...
cat in the hat
04-08-2013, 09:21 AM
see post 14

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85061&highlight=jlt
guspech750
04-08-2013, 09:51 AM
Double the horse power with this our custom set up.

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Raleigh Marauder
04-08-2013, 09:52 AM
see post 14

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=85061&highlight=jlt

Well there ya go! :beer:
nh muscle
04-08-2013, 05:17 PM
For me the jlt is the best. The k&n. Is limited the jlt is not. My trillogy makes ,550 up @ the crank and 600 lbs torque . 440 & 480 on the wheels!! If I port the blower its another 50 +. The k&n. Can't support it. Thewhine out of the jlt is friggin awsome!!! Your call I've had all 3