Pulled the grill off of my Limited, and noticed the small air ports that supply the intake with air. They look kind of restrictive to me. Wondering if it would be worth the time and money to bypass this and go with a different cold air system. What I wonder about is dragging in all that hot engine air if I put on the Spectra or simular system in place. HOLY CRAP. Does this car come with fairy dust to sprinkle on the engine cover to remove it. I would like to check out my air filters.

 

Look at the Needswings CAI.. it puts the filter directly behind the grill, it sure is fantastic!!

 

Absolutely !!

A CAI is a must have for these cars.
I'd look into the second NeedsWings CAI group buy.
I got mine in the first GB, and it was worth every penny.
Also, even a ham fisted guy with few tools like me can install it in 2 hrs.
A decent mech w/better tools would take about 30 mins.

BTW - the engine cover is held on with a just few spring clips.

 

I would wholeheartedly agree with the above comments! You can't go wrong with a CAI; it increases your power AND your mileage. Not too many mods have an actual monetary return-on-investment!
The Needswings intake is truly a snap to install. If you can read English, follow instructions with pictures & work with a screwdriver & metric sockets you're good to go!
On top of that, Rob at Needwings is a wonderful person to deal with & will absolutely back-up his products. I highly recommend him & his firm.
IMO, get in on the 2nd group buy before it ends!

 

I agree with these folks. The NeedsWings CAIs are fantastic. The owner (Rob) is a good guy too.

 

I can support all the positive claims here about the Needswings intake.
Get one on this second group buy.
I have one and I love it !!

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=26647

 

This single intake setup functions better then the standard two, or is it that theres more space on that side of the radiator to accomadate the pipe, so that it can be mounted in front of the radiator eliminating hot engine air. Also, with this setup can you still utilize the engine cover.

 

The single intake provides a good source of fresh air.
I believe there is equal space on either side of the radiator once the stock intake port is removed.
It also connects directly to the engine and the plastic throttle OEM throttle body is removed.
This is also a restrictive area on the stock intake.
The na engine cover as far as I know has not been able to be modified to be used along with this intake.
The install is easy and if you ever want to switch it back to stock it is even easier.

 

I will grant that the dual intakes look cooler, they balance out nicely. Beyond that, the Needswings intake is one jumbo pipe & fits perfectly along the passenger side.
I can't speak for the N/A Crossfire, I don't have a CAI on the Coupe, but I still use the cover on the SRT, it fits though it is only held on with the one remaining clip vs. the normal 3. Through some hard driving it never has budged, so it stays on.

 

You want a single intake to avoid turbulence, especially on a MAF car with a single TB.

We sell a similar intake to NW and it is also a sinle design.

Both our intake and NW are good performance products, but I've seen the NW pipe up close and it is a lot more "showy." In a good way.

 

Single or double? Has anyone honestly proven this turbulence thing? Some say yes it's true some say no but, has anybody done any test to find out in fact does it make a big difference?

"Inquiring minds want to know."

 

Sound advice.

That MAF is a tricky *******. The slightest of changes to it's location, or load and it starts reading all over the map! I was very surprised at how sensitive they really are.

 

Aint that the truth.
All good now though

 

Here is a good thread with some numbers on the 3 popular CAI options; Needswings, BDJ, SL55. The thread is a pretty good discussion. Bottom line is they all work and it is just up to you to choose which you prefer. See post #39.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ht=sl55+intake

MikeR

 

Interesting. So does the SL55 not require modifications to the SRT-6 engine cover? LET Motorsports does not show a picture of it.

 

Correct, no mod to the engine cover. However, you have to mod the air boxes (mounting brackets) for the engine cover to align properly.

 

Now I'm sitting on the fence for the Needswings grooup buy. I'm really not crazy about cutting my engine cover.

 

I know how you feel. I hate to give up my N/A engine cover. Does SL55 make a n/a intake?

 

No modding is needed on the engine cover, only the two SL55 air boxes. I think if anyone wants a pre-fabricated CAI, ready to install out of the box, then the Needswings is the way to go. If you don’t mind making a slight mod to a factory piece, to maintain the factory look, then the SL55 is the way to go. Whichever choice is made will be the right one, so get ready for that extra power and new tires.

 

No. the sl55 is an intake for a FI (forced induction) engine. You cannot keep your N/A airbox as is and install the Needswings Intake. You will have to completely remove it. You must decide, show or go...