Which intake system is better, the Airaid 200-195 or the K&N 63-3056?

 

K&N seems to be better because it takes the air form outside the engine bay
and AirAid doesn't

 

I went with the K&N system because it is a closed system and it draws air from the outside.

 

Dan,

Here is a photo of the Airaid: http://www.airaid.com/200-195_chevy.asp
Here is a photo of the K&N: http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...x?Prod=63-3056
The Airaid also takes its air from the outside through the fender well like the K&N and like the factory system, however, it is open to the top and seals against the hood. The K&N has a closed top, however, there appears to be no seal between the box and the intake tube, which leaves a large gap. Nothing compared to the openness of the Airaid.

Bill

 

I like the K&N box idea.
Something that I haven't seen mentioned in any of the past threads is the fact the stock set up has the air box after the filter but in front of the throttle body so the engine has a certain volume of air to draw from on demand.
This is there on purpose.

New show this fall; Are you smarter than a GM Engineer.

 

GM engineers have done a pretty good job here.... well maybe not on the "styling" aspect of the intake.

If your goal is performance, don't waste your money and stick with the stock intake with no restriction and and a real "cold air" setup. The Air-Aid or K&N will be about the same for power. The CGS will lose a few due to hot underhood air.

Otherwise, go for whatever you like for looks.

 

Does K&N MAKE ONE FOR THE 2.2?

 

dang those posted hp numbers on k&n's dyno chart suck compared to the figures that chevy put out. About 30 horses less. i feel like i was mis-lead.

 

The Chevy provided HP numbers are at 5,800 RPM. The K&N HP number is at 5,325 RPM.

To find out if you've really been mislead, you'd need Chevy's numbers at 5,325 RPM.

 

What you really need to look at is the AREA below the K&N HP line and then to the stock HP line. They are both putting specs out at their peak HP. The more area under the curve the better :)