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Originally Posted by mr_sk
Well, any money I save on the CBE, I can invest in other mods. Sure at the end of the day maybe the 18" res FI CBE is the best pairing and maybe that's what I'll do.
However, by looking at the other exhausts, they are pretty similar to my eye from a flow perspective and if I can save $$$ by going w/a cheaper brand, get decent power #s and sound, then why not ... ?
Its sort of like the argument w/CAI vs stock airboxes. I've seen arguments for both sides and I decided to do drop ins and post MAF hoses. Probably just as good performance as the CAI for a lot cheaper (IMO, open to argument of course, but based on all the threads I've read, not a bad move in the near term).
So, I'm just trying to do the same from the exhaust side. The FI LTH are a great deal, I think that's a super wise buy - but the exhaust pairing, I'm just not convinced that I must go FI CBE ... (though I might - just looking for input...)
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I understand and completely agree with you on the saving money bit.
But I'm not a fan of sacrificing quality for saving a few bucks. Not saying that's what you're doing, but just making the point. When compared to the FI's I have yet to see any other exhaust (even ones with similar piping designs) matching FI's ability to produce power. If you don't mind sacrificing some power the you'll be ok.
The argument for CAI/Drop ins is pretty much do you care more about looks or money. But again, the Stillens (Most expensive for those with a brain) is the top gainer. So its basically do you mind paying a bit more, to get a bit more. I'd like to get them but I was hoping the price would drop a bit by now... But since some other options are coming along here shortly, I'm going to hold off on them.
And I'm right there with you, I have the K&N Drop Ins and MAF Tubes as well. My combo netted me 35whp over stock without a tune. I'd say thats pretty good so far. Can't wait to get my full intakes and then actually Get a tune to see how well she can really pull.
You don't have to go FI CBE. It's just looking at it from perspective of the header was built to be paired with the exhaust, and that paired with anyone elses (more restrictive) exhaust will null some of the gains you would see from the headers. In the end it's whatever makes you happy.
