Amazon vs FIPK CAI - Opinions?

[BCPD199]

I bought an Amazon CAI and it looks like a high school project compared to the new K&N FIPK. The Amazon unit came with poor photocopied instructions while the K&N unit has detailed instructions w/ pics. The Amazon CAI has to use RTV sealant. I guess it doesn't really matter if they both make the same power; but I don't want to install the Amazon unit if the K&N is better. I can sell it while it's new. Anybody have experience with both?

 

[PowerWheels]

I talked to a guy who had the Amazon, and he liked it except for the filter flopping around. Power wise i am sure they are about the same. I just put on the FIPK last week and like it!

 

[ChicagoMike]

I had the Amazon. I bought the K&N aircharger/fipk kit and sold the Amazon.

The K&N filter is bigger with a greater diameter and has that velocity donut to smooth out the incoming air. K&N wins by design, and supposedly puts out a few more ponies over the Amazon.

 

[MystiChrome Coupe]

Sorry to highjack this thread, but anyone know how the K&N compares with the apten CAI? Those 2 along with the Amazon Racing one was the 3 I was chosing from, with the K&N leading the pack.

 

[Richo]

The Amazon makes just as much power as the K&N. The Amazon is little easier to install than the K&N and the front of the Amazon filter is open, but closed on the K&N. Personal taste, you can't go wrong with either one.

 

[Rev]

Welp, I looked at the FIPK, and got the Amazon CAI instead, wouldn't change a thing. Doesnt flop around at all. Here is my Amazon CAI:

 

[kaboom]

Originally posted by Rev
Welp, I looked at the FIPK, and got the Amazon CAI instead, wouldn't change a thing. Doesnt flop around at all. Here is my Amazon CAI:

i agree

 

[lethal]

Another vote for the FIPK, had the Densecharger before..... no clue about the Amazon, but I live my K&N!

John

 

[SVT4ME]

Ordered my FIPK and can't wait for it to show up.

 

[caveman6666]

Originally posted by johnsonl
I talked to a guy who had the Amazon, and he liked it except for the filter flopping around.

Yeah, there's no provision for holding the filter/MAF assembly down. You may not think it's moving, but it is, every time you hit a bump, or make a sharp turn. I rigged up a sloppy looking cable tie mess to sort of hold it in place, but the whole thing's getting replaced with a better unit soon.

 

[jimh]

I have the Amazon. Yes, it's possible for it to move around a little. But, so what? You engine moves around too. Granted it doesn't bounce around but still...

I don't know what the FIPK looks like, bit I liek the way the MAF is right on the back of the filter. I also like that the heat shield is open at the front. i haven't installed the heat shield yet. I'll get arround to it though. I'm not much on looks, I more of the function over form type, but I don't think the Amazon unit's design detracts from the looks at all.

.02
jim

 

[BCPD199]

Thanks everybody for getting back to me. I like the FIPK better; but since this is already paid for, what the hell, I'll give it a a try!

 

[AmazonTuning]

just curious about the price difference of the two products and what you are getting with both units versus the performance level..