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I have driven plenty of cars with dci intakes, aka throw a couple hot air filters on top of the block. All I can say is power loss... Also had an AFE intake on my car for a couple weeks, lost bottom end and gained no top end. Pretty much a loose loose situation. I didn't realize how much I lost until I reinstalled my stock air box. Although I didn't like the price of the Dinan intake, I liked the function and appearance. I bought it and i must say the car is much more responsive throughout the power band. Besides having a second filter, they also have a heat shield to block radiator heat and promote cold air flow to the second filter, as well as a water shield for the secondary air filter. The intake shown above looks really cheesy. Who buys a 40-50k car and wants to install some half assed hot air intake like that? Better off with stock airbox and a drop in filter IMO. Either do it right guys, or don't do it at all...just my .02
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