Alta CAI why the cost difference |
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Slyderone
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Posted: October/21/10 at 10:33am |
I am looking at the Alta CAI missed the last sale by one day the current sale is half of what the last one was. That being said I was looking at the CAI for the manual current sale $207 then I was checking out the CAI for the automatic $132 which is with a few dollars for just the box and filter. Then I started looking closer and from what I could see the intake tube appeared to be just a little longer and had one extra hose connection. So I e-mailed Alta they came back with “Thank you for the reply. The Auto Inlet Tube is vastly different than the 6-spd. The shape, length, ports, etc. are all different. It simply won't fit the 6-spd and vice versa”. My question is has anyone looked at this I know it is only $75 but that would just about pay for the pulley. The thing that really frosts my hide is why a bigger and more complex tube would be considerable less money… |
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John 05 MCSC: Alta CAI, 15%, JCW Head and Injectors, RMW Street Cam, Jan Tune
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onramp
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Hi, John:
I'm not a huge fan of ALTA. The fit of some of their products isn't always good, and when you call for help installing gauges or whatever else, there is only one place I know that is less helpful. It must have something to do with the Portland water supply... Just my experience - I think others may have had better luck. |
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Slyderone
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LOL I guess it’s my stubborn nature but if I can’t get the CAI for the price they had Sunday I will start to look at other options. I think Craven has one I’ll start there. Might have to bite the bullet on the pulley though. |
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John 05 MCSC: Alta CAI, 15%, JCW Head and Injectors, RMW Street Cam, Jan Tune
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