There seems to be several different types of CAI kits, long tubes, shorties, Iceman, etc., is one better than the other?
A. The AEM and Injen systems are “long tube” kits, that run the filter to the lower grill of the front of the car and generally allows the car to draw in cooler air than the “shorties”, which draw warmer air from inside the engine bay. So, in that respect the full length CAI kits are considered to be best. They do however cost more, as there is more material, metal pipe. The drawback with the full length tubes, is that the filter is closer to the ground and run the risk of picking up water, especially when hitting a puddle. That is something to consider when making your decision. The Iceman kit, replaces only the stock upper and lower air ducts, with larger, smoother designed tubes and are made of a plastic that is designed to keep stay cooler than the metal tube kits, which would in turn keep the air cooler. The Iceman keeps the stock air box and replaces the stock air filter with a long life filter much like the K&N replacement filter. The Volant kit is another CAI kit that uses a si
