Thinking about putting a CAI on my stock 93 Z.

What are possible drawbacks, longevity issues, or problems that may be associated?

I have heard the Moroso is the easiest.

What do y'all recommend?

 

i do not think there is a down side. after all, there is a reason why 99 percent of people on here have a CAI setup of some sort. moroso, k&n, lingenfelter and are all good products that i have seen.

 

the only drawback i could think of would be an installer error like over oiling the filter element during cleaning(can screw up MAF if oil gets on element) or forgetting to hook up a sensor(IAT for instance)...other than something like that from just a rushed install i agree with 87lt1 there really isn't a reason not to do it....they would come from the factory that way because the motor is more efficient and gets better gas mileage, but they use a stock restrictive airbox to make the engine quieter which is what the average consumer wants...its kind of like the case with transmissions where the consumer wants a nice soft shift they don't feel, but that means more time in the clutches which equates to shorter clutch life and quicker transmission rebuilds....but thats what the customer thinks it wants so thats what the car company gives them

and i didn't even catch originally that you have a 93 so you have no maf even more reason to do it

 

Don't see any reason against it, it is a pretty simple mod to do. I also have the Moroso and it is a good intake, as are several of the other name brand intakes on the market.

 

the only downside is buying it.

 

I like the Lingenfelter because they have one that's 93 specific, not with a spacer and extra clamps like the K&N. The price is decent too.
Only downside is filter maintenance is more of a chore that the stocker. You can replace the splash panel to make it easier, the replacement splash panels have a hatch cut into them that makes filter access much easier.

 

Biggest downside will be the realization that your car gains power with mods, and you'll do more and more.

 

amen brother

 

Zero down sides, just make it easier on your self and get one for a 93 and save your self the trouble. Install is pretty easy as well.

 

downside - might be a little noisier?

 

The Moroso fits 93's as well. The directions said to "cut to fit" for later mass air cars.

 

Here's a downside: It is more of a pain to remove to clean and oil than the stock setup, at least with the K&N system. With stock, you just loosen the hose clamp and pull out the airbox assy from the top. With the K&N FIPK setup, you have to remove it from the bottom. First remove the stock plastic panel underneath, then you have to try to access the hose clamp inside (sometimes hard to access). Not a huge deal, but worth mentioning.

 

No downsides really, harder to "change" even though your not really changing the filter, or atlest the k&N one.

 

Which one is easiest to install? I get impatient with things like this real fast when they don't go together as-advertised.

I have heard the Moroso is the easiest. Is that true?