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7/22/2008
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Description:
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Want More Power? Just add Cold Air.
One of the best ways to add power to your MINI is to increase the volume of COLD air the engine is breathing. The Craven Speed CAI does exactly that by sucking massive amounts of cold air through the cowel ducts. Unlike other designs which allow hot ambient engine air to enter the intake, The CSCAI is totally enclosed on 6 sides. Why is cold air better? Cold air is denser than warm air so the volume of air is effectively increased. Since there is more air getting to the cylinders, power is increased.
Designed Here, Built Here
Our CAI is made in the USA with the finest materials available. The air box is made from .05 inch thick stainless steel for excellent insulation and austere elegant looks. The Foam filter, is designed by us and made by world renowned UniFilter to our spec. It comes pre-oiled and ready to go for maximum filtration/power ratio. Your ECU will also benefit from the cool air as it sits safely within the box, using the factory rubber seals to keep air out. A clip on the side keeps the battery line secured.
Installation can usually be done in under an hour by anyone with basic mechanical skills
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Keywords:
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Cold Air Intake Craven Speed Filter box sound power
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Web site:
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www.cravenspeed.com
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gnatster
Curmudgeon
Registered: January 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 3477
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Review Date: 11/1/2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Mostly intelligent design and function
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Cons:
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The way the top is designed to stay on is questionable
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Let me start off by stating I don't there is much of a performance difference between the various aftermarket CAI's.
I looked at every CAI this is why I chose the Cravenspeed
-Simple Design, the main box is cut and folded from a single sheet of Stainless Steel, industrial elegance.
-Plexiglass? Cover, I can see into the box to easily determine when the filter element needs cleaning.
-Good Fit, installs easily and fits the space. No trimming required for an upper strut bar.
-Cleanable foam filter, the debate over foam and paper will never end. I like foam because I can clean it. No tossing paper filters into a landfill, no trees are killed so I can maintain the filter.
Some things are not all rosy that why it rates an 8
-The cover slips off when on the track. The design for retaining the cover is flawed. The weatherstripping along the cowl divider is used to keep the cover in place. The cover is routed to sit in the box slightly. However on track the cover was able to move around since in time the weatherstripping losses some grip on the cowl from having to move it aside to reach the filter. I've never had it slip off while driving on the street, only on the track.
Another slight flaw is the way the postive jump start terminal is held in place. It does not hang as well as it does on the OEM box making it look slightly askew. Not an functional problem but one thats more aesthetic.
All in all a solid unit
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Mintendo DS
1st Gear
Registered: January 2008
Location: Hellam, PA
Posts: 18
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Review Date: 7/18/2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Great sound, Plexiglass top, "Ram Air" option
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none
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First off, the people at Craven Speed are just great. Very personable, and easy to work with.(by email and phone) Better yet they have a great product to sell.
The "Return of the CAI" is Craven's newest version of they're Cold Air Intake. Any problems anyone has had with the earlier versions, have been taken care of.(plexi-top, jump start terminal) The top can now be screwed down to insure it won't slip off, and the jump start terminal can also be screwed tight to keep the OEM look and maintain a secure fit. The entire factory air box is removed to install the CAI, which leaves the front air scoop(NOT the hood scoop) open to make your own "Ram Air" system. Craven already realizing this, cut a 2 3/4'' inch tab in the front of the air box, that can be punched out to make way for your homemade intake tube, pipe, PVC, what ever works.
Over all I am very happy with the Craven Speed CAI. For the quicker throttle response and power gain through out the RPMs, sound, smart design, and great looks. And lets not forget one other perk, wonderful customer service.
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cmr076
2nd Gear
Registered: May 2008
Location: Gwynedd Valley, PA
Posts: 117
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Review Date: 7/22/2008
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: None indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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sounds amazing, good power gains (so it seems)
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none
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the best part of this product was the tech support i got from craven! they took my calls and patiently answered my questions (and even followed up the next day to make sure everything was ok) one of the best companies i have ever dealt with!
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