Thread: Unsure what kind of intake for a stock GT

So I have some extra time today and been planning on putting an intake on my GT for a while so figured I'd get it done. I know that I'm not going to get any crazy HP from it and that's not what I'm after. I just want a little better gas mileage and less restrictive intake. I've been doing a lot of reading up on different intakes and which are preferred over others but am a little stuck. I just want to do it right the first time so I don't have to spend more money fixing something. I have also read the dyno thread but since that's a GTPs I'm not completely sure what's best for my car. Now here is what I know....

Open cone- lots of air, warmer air, simplest to put on. Since my car is a GT and I'm not after boost I'm assuming that seeing how I'd get a lot of warmer air this isn't what I would want.

Short ram air (something like Nawarkks write up)- similar to the open cone but with a 45 degree bend which would limit air flow a little more. Again warmer air but maybe slightly cooler being a little further from the engine? This is what I'm leaning towards.

Thrasher CAI- not going to spend the money.

FWI- while this might get me the coldest air which would be good for a NA engine I don't think I want to have to do that much work for what I'd be getting. Plus puddles are ridiculous around here and I don't want to have to worry about that.

So basically I'm looking for any suggestions and information someone as to offer. If none of them would be that great then I probably will just stick with stock but I figure one of them has to be better than a stock airbox.

heres mine dude. trust me, its nice lol

Great thanks everyone those are the answers I was looking for. I will probably just do something similar to 99PGPGT. Hopefully I won't spend nearly $50 on everything either. As far as the downpipe goes that is in the plans for the summer I'm just looking for something to do before then. Wish I had the money to top swap though. Everytime I think I'm going to be able to do it something stupid happens and robs me of my money.

mine was probably over 100 haha
20-30 for pvc, coupler and cement/hardener
10 for paint
50 for k&n
25 or whatever zzp sells the extension for
= 105-115

I do enjoy my car but my wallet does not haha.

Originally Posted by 99PGPGT

mine was probably over 100 haha
20-30 for pvc, coupler and cement/hardener
10 for paint
50 for k&n
25 or whatever zzp sells the extension for
= 105-115

Oh haha well I'm not going to go quite that crazy. Just some PVC, couplers and an intake.

Hey Bio if you honestly think it'd be worth having then I will take you up on that.

And ya I'm getting the big spectre filter.

Alright thanks Bio.

One last question, does it matter where the IAT goes. Should it be closer to the throttle body or intake? And does it matter if it goes on the top or bottom? I noticed GM put it on top but I'm not sure if it matters. I got called into work today (go figure) so I put it off until hopefully tomorrow and just wanted to get this straightened out.

closer to the TB.

put it on top.

it will heat soak worse if its on the bottom.

remember your crossover is right under there.

Right, thanks Matt. I can't wait to slap this ***** on there.

why not save your money and spend it on gas? if you want better gas mileage, drive with a lighter foot, or get a lesabre. buicks get better mileage. gt's are geared nice n' low. if you want to get some bang for your buck, do the resonator and ubend delete.