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BlueJacket
10-23-2008, 10:21 AM
Got the CAI today so here is my review of it so far.

Item: CAI made by Original Parts Group Australia.

Cost: $210 - $250 (w or W/O filter)

Where to buy: http://tinyurl.com/6okw9z

Delivery Time: 9 days

Finish: Both powder coated in black and Polished Aluminum.

The kit comes with:

2 heavy aluminum pipes.
7 clamps
3 couplers
1 small rubber hose
1 set of instructions.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7222.jpg

Install:

The install is very simple and with the instructions anyone should be able to do this in under an hour. Here are a couple of install pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7229.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7231.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7238.jpg

This finished install:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7235.jpg




Everything in the kit is high quality and should last and work for a long time. The clamps work well but I think I may at some point replace them with black ones.

When you order this kit you can get a filter from them but I went ahead and did not get theirs. Price is $30 less with out the filter. I did use a 4x7 K&N filter PN RU-2590 (cost $40).

Sorry for not getting more pics, my batteries die in the middle of the install.

I have not drive the car yet but I will post an update later today after I do. I will also post more pics at a later date.

Given the price, good looks and quality of the items I would say this CAI is a very good buy.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7240.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7241.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7242.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7246.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7247.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7248.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7250.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/bluejacket651/G8%20GT/IMG_7251.jpg
Chewy
10-23-2008, 10:24 AM
Thanks for the review! Looks good M8!
wreckwriter
10-23-2008, 10:29 AM
How far down does it go towards the lower panel?
BlueJacket
10-23-2008, 10:32 AM
How far down does it go towards the lower panel?

It looks like it goes as far as the snorkel on the stock air box does. I am going to check it out somemore but I think it will be fine with the LP mod.
GRRRR8
10-23-2008, 10:32 AM
How far down does it go towards the lower panel?

Get out of my brain!
BlueJacket
10-23-2008, 10:39 AM
I will take some measurement as best as I can and post them.
BlueJacket
10-23-2008, 10:48 AM
Ok, from the top of the filter to the LP there is 4" of space.
BlueJacket
10-23-2008, 12:08 PM
Just went out for a drive and wow. The sound is great and it makes the car sound like it has a V8. I can feel some added power and I am sure it will be even more with a tune.
locrzn#92
10-23-2008, 03:13 PM
Are there anyother brackets that hold the tubing towards or close to the filter. You won't beleive how much these move with the rubber clamps. I must say it looks very well done. good luck
BlueJacket
10-23-2008, 04:03 PM
No there are no brackets and really I see no reason to have them. There is no play at all in the set up.
locrzn#92
10-23-2008, 05:06 PM
Is the filter touching anything such as the fenderwell or frame?
BlueJacket
10-23-2008, 05:45 PM
Is the filter touching anything such as the fenderwell or frame?

The lip touches the part of the fenderwell.
BlueJacket
10-25-2008, 08:26 AM
Took the car for a long drive today and when I got home I popped the hood to feel how warm the CAI pipe got. The part coming for the TB was only a little warm and much cooler then the stock intake would have been. The other pipe that the filter is on was cold to the touch.
BlueJacket
10-25-2008, 11:25 AM
New pics added
G8H8
10-25-2008, 05:43 PM
Did you call them to order or just email? Looks like something I might be interested in
BlueJacket
10-25-2008, 07:31 PM
Did you call them to order or just email? Looks like something I might be interested in

Check the link in my first post. They only sell on ebay.
LDV60
10-25-2008, 11:20 PM
I've got some pics of how this same CAI looks on a Clubsport.

LS2 with the CAI installed -

http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/LDV60/LS2.jpg

Side shot of CAI and MAF

http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/LDV60/MAF.jpg

Deep down to the filter -
http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo159/LDV60/deep-filter.jpg


(BTW - that's a pretty tidy engine bay)
BlueJacket
10-26-2008, 07:00 AM
Very nice, how has it held up for you?
LDV60
10-26-2008, 02:54 PM
I love it. Sound is great. Extra torque and power is noticable. The engine revs more freely. Over all it's a great buy.

Also seen details around that show that these style CAI provide only very marginally less power than an OTRCAI at a massive savings in price, while also maintaining the ability to keep the MAF, which for EPA compliance in Australia is required, in most states at least. (in fact the difference is so negligable as to be irrelevant for 90% of owners)
BlueJacket
10-26-2008, 03:33 PM
Thanks, good info.
It's A G8!
10-26-2008, 06:26 PM
Can a HSRK be used on something like this? Is the wire long enough to reach the filter?
BlueJacket
10-27-2008, 04:18 AM
Can a HSRK be used on something like this? Is the wire long enough to reach the filter?

Don't know for sure. How long are the wires with the HSRK? Even if it is not long enough you can alway extend them. Also you could alway drill a hole in the pipe and put the sensor just above the filter and it would work just as well. I plan to do one someday but not until after winter.
-Ray-
10-27-2008, 06:18 AM
Can a HSRK be used on something like this? Is the wire long enough to reach the filter?


It reached the filter on my New Era intake, so I don't see a problem with this one.
Sarge54
11-07-2008, 10:40 PM
Awesome intake...best looking one out so far too.
alex94z
02-25-2009, 10:02 AM
Did you guys notice a change in MPG with this intake? Is a tune needed?
PantherGTBlack
02-25-2009, 10:07 AM
Did you guys notice a change in MPG with this intake? Is a tune needed?

A tune isn't a necessity with a CAI.
R.Penguin
02-25-2009, 12:19 PM
Thanks, good info.
A perfect candidate for the world famous GRRRR8 lower panel mod!

One note. When the car is warm and the coolong system is pressurized, look at the clearance between the radiator hose and the clamps. If there is any possibility that the hose could touch, just put some kinda' padding there. :p
ronbuick
02-25-2009, 01:51 PM
That is also what I had to do, I found a old wet vac hose and cut a short lenght and split it up the middle and wrapped it around the upper hose, looks kinda like convoluted
tubing, but you got to protect the upper hose cause mine did touch, thanks.

Ron
R.Penguin
02-25-2009, 03:52 PM
VMS has a New Era specific tune.
4doorfast
03-09-2009, 03:46 PM
i just bought one of these. lookin forward to installing it. looks like a great intake. and the dyno numbers were excellent too.
Sarge54
04-10-2009, 02:28 AM
i just bought one of these. lookin forward to installing it. looks like a great intake. and the dyno numbers were excellent too.

Need pics after...did you get the black or polished?