PontiacDan
02-11-2009, 07:59 PM
Well, I guess I was the first one to pull the plug on the volant CAI kit--here is my personal thoughts & comments:
INSTALL TIME: Less than 30 minutes--the airbox assembly comes completely assembled(air filter, top cover, etc...) Then you have the pipe that goes from the airbox to the throtle body. Two silicon couplers, a hand full of clamps & a new breather hose. There is basically no instructions, just a piece of paper with an assembled and unassembled view of the parts break down---no install instructions. Although I do have to say that if you can't figure it out, you probably shouldn't be working on vehicles.
INSTALL OPINIONS: The new airbox installs over an existing stud--the fit is excellent--there is no rigging up needed. The MAF clamps to the airbox, then the intake elbow goes from the MAF to the throttle body. I am exremely impressed with the quality of the airbox & intake tube--both of them are made of a thick, high quality plastic. The intake elbow is thick enough that I would not hesitate to install a nitrous port into it :devil: Both silicon couplers seem to be quality pieces as well as the supplied breather hose that replaces the factory unit. Hose clamps are nothing special--just standard run of the mill clamps. I did turn the washer fill cap for a little better fitment.
POWER INCREASE: I never had the car dyno'd before the install-- and wont be doing so until I get around to long tubes & ported intake/tb combo, so don't ask for any specific numbers. The car seemed to pick up some horsepower & torque--the car seems to pull a little more freely and with the Volant lid off of the airbox--seems to make a little more difference. The sound level is increased with the lid on, and with the lid off, makes for a nice loud swoosh.
POWERCORE AIR FILTER: For anyone who has ever worked on or owns a Ford 6.0L deisel, this air filter looks exactly like the ones that come on those trucks. Supposed to last 100k miles--I believe it from previous experience with this style filter. To those that havn't seen the filter, they are blue, and have a honeycomb shape to them.
OVERALL: This is a very high quality intake. The parts are well built--looks excellent when installed, and fits very nicely. Some power was added according to the butt dyno. I would say maybe 10 rwhp. I would not hesitate to purchase this system again.
COST: I paid $349.95 from MarylandSpeed.com -- right now, they are the only retailer that has this particular intake. They are the highest priced intake as far as side mount style. But again, i am very impressed with the quality.
INSTALLED PICS:
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INSTALL TIME: Less than 30 minutes--the airbox assembly comes completely assembled(air filter, top cover, etc...) Then you have the pipe that goes from the airbox to the throtle body. Two silicon couplers, a hand full of clamps & a new breather hose. There is basically no instructions, just a piece of paper with an assembled and unassembled view of the parts break down---no install instructions. Although I do have to say that if you can't figure it out, you probably shouldn't be working on vehicles.
INSTALL OPINIONS: The new airbox installs over an existing stud--the fit is excellent--there is no rigging up needed. The MAF clamps to the airbox, then the intake elbow goes from the MAF to the throttle body. I am exremely impressed with the quality of the airbox & intake tube--both of them are made of a thick, high quality plastic. The intake elbow is thick enough that I would not hesitate to install a nitrous port into it :devil: Both silicon couplers seem to be quality pieces as well as the supplied breather hose that replaces the factory unit. Hose clamps are nothing special--just standard run of the mill clamps. I did turn the washer fill cap for a little better fitment.
POWER INCREASE: I never had the car dyno'd before the install-- and wont be doing so until I get around to long tubes & ported intake/tb combo, so don't ask for any specific numbers. The car seemed to pick up some horsepower & torque--the car seems to pull a little more freely and with the Volant lid off of the airbox--seems to make a little more difference. The sound level is increased with the lid on, and with the lid off, makes for a nice loud swoosh.
POWERCORE AIR FILTER: For anyone who has ever worked on or owns a Ford 6.0L deisel, this air filter looks exactly like the ones that come on those trucks. Supposed to last 100k miles--I believe it from previous experience with this style filter. To those that havn't seen the filter, they are blue, and have a honeycomb shape to them.
OVERALL: This is a very high quality intake. The parts are well built--looks excellent when installed, and fits very nicely. Some power was added according to the butt dyno. I would say maybe 10 rwhp. I would not hesitate to purchase this system again.
COST: I paid $349.95 from MarylandSpeed.com -- right now, they are the only retailer that has this particular intake. They are the highest priced intake as far as side mount style. But again, i am very impressed with the quality.
INSTALLED PICS:
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2851/4661/32127330021_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2851/4661/32127330022_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2851/4661/32127330023_large.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2851/4661/32127330020_large.jpg