What is nosier: CAI or Cone K&N Filter?
03-30-2002, 03:56 AM
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I've had both. I just replaced my Stillen intake with a Place Racing CAI. The CAI is definitely louder. Under WOT throttle, it sounds like heavy, ripping linen. And it's loud enough that I've had drivers in front of me panic at the sound, and drive off the road! 
The CAI, Y-PIPE, catalytic converter, and catback system perform together as a team. The whole is better than the sum of its parts. You put all this together, and the engine will be uncorked, and loud under heavy throttle. Normal driving will yield a nice purr...
As far as torque is concerned, my butt dyno can't make the determination. I have read the CAI will provide more low-end torque, and the Stillen intake, for example, will yield more high-end torque. All I know is, my car seems like it has more b@lls now that the CAI is on there. Good luck.
The CAI, Y-PIPE, catalytic converter, and catback system perform together as a team. The whole is better than the sum of its parts. You put all this together, and the engine will be uncorked, and loud under heavy throttle. Normal driving will yield a nice purr...
As far as torque is concerned, my butt dyno can't make the determination. I have read the CAI will provide more low-end torque, and the Stillen intake, for example, will yield more high-end torque. All I know is, my car seems like it has more b@lls now that the CAI is on there. Good luck.
03-30-2002, 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by bullseye
I've had both. I just replaced my Stillen intake with a Place Racing CAI. The CAI is definitely louder. Under WOT throttle, it sounds like heavy, ripping linen. And it's loud enough that I've had drivers in front of me panic at the sound, and drive off the road!
The CAI, Y-PIPE, catalytic converter, and catback system perform together as a team. The whole is better than the sum of its parts. You put all this together, and the engine will be uncorked, and loud under heavy throttle. Normal driving will yield a nice purr...
As far as torque is concerned, my butt dyno can't make the determination. I have read the CAI will provide more low-end torque, and the Stillen intake, for example, will yield more high-end torque. All I know is, my car seems like it has more b@lls now that the CAI is on there. Good luck.
I've had both. I just replaced my Stillen intake with a Place Racing CAI. The CAI is definitely louder. Under WOT throttle, it sounds like heavy, ripping linen. And it's loud enough that I've had drivers in front of me panic at the sound, and drive off the road!
The CAI, Y-PIPE, catalytic converter, and catback system perform together as a team. The whole is better than the sum of its parts. You put all this together, and the engine will be uncorked, and loud under heavy throttle. Normal driving will yield a nice purr...
As far as torque is concerned, my butt dyno can't make the determination. I have read the CAI will provide more low-end torque, and the Stillen intake, for example, will yield more high-end torque. All I know is, my car seems like it has more b@lls now that the CAI is on there. Good luck.
03-30-2002, 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by 97GreenMax
He is right. I think a CAI would give you more torque.
He is right. I think a CAI would give you more torque.
03-30-2002, 01:30 PM
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Originally posted by Mikesburn
Thanx for answers, do you know if CAI comes with the upper part which gets the resinator and accordion area out of the way???
Thanx for answers, do you know if CAI comes with the upper part which gets the resinator and accordion area out of the way???
03-30-2002, 01:57 PM
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
yea that is what a CAI is. It get's rid of all that box **** and resonation behind the cone, and dips into the fenderwell where the cone sits for cold air pickup.
yea that is what a CAI is. It get's rid of all that box **** and resonation behind the cone, and dips into the fenderwell where the cone sits for cold air pickup.
03-30-2002, 02:28 PM
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If you get a CAI, go with a cattman. I think I paid $230 with shipping, and i'm glad i got it. It'll only be real loud at WOT, and even then its not very loud, from the inside at least. I recommend this very much, and like that other dude's car, mine feels like it has more *****.
03-30-2002, 06:37 PM
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Originally posted by adam-99GLE
If you get a CAI, go with a cattman. I think I paid $230 with shipping, and i'm glad i got it. It'll only be real loud at WOT, and even then its not very loud, from the inside at least. I recommend this very much, and like that other dude's car, mine feels like it has more *****.
If you get a CAI, go with a cattman. I think I paid $230 with shipping, and i'm glad i got it. It'll only be real loud at WOT, and even then its not very loud, from the inside at least. I recommend this very much, and like that other dude's car, mine feels like it has more *****.
Coz I have pop and I feel like it's not doin' what I need!
03-30-2002, 06:47 PM
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Originally posted by Mikesburn
D u think it'll help with being sluggish?
Coz I have pop and I feel like it's not doin' what I need!
D u think it'll help with being sluggish?
Coz I have pop and I feel like it's not doin' what I need!
) and i shift at about 3000 rpms, but when i do take it higher it feels like i've lost, especially at about 5000. I think the pop-charger is for more high end power, so it all depends on what you want the power for; (this is as far as i know.) My low end isn't sluggish at all. What's sluggish is my 2 12" subs and box in the back 
03-30-2002, 10:52 PM
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Originally posted by adam-99GLE
Well, I have a 5-speed gxe (regardless of my name ) and i shift at about 3000 rpms, but when i do take it higher it feels like i've lost, especially at about 5000. I think the pop-charger is for more high end power, so it all depends on what you want the power for; (this is as far as i know.) My low end isn't sluggish at all. What's sluggish is my 2 12" subs and box in the back
Well, I have a 5-speed gxe (regardless of my name
) and i shift at about 3000 rpms, but when i do take it higher it feels like i've lost, especially at about 5000. I think the pop-charger is for more high end power, so it all depends on what you want the power for; (this is as far as i know.) My low end isn't sluggish at all. What's sluggish is my 2 12" subs and box in the back
Thanx for answering about CAI. I'll prob go with Warpspeed one, it's only 160 dollars. I think I really need low end, I like my car to feel like it's very light, but nowadays it feels very heavy and there is no way I can figure it out
Well, thanx for your reply!
Mike A.
03-31-2002, 10:59 AM
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Originally posted by Mikesburn
Ha! Sluggish subs! Wich ones d u have? I used to deal with that problem too, when my subs weren't as powerfull as I wanted it to be. The main thing is to seperate the trunk and iside of the car, so the bass plays inside of the car only. It helped me with my IDMAX.
Thanx for answering about CAI. I'll prob go with Warpspeed one, it's only 160 dollars. I think I really need low end, I like my car to feel like it's very light, but nowadays it feels very heavy and there is no way I can figure it out
Well, thanx for your reply!
Mike A.
Ha! Sluggish subs! Wich ones d u have? I used to deal with that problem too, when my subs weren't as powerfull as I wanted it to be. The main thing is to seperate the trunk and iside of the car, so the bass plays inside of the car only. It helped me with my IDMAX.
Thanx for answering about CAI. I'll prob go with Warpspeed one, it's only 160 dollars. I think I really need low end, I like my car to feel like it's very light, but nowadays it feels very heavy and there is no way I can figure it out
Well, thanx for your reply!
Mike A.
03-31-2002, 03:56 PM
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i've got the hybrid intake, stillen cone filter and the upper cai piece, and it sounds sweet. it has the lower growl of the cai but didn't obviously require any drilling of my engine bay. IMO the cai could and should make more power, but maybe lose a bit in top end. i say go with the warpspeed piece too. good luck!
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