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CAI, What do you have?

ynkedad

ynkedad

Wassup!!!
I've been searching for sometime now and I must say...:banghead: I'm still not sure what's the best for me.:confused: Decisions...Decisions!:rolleyes:
I've got a C6 and i'm looking for more HP, more so on the lower end (0-60),
and just better overall performance (over the stock cai).

Help me out here!

So, what do you have, and what are the positives or negatives that you've noticed from your CAI?
1)HP gains?
2)Installation (hard or easy)?
3)Accessability (to clean)?
4)Does it affect the cars warranty?
5)Any Water inhalation from your system?
6)Whining when driving (can you hear the difference)?
7)Regrets?
8)Catch all..Basically any difference you've noticed after you've installed your CAI?

Thanks,

~Ray
 
Hi Ray,
I can't help you specifically but I would talk to Dave aka Gannet or AntiVenom about exactly what you are looking for. I know Dave has done several mods and minces no words about the good, the bad, and the ugly! Where have I heard that before? Kinda has a Hollywood twang to it!:lmao:
Anyway, I hope this helps. Mark
PS: When is the PARTY? the goat is waiting and I hope the sheep stays home!!!:shrug01:
 
:rofl1: :rofl1: :rofl1: I remember Dave suggested an intake to me a while back, but I forgot which (i'm thinking he suggested Callaway)?:banghead: . I've so much reading up on them and see that they're all the "best"!:shrug01:

PARTY... We we going to hold off because, we were thinking about putting in a new pool. But now we've decided against it.:rolleyes:
Anyhow, i'll get with Angel (TX Momma), and then throw a few dates out to you all, and we'll see what's good!:thumbsup:
 
Hi Ray, Yeah I think Dave put in Honkers CAI. Ho went over in great detail on a thread I put out on 1-22-07titled "Where to start Mods". Maybe the info in that thread may help steer you in the direction you want to go. Mark
 
Yeah, go get a Callaway. They're $100 cheaper for the C6 than the C5. :confused:

We ended up driving through Weirsdale today after the Museum. Did you hear us go bye? :reddevil: Put on another couple hundred, went up through Ocala Nat'l Forest.
 
There he is!

:wavey: Hiya Dave! Pretty area the Ocala Natonal Forest is!
That's twice we've attended the same event and didn't get to speak.:nonod:
I enjoy picking your brain and just conversing with you in general. Together, I'm confident we could resolve many of the worlds problems!:lmao:
Oh Well, at the next event i'm going to make a special effort to pester you :D .

Thanks for chiming in!!!:thumbsup:
 
CAI

Man, I feel your pain! I have been researching this for about 3 mos. now. FWIW here are my conclusions: 3 choices: Lingenfelter, Callaway Honker, and Vararam (not necessarily in that order). All of these introduce cold air (from outside the engine cavity) to the air intake. Many of the others e.g. Blackwing, K&N, are simply a modified (although superior) filtration system. You must use a system that ingests outside air into the system to achieve any performance gain or IMO it is not worth the effort or $.

All of the "preferred" choices require some modification (cutting) of the radiator shroud in order to allow the "cold" air to enter the system. Some of us with cars still covered under factory warranty are squeamish about this. The Linenfelter (LPE) and Callaway units receive praise for their factory appearance, quality, and engineering although some criticize the difficulty in changing the filters on the LPE (takes 2 people). The Vararam unit receives a lot of kudos for performance but has been criticized for a "cheap" appearance. Also, some suggest that there is a greater chance for water from rain or puddles thru the Vararam because of its unique scoop design.

This is just my .02 as I am sure you will recieve as many opinions on this as responses...There is an interesting thread on CF entitled "Free Cold Air" where a guy simply unhooked the shroud on his C6 to allow cold air to enter his stock unit behind the front air dam.

For the CAI, I have boiled my choices down to Callaway or Vararam, not that LPE is inferior, but I simply don't have the 3rd hand when working on the car. Oh, I am also considering a third choice: NOTHING. There is always the risk of inviting controversy with the dealer (should you need a warranty covered engine repair) when aftermarket parts are added. Good luck with the decision!!:banghead:
 
Nice post Beepster! I'm thinking "leave it alone too". Why invite dealer's hassle and aggravation. Life is too short for that STUFF!:banghead:
 
The other day...

I thought I read somewhere on the puter, that the Callaway CAI was GM approved? Or am I:crazy03: ?

~Ray
 
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