Cold Air Intake?
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Cold Air Intake?
Looking to add a cold air intake to my 08 Dodge Ram with 5.7L Hemi. I do not know anything about these so I need your help.
Things to consider:
1. Best ones to buy in terms of increased HP, torque, gas mileage etc.? What are the gains? What will I see?
2. Cost?
3. Simplicity of installation? What is involved?
4. Don't want any one that produces a lot of "noise" or "whine/hiss".
5. Obviously, no damage to engine in any way.
6. Best place to purchase?
I want something that doesn't cost an arm and a leg yet gives a noticeable increase in performance. And, nice low "growl" would be OK but no loud noise/whine/hiss.
Thanks for the help.
Things to consider:
1. Best ones to buy in terms of increased HP, torque, gas mileage etc.? What are the gains? What will I see?
2. Cost?
3. Simplicity of installation? What is involved?
4. Don't want any one that produces a lot of "noise" or "whine/hiss".
5. Obviously, no damage to engine in any way.
6. Best place to purchase?
I want something that doesn't cost an arm and a leg yet gives a noticeable increase in performance. And, nice low "growl" would be OK but no loud noise/whine/hiss.
Thanks for the help.
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RE: Cold Air Intake?
i have had the cheapo ebay intake and now i have the volant intake
EBAY- Pros: gained like 1 mpg at the most,was under $100 Cons:not much power gains and was loud and whistled.
VOLANT-Pros: excellent fit, looks real nice, 20 minute easy installation, no loud noises ( except at start up you hear the intitial rush of air but not that loud) gained a few mpgs and a noticeable power increase ( wasnt like a real intense increase but it has more throttle response) gave my exhaust a real throaty sound ( i have flowmaster 40 series duals) Cons: was over $200 for me but usually around $300 ( i got it on sale for $225 shipped from www.performancecenter.com, they had one left in stock and lowered the price)
EBAY- Pros: gained like 1 mpg at the most,was under $100 Cons:not much power gains and was loud and whistled.
VOLANT-Pros: excellent fit, looks real nice, 20 minute easy installation, no loud noises ( except at start up you hear the intitial rush of air but not that loud) gained a few mpgs and a noticeable power increase ( wasnt like a real intense increase but it has more throttle response) gave my exhaust a real throaty sound ( i have flowmaster 40 series duals) Cons: was over $200 for me but usually around $300 ( i got it on sale for $225 shipped from www.performancecenter.com, they had one left in stock and lowered the price)
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RE: Cold Air Intake?
Thanks all for help, in the end I have decided to buy a Vararam Hemi Under Glass. Looks to be the most effective in boosting HP and torque and not much more $$$ than a lot of the other CAI's. Thanks again, I'll let you know how I like it in a couple of weeks.
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OK, first impressions. Installed a few hours ago and it really does seem to improve performance, more get up and go. Will know more when I drive it for a while.
No directions in the box..............how are you supposed to clean the air filter? Can anyone that has one enlighten me?
No directions in the box..............how are you supposed to clean the air filter? Can anyone that has one enlighten me?
