CAI - 2 Questions
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Drifting
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From: Waldorf, MD
CAI - 2 Questions
OK, track season is coming and I need to start adding some things to my 2010 Grand Sport. Two questions...
1. Will adding CAI to the car change or affect it to the point it won't pass Maryland emmission inspection or I'll get any trouble from them?
2. Does anyone have any experience with this CAI system - see link - or know anything about it? (Good installation video on the link.)
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...tte-p-397.html
Thanks.
1. Will adding CAI to the car change or affect it to the point it won't pass Maryland emmission inspection or I'll get any trouble from them?
2. Does anyone have any experience with this CAI system - see link - or know anything about it? (Good installation video on the link.)
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...tte-p-397.html
Thanks.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Short Hills, NJ
The one potential issue is if it set's off a 'check engine' light on the dash (though again, it shouldn't), that could cause a problem at inspection in some states.
2. Does anyone have any experience with this CAI system - see link - or know anything about it? (Good installation video on the link.)
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...tte-p-397.html
http://www.southerncarparts.com/corv...tte-p-397.html
I like the Vararam Snake Charmer CAI and have had some stellar results with it. But if I were to go with one of the other more 'closed' (non 'cut shroud') type of filter/air inlet systems then I would likely use the Vette-Air scoop along with it as it's still the closest thing to the awesome performing Vararam that I've seen (other than the Volante system which I have yet to see/hear any results from) so far.
Racer
Joined: May 2011
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From: Sandy Eggo CA
I don't know what your state's inspections are like but if they're not too bad I'd go with a Vararam if you want all out performance for a CAI. The Vette Air is nice but Vararam did a ton of testing to develop the angle & pitch of inflowing air for their system.
LS1LT1,
I bought a Volant last year, runs pretty good. It definately moves a lot of air. My main motivation for buying it over a Vararam was the stock-like looks (strick visual inspections here). I had some issues with the Z-51 oil cooler, just had to remove the bracket & everything was fine after that. You're not going to see a lot of reviews posted about this CAI because 1.) nobody markets it, 2.) It's not cost friendly, and 3.) It's a ****'ing PITA to install.
Once I got it in though I was really happy with the way it performed but it was a lot of trouble to go through to get there.
LS1LT1,
I bought a Volant last year, runs pretty good. It definately moves a lot of air. My main motivation for buying it over a Vararam was the stock-like looks (strick visual inspections here). I had some issues with the Z-51 oil cooler, just had to remove the bracket & everything was fine after that. You're not going to see a lot of reviews posted about this CAI because 1.) nobody markets it, 2.) It's not cost friendly, and 3.) It's a ****'ing PITA to install.
Once I got it in though I was really happy with the way it performed but it was a lot of trouble to go through to get there.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 27,252
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 27,252
Likes: 133
From: Short Hills, NJ
LS1LT1,
I bought a Volant last year, runs pretty good. It definately moves a lot of air. My main motivation for buying it over a Vararam was the stock-like looks (strick visual inspections here). I had some issues with the Z-51 oil cooler, just had to remove the bracket & everything was fine after that. You're not going to see a lot of reviews posted about this CAI because 1.) nobody markets it, 2.) It's not cost friendly, and 3.) It's a ****'ing PITA to install. Once I got it in though I was really happy with the way it performed but it was a lot of trouble to go through to get there.
I bought a Volant last year, runs pretty good. It definately moves a lot of air. My main motivation for buying it over a Vararam was the stock-like looks (strick visual inspections here). I had some issues with the Z-51 oil cooler, just had to remove the bracket & everything was fine after that. You're not going to see a lot of reviews posted about this CAI because 1.) nobody markets it, 2.) It's not cost friendly, and 3.) It's a ****'ing PITA to install.
Once I got it in though I was really happy with the way it performed but it was a lot of trouble to go through to get there.
Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
The Vette-Air scoop does indeed turn the stock air breather into a CAI. It scoops air from the grille, ~5" in front of the radiator and discharges the air into the mouth of the air breather, but is not a sealed system. That's where problems pop up. The air being discharged from the Vette-Air causes turbulence across the MAF and the MAF gets pissed.
I had to fabricate a flat diffuser plate(3.5" X 18" X 1/8" plexiglass) and place it across the top of the Vette-Air so the discharged air was directed to the sides of the stock air breather. I get the same cold air, it's just in the form of a blanket of cold air surrounding the air breather, and not being directed directly into the mouth of the air breather. Now my MAF is happy and I get all the benefits of having cold air available for my LS7.
I had to fabricate a flat diffuser plate(3.5" X 18" X 1/8" plexiglass) and place it across the top of the Vette-Air so the discharged air was directed to the sides of the stock air breather. I get the same cold air, it's just in the form of a blanket of cold air surrounding the air breather, and not being directed directly into the mouth of the air breather. Now my MAF is happy and I get all the benefits of having cold air available for my LS7.
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