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LEADfoot927 · 07-28-2011, 04:07 PM

Im throwing on an airaid CAI tonight. What should I expect in terms of feel and performance? Also, I already have an SLP axleback1 exhaust. With that and the CAI can I expect 450 crank hp? I have an M6. Airaid advertises a 16-20 hp gain with just the CAI.

Gigachip · 07-28-2011, 04:11 PM

I'm not a car wiz, but I'm guessing if its a A6 its like 410-415 hp and M6 430-435.

Please do correct me if I'm wrong, as I said I'm not a car wiz

rydahog · 07-28-2011, 04:11 PM

no

cab2g · 07-28-2011, 04:21 PM

You won't really feel the performance improvement. The most dynos really show with the CAI only set up are 20lb/ft and that's only a 5% torque improvement max. You won't really feel that in your butt, especially since traction control kicks in very easily with the stock setup and you still don't feel the full potential of this car during everyday driving. You may notice a difference in timed track runs though.

One good thing is that you will definitely notice an improvement in WOT sound as aftermarket CAI systems do not have any noise reducing Helmholtz chambers like the stock air box.

SlingShot · 07-28-2011, 04:27 PM

You will definetly hear a big difference in sound when you put your foot in it ...

OPP · 07-28-2011, 04:45 PM

"16-20 hp gain with just the CAI", Yeah right!

HufferSS · 07-28-2011, 04:47 PM

I'd expect wheelies.....and women will flock to the car now as well.

2010 SSRS · 07-28-2011, 04:50 PM

it's going to feel like hitting the nitrous, hold on and be careful

MiracleAces · 07-28-2011, 04:52 PM

You'll probably break an axle. Be careful.

10forty2 · 07-28-2011, 05:04 PM

By itself...not much other than sound. Added with other performance mods, you might see a notable combined increase, but one component at a time...probably not much.

Witwicky · 07-28-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HufferSS

I'd expect wheelies.....and women will flock to the car now as well.

In that case I'm getting one

07-28-2011, 04:07 PM	#1
LEADfoot927 Drives: 2012 GT500 SVTPP Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Lewis, WA Posts: 448	What to expect with a CAI Im throwing on an airaid CAI tonight. What should I expect in terms of feel and performance? Also, I already have an SLP axleback1 exhaust. With that and the CAI can I expect 450 crank hp? I have an M6. Airaid advertises a 16-20 hp gain with just the CAI. Last edited by LEADfoot927; 07-28-2011 at 04:18 PM.

07-28-2011, 04:11 PM	#2
Gigachip Runs on Starbucks Drives: 2012 SVT Raptor Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 10,343 View My Garage	I'm not a car wiz, but I'm guessing if its a A6 its like 410-415 hp and M6 430-435. Please do correct me if I'm wrong, as I said I'm not a car wiz __________________

07-28-2011, 04:21 PM	#4
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	You won't really feel the performance improvement. The most dynos really show with the CAI only set up are 20lb/ft and that's only a 5% torque improvement max. You won't really feel that in your butt, especially since traction control kicks in very easily with the stock setup and you still don't feel the full potential of this car during everyday driving. You may notice a difference in timed track runs though. One good thing is that you will definitely notice an improvement in WOT sound as aftermarket CAI systems do not have any noise reducing Helmholtz chambers like the stock air box. __________________

07-28-2011, 04:27 PM	#5
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	You will definetly hear a big difference in sound when you put your foot in it ... __________________

07-28-2011, 04:45 PM	#6
OPP Drives: 2018 MBM ZL1 Auto Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico Posts: 960 View My Garage	"16-20 hp gain with just the CAI", Yeah right! __________________ .

07-28-2011, 04:11 PM	#3
rydahog Drives: camaro ss Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: usa Posts: 2,166 View My Garage	no

07-28-2011, 04:47 PM	#7
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	I'd expect wheelies.....and women will flock to the car now as well.

07-28-2011, 04:50 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	it's going to feel like hitting the nitrous, hold on and be careful __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-28-2011, 04:52 PM	#9
MiracleAces Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Sterling Virginia Posts: 317	You'll probably break an axle. Be careful. __________________ "Being persistant and never giving up may not always get the job done, but it just may annoy someone else enough to make it worth your while."

07-28-2011, 05:04 PM	#10
10forty2 Drives: 1992 Chevy K5 Blazer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NC Posts: 576	By itself...not much other than sound. Added with other performance mods, you might see a notable combined increase, but one component at a time...probably not much. __________________ Love beautiful photos? Please visit: http://dougloganphotography.zenfolio.com

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