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Ron66Vette&10SS · 05-18-2010, 12:31 AM

Those that are running a Volant C.A.I. WITHOUT a tune....are you guys getting Check Lights/Codes or not?

ALSO.....do you have the "early" or "late" design?

After doing some searching, it looks like the early Volants had a recessed area and also "bumps" on the inside where the MAF mounts which may have caused turbulence and the CEL/Codes.. It looks like the later ones have since been smoothed out which might have solved the CEL/Codes.

So in a nutshell:
Check Engine Light/Codes?
If you get the light, how often/frequency?
"Smooth" or "Rough" inside tube where MAF mounts?

Like I said, I'm only interested in results from non-tuned cars. Thanks in advance.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 05-18-2010, 10:41 PM

Nobody?

jnewberr2ssrs · 06-02-2010, 07:43 PM

I just barely ordered my Volant kit today...I'll let you know when I get it in and installed.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 06-03-2010, 10:34 PM

Very cool.....please keep me posted.

SLEDMASTER · 06-05-2010, 03:40 PM

I have been running a Volant cai with the Donaldson filter for three months with no codes. This was my first mod to my car. My only problem was they did not provide the right screws for the mass air sensor .I went to Pep Boys and got the right ones.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 06-06-2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLEDMASTER

I have been running a Volant cai with the Donaldson filter for three months with no codes. This was my first mod to my car. My only problem was they did not provide the right screws for the mass air sensor .I went to Pep Boys and got the right ones.

Was it smooth in the tube where the MAF mounts or did you notice?

hd926 · 06-12-2010, 12:52 AM

No problems in 4 months

ADIO SS · 06-12-2010, 01:29 AM

Must have been an early model I got also - wrong size hose and bumps on the inside. Thru 'lean' codes regulary on the L99. Returned it after 48hrs after speaking with Volant (Erickson) - not much help - suggested the disconnect the battery routine - suggested a tune. Gonna tune a 'stock car' - $$$ for what. I'll wait and see. It was a nice design though.

CEL would trigger at WOT runs- was reseting CEL regularly in the time I had it. If you drove conservativly, it appears it would stay off. Too much 'unregistered' air getting past the MAF.

Also was ot too happy as to the way sensor seated itself. Appears it should have been able to go in further / seat itself better. Maybe part of the problem.

Daniel909 · 06-23-2010, 04:41 PM

We did have a few kits go out with a 1/2 hose ive never heard of bumps on the inside of the tube though, You need to disconnect the battery on the new GM's (camaro and silverado) or they will through a check light, I have never suggested a tune to anyone unless we were talking about building more hp not to correct a problem. We have no ongoing issues with this system and we have only built one version so theres no early or late models.

Daniel Erickson
Lead Tech for Volant Cool Air Intakes

MadMav · 06-23-2010, 05:41 PM

I had one of the first versions, and it would throw a lean code every now and then. It would clear itself though. Did pretty good on the dyno. +10hp/+15ftlbs. I just didn't like the looks so I sold it.

Mav

Daniel909 · 06-23-2010, 05:51 PM

The first version is the only version we never changed it

MadMav · 06-23-2010, 06:48 PM

Ok, I was one of the kits with the 1/2 hose that did not fit properly.

Mav

Blackbean · 07-08-2010, 08:05 PM

I bought a Volant for my 2010 L99,and had some cel issues which were addressed by a tune.Same complaint,unregistered air,causing a lean condition.
I wanted to instal it on my 2011 LS3,and was a little concerned,and I didn't want a tune on this car.So I carefully started to look the tube over to see if there was anyplace air could be leaking in. The stamped MAF rubber gasket, doesn't fit the base of the MAF sensor very well, because it already has a rubber seal on it.This keeps the MAF sensor from lying flat on the pad on the airtube.I carefully trimmed it out with an exacto knife so it would fit over it.Now I have a perfect seal.Having the correct length mounting screws is also critical, because if they are too long they will seem tight,but the MAF sensor will not actually be snug.
Also, the spigot for the breather hose,wasn't completely cut out on the end,and there was actually a hole in the side of it near the end.I trimmed out the end and installed it using a stainless hose clamp.The breather hose is short and comes uncomfortably close to the pulley on the engine.
I reinstalled the unit and drove it about 20 miles tonight and everything seems fine.I hope it works cause I really like the design, and it makes noticable power.
Stay tuned.

Ron66Vette&10SS · 07-08-2010, 09:43 PM

Thanks for the input.

After reading Daniel909's post (which sounded like a reasonable explanation to me) I decided to give it a shot and finally ordered the Volant this Monday.

Extra thanks to Blackbean as well

. I'll be sure to look for those issues you found when I install mine.

05-18-2010, 12:31 AM	#1
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	Question for Volant CAI owners: Codes or not? Those that are running a Volant C.A.I. WITHOUT a tune....are you guys getting Check Lights/Codes or not? ALSO.....do you have the "early" or "late" design? After doing some searching, it looks like the early Volants had a recessed area and also "bumps" on the inside where the MAF mounts which may have caused turbulence and the CEL/Codes.. It looks like the later ones have since been smoothed out which might have solved the CEL/Codes. So in a nutshell: Check Engine Light/Codes? If you get the light, how often/frequency? "Smooth" or "Rough" inside tube where MAF mounts? Like I said, I'm only interested in results from non-tuned cars. Thanks in advance. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

05-18-2010, 10:41 PM	#2
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	Nobody? __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

06-02-2010, 07:43 PM	#3
jnewberr2ssrs Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 397	I just barely ordered my Volant kit today...I'll let you know when I get it in and installed. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS RS 6M with sunroof. Black exterior with black leather. Current status = 6000 (produced, delivered to customer VIN 33982 )

06-03-2010, 10:34 PM	#4
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	Very cool.....please keep me posted. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

06-05-2010, 03:40 PM	#5
SLEDMASTER Drives: 2011 corvette coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: SOUTH LOUISIANA Posts: 27 View My Garage	VOLANT CAI I have been running a Volant cai with the Donaldson filter for three months with no codes. This was my first mod to my car. My only problem was they did not provide the right screws for the mass air sensor .I went to Pep Boys and got the right ones.

06-12-2010, 12:52 AM	#7
hd926 Drives: 2013 ZL 1 Victory Red, Auto Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City, North Posts: 21	No problems in 4 months

06-12-2010, 01:29 AM	#8
ADIO SS Drives: 2010 White SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: No. NJ Posts: 310	Must have been an early model I got also - wrong size hose and bumps on the inside. Thru 'lean' codes regulary on the L99. Returned it after 48hrs after speaking with Volant (Erickson) - not much help - suggested the disconnect the battery routine - suggested a tune. Gonna tune a 'stock car' - $$$ for what. I'll wait and see. It was a nice design though. CEL would trigger at WOT runs- was reseting CEL regularly in the time I had it. If you drove conservativly, it appears it would stay off. Too much 'unregistered' air getting past the MAF. Also was ot too happy as to the way sensor seated itself. Appears it should have been able to go in further / seat itself better. Maybe part of the problem.

06-23-2010, 04:41 PM	#9
Daniel909 Drives: metal with wheels Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 3	We did have a few kits go out with a 1/2 hose ive never heard of bumps on the inside of the tube though, You need to disconnect the battery on the new GM's (camaro and silverado) or they will through a check light, I have never suggested a tune to anyone unless we were talking about building more hp not to correct a problem. We have no ongoing issues with this system and we have only built one version so theres no early or late models. Daniel Erickson Lead Tech for Volant Cool Air Intakes

06-23-2010, 05:41 PM	#10
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	I had one of the first versions, and it would throw a lean code every now and then. It would clear itself though. Did pretty good on the dyno. +10hp/+15ftlbs. I just didn't like the looks so I sold it. Mav __________________ SS/RS M6, SIM, CGM stripes, Barton S/T, BMR trailing arms, ADM Race intake(no scoop), Texas Speed 1 7/8" headers and full 3" exhaust, RMCR custom tune.

06-23-2010, 05:51 PM	#11
Daniel909 Drives: metal with wheels Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 3	The first version is the only version we never changed it

06-23-2010, 06:48 PM	#12
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	Ok, I was one of the kits with the 1/2 hose that did not fit properly. Mav __________________ SS/RS M6, SIM, CGM stripes, Barton S/T, BMR trailing arms, ADM Race intake(no scoop), Texas Speed 1 7/8" headers and full 3" exhaust, RMCR custom tune.

07-08-2010, 08:05 PM	#13
Blackbean Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Antonio, Fl Posts: 168	I bought a Volant for my 2010 L99,and had some cel issues which were addressed by a tune.Same complaint,unregistered air,causing a lean condition. I wanted to instal it on my 2011 LS3,and was a little concerned,and I didn't want a tune on this car.So I carefully started to look the tube over to see if there was anyplace air could be leaking in. The stamped MAF rubber gasket, doesn't fit the base of the MAF sensor very well, because it already has a rubber seal on it.This keeps the MAF sensor from lying flat on the pad on the airtube.I carefully trimmed it out with an exacto knife so it would fit over it.Now I have a perfect seal.Having the correct length mounting screws is also critical, because if they are too long they will seem tight,but the MAF sensor will not actually be snug. Also, the spigot for the breather hose,wasn't completely cut out on the end,and there was actually a hole in the side of it near the end.I trimmed out the end and installed it using a stainless hose clamp.The breather hose is short and comes uncomfortably close to the pulley on the engine. I reinstalled the unit and drove it about 20 miles tonight and everything seems fine.I hope it works cause I really like the design, and it makes noticable power. Stay tuned.

07-08-2010, 09:43 PM	#14
Ron66Vette&10SS Plays with Hot Wheels Drives: '17 Jet Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Derby, Kansas Posts: 849	Thanks for the input. After reading Daniel909's post (which sounded like a reasonable explanation to me) I decided to give it a shot and finally ordered the Volant this Monday. Extra thanks to Blackbean as well . I'll be sure to look for those issues you found when I install mine. __________________ Previous Cars: '78 Z28, '92 Z28, '95 Z28, '85 Corvette, '01 SS, '96 Z28, '04 Z06 Corvette, '10 SS, '13 SS Hot Wheels Current Cars: '17 ZL1(daily driver), '04 Trailblazer (rain & snow), '66 Corvette (restoring)

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