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JOET638 · 01-26-2012, 12:13 PM

Another awesome product with great craftsmanship from COLD AIR INDUCTIONS.

Tibo1LE · 01-26-2012, 12:26 PM

Wow!!! Very nice!!!!

Kronix · 01-26-2012, 12:46 PM

What were you using before with your Maggie, and did you have to retune for the CAI?

JOET638 · 01-26-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronix

What were you using before with your Maggie, and did you have to retune for the CAI?

I had the reg polished CAI tube which was cut down. I didn't get the car retuned. It didn't call for a retuning. But I'm sure it wouldn't hurt. CIA did prove gains with the rubber elbow.

Kronix · 01-26-2012, 09:58 PM

Thanks Joe, I did the same the other day

JOET638 · 01-27-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kronix

Thanks Joe, I did the same the other day

Looks filmiliar. LOL

JANNETTYRACING · 01-27-2012, 08:04 AM

Guys I hate to Rain on your Parade but that tube does need tuning if tuned with other tube first.

They have 2 very different MAF Calibration Tables.

Ted.

hypurone · 01-27-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Guys I hate to Rain on your Parade but that tube does need tuning if tuned with other tube first.

They have 2 very different MAF Calibration Tables.

Ted.

Bummer! :(

JANNETTYRACING · 01-27-2012, 08:12 AM

I also have Different MAF curve for that tube on a Whipple.

572HP · 01-27-2012, 09:43 AM

Why did they go to the large silicon elbow? I'm not a fan of the look. I cut my tube down to fit the whipple, but I'm not happy with the fit.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 01-27-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 572HP

Why did they go to the large silicon elbow? I'm not a fan of the look. I cut my tube down to fit the whipple, but I'm not happy with the fit.

We ran tests both ways and got better gains with the elbow. Also, its not a standard 90 degree elbow, we engineered that elbow specifically for that application and were able to get a better radius than the tube could be bent to for the increased gains. Hope that helps.

hypurone · 01-27-2012, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 572HP

Why did they go to the large silicon elbow? I'm not a fan of the look. I cut my tube down to fit the whipple, but I'm not happy with the fit.

Too complex to get the bends done properly/cost effectively in a one-piece tube according to them.... :(

572HP · 01-27-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill @ CAI Inc

We ran tests both ways and got better gains with the elbow. Also, its not a standard 90 degree elbow, we engineered that elbow specifically for that application and were able to get a better radius than the tube could be bent to for the increased gains. Hope that helps.

Thanks Bill,
I remember a thread or a video from awhile back that explained it, but I couldn't locate it. I guess it is one of those things where you made the decision to go with performance over looks, but I would rather sacrifice a little performance for looks. I still love the box over any others out there.

Just not the best looking tube. I wish you offered an option. Still weighing all of the options.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 01-27-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 572HP

Thanks Bill,
I remember a thread or a video from awhile back that explained it, but I couldn't locate it. I guess it is one of those things where you made the decision to go with performance over looks, but I would rather sacrifice a little performance for looks. I still love the box over any others out there.

Just not the best looking tube. I wish you offered an option. Still weighing all of the options.

Personally I like the look of the whole tube better as well, but we really try and stay perfomance orientated as much as possible. Also, without giving away to much info to our manufacturing procceses, we did not feel confident that we could consistantly produce that tube with the new radius and still have the high luster ceramic coating finish on the tube look good. The bend would have required some things on our end that would have been much harder to maintain Quality control over. Anytime we design something we have a lot of factors to consider including performance, looks, manufacturing time and costs, final product cost to the customer, and maintaining certain QC levels. Its one of those things where you have to sacrifice on one end to gain on the other.

01-26-2012, 12:13 PM	#1
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01-26-2012, 12:46 PM	#3
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01-26-2012, 09:58 PM	#5
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01-27-2012, 08:04 AM	#7
JANNETTYRACING Drives: BLUE CAMARO ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ON THE DYNO WATERBURY CT. Posts: 15,225	Guys I hate to Rain on your Parade but that tube does need tuning if tuned with other tube first. They have 2 very different MAF Calibration Tables. Ted. __________________ www.jannettyracing.com Celebrating 37 years Performance parts, Installation, Fabrication, Dyno tuning, Remote custom tuning, and alignments. 203-753-7223 Waterbury CT. 06705 email tedj@jannettyracing.com

01-27-2012, 08:12 AM	#9
JANNETTYRACING Drives: BLUE CAMARO ZL1 1LE M6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ON THE DYNO WATERBURY CT. Posts: 15,225	I also have Different MAF curve for that tube on a Whipple. __________________ www.jannettyracing.com Celebrating 37 years Performance parts, Installation, Fabrication, Dyno tuning, Remote custom tuning, and alignments. 203-753-7223 Waterbury CT. 06705 email tedj@jannettyracing.com

01-27-2012, 09:43 AM	#10
572HP ACE5 (Atlanta Group) Drives: "Black Ice" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Suwanee, GA Posts: 1,702	Why did they go to the large silicon elbow? I'm not a fan of the look. I cut my tube down to fit the whipple, but I'm not happy with the fit. __________________ Custom Two-Tone Paint, Whipple, Pedders, NightOwl RGB Halos & Other Lighting [COTW 5/2/11] 2011 Two-Tone White/Black SS/RS Convertible See our Atlanta Social Group or home page: ACE5.org

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