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AUS10BMX · 06-11-2010, 08:13 PM

So this afternoon I got my V2 tube, and installed it immediately. Below are pictures of the new tube.

V2 Tube

New "tube inside tube" that seems a lot more sleeker.

BEFORE: Old V1 tube design.

AFTER: V2 design, view of inside.

A view from inside with sensor installed.

Of course I took it for a spin right after it was installed, and wow. Finally what I was looking for. Low range power seems a little stronger than before, and you can really tell a lot of difference in mid and high range speeds! I also feel a lot more torque and pull than I did before. I even had someone else drive it, and they also could tell a difference.

Although I was bout to give up, I waited patiently, and I am finally satisfied.
How the car feels now, is what I was expecting when I first bought this intake back in January.

David, thanks a lot for doing this. I'm sure when everyone receives their new tube, they will be satisfied also.

chozn4service · 06-11-2010, 08:27 PM

I couldn't agree with you more on your comments. I feel the same way on all your points with this new tube. Seems like with each drive it gets better and better and continues to meet or exceed my expectations!

scottc · 06-11-2010, 08:41 PM

Thats good news to hear. My v2 is shipped and should be here next wk. Can't wait to install.

devildoc · 06-11-2010, 09:29 PM

Sounds great AUS!

kga10734 · 06-11-2010, 09:35 PM

Here are some pictures of the 2 Airaid versions side by side. The one with the hydro graphics is V1 and the black one is V2. If you look at them from the outside, both tubes appear to be the same. The only difference is the new one doesn't have the "wedge" and the new one uses a "insert". I didn't have time to measure anything yet, but I did install the V2 and it seems work better then V1. When I first started the car up with it installed and hood open, I can hear a small whistle sound when you first start to step on the throttle to rev it up. I remember this same thing being mentioned about the Injen brand. I drove it across town and back on a 50 mile cruise and I don't notice any drone @ 2,000 rpm anymore. In fact, it has toned down my exhaust note to a very pleasant level, but still sounds pissed off when you step on it. I didn't due to much as far as hard take offs or anything yet, traffic was kind of heavy and didn't want to do anything stupid.

So far my first thoughts about the V2 tube are positive. I would like to do a dyno if and when I get time to see what the numbers are with the 2 different versions of the Airaid and the stock box if I can.

ScottyB911 · 06-11-2010, 10:05 PM

Got mine today...sounds like its worth the install time.

RickRay · 06-11-2010, 10:31 PM

I just got my Tracking Info...

Can't wait to get it

Thanks David

dobie · 06-11-2010, 11:01 PM

thanks for sharing pics guys...mine will be here wednesday!

smokescreen · 06-12-2010, 06:50 AM

I can't wait to get this installed...just got the email and the tracking number..will be here on wednesday, as well...

gameovergt · 06-12-2010, 07:49 AM

thanks for taking time to show us the pics

DEW · 06-12-2010, 12:26 PM

I was not a big fan of the "diversion wall" on the version 1 tube. Now, Im not an airflow expert but all I could think of was the turbulance that hump was creating as airflow increased past it. This version 2 tube with the reduced diameter insert which is most likely close to the stock tubes diameter will increase airflow speed past the MAF and not create any turbolence. Much better design Airaid! Thank You!

i007spectre · 06-12-2010, 02:38 PM

when you swapped the tube did you do a battery disconnect or fuse pull.

spoone123 · 06-12-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i007spectre

when you swapped the tube did you do a battery disconnect or fuse pull.

nope just shut down your car and swap. Just make sure that, the extra piece they gave you is in there. I love this new tube, my car sound deeper and more responsive.

OH my MPG went from 23 to 20MPG, does that mean it running richer? or i'm just a maniac driving the car.

i007spectre · 06-13-2010, 05:10 PM

My mileage is going down as well.

06-11-2010, 08:13 PM	#1
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	AIRAID V2 Install Photos So this afternoon I got my V2 tube, and installed it immediately. Below are pictures of the new tube. V2 Tube New "tube inside tube" that seems a lot more sleeker. BEFORE: Old V1 tube design. AFTER: V2 design, view of inside. A view from inside with sensor installed. Of course I took it for a spin right after it was installed, and wow. Finally what I was looking for. Low range power seems a little stronger than before, and you can really tell a lot of difference in mid and high range speeds! I also feel a lot more torque and pull than I did before. I even had someone else drive it, and they also could tell a difference. Although I was bout to give up, I waited patiently, and I am finally satisfied. How the car feels now, is what I was expecting when I first bought this intake back in January. David, thanks a lot for doing this. I'm sure when everyone receives their new tube, they will be satisfied also. Last edited by AUS10BMX; 12-29-2011 at 04:27 PM.

06-11-2010, 08:27 PM	#2
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	I couldn't agree with you more on your comments. I feel the same way on all your points with this new tube. Seems like with each drive it gets better and better and continues to meet or exceed my expectations! __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

06-11-2010, 09:29 PM	#4
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Sounds great AUS! __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

06-11-2010, 09:35 PM	#5
kga10734 Don't Feed the Troll Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS & 1999 Corvette Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 774	Airaid V1 & V2 comparison Here are some pictures of the 2 Airaid versions side by side. The one with the hydro graphics is V1 and the black one is V2. If you look at them from the outside, both tubes appear to be the same. The only difference is the new one doesn't have the "wedge" and the new one uses a "insert". I didn't have time to measure anything yet, but I did install the V2 and it seems work better then V1. When I first started the car up with it installed and hood open, I can hear a small whistle sound when you first start to step on the throttle to rev it up. I remember this same thing being mentioned about the Injen brand. I drove it across town and back on a 50 mile cruise and I don't notice any drone @ 2,000 rpm anymore. In fact, it has toned down my exhaust note to a very pleasant level, but still sounds pissed off when you step on it. I didn't due to much as far as hard take offs or anything yet, traffic was kind of heavy and didn't want to do anything stupid. So far my first thoughts about the V2 tube are positive. I would like to do a dyno if and when I get time to see what the numbers are with the 2 different versions of the Airaid and the stock box if I can. __________________

06-11-2010, 10:31 PM	#7
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	I just got my Tracking Info...Can't wait to get it Thanks David __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

06-11-2010, 08:41 PM	#3
scottc Central PA Camaro5 Club Drives: Hot Wheels Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: pa Posts: 2,368	Thats good news to hear. My v2 is shipped and should be here next wk. Can't wait to install.

06-11-2010, 10:05 PM	#6
ScottyB911 Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delaware Posts: 659	Got mine today...sounds like its worth the install time.

06-11-2010, 11:01 PM	#8
dobie Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: murrysville, pa Posts: 43 View My Garage	thanks for sharing pics guys...mine will be here wednesday! __________________

06-12-2010, 06:50 AM	#9
smokescreen Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stafford, Va Posts: 187 View My Garage	I can't wait to get this installed...just got the email and the tracking number..will be here on wednesday, as well... __________________ Patience is not a virtue, it is a waste of time.

06-12-2010, 07:49 AM	#10
gameovergt G@M30v3RgT Drives: 2016 Mustang GT 5.0 DIB Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 213	thanks for taking time to show us the pics __________________ 2016 Ford Mustang Base 5.0 GT DIBM/Black Accent Package(AUTO) (STOCK).

06-12-2010, 12:26 PM	#11
DEW Drives: Hoopdee Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 263	I was not a big fan of the "diversion wall" on the version 1 tube. Now, Im not an airflow expert but all I could think of was the turbulance that hump was creating as airflow increased past it. This version 2 tube with the reduced diameter insert which is most likely close to the stock tubes diameter will increase airflow speed past the MAF and not create any turbolence. Much better design Airaid! Thank You! __________________ 2LT - CYBER GRAY METALLIC - BLACK RALLY STRIPES - MANUAL TRANNY - POLISHED 19" WHEELS BUILD - 6/12/2009 Airaid V2, Flowmaster AT

06-12-2010, 02:38 PM	#12
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	when you swapped the tube did you do a battery disconnect or fuse pull.

06-13-2010, 05:10 PM	#14
i007spectre Drives: 2016 2SS, 2008 HHR ECTO-2H Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Mo Posts: 1,927 View My Garage	My mileage is going down as well.

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