Volant CAI - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

steeleshark2 · 12-13-2009, 03:30 PM

Has anyone tried this CAI yet? I have read about people getting one but no performance tests were found in search.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-13-2009, 04:31 PM

Mad Mav purchased one after 7 beers.

I don't know if he's put it on yet. Mad MAV, where
are you?????

MadMav · 12-13-2009, 04:49 PM

wildcatjake posted this info below to save you money.
"BTW, with the GIFT10 coupon code on autoanything, you can get it for $257 shipped to your door!"

Just got it installed yesterday. Here is the review.

After using the 15% off and free shipping deal at Autoanything on Black Friday, the unit cost me $257 and came with the Powercore 100K mile dry filter. Unit shipped earlier than they said it would, and got here in 7 days from Canada. Box was in good shape and the entire unit was packaged nicely. There were no "real" instructions, but there was a pretty in dept CAD drawing that showed where everything went. Install was about 15 minutes and only .75 beers.

Very easy install. Fit is very good, and quality of the mold they used appears to be very good too. Tubing was smooth and everything fit well. Filter is unique, but flows very nice! If you blow on it, you can feel the air on the other end of the tube. You cant do this on a stock filter, or any S&B oil filter I have had. The only problem I had was a couple of missing hose clamps for the vacuum fitting on the elbow. Had a few of those laying around, so no big deal.

No dyno as of yet, but between the intake and the muffler delete yesterday, she pulls harder up top(by butt-O meter).

It is not the prettiest intake, but by no means an eye sore. Practicality was my goal for now, and this was by far the cheapest quality intake out there.

My grade is a B+. With....cost, appearance and performance being the criteria.

Mav

BLKnCHRME09Deluxe · 12-13-2009, 04:59 PM

What does inside the air box look like?

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-13-2009, 04:59 PM

Very nice!!! Congrats. That price is awesome. I think it looks very sharp!!

I think I'll have a beer to celebrate your intake.

steeleshark2 · 12-13-2009, 05:10 PM

Thanks!! According to UPS mine should be here tomorrow. Same price and also was shipped earlier then expected. I also have the muffler delete and as soon as I get this installed, Lew from the Diablosports forum will be doing a custom tune for me that I will be able to use with my Predator programmer. I cannot wait!!!

MadMav · 12-13-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLKnCHRME09Deluxe

What does inside the air box look like?

The air box is a tight fit to all sides and front of the car to keep the hot air out and allow the cold air in. The filter is a big oval one like in the pictures below.

Mav

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-13-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeleshark2

Lew from the Diablosports forum will be doing a custom tune for me that I will be able to use with my Predator programmer. I cannot wait!!!

steeleshark2 · 12-13-2009, 06:36 PM

Can you have it without the top on?

2010 SSRS · 12-13-2009, 06:59 PM

That looks nice, I like the box

BLKnCHRME09Deluxe · 12-13-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMav

The air box is a tight fit to all sides and front of the car to keep the hot air out and allow the cold air in. The filter is a big oval one like in the pictures below.

Mav

Maybe the next time you open up your air box you could take a pic. I just installed a Roto Fab but would like to see what this looks like inside. Volant sure looks clean from the outside, but lets see whats under the cover. Thanx

MadMav · 12-13-2009, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeleshark2

Can you have it without the top on?

No you cannot. It is a one piece box. Here is a picture from the internet. It may give you a better idea of what it looks like. If not, I can take a picture of it off the car tomorrow.

BLKnCHRME09Deluxe · 12-14-2009, 12:56 AM

cool man thanx

wildcatjake · 12-14-2009, 07:48 AM

Placed my order at autoanything this morning, I'll throw up a review once it gets here, try to get some install pics as well. I have the Volant with the Powercore on my 07 Silverado (paired with flowmasters and custom tune) and have been more than pleased with its performance for 40k miles now.

BTW, with the GIFT10 coupon code on autoanything, you can get it for $257 shipped to your door!

MadMav · 12-14-2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildcatjake

BTW, with the GIFT10 coupon code on autoanything, you can get it for $257 shipped to your door!

Well there you go! I'm going to add this to my first post so more can save some money.

Mav

8ty8 ls1 · 12-14-2009, 09:12 AM

my buddy had a volant cai on his 06 gto. i really liked it. how is the fitment/gains? or has this not been dynoed yet?

axis · 12-14-2009, 09:36 AM

How is the tube intake under the filter? I'm wondering if it's radiused like many of the others.

MadMav · 12-14-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

How is the tube intake under the filter? I'm wondering if it's radiused like many of the others.

The filter is bolted to the box/cover and the filter has a radiused exit to the tube coupler. I will get some better pics tonight if possible.

Mav

axis · 12-14-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMav

The filter is bolted to the box/cover and the filter has a radiused exit to the tube coupler. I will get some better pics tonight if possible.

Mav

Thanks.

MadMav · 12-14-2009, 06:22 PM

Cant do it tonight or tomorrow. Work function tonight and kids band concert tomorrow. It's dark when I get off work anyways, so it may have to wait till this weekend. Sorry,

Mav

steeleshark2 · 12-14-2009, 07:45 PM

Well I got mine today and installed this evening. It looks, sounds, and feels great. I will try to get the pics up tomorrow.

steeleshark2 · 12-15-2009, 07:39 AM

Well here it is and it was as advertised!! It has the sound of the old large 4 barrel carburators.

scomaro22 · 12-15-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steeleshark2

Well here it is and it was as advertised!! It has the sound of the old large 4 barrel carburators.

Looks great !!!! Hahahaha it really does have that sound ???? I had a holley 4 barrel on my '79 L82 vette and loved it. Thats freakin cool !!!!

MadMav · 12-15-2009, 01:20 PM

Mine doesn't make a lick of sound. It's as quiet as stock.

Mav

scomaro22 · 12-15-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMav

Mine doesn't make a lick of sound. It's as quiet as stock.

Mav

hmmmmm interesting......did you buy it from autoanything also ?? where is the discount coupon code ????

12-13-2009, 03:30 PM	#1
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,526 View My Garage	Volant CAI Has anyone tried this CAI yet? I have read about people getting one but no performance tests were found in search. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

12-13-2009, 04:49 PM	#3
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 664	wildcatjake posted this info below to save you money. "BTW, with the GIFT10 coupon code on autoanything, you can get it for $257 shipped to your door!" Just got it installed yesterday. Here is the review. After using the 15% off and free shipping deal at Autoanything on Black Friday, the unit cost me $257 and came with the Powercore 100K mile dry filter. Unit shipped earlier than they said it would, and got here in 7 days from Canada. Box was in good shape and the entire unit was packaged nicely. There were no "real" instructions, but there was a pretty in dept CAD drawing that showed where everything went. Install was about 15 minutes and only .75 beers. Very easy install. Fit is very good, and quality of the mold they used appears to be very good too. Tubing was smooth and everything fit well. Filter is unique, but flows very nice! If you blow on it, you can feel the air on the other end of the tube. You cant do this on a stock filter, or any S&B oil filter I have had. The only problem I had was a couple of missing hose clamps for the vacuum fitting on the elbow. Had a few of those laying around, so no big deal. No dyno as of yet, but between the intake and the muffler delete yesterday, she pulls harder up top(by butt-O meter). It is not the prettiest intake, but by no means an eye sore. Practicality was my goal for now, and this was by far the cheapest quality intake out there. My grade is a B+. With....cost, appearance and performance being the criteria. 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. Last edited by MadMav; 12-14-2009 at 08:36 AM.

12-13-2009, 05:10 PM	#6
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,526 View My Garage	Thanks!! According to UPS mine should be here tomorrow. Same price and also was shipped earlier then expected. I also have the muffler delete and as soon as I get this installed, Lew from the Diablosports forum will be doing a custom tune for me that I will be able to use with my Predator programmer. I cannot wait!!! __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

12-13-2009, 06:36 PM	#9
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,526 View My Garage	Can you have it without the top on? __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

12-14-2009, 07:48 AM	#14
wildcatjake Full of Shenanigans Drives: The pedal through the floor pan... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ottawa, KS Posts: 115 View My Garage	Placed my order at autoanything this morning, I'll throw up a review once it gets here, try to get some install pics as well. I have the Volant with the Powercore on my 07 Silverado (paired with flowmasters and custom tune) and have been more than pleased with its performance for 40k miles now. BTW, with the GIFT10 coupon code on autoanything, you can get it for $257 shipped to your door! __________________ IOM 2SS/RS M6 - "H1 OFCR" GMPP 21" Wheels - Volant CAI - XS Power LT's and exhaust - Custom Tune - MGW Short Throw - IOM Heritage Grille - 25% Tint - AAC Amber LED Upgrade, Footwells, and DRL's - JL 10W7 in a Subthump Box - Active Image Dynamics and Vifa Components - Kenwood Amps - Lots of Sound Deadener - Big Worm full tint kit and bowties Future Plans: Vmax ported TB - More AAC goodies - Drop Springs/Sways/Bushings Wish List: AirLift - Whipple - Cam

12-13-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,374	Mad Mav purchased one after 7 beers. I don't know if he's put it on yet. Mad MAV, where are you?????

12-13-2009, 04:59 PM	#4
BLKnCHRME09Deluxe Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS and a 09' Deluxe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 118	What does inside the air box look like?

12-13-2009, 06:59 PM	#10
2010 SSRS R.I.P. jesserayjames Drives: 2010 IOM 2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Warwick,RI Posts: 111,920 View My Garage	That looks nice, I like the box

12-14-2009, 12:56 AM	#13
BLKnCHRME09Deluxe Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS and a 09' Deluxe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 118	cool man thanx

12-14-2009, 09:12 AM	#16
8ty8 ls1 Resident Engineer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 1988 GMC S-15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 765	my buddy had a volant cai on his 06 gto. i really liked it. how is the fitment/gains? or has this not been dynoed yet? __________________ www.controlled-insanity.org

12-14-2009, 09:36 AM	#17
axis Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 4,525	How is the tube intake under the filter? I'm wondering if it's radiused like many of the others.

12-14-2009, 06:22 PM	#20
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 664	Cant do it tonight or tomorrow. Work function tonight and kids band concert tomorrow. It's dark when I get off work anyways, so it may have to wait till this weekend. Sorry, 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.

12-14-2009, 07:45 PM	#21
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,526 View My Garage	Well I got mine today and installed this evening. It looks, sounds, and feels great. I will try to get the pics up tomorrow. __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

12-15-2009, 07:39 AM	#22
steeleshark2 Drives: 2010 Transformer 1SS Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kingsland, Ga Posts: 2,526 View My Garage	Well here it is and it was as advertised!! It has the sound of the old large 4 barrel carburators. Attached Images __________________ Build page:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...77#post3083477

12-15-2009, 01:20 PM	#24
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 664	Mine doesn't make a lick of sound. It's as quiet as stock. 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.

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