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MadMav · 11-30-2009, 10:31 PM

That's the thing I'm having a problem with. The C.A.I isn't anything special. Everybody is up in arms over one comparison test where it barely squeezed out some tiny numbers over a few other systems. Granted, it uses the S&B filter, which I am a HUGE fan of, but I'm not seeing the big woop right now. It's a simple design and has nothing over the competitors. Even Ted at JANNETTYRACING has issues with dyno difference and intake calibrations. But I will just try the Volant and if I don't like it, I can sell it and try something different. I will probably be trying the RC2 Performance dry filter intake too when they can get it to me. Maybe we will have a dyno comparison to see how they all do.

Anyways, it's my 7th beer and I ordered the Volant. I will be out of town till the 6th, and not even sure it will be at the house by then, they have some weird delivery dates on their site. We'll see.

Mav

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-01-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMav

Anyways, it's my 7th beer and I ordered the Volant. I will be out of town till the 6th, and not even sure it will be at the house by then, they have some weird delivery dates on their site. We'll see.

Mav

I will eagerly await your review.

I'm in no hurry to do anything.
I won't be buying until Spring.

Iwantone2 · 12-01-2009, 02:45 PM

I was the proud owner of a Volant system on my truck and it did wonders. Please report back when you get it installed. Oh, and pics pics pics!!!

duffmobile · 12-01-2009, 03:00 PM

I'm still enjoying my R2C intake. Definitely worth it.

defragme · 12-01-2009, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMav

That's the thing I'm having a problem with. The C.A.I isn't anything special. Everybody is up in arms over one comparison test where it barely squeezed out some tiny numbers over a few other systems. Granted, it uses the S&B filter, which I am a HUGE fan of, but I'm not seeing the big woop right now. It's a simple design and has nothing over the competitors. Even Ted at JANNETTYRACING has issues with dyno difference and intake calibrations. But I will just try the Volant and if I don't like it, I can sell it and try something different. I will probably be trying the RC2 Performance dry filter intake too when they can get it to me. Maybe we will have a dyno comparison to see how they all do.

Anyways, it's my 7th beer and I ordered the Volant. I will be out of town till the 6th, and not even sure it will be at the house by then, they have some weird delivery dates on their site. We'll see.

Mav

I am not wanting the C.A.I. only because of the dyno test. For me, I really like the look of the design. They are all simple designs really, I mean it's a piece of pipe with a filter on the end. I just like the aluminum box with plexiglass lid that they put on there. Looks pretty sharp.

Performance wise, I mostly looked at the dyno test to see which ones I do NOT want to buy. Any of them will be good with a tune, but since I will not be tuning, the test tells you which ones work best with the stock MAF calibration.

In the end I am a cheapo though, and if I can get something similar for ~$140 less, then it is pretty good incentive, and any of us would probably never know the difference.

jeffny09 · 12-01-2009, 05:03 PM

i was waiting for r2c to come out and give us a price on there system but they never gave me one

MadMav · 12-01-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by duffmobile

I'm still enjoying my R2C intake. Definitely worth it.

Yeah, I haven't heard word out of them since early last week. Still want to try one and compare.

Mav

MadMav · 12-01-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by defragme

I am not wanting the C.A.I. only because of the dyno test. For me, I really like the look of the design. They are all simple designs really, I mean it's a piece of pipe with a filter on the end. I just like the aluminum box with plexiglass lid that they put on there. Looks pretty sharp.

Performance wise, I mostly looked at the dyno test to see which ones I do NOT want to buy. Any of them will be good with a tune, but since I will not be tuning, the test tells you which ones work best with the stock MAF calibration.

In the end I am a cheapo though, and if I can get something similar for ~$140 less, then it is pretty good incentive, and any of us would probably never know the difference.

Yeah.....looks, price and performance all play a big role. I'll let everyone know how it is when I get it.

Mav

11-30-2009, 10:31 PM	#15
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	That's the thing I'm having a problem with. The C.A.I isn't anything special. Everybody is up in arms over one comparison test where it barely squeezed out some tiny numbers over a few other systems. Granted, it uses the S&B filter, which I am a HUGE fan of, but I'm not seeing the big woop right now. It's a simple design and has nothing over the competitors. Even Ted at JANNETTYRACING has issues with dyno difference and intake calibrations. But I will just try the Volant and if I don't like it, I can sell it and try something different. I will probably be trying the RC2 Performance dry filter intake too when they can get it to me. Maybe we will have a dyno comparison to see how they all do. Anyways, it's my 7th beer and I ordered the Volant. I will be out of town till the 6th, and not even sure it will be at the house by then, they have some weird delivery dates on their site. We'll see. 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.

12-01-2009, 02:45 PM	#17
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	I was the proud owner of a Volant system on my truck and it did wonders. Please report back when you get it installed. Oh, and pics pics pics!!! __________________

12-01-2009, 03:00 PM	#18
duffmobile Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS - IOM/IOM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frankfort, IL Posts: 374	I'm still enjoying my R2C intake. Definitely worth it. __________________ L99 with 2.8 LC Kenne Bell, Kooks 1 7/8 headers, Corsa Catback, R2C CAI, 491 RWHP / 500 RWTQ ---- 2010 MY #7539

12-01-2009, 05:03 PM	#20
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	i was waiting for r2c to come out and give us a price on there system but they never gave me one __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

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