11H Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 LMAO ... You're right ... Ya always have to ask yourself ... "Does the mod make me accelerate faster to 0-60 and/or through the 1/4 mile" ... A gas motor that makes a broader and flatter torque curve will accelerate through the 1/4 mile best TQ peak of course being equal ... (diesels with big boost aside) So it may just be, that you MAY gain 10 RWHP with a CAI on a wot dyno pull which due to it's design, an operator can only measure power starting at about 2800-3000 RPM ... (On the roll) ... So how can one measure how much was lost, matched or gained off the line and below 3000RPM? At the track or with a properly used Gtech at least where as many variables are controlled to result in a valid sample ... and then averaged ... So to conclude, the stock system may not make the best PEAK gains compared to say a $300 CAI, but will it accelerate BETTER or WORSE from a standing start? And when you drive it daily and are not WOT, how does the motor respond under many conditions? --- The oem box was designed to create a flat power curve that makes the motor PULL well at many RPM's ... (read FLAT TQ CURVE) ... A truck is designed to haul things and a flat broad curve is easier to live with ... The oem box has great tip-in power and a nice broad torque curve; it makes the motor pull nice vacuum ... But is it best for WOT through the 1/4 mile? ... There is better, but not many are ... So, to CAI or not to CAI ... ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 thats a lot of reading... can I get a cut down version of that?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Heat....BAD. Cold....GOOD. Most "cold air" kits.....BS. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ahhh... so same shit we've discussed to death... just more words to say it. gotcha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11H Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Ahhh... so same shit we've discussed to death... just more words to say it. gotcha. Now be nice ... No where did I see anyone discuss "boundary layer", Inlet Air Temp in relation to power reduction via PE, and a couple other things I mentioned ... I will not assume you gave me a zero on that post and discounted it in one sentence ... I guess I could have been "typical" and asked what CAI made the most HP and what exhaust to buy like most other newcomers ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmax Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 so otherwise we should all devise a shaker hood and get good cool polluted air as they did back in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 so otherwise we should all devise a shaker hood and get good cool polluted air as they did back in the day <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's exactly what I'm going to do with a Z28 style cowl induction scoop and a carb flange style intake with a SD tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redmax Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 well ss keep me posted cause Im looking at doing the same thing. just trying to figure out the proper flow angles to get it to the throttle body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packjh Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 is it just me but is this thread really old and way to much reading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHO_Tek Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 is it just me but is this thread really old and way to much reading? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> snnnnnooorrrrr........what....I fell asleep part way through this thread. I still have stock airbox and an AC Delco filter. The GMPP setup looks good, but as of now I'm either going to stick with stock or roll my own when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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