rab986 Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 i installed a volant on my Viper Truck and ran 3 pulls with a stock intake and 3 with the volant. The best performance that the volant showed was a 3hp loss and the worst was 7hp. It sounded kewl but was weak in the numbers. Now remember this was on a Dodge Viper truck so it may perform better in the chevy but by looking at the setup I would bet that you have more Heat Soak with the Volant than you do stock. To me the noisy ass intake intake isn't worth the gains (or losses) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 i installed a volant on my Viper Truck and ran 3 pulls with a stock intake and 3 with the volant. The best performance that the volant showed was a 3hp loss and the worst was 7hp. It sounded kewl but was weak in the numbers. Now remember this was on a Dodge Viper truck so it may perform better in the chevy but by looking at the setup I would bet that you have more Heat Soak with the Volant than you do stock. To me the noisy ass intake intake isn't worth the gains (or losses) We had the same experience here with the original Volant product, honestly it flat out stunk and there was such an uproar on the board Volant quickly redesigned and produced the new/improved CAI (for GM trucks). I bought one of the first Outlaws myself. Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsource Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 I wonder whose air cleaner element they used, it's not a K&N... Mr. P. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i have that intake installed right now as a matter of fact. works fantastic, and i saw no losses on the dyno over my old K&N CAI. also, the filter element is a bright redish orange paper filter, disposable. GMPP makes it, its not like an airriad or k&n. IMO the k&n type is a higher flowing filter, but the GM one is huge and the airbox works really nice. IAT before the throttle body went down a good bit over the k&n..... also, the polished tube included with the GM kit will fit the k&n polished tube inside of it thats my favorite part <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kelly - Do es the GMPP intake kit sound any louder than the stock one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleyperformance Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 I wonder whose air cleaner element they used, it's not a K&N... Mr. P. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i have that intake installed right now as a matter of fact. works fantastic, and i saw no losses on the dyno over my old K&N CAI. also, the filter element is a bright redish orange paper filter, disposable. GMPP makes it, its not like an airriad or k&n. IMO the k&n type is a higher flowing filter, but the GM one is huge and the airbox works really nice. IAT before the throttle body went down a good bit over the k&n..... also, the polished tube included with the GM kit will fit the k&n polished tube inside of it thats my favorite part <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kelly - Do es the GMPP intake kit sound any louder than the stock one? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yea its louder, but i have a magnacharger so i dont really notice the difference lol. its about the same as my old k&n FIPK cai tho, but it looks way better and installs in like 10 seconds. also, like i said before, the GMPP tube swallowed the k&n tubing.... about an inch bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 The good part about the GM one is the warrenty issue. That's why you'd buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsource Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 The good part about the GM one is the warrenty issue. That's why you'd buy it. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I guess I really want to know if it makes a difference over the stock setup or not. I've read that alot of these aftermarket air intake (CAI) kits dont do anything but create noise. I've also read that keeping the stock box, swapping out the filter to a K&N or similar, and swapping out the tube that leads to the throttle body (ie. Air Raid Jr. Kit) is the best setup. Zippy - could you clear this up for me once and for all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raced Guy Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Does anyone have any specfic gains on this intake. I am able to get a good discount on one and really like the way its set up. I just want to know if its worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakesvho Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 the intake tube is metal, will that make the air heat up from the engine before going into the motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Bit pricey. i have the VR6 paid 250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raced Guy Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 Price asside, does it perform good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebraSSka truck Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 (edited) I bought the GM Performance air intake yesterday. I will post pics and let everyone know how it turns out. I've had a K&N FIPK for a while but just was never happy with the fit/finish and appearance. I found it for $309.95 here: Link Edited February 15, 2007 by NebraSSka truck (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortec MAX Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 I would bet it looks a lot like mine The kit contents Install pic 1 Install pic 2 Install pic 3 Install pic 4 Install pic 5 Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jond983 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 seems very pricey... the only cool thing is the shiney lid IMO also , it prolly ain't worth it, get a volant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen.One05 Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 i have one installed on mine.. i definitely noticed a little extra torque and some added passing power... Don't really know about fuel economy... haven't had it on long enough to check any gains or losses =-/ But.... 1 thing i did notice... the damn thing rattles alot... metal on metal = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortec MAX Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 Don't really know about fuel economy... haven't had it on long enough to check any gains or losses =-/ If it made a difference it is minimal. I have not noticed a change. But.... 1 thing i did notice... the damn thing rattles alot... metal on metal = Mine does not rattle. Make sure you pushed the plastic nipple things on the bottom of the box fully into the rubber grommets of the tray underneath. Mine does make a BAAAH or WAAAH sound when you drop the hammer at low RPM, but I think that is typical for all the CAI kits. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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