smoke03 Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Should i get a K&N CAI or a volant CAI? Why? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hankg42 Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I have had a K&N CAI on for just under a year, and have been very satisfied. I added it about the same time as my tune, so I cannot say specifically how much it helped performance wise. Many on this site like Outlaw CAI as well. I'm sure you will hear from them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSS04 Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 i like the looks of my volent alot, that and the closed box is what made me buy it. http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.ph...mp;hl=cai's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 (edited) Volant and Outlaw seem to be the favs on here like Hankq42 said. I went with Volant because of appearance and have been happy with it. Edited July 12, 2007 by brobradh77 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raandoggy Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 I have the volant as well. It looks really nice and it's enclosed with the ram air scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montanass Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Volant: because its better than K&N but if you want bling and function, I recommend the GMPP CAI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc04ss Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 Volant: because its better than K&N but if you want bling and function, I recommend the GMPP CAI I am in the market for a CAI as well. What makes Volant better than K & N?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raandoggy Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I am in the market for a CAI as well. What makes Volant better than K & N?? Thanks With the Volant, U don't get the hot air from under the hood. Especially wiht the ram air scoop for the Volant. The K&N is open to the heat under the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I would have to say K&N. Yes the K&N is an open element (I like the way it looks) and doesn't have as much as some of the others to block underhood heat like the Volant, but it is not totally open to underhood heat, as the isolation plate does a pretty good job of keeping heat out. Not to mention, the open element benefits from the airflow coming in over the headlight, kind of a ram air effect (and yes I know that Volant has an optional ram air scoop). A lot more air comes in over that headlight than you think. I am very satisfied with the K&N 57-Series FIPK. There was a noticable gain in throttle response over stock. Good luck with your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc04ss Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I would have to say K&N. Yes the K&N is an open element (I like the way it looks) and doesn't have as much as some of the others to block underhood heat like the Volant, but it is not totally open to underhood heat, as the isolation plate does a pretty good job of keeping heat out. Not to mention, the open element benefits from the airflow coming in over the headlight, kind of a ram air effect (and yes I know that Volant has an optional ram air scoop). A lot more air comes in over that headlight than you think. I am very satisfied with the K&N 57-Series FIPK. There was a noticable gain in throttle response over stock. Good luck with your choice. Your K&N setup looks great! Was wondering if you run it all year round?? I have the four seasons over here (Wash St). No problems with rain or snow? If ya dont mind me askin...what did you pay for the set up?? Cheapest I have seen is $212.00 includes shipping. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen1 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 ive had both the k&n makes alot more noise.go with the volant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_forma Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 I would have to say volant. I had the old version Volant and sold it for the AEM Brute force CAI which was pretty bad ass. Def had SOTP feel to and sounded mean as hell but I dropped a good 2mpg with it for some reason. Its the same type of set-up as K&N so I dont see to much of a difference really. I sold that and went with the new Volant box and been very happy with it. Still feel slight notice in throttle response and I AVG 14mpg now around town with my foot in it on stock tune. With my other PCM which is tuned I got better gas mileage. I cant say for sure between the two since I didnt have a K&N but I had a set-up very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT13 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 i'm happy with my Volant. when I got it, the discussion was more centered around Outlaw and Volant. More guys on here seemed to have the Volant and were happy with it. I liked the fact that it has the enclosed box (looks nice too) and the down tube that attaches to your right side brake vent. When I installed it, I leaped up to 14.9 mpg combined city/hwy. The thing sounds nice when you get on it too as well as there being alittle power gain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivierakid55 Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 outlaw here and i would have bought either volant or an outlaw when i purchased. it was a coin flip. but get a closed box setup with a plastic tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 Your K&N setup looks great! Was wondering if you run it all year round?? I have the four seasons over here (Wash St). No problems with rain or snow? If ya dont mind me askin...what did you pay for the set up?? Cheapest I have seen is $212.00 includes shipping. Thanks Some guys say that the K&N is loud, yes there is some induction noise, but I like the way that sounds. Anyway, I run the K&N FIPK year round, and have had 0 problems with rain or snow (we have the 4 seasons here in NY too). I would assume that you would have to be careful with the Volant Ram Air tube in deep standing water and heavy rain. I paid $215.00 for my K&N a year ago through Jegs. If you research the K&N FIPK's, you will find the 57 and 77 series. The 57-series (like mine) has a plastic tube, the 77-series has the polished stainless(or aluminum?) tube. Go for the 57-Series. Good luck with your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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