Spectre CAI

[99COOP]

I know all about CAI's but really havent seen too many of these being used, just curious on thoughts and oppinions considering the price compared to the other popular ones.

http://summitracing.com/parts/SPE-9903/

 

["350Vortec"]

Never heard of that one, But i just ordered this one. My friend has it on his hoe and from what he said he gained 7-10 hp and 3-7 ft lbs torque on the dyno.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-9...rQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories#ht_2388wt_977
It looks and sounds good to.

 

[bowtiefreak]

They definitly add some noise. give it a shot

 

[foreverfalcon40]

I say no to both! Still open inside the engine bay therefore sucking in the hot air within the bay. Thats called heat soak.

Out trucks have pretty efficient Intake since it bolts up into the fender. The filter is contained within a box, therefor there is no heat soak and it suckin all COLD..COOL air from the outside into the fender.

I say if you wanna cheap out get a drop in K&N...or Go Volant. They have a 4" Collecter which is the biggest for our Hoes.

 

[99COOP]

Yea i like Volants full enclosed box, but stock setups are fairly restrictive. Realisticly a CAI is a CAI not much gains will really be involved just added efficiency. Probably just go AEM

 

[Sasquatch]

i have a spectre CAI on my 05 yukon. it`s good quality stuff for the price.

they said that heat soak is only a problem in slow moving traffic, it`s not a huge problem when moving because it`s getting alot more airflow.

 

[DJTricky]

hey guess what.... i made my own. lol 4 inch pipe and some of my own brackets and stuff...

3 - feet of aluminum pipe ($3 dollars from junk yard)
3 - 4 inch - 3.5 inch couplers ($5.99 each)
1 - 4 inch air filter ($26.99)
1 - custom made bracket ($free from my garage floor)

i brought the pipe to a shop in my town and had them do the binding and cutting to get the right angles.

1 - 90 degree
1 - 25 degree

they cost $15

my total came to about 62.96(closer to 65 after tax) and i noticed a 12 hp gain on the dyno

 

[foreverfalcon40]

12HP...

Just remember he doesn't have a stock 5.7L or even 5.7 anymore.


Bet you'd do better if your filter was enclosed!

My view still stands and I'm not budgin! Ur hoe...your mods!

 

[99COOP]

12HP...

Just remember he doesn't have a stock 5.7L or even 5.7 anymore.


Bet you'd do better if your filter was enclosed!

My view still stands and I'm not budgin! Ur hoe...your mods!

I do agree with you in terms of an enclosed CAI vs. a poorly vented CAI.
Am i missing something ? who doesnt have a stock 5.7 ?

 

[DJTricky]

me lol i have a 6.3 haha. Its a 383 so i needed some major air flow.. My 417 horses need alot of air.

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12HP...

Bet you'd do better if your filter was enclosed!

You know your probably right. I bet i could get closer to 18 to 20 off that one. But im actually in the works for a twin filter set up. Lol pics to come soon