If you go the drop-in option don't buy a new one. I have two you can have; my K&N with about 50 miles on it and a brand new SLP dry filter drop in. I have tried to give them away before on this forum with no takers. I think folks though I was weird because I was not trying to make a buck; just not worth the hassle to me...
Another option is to retain the OEM tube, get rid of the old the filter box and put a cone filter on. There was a thread about it several months ago and it looked good, not rigged...
I just bought a Volant off of Ebay. With a 10% off paypal coupon I had, the total came out to $250 and some change. I've read that the Volant was actually effective at reducing IAT's. Once I get the intake I'll run a data log with my Predator both before and after I install it and post the results.
most guys over here go a OTR or MCAI with 2 hole mod
I dont know if the GTO has the shroud on the front of the air box standard or not but that is what we call a MCAI (monaro CAI)
and we do a 2 hole mod on the bottom half of the air box
here is a link to a DIY My CAI mod on my VY SS ute (series 1)
very cheap mod with good gains
add a K&N filter and it is a all good
I would do this over the K&N pod filters
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As many have said, it's really personal preference so since I've got a Volant, that's what I'll recommend. Since "Cold Air" is really a misnomer, the gains you get will be pretty much the same across the board. Mostly because of allowing your engine to breath, although the stock box with a drop-in does seem to work pretty well in that aspect. Using a harness to relocate your IAT will help in reducing temps.
There has been some debate over whether a flat drop in or a cone filter has more surface area for filtration and/or airflow. Having had both, I personally prefer a cone filter but that's just me. I guess my major decision breaker was the price. Not just the overall price of they system but what I was getting for my buck. I can't see paying a large price tag for a system that will just add a cone filter and use the rest of the stock system (Lingerfelter comes to mind). The AEM is a nice looking setup but with the heatsoak isssues that we already have with our engines, I didn't feel comfortable having metal as part of the tubing. Some of the others, like K&N, only have a "wall" or barrier seperating the cone from the rest of the engine bay. To me this seems a bit rediculous since it still allows hot air to be sucked into the intake.
So I wound up going with the Volant. It does cost a little bit more than some of the others, but for the money I got an entire intake system from the MAF outward. It also has a closed box to isolate the cone and also offer up a nice place to relocate your IAT. I did notice a little difference in the sound, especially when I stomp on it. Some have said they can hear the "whooshing" sound of the air as it's being sucked into the intake. I don't know if I'd describe it quite like that but I do hear what I consider a "pleasant" sound. Is it better than the others? I don't know. What I do know is I like the way it has worked for me since I bought it. That and it looks pretty damned good too. I know that may not be as important as function but hey, why get something ugly under the hood?
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K&N is the big name but AEM and Volant are also up there.
Which in your guys opinion is the one to go with, and why? I have been looking at K&N and the cheapest I have seen them is for 285 with the AEM a few dollars less.
Gas savings? Increased HP? Adds to the exhaust tone? Noticeable difference with one?
Give me the scoop please.
As far as FIT, FINISH & Function I think the AEM BRUTE FORCE is the best way to go. Looks Great in the engine bay, sounds great, has a larger intake tube and filter system then the others. AEM also has the most experience when it comes to running DRY Hi perfromance filters on a cars intake.
I may be wrong but I think AEM was the 1st company to invent and run After Market CAI systems [ not just a Filter alone ]. They started making them for Rally Cars and off road vehicles. Just my 2 cents worth
I got NJ's AEM for a nice price and installed it. The tube isn't silver like others I have seen, it's a grayish metallic color, nice looking. The cone filter has a sock over it for aiding in keeping the filter clean. Couldn't beat the price , it's in now and functioning.
What ever you buy, I am partial to the Lingenfelter, change out the filter for an Amsoil EA air filter. The filtration on others only keeps out a small bird. You need to protect your investment.
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