after spending way too much time researching the cold air intake options, i finally decided on one.
Volant - the reviews appear to be very mixed on this one. after reading about potential problems with air flow to the hood scoop at higher speeds, and problems with engine compartment heat if the hood scoop is blocked, i passed on this one. fwiw, i've had exposed intakes before (had a bottom feeder on my C5), so i wasn't really worried about any issues with water on this one.
K&N - people seem to like it, and the price is much better than the Volant. looks like a proven design too.
filter replacement - quite a few people recommended just replacing the filter with a higher flowing model from K&N, S&B, etc. this is definitely the cheapest option, but i want max HP gains (or at least the coolest intake hissing noise coming from the engine bay).
so, i went with the JMB Performance CAI kit.
the JMB design is similar to the K&N design, but i think the JMB will have better air flow, and it is MUCH sexier than the drab looking K&N kit. ordered mine in gloss red. the price is about the same as the K&N kit, and JMB is a supporting vendor here, so the decision was easy in the end. also, JMB's customer service has been great so far.
http://www.jmbperformance.com/
Volant - the reviews appear to be very mixed on this one. after reading about potential problems with air flow to the hood scoop at higher speeds, and problems with engine compartment heat if the hood scoop is blocked, i passed on this one. fwiw, i've had exposed intakes before (had a bottom feeder on my C5), so i wasn't really worried about any issues with water on this one.
K&N - people seem to like it, and the price is much better than the Volant. looks like a proven design too.
filter replacement - quite a few people recommended just replacing the filter with a higher flowing model from K&N, S&B, etc. this is definitely the cheapest option, but i want max HP gains (or at least the coolest intake hissing noise coming from the engine bay).
so, i went with the JMB Performance CAI kit.
the JMB design is similar to the K&N design, but i think the JMB will have better air flow, and it is MUCH sexier than the drab looking K&N kit. ordered mine in gloss red. the price is about the same as the K&N kit, and JMB is a supporting vendor here, so the decision was easy in the end. also, JMB's customer service has been great so far.
http://www.jmbperformance.com/
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