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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Default which CAI? K&N or Volant
aight so im looking at these two since i dunno of any others but rather go this route then a lid an it looks alot better. aight so both around $350-390. k&n claims 14.7 HP an volant is 11HP. ill be puttin it on a 00SS. jus thoughts of these choices an experiences.. thanx guys



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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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id go with K&N. ive never had any problems with mine after 2 years
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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My K&N gives me no trouble.
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Niether. Get a lid on the classifieds section and do the FRA mod. Garantee it'll flow the same and it wont be sucking in hot air.
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i think their all great brand but i dont think youll notice a difference in power between any of them so as long as you get something
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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K&N here, bought when they first came out in about 2001. No issues here.
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Picked up .2 at the track with my Volant :-)
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Save money and just get a lid.
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i'll sell u my violant intake, just like above from my 2000ss for $225 shipped. Has 500miles on it. Im going different direction
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I have a violant for sale as well. Will sell for $100. Sent you a PM.
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I have a violant for sale as well. Will sell for $100. Sent you a PM.
I'm interested if u still have it, pm me
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Volant - Have had mine for 5 years and it is great with no problems My volant seals right to my hood and I gained roughly .2 like stated above. Never had a Dyno run so can't give you any numbers.

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