Anyone w/ an 08 GXP CAI
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Anyone w/ an 08 GXP CAI Hi all, I'm new to this site and a new owner of a (pull me over red) 08 GP GXP. I've been searching for a CAI with no results. Will an 07 or earlier CAI work for my 08?
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Damn Taz, that sux, didn't know you got it in already, don't remember seeing a post on the install. Did they end up sending you a new box after the failed install attempt? Or did you just put the K&N back in, I thought u sold it.
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First off the CAI is a nice box, but if it does not fit into the car, then how can the product be worth it? They should take into account that each car might be off alittle bit here and there. Now James was very great to work with, but after looking at the CAI box and how it really closed off some of the body holes that let the air in, its going to be hard for the cooler air to get into that new design box.
My problem was based off of a line that was keeping the box from staying back. It was hitting the front of the brace and would not sit down at all even. I had to bend a few pieces, and still nothing. The box shouldve been about 1" shorter in lenth and that wouldve done it. James did offer to re fix it for me, but after dicking around with it for 3 hours, i said to myself its not worth it.
The K&N allows for more air to get into it the cone and also is WAY easier to install.
Now again, this is nothing agaist James or CAI, but if your going to make a product, please make sure to make the box able to adjust to small changes that could be on the car from the factory.
Yes, this was the newly designed one.
My problem was based off of a line that was keeping the box from staying back. It was hitting the front of the brace and would not sit down at all even. I had to bend a few pieces, and still nothing. The box shouldve been about 1" shorter in lenth and that wouldve done it. James did offer to re fix it for me, but after dicking around with it for 3 hours, i said to myself its not worth it.
The K&N allows for more air to get into it the cone and also is WAY easier to install.
Now again, this is nothing agaist James or CAI, but if your going to make a product, please make sure to make the box able to adjust to small changes that could be on the car from the factory.
Yes, this was the newly designed one.
K&N would kick in around 2500-3000rpms
CAI V1 would be 3500-4000rpms
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First off the CAI is a nice box, but if it does not fit into the car, then how can the product be worth it? They should take into account that each car might be off alittle bit here and there. Now James was very great to work with, but after looking at the CAI box and how it really closed off some of the body holes that let the air in, its going to be hard for the cooler air to get into that new design box.
My problem was based off of a line that was keeping the box from staying back. It was hitting the front of the brace and would not sit down at all even. I had to bend a few pieces, and still nothing. The box shouldve been about 1" shorter in lenth and that wouldve done it. James did offer to re fix it for me, but after dicking around with it for 3 hours, i said to myself its not worth it.
The K&N allows for more air to get into it the cone and also is WAY easier to install.
Now again, this is nothing agaist James or CAI, but if your going to make a product, please make sure to make the box able to adjust to small changes that could be on the car from the factory.
Yes, this was the newly designed one.
My problem was based off of a line that was keeping the box from staying back. It was hitting the front of the brace and would not sit down at all even. I had to bend a few pieces, and still nothing. The box shouldve been about 1" shorter in lenth and that wouldve done it. James did offer to re fix it for me, but after dicking around with it for 3 hours, i said to myself its not worth it.
The K&N allows for more air to get into it the cone and also is WAY easier to install.
Now again, this is nothing agaist James or CAI, but if your going to make a product, please make sure to make the box able to adjust to small changes that could be on the car from the factory.
Yes, this was the newly designed one.
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Not trying to argue, but if you didn't run the V2 CAI Intake how can you claim the K&N performs Better? I just don't see paying $200+ For a piece of plastic and a make shift heat shield. Can you really feel a 5-10hp difference by seat of the pants?
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I'm sure the K&N sounds like it's sucking harder because it's not in an insulated box. Before I bought the CAI system I had a cone on the end of the MAF, and it sounded like it sucked a lot harder. It sounded like that because the filter was open with nothing absorbing the sound. With the cone filter on the end of the MAF I seen 150-180 IAT now with the CAI I see 5-10 degrees above ambient. What IAT do you see with the K&N?
Last edited by 1Fast07GXP; May 24, 2008 at 08:48 PM.
I have had the car dyno tested with both of them on there. There is a difference.
Also, The only difference from the V1 vs V2 is that the box is 30% larger, yet it is still blocking off 30% of the air thats able to come into these cars.
You can think what you want, but since I have owned both, tested both and used both I know what I do.
Oh, BTW I wouldnt compair a K&N Kit to your autozone cone on the end of the maf Tube. The stock intake elbow is not that free flowing, along with the box itself.
Also, The only difference from the V1 vs V2 is that the box is 30% larger, yet it is still blocking off 30% of the air thats able to come into these cars.
You can think what you want, but since I have owned both, tested both and used both I know what I do.
Oh, BTW I wouldnt compair a K&N Kit to your autozone cone on the end of the maf Tube. The stock intake elbow is not that free flowing, along with the box itself.
Never said 5-10hp difference, but since I had the HP tuner, I was able to log the car and I could see the difference.
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Was it dynoed with the V2 intake with the new silicone intake tube? And the dyno will not give you real world performance. Majority of the time the hood is open and will allow the under hood heat to escape and not be drawn in by the intake.
Last edited by 1Fast07GXP; May 24, 2008 at 09:07 PM.
Hinst the point of using the HP tuner
If you would like to talk more about this, Lets take it to PM.
Oh, I didnt have the new silicone intake tube, but I did use a combo of the K&N tubes all the way to the maf and then the CAI intake and it helped maybe alittle bit, but again, the air flow blockage was the biggest problem.
I am done talking about this in this post, PM ME if you would like to chat about this more.
If you would like to talk more about this, Lets take it to PM.
Oh, I didnt have the new silicone intake tube, but I did use a combo of the K&N tubes all the way to the maf and then the CAI intake and it helped maybe alittle bit, but again, the air flow blockage was the biggest problem.
I am done talking about this in this post, PM ME if you would like to chat about this more.
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I though you said the K&N and the CAI intake temps were the same? But here in the redesigned CAI thread you stated they are not. I don't know why I'm arguing it doesn't really madder. I'm happy with my purchase.
06 SS, Help me with a tune and ill buy you a few packs of beer. 
The problem with the K&N is that the hot air from the engine bay can get sucked in through the cone and that will make the air/fuel off.
The CAI not only has a better setup which allows only cool air to get one, it also has a special heat pad that insulates the box to keep any engine heat away.
I will be doing a side by side shot of the 2 and I am hoping I will be getting mine soon within the next few weeks.
Super, You will get more from the K&N with the headlight off, but in return you will get the same from the CAI with the headlight off . The only difference is that the cool air can get to the K&N where if you do not have the headlight off, it can not.
The problem with the K&N is that the hot air from the engine bay can get sucked in through the cone and that will make the air/fuel off.
The CAI not only has a better setup which allows only cool air to get one, it also has a special heat pad that insulates the box to keep any engine heat away.
I will be doing a side by side shot of the 2 and I am hoping I will be getting mine soon within the next few weeks.
Super, You will get more from the K&N with the headlight off, but in return you will get the same from the CAI with the headlight off . The only difference is that the cool air can get to the K&N where if you do not have the headlight off, it can not.
Last edited by 1Fast07GXP; May 24, 2008 at 10:11 PM.