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slakjak1215 · 07-03-2014, 09:58 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Volant-Intake-.../dp/B009BG5T28
Just wondering, that 90 Degree bend in that tube has got to make some serious turbulence no? Just wondering if anyone has this one installed and if it's worth it. Was reading up and people were saying that the engine runs very lean after the install. What are the risks with no tune?
Thanks

dmginc · 07-03-2014, 10:22 AM

the ECM will adjust the air/fuel mixture. all of the intakes for our cars have a 90* bend in them, as long as it is a nice smooth surface it should be fine. far as i know there is nothing wrong with the Volant as an intake, i think most people dont like its appearance.

Mark114 · 07-03-2014, 10:32 AM

The pictures on Amazon and Volant's web site show an open design that looks like it would pull in hot air from the engine compartment. Just my opinion, but for just a few more dollars I would get a Rotofab intake with a proven track record.

Pathogen · 07-03-2014, 12:54 PM

All false information. It is completely enclosed. It is not a 90 degree bend, the pictures are misleading. It goes upward a little which gives the illusion that it is at a acute angle. I love mine.

Zig Zag · 07-03-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pathogen

All false information. It is completely enclosed. It is not a 90 degree bend, the pictures are misleading. It goes upward a little which gives the illusion that it is at a acute angle. I love mine.

Looks good! Sharp looking engine bay.

Camaro45thMD · 07-04-2014, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmginc

the ECM will adjust the air/fuel mixture. all of the intakes for our cars have a 90* bend in them, as long as it is a nice smooth surface it should be fine. far as i know there is nothing wrong with the Volant as an intake, i think most people dont like its appearance.

IMO: Spend the extra $50 and get a CAI.
Here is mine:

For me it was about performance and looks. I did my research. Nothing beats the way a CAI fits and looks under the hood.

PolynesianPowerhouse · 07-05-2014, 10:27 PM

this may step on some toes, but lets be real about this....

any intake is gonna give you around the same gains... the difference in real world terms is akin to taking out the spare tire and doing a run, vs having it in. buy what you like the look of... no need to spend extra cash if you aren't really gonna gain anything from it. the Volant will do just as well as the CAI or the Roto-Fab and prob a few other choices... REALISTICALLY.

from any differences in gains, were talking about what? maybe a 1-3hp difference, and that TOTALLY VARIES from car to car....

don't spend an extra 50$ to follow someone, buy what works and what you like the look of. if you dig the Volant, get that, and spend the 50$ saved on your next mod.

slakjak1215 · 07-05-2014, 11:08 PM

Thanks to everyone for their inputs! Appreciate it!

mrlarrys · 07-06-2014, 06:38 AM

I have the Volant CAI for a year now and have had no problems in the 10,000 miles I have driven, I did buy the dry filter and enjoy being able to fill up my windshield washer fluid without removing a cover. I think it looks well and sounds great, and was easy to install.

mrlarrys · 07-06-2014, 12:52 PM

Lacpac · 07-08-2014, 10:02 PM

I have the Volant with the Powercore Dry Filter. Paid about $250 for it. It looks stock, filters extremely well, and sounds great. If you don't want an oiled cotton gauze filter media then the Powercore is the way to go. Same filter they use on some of the late model Corvettes.
Filter is good for 50k-100k miles, and can be blown out, but I haven't tried that yet. Be sure to google "Donaldson Powercore Filter" to learn more about the technology.

PatS · 07-13-2014, 01:08 AM

Just ordered my Volant 151366 with the Drycore filter.

gmooney72 · 08-15-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PatS

Just ordered my Volant 151366 with the Drycore filter.

Where did you order from and how much was the price? TY

12WhiteLS · 08-15-2014, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolynesianPowerhouse

this may step on some toes, but lets be real about this....

any intake is gonna give you around the same gains... the difference in real world terms is akin to taking out the spare tire and doing a run, vs having it in. buy what you like the look of... no need to spend extra cash if you aren't really gonna gain anything from it. the Volant will do just as well as the CAI or the Roto-Fab and prob a few other choices... REALISTICALLY.

from any differences in gains, were talking about what? maybe a 1-3hp difference, and that TOTALLY VARIES from car to car....

don't spend an extra 50$ to follow someone, buy what works and what you like the look of. if you dig the Volant, get that, and spend the 50$ saved on your next mod.

Couldn't agree more!!

07-03-2014, 09:58 AM	#1
slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	Volant CAI http://www.amazon.com/Volant-Intake-.../dp/B009BG5T28 Just wondering, that 90 Degree bend in that tube has got to make some serious turbulence no? Just wondering if anyone has this one installed and if it's worth it. Was reading up and people were saying that the engine runs very lean after the install. What are the risks with no tune? Thanks __________________

07-03-2014, 10:22 AM	#2
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	the ECM will adjust the air/fuel mixture. all of the intakes for our cars have a 90* bend in them, as long as it is a nice smooth surface it should be fine. far as i know there is nothing wrong with the Volant as an intake, i think most people dont like its appearance. Attached Images __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

07-03-2014, 12:54 PM	#4
Pathogen Drives: 2014 1LS Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 653	All false information. It is completely enclosed. It is not a 90 degree bend, the pictures are misleading. It goes upward a little which gives the illusion that it is at a acute angle. I love mine. __________________ Nobody with a good car needs to be justified. -Flannery O'Connor

07-05-2014, 10:27 PM	#7
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	this may step on some toes, but lets be real about this.... any intake is gonna give you around the same gains... the difference in real world terms is akin to taking out the spare tire and doing a run, vs having it in. buy what you like the look of... no need to spend extra cash if you aren't really gonna gain anything from it. the Volant will do just as well as the CAI or the Roto-Fab and prob a few other choices... REALISTICALLY. from any differences in gains, were talking about what? maybe a 1-3hp difference, and that TOTALLY VARIES from car to car.... don't spend an extra 50$ to follow someone, buy what works and what you like the look of. if you dig the Volant, get that, and spend the 50$ saved on your next mod. __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant

07-05-2014, 11:08 PM	#8
slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	Thanks to everyone for their inputs! Appreciate it! __________________

07-03-2014, 10:32 AM	#3
Mark114 Drives: 2016 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,715 View My Garage	The pictures on Amazon and Volant's web site show an open design that looks like it would pull in hot air from the engine compartment. Just my opinion, but for just a few more dollars I would get a Rotofab intake with a proven track record.

07-06-2014, 06:38 AM	#9
mrlarrys Drives: 2013 ruby red tincoat HURST 1LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island , NY Posts: 57 View My Garage	I have the Volant CAI for a year now and have had no problems in the 10,000 miles I have driven, I did buy the dry filter and enjoy being able to fill up my windshield washer fluid without removing a cover. I think it looks well and sounds great, and was easy to install.

07-06-2014, 12:52 PM	#10
mrlarrys Drives: 2013 ruby red tincoat HURST 1LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island , NY Posts: 57 View My Garage

07-08-2014, 10:02 PM	#11
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	Vooant CAI Powercore Dry Filter I have the Volant with the Powercore Dry Filter. Paid about $250 for it. It looks stock, filters extremely well, and sounds great. If you don't want an oiled cotton gauze filter media then the Powercore is the way to go. Same filter they use on some of the late model Corvettes. Filter is good for 50k-100k miles, and can be blown out, but I haven't tried that yet. Be sure to google "Donaldson Powercore Filter" to learn more about the technology. Attached Images Last edited by Lacpac; 07-09-2014 at 07:37 AM. Reason: Add pics

07-13-2014, 01:08 AM	#12
PatS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pueblo Posts: 167 View My Garage	Just ordered my Volant 151366 with the Drycore filter.