Cold Air Intake

ClintonP929 · 09-12-2012, 09:31 PM

Hey guys, I recently got a cold air intake and installed it today, after I installed it went on a test run.. And result where not what I expected. the filter makes a whistling sound, its faint but I can hear it outside of cab, and after I give it some throttle and let off it whistles even louder and goes back to normal, dont know if this is normal or not for a CAI, but I doubt it seeing I also have a loss in power. I dont know if its the filter than came in the kit I got off ebay cheap or what? But I did everything it says here http://evicerator.com/cars/grandam/cai.html and made sure everything is tight! Any ideas on whats up?

chris_gt_74 · 09-12-2012, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ClintonP929

Hey guys, I recently got a cold air intake and installed it today, after I installed it went on a test run.. And result where not what I expected. the filter makes a whistling sound, its faint but I can hear it outside of cab, and after I give it some throttle and let off it whistles even louder and goes back to normal, dont know if this is normal or not for a CAI, but I doubt it seeing I also have a loss in power. I dont know if its the filter than came in the kit I got off ebay cheap or what? But I did everything it says here http://evicerator.com/cars/grandam/cai.html and made sure everything is tight! Any ideas on whats up?

The whistling is normal but could be more pronounced with the filter you have. Lack of throttle response is probably the filter also. I know the Ebay cai kit I got the filter felt like it was causing it to bog down. I swapped it out with a foam filter I had laying around and it made a big difference.

sleepyalero · 09-12-2012, 10:12 PM

yeah whistle is normal, mine does and i like it, actually. go to auto store get yourself a spectre filter or k&n filter and call it a day.

[ChaosweaveR] · 09-12-2012, 10:16 PM

The whistling is normal. You removed all those restrictive airbox resonators, so you're going to hear the air being sucked in.

As said, you probably have a crap filter. K&N filters are good, I love the AEM dryflow filters.

ClintonP929 · 09-12-2012, 10:16 PM

Alright! Thanks for reply guys, very helpful! And I like it aswell :b

TDavis · 09-13-2012, 08:44 AM

I haz question.

Would putting a K&N airbox filter into your airbox, replacing the OEM paper filter, do much?

I just don't want to route a CAI down the bumper to have it get dirty n sht from rain.

3800L67GAM · 09-13-2012, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

I haz question.

Would putting a K&N airbox filter into your airbox, replacing the OEM paper filter, do much?

I just don't want to route a CAI down the bumper to have it get dirty n sht from rain.

I don't think so because the stock air box is restricting enough air that's trying to come through idk you should try it and see what you get.

sleepyalero · 09-13-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

I haz question.

Would putting a K&N airbox filter into your airbox, replacing the OEM paper filter, do much?

I just don't want to route a CAI down the bumper to have it get dirty n sht from rain.

It'll help a little, but not much as a CAI.

Twentys99GT · 09-13-2012, 10:34 AM

I have a gutted airbox an I make more power than my cai did an sounds so much deeper

Twentys99GT · 09-13-2012, 10:35 AM

Also with just a k&n replacement filter

chris_gt_74 · 09-13-2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TDavis

I haz question.

Would putting a K&N airbox filter into your airbox, replacing the OEM paper filter, do much?

I just don't want to route a CAI down the bumper to have it get dirty n sht from rain.

Believe it or not the filter in the fender well stays fairly clean.

sleepyalero · 09-13-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Twentys99GT

I have a gutted airbox an I make more power than my cai did an sounds so much deeper

define "gutted"

Twentys99GT · 09-13-2012, 11:52 AM

All air restrictions in fender are gone just got ram air setup an airbox. Doesn't bog like my CAI did an it's better throttle response. With deeper sound still whistles small bit

[ChaosweaveR] · 09-13-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Twentys99GT

All air restrictions in fender are gone just got ram air setup an airbox. Doesn't bog like my CAI did an it's better throttle response. With deeper sound still whistles small bit

All that work and it does nothing.

sleepyalero · 09-13-2012, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by [ChaosweaveR]

All that work and it does nothing.

I'd have to agree..

You probably just had a ****ty filter with that cai. Did you get a REAL cold air? or did you buy some dryer tubing, run it to the fender, and stick an ebay filter on the end?

tipnitty · 09-13-2012, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twentys99GT

All air restrictions in fender are gone just got ram air setup an airbox. Doesn't bog like my CAI did an it's better throttle response. With deeper sound still whistles small bit

TDavis · 09-13-2012, 12:58 PM

So where exactly does the air that goes into the CAI come from?

I see some people cut out the "gills" on the front GT bumpers to let "more" air go into the CAI. Thats why I thought it would get dirty quickly. But from those photos it looks like thats not required.

Twentys99GT · 09-13-2012, 02:14 PM

I bought the k&n typhoon cold air an it still sucked ass

Twentys99GT · 09-13-2012, 02:16 PM

I had to take it all out anyway cause the woman I bought the car from wrecked it an the restrictions were in pieces

[ChaosweaveR] · 09-13-2012, 02:34 PM

Something tells me you didn't buy an actual CAI. K&N doesn't make one for the GA.

09-12-2012, 09:31 PM	#1
ClintonP929 I rock a SE... AKA: Clinton Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Age: 19 Posts: 50 Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Persuit	Cold Air Intake Hey guys, I recently got a cold air intake and installed it today, after I installed it went on a test run.. And result where not what I expected. the filter makes a whistling sound, its faint but I can hear it outside of cab, and after I give it some throttle and let off it whistles even louder and goes back to normal, dont know if this is normal or not for a CAI, but I doubt it seeing I also have a loss in power. I dont know if its the filter than came in the kit I got off ebay cheap or what? But I did everything it says here http://evicerator.com/cars/grandam/cai.html and made sure everything is tight! Any ideas on whats up?

09-12-2012, 10:12 PM	#3
sleepyalero GAGT - Senior Member AKA: nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 1,566 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	yeah whistle is normal, mine does and i like it, actually. go to auto store get yourself a spectre filter or k&n filter and call it a day. __________________ 2001 GLS 3400. Mods: F40 6 speed swap. Pacesetter headers. Pacesetter catback. CAI. MMS solid motor mount. MMS transmission mounts. MMS stainless allen bolts. MMS header gaskets. MMS custom no cat downpipe. MMS TB delete heater tube. Prosport Oil pressure gauge/volts gauge. AEM A/F wideband. 65mm TCE TB. 8000K HID's. Sparco Racing Seats. MMS Port/polish UIM/LIM. Nitto NeoGen tires. Lowered. Baer brakes.

09-12-2012, 10:16 PM	#4
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coram, NY Age: 26 Posts: 5,290 Vehicle: 2005 Honda Accord EX-L	The whistling is normal. You removed all those restrictive airbox resonators, so you're going to hear the air being sucked in. As said, you probably have a crap filter. K&N filters are good, I love the AEM dryflow filters. __________________ 2005 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe: K24 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64 Follow my unique blog on FB ------> Mighty the Armadillo The best Sonic fanpage on FB! ------> Cool story, bro but it needs more Sonic the Hedgehog Problem, ricers?

09-13-2012, 08:44 AM	#6
TDavis GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 20 Posts: 1,587 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	I haz question. Would putting a K&N airbox filter into your airbox, replacing the OEM paper filter, do much? I just don't want to route a CAI down the bumper to have it get dirty n sht from rain. __________________ Mods: Lowered on Canuck springs(1.75") on KYB GR2 struts with monroe mounts. SC/T hood/spoiler. Amber corner black housed headlights. Red LEDs for window/lock switches. White LEDs for map/floor/glovebox lighting. DRL and ALC delete. 20% Tint. 35w 3k HID fogs. Sport Edition KV5 Silver painted 18x8 35mm offset. Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position tires. Badge delete. 12" PowerSlot slotted front brake upgrade w/ firebird dual piston calipers, rear slotted rotors. Last edited by TDavis; 09-13-2012 at 08:51 AM.

09-13-2012, 10:34 AM	#9
Twentys99GT GAGT - Newbie AKA: Justin Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Age: 25 Posts: 16 Vehicle: 1999 grand am gt coupe	I have a gutted airbox an I make more power than my cai did an sounds so much deeper __________________ no mods

09-13-2012, 10:35 AM	#10
Twentys99GT GAGT - Newbie AKA: Justin Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Age: 25 Posts: 16 Vehicle: 1999 grand am gt coupe	Also with just a k&n replacement filter __________________ no mods

09-13-2012, 11:52 AM	#13
Twentys99GT GAGT - Newbie AKA: Justin Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Age: 25 Posts: 16 Vehicle: 1999 grand am gt coupe	All air restrictions in fender are gone just got ram air setup an airbox. Doesn't bog like my CAI did an it's better throttle response. With deeper sound still whistles small bit __________________ no mods

09-13-2012, 12:58 PM	#17
TDavis GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Tanner Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Age: 20 Posts: 1,587 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT	So where exactly does the air that goes into the CAI come from? I see some people cut out the "gills" on the front GT bumpers to let "more" air go into the CAI. Thats why I thought it would get dirty quickly. But from those photos it looks like thats not required. __________________ Mods: Lowered on Canuck springs(1.75") on KYB GR2 struts with monroe mounts. SC/T hood/spoiler. Amber corner black housed headlights. Red LEDs for window/lock switches. White LEDs for map/floor/glovebox lighting. DRL and ALC delete. 20% Tint. 35w 3k HID fogs. Sport Edition KV5 Silver painted 18x8 35mm offset. Bridgestone Potenza RE970AS Pole Position tires. Badge delete. 12" PowerSlot slotted front brake upgrade w/ firebird dual piston calipers, rear slotted rotors.

09-13-2012, 02:14 PM	#18
Twentys99GT GAGT - Newbie AKA: Justin Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Age: 25 Posts: 16 Vehicle: 1999 grand am gt coupe	I bought the k&n typhoon cold air an it still sucked ass __________________ no mods

09-13-2012, 02:16 PM	#19
Twentys99GT GAGT - Newbie AKA: Justin Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Age: 25 Posts: 16 Vehicle: 1999 grand am gt coupe	I had to take it all out anyway cause the woman I bought the car from wrecked it an the restrictions were in pieces __________________ no mods

09-13-2012, 02:34 PM	#20
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Coram, NY Age: 26 Posts: 5,290 Vehicle: 2005 Honda Accord EX-L	Something tells me you didn't buy an actual CAI. K&N doesn't make one for the GA. __________________ 2005 Honda Accord EX-L Coupe: K24 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64 Follow my unique blog on FB ------> Mighty the Armadillo The best Sonic fanpage on FB! ------> Cool story, bro but it needs more Sonic the Hedgehog Problem, ricers?

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