Installed WAI - Page 3

cardude007617 · 06-12-2007, 10:48 PM

oh ya, that would make it a little harder haha. this is a cool mod, i just hope i can decide

kuecker_dj09 · 06-13-2007, 11:28 AM

AJ, i used a cell phone stop watch, so i prolly didnt see any gains AT ALL. but it does sound cool, and looks ok.....

cardude007617 · 06-13-2007, 10:52 PM

wow what a thread, but at least it has some useful info in it i think. looks good man, just wish u woulda gotton a full cai but thats ur call and withthat u run 0 risk of sucking up water, not that u do anyays

williamGT · 06-13-2007, 11:17 PM

I got the same set up as you, I left ther ramair on and the bottom of the intake box....I have the DS stage 2 intake but the damn thing is falling off.

bballr4567 · 06-13-2007, 11:33 PM

I didnt get to hit the track up tonight due to some injuries to me but I might hit it up on friday for some heads up racing at our track.

Anyways I know that I can feel from around 2500-5500 the car pulls much much much better then when I had the WAI. Plus I can now chirp the tires a little bit where as I couldnt previously. I have Falken ST 115s and they grip like crazy. Even in the rain its rather hard to get them to spin.

kuecker_dj09 · 06-14-2007, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by williamGT

I got the same set up as you, I left ther ramair on and the bottom of the intake box....I have the DS stage 2 intake but the damn thing is falling off.

yea i had to screw the clamp down all the way. im thinking of getting some stainless steel 3.5 inch pipe from autozone and re placing the rubber intake. it looks pretty restrictive.

cardude007617 · 06-14-2007, 12:47 PM

maybe thats the shortfall of chromeintakes....

kuecker_dj09 · 06-14-2007, 02:01 PM

no a new stainless steel pipe would be less restrictive compared to the the stock rubber one.

cardude007617 · 06-15-2007, 12:57 PM

ya but would u see any real gains unless you are boosted?

Mirage85 · 06-15-2007, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

ya but would u see any real gains unless you are boosted?

Dude, small things like intakes are not going to give you anything noticable on a grand am regardless of whatelse you have. Your not going to feel any difference. Maybe eventually if you were heavily modified, it might shave a few tenths of a second off your 1/4 mile time... but realistically, your not going to see anything. Its all about the sound you want, a sucking sound under the hood, or exhaust out the rear...

cardude007617 · 06-15-2007, 01:50 PM

mirage thats not wat i was talknig about, i was talking about the smooth metal tubing verses the ribbed rubber tubing

Mirage85 · 06-15-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude007617

mirage thats not wat i was talknig about, i was talking about the smooth metal tubing verses the ribbed rubber tubing

Regardless... the tubing is going to make even less of a difference than the filter itself.

lvemy3100 · 06-15-2007, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirage85

Dude, small things like intakes are not going to give you anything noticable on a grand am regardless of whatelse you have. Your not going to feel any difference. Maybe eventually if you were heavily modified, it might shave a few tenths of a second off your 1/4 mile time... but realistically, your not going to see anything. Its all about the sound you want, a sucking sound under the hood, or exhaust out the rear...

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Originally Posted by Mirage85

Regardless... the tubing is going to make even less of a difference than the filter itself.

this is true the filter is more important than replacing that ribbed rubber piece but replacing it is still important... just ask pyro....

why isnt this thread locked yet????

cardude007617 · 06-15-2007, 02:11 PM

haha who knows, it's still fun though. put it this way, the better the intake, the more gains u will see

kuecker_dj09 · 06-15-2007, 02:30 PM

if i got the stainless pipe for my intake, that would be for looks anyway

Mirage85 · 06-15-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lvemy3100

No??? then why does everyone say they dont notice a difference with the CAI? obviously someone who sells them will stick up for them.

lvemy3100 · 06-15-2007, 04:51 PM

ok so then then every dyno my customers have been on must be broken... or how about GLD and all the other 1/4 mile tracks my customers go to.. I guess the tracks are broken too

seriously guy just stop...

even if you dont I am done with this thread...

el nino · 06-15-2007, 04:53 PM

all i have is CAI and SLP and i dont really notice a change. ofcourse i was planning on working on the car a lot more but just decided to work on a better engine.

Mirage85 · 06-15-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by el nino

all i have is CAI and SLP and i dont really notice a change. ofcourse i was planning on working on the car a lot more but just decided to work on a better engine.

Exactly my point...

lvemy3100, Im not saying I dont belive you, but for the average driver, they arent going to notice that much of a difference when driving to school or work, its not like your adding 50hp or something to the car.

cardude007617 · 06-15-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lvemy3100

ok so then then every dyno my customers have been on must be broken... or how about GLD and all the other 1/4 mile tracks my customers go to.. I guess the tracks are broken too

seriously guy just stop...

even if you dont I am done with this thread...

well, dynos and track times dont lie, they must help

06-12-2007, 10:48 PM	#41
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	oh ya, that would make it a little harder haha. this is a cool mod, i just hope i can decide __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

06-13-2007, 11:28 AM	#42
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	AJ, i used a cell phone stop watch, so i prolly didnt see any gains AT ALL. but it does sound cool, and looks ok..... __________________ CarDomain FQuick 2000 Silverado- Daily and project truck 2000 Grand Am GT1- Gone But Not Forgotten

06-13-2007, 10:52 PM	#43
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	wow what a thread, but at least it has some useful info in it i think. looks good man, just wish u woulda gotton a full cai but thats ur call and withthat u run 0 risk of sucking up water, not that u do anyays __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

06-13-2007, 11:17 PM	#44
williamGT 09 G8 GT AKA: william Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: yellowknife Age: 37 Posts: 1,390 Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT	I got the same set up as you, I left ther ramair on and the bottom of the intake box....I have the DS stage 2 intake but the damn thing is falling off. __________________ 2009 Pontiac G8 GT, Panther black. Mods: Doug Thorley shorties, Solo mach unbalance cat-back, catless, Roto-Fab intake, HP tuned and atari style center gauge

06-14-2007, 12:47 PM	#47
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	maybe thats the shortfall of chromeintakes.... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

06-13-2007, 11:33 PM	#45
bballr4567 GAGT - Member AKA: Josh Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 733 Vehicle: 09 Pontiac G8 GT	I didnt get to hit the track up tonight due to some injuries to me but I might hit it up on friday for some heads up racing at our track. Anyways I know that I can feel from around 2500-5500 the car pulls much much much better then when I had the WAI. Plus I can now chirp the tires a little bit where as I couldnt previously. I have Falken ST 115s and they grip like crazy. Even in the rain its rather hard to get them to spin.

06-14-2007, 02:01 PM	#48
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	no a new stainless steel pipe would be less restrictive compared to the the stock rubber one. __________________ CarDomain FQuick 2000 Silverado- Daily and project truck 2000 Grand Am GT1- Gone But Not Forgotten

06-15-2007, 12:57 PM	#49
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	ya but would u see any real gains unless you are boosted? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

06-15-2007, 01:50 PM	#51
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	mirage thats not wat i was talknig about, i was talking about the smooth metal tubing verses the ribbed rubber tubing __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

06-15-2007, 02:11 PM	#54
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	haha who knows, it's still fun though. put it this way, the better the intake, the more gains u will see __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

06-15-2007, 02:30 PM	#55
kuecker_dj09 Former GAGT Owner AKA: Seth Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan, KS Posts: 552 Vehicle: 2000 Silverado ECSB	if i got the stainless pipe for my intake, that would be for looks anyway __________________ CarDomain FQuick 2000 Silverado- Daily and project truck 2000 Grand Am GT1- Gone But Not Forgotten

06-15-2007, 04:51 PM	#57
lvemy3100 Im President Charley AKA: mp Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: place Posts: 2,040 Vehicle: 01 car	ok so then then every dyno my customers have been on must be broken... or how about GLD and all the other 1/4 mile tracks my customers go to.. I guess the tracks are broken too seriously guy just stop... even if you dont I am done with this thread... __________________ -Mark You want more power? You need MP Racing! ------ Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk. Then we shall find, and beat the a*es of, the nonbelievers who ruined my feast. Last edited by lvemy3100; 06-15-2007 at 04:55 PM.*

06-15-2007, 04:53 PM	#58
el nino GAGT - Member AKA: Nino Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: T-Roy, Michigan Age: 32 Posts: 292 Vehicle: Grand AM SE 3400	all i have is CAI and SLP and i dont really notice a change. ofcourse i was planning on working on the car a lot more but just decided to work on a better engine.