thinking about getting a cai [Archive]

jfuller

12-09-2003, 07:27 PM

Guys,
Im new to the whole mod game, so please fill me in. Im looking into the injen cai. How much horsepower gain can I expect and will it void my prescious warranty?
thanks

StarvingRussian

12-09-2003, 07:28 PM

I don't think it will void your warranty, I think to void your warranty, the dealership has to be able to prove that it was the cause of the problems that you would get worked on under the warranty, so if it doesn't cause problems, then it won't void it. Correct me if I am wrong.

servoeyes

12-09-2003, 07:29 PM

Warranty void = no, unless you drive through a lake.
HP = dangerous question...

We have dynos showing 10-15whp gains, but Turbo magazine is saying that they didn't notice anything, or possibly a decrease.

jfuller

12-09-2003, 07:35 PM

ok, why the hell would anyone spend 250.00 on something that doesn't work? Does anyone feel a difference in pull or how the engine responds? It must do something, so many of you guys have that as your first mod.
oh yeah, has anyone had check engine lights go off with just a cai added?

StarvingRussian

12-09-2003, 07:40 PM

If it doesn't work and they buy it, I would assume they know it doesn't do anything.

I don't think the cai would give a CEL.

servoeyes

12-09-2003, 07:50 PM

I have it and it did a hell of the job on the hesitation, but I still had some mid rpm stumble. The flash handled that. I felt like I gained about 10whp in the butt dyno, but I never had the cash to Dyno it, so I couldn't really tell you.

Hypnotized

12-09-2003, 07:57 PM

When did turbo magazine write up the injen intake for our car?
Did you have the intake before or after the flash?

servoeyes

12-09-2003, 08:06 PM

I had the intake pre-flash and it helped then. you can ask OrangeAppeal. He drove my car pre-flashed with only the injen.

Turbo didn't do a write-up yet, but Ion was claiming that he had some inside info on the situation from one of the editors, since they are providing parts for the Turbo project MSP.

CHICO2003

12-09-2003, 08:09 PM

don't buy a CAI expecting any noticeable HP increases.... call me crazy but my car actually feels LESS powerful now! (but only by a ever so slight margin) here's my oppinion... I have no regrets because A) it sounds cool! B) looks cool! C) was the first of a string of "mods" I did to my car... felt good to install it.. ya know? and lastly... umm... ok, there is no lastly! sorry bout that... if I were you... I'd get the Injen! the sound alone made it worth the dough!

Hypnotized

12-09-2003, 08:10 PM

Oh. I was just curious about the intake before flash because I heard the it leans a/f mixture and since our cars run so rich I would think it would make a difference. Is it lound inside the cabin, or only when the windows are rolled down?

CHICO2003

12-09-2003, 08:12 PM

pretty loud inside... very loud out! Spicy MSP had a video that totally sold me on it!!! it sounded amazing!! PM her and I'm sure she'll provide you a link

Hypnotized

12-09-2003, 08:21 PM

I remember seing a vid but some vids I watched have mics in different areas of the car. Im definately going to get one in the future, but when I do I think I'll by the bypass filter for it from aem just to be on the safe side. Does that affect performance?

BlueWolfCry

12-09-2003, 08:30 PM

how does the flash help the hesitation?

servoeyes

12-09-2003, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by Hypnotized
I remember seing a vid but some vids I watched have mics in different areas of the car. Im definately going to get one in the future, but when I do I think I'll by the bypass filter for it from aem just to be on the safe side. Does that affect performance?

Can't use the Bypass with a turbo. Read up on AEM's site.

servoeyes

12-09-2003, 08:44 PM

Originally posted by BlueWolfCry
how does the flash help the hesitation?

It helped me out...I had a little pre-flash w/ injen, and still some mid-range stumble. But those are all but gone now. The only thing I get now and then is the VICS bounce.

PFUNKR

12-10-2003, 10:07 AM

I've got nothing to add but had to get another CT in on the thread

Hypnotized

12-10-2003, 06:04 PM

Do you have a CAI? Nice to see some CT people on here, the only thing is I never see this car around!

JD32883

12-10-2003, 06:27 PM

True or untrue i heard boxed intakes are better on turbo cars. Best first mod i would say is a dp or exhaust. Im probably keeping my box and just swapping the filter for a KandN. Just buy a FMIC

Hypnotized

12-10-2003, 06:38 PM

Not sure if the stock air box is better than a CAI but a CAI is certainly less restrictive in my opinion. Im not a big fan of loud exhausts unless there on a bike, so if I can find a mellow exhaust that does add power I may think about it.

CHICO2003

12-10-2003, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by Hypnotized
Do you have a CAI? Nice to see some CT people on here, the only thing is I never see this car around!

Which, IMO, is a good thing!!! but... maybe once in a while it would be cool to give a thumbs up to a fellow MSP owner... (as long as he isn't driving an Orange!! hahaha) j/k

PFUNKR

12-11-2003, 08:27 AM

I don't have a CAI, I had thought about it but it sounds like most people aren't getting the power returns I was hoping for...still might do it when it warms back up. If you decided to go for it let me know how it turns out.