CAI Noob

[shockz]

Ok. I've got the ectoec engine and its pretty good... but I want a little more power.

- First off.... what exactly does a CAI do?

- How much would an avg cold air intake cost?
- How much more power would I get with it?
- Does a cold air intake increase horsepower, torque, or does it do something else?

- Would a local mechanic install one, or would you have to do it yourself.

- If you get the intake would there be any sound differences. Would it be louder? Quieter, or about the same.

- Does a CAI change your fuel economy?

- Where can I find a CAI?

- Can you damage your engine with a CAI?

Thanks :)

- AleroGl02

[havik]

Read the induction dynamics FAQ's. Answers to all your questions are there.
http://www.induction-dynamics.com/faq.html

They also sell a CAI for the Eco
http://www.induction-dynamics.com/ecotec.html

So too does rksport

[shockz]

Thanks.

Just for people that have had intakes (only ecotec people). How much has your car performace improved. If you have numbers that would be cool too. Like 140HP to what?

[havik]

On the induction dynamics site:
This is a highly subjective topic. The increase in power depends on the climate, air pressure, the engine wear, and the engine age. Our dyno results prove that there is a measured increase in horsepower and torque, but offer no minimum guaranteed numbers.

In regards to numbers, it depends again. I've heard some people say 5-10 hp, sometimes a little over 10hp. But don't expect to have a constant hp increase.

[shockz]

Thanks. :)

[sympley]

Hello Everyone.
I know we have beat this topic to death but would anybody here on aleromod know for 100% if the CAI from induction dynamics fits our aleros. I would be very interested in purchasing this CAI but I am a bit sceptical because they list Cavalier/Sunfire and Gran AM under the same listing. On this board it was discussed that the Cavaliers and Sunfires are a bit different that the Grand Am yet induction dynamics sells these under one size fits all??? Any input would be very helpful.

On another note for $60 more one could get bigger throttle and a WAI, would that be a beter purchase? Any suggestions???

Thank you

[havik]

Induction dynamics CAI will fit the alero, which would be better than a WAI

[Redog]

Stick with the CAI.

I run a CAI only at the track, run a WAI on the street.

I don't know what they have for the 2.2 Eco, but RSMracing.com has a lot of cool stuff. That's where I buy a lot for my 3.4. PFYC is cool too

[Crispus]

WAI? What's that if I may ask

[BLK03GXS]

WAI=Warm Air Intake...
Basic differance Cai draws air from outside the engine bay...
Wai draws air from the engine compartment...

with a Wai there is little to no chance of hydrolock on your filter... because the intake filter is in the engine bay...

[Crispus]

Oh, I'm familiar with that, but more commonly hear HAI, HOT Air Intake hehe

And what's Hydrolock?

[BLK03GXS]

When your filter and then engine suck in a lot of water... bad things happen...lol
that is a risk of a CAi Depending on the design.. allthou there are safety devices you can get..Ie a bypassvalve that will prevent it...

[havik]

The filter helps block some water, but a CAI should be fine so long as it's not driven in heavy rain or through large puddles.