CAI Truths

[Quiet Lunatic]

Originally Posted by daver40

Makes you wonder why they wouldn't just put that on all 5.7L Chargers.

One could ponder why the dif considering all they change is the pipe. Sure would sell cars I would think

[Quiet Lunatic]

Originally Posted by MadCharger

Your buddy is partially correct. Yes, the filter has much to do with it - although higher flow also means less filtration in 99% of the applications.

If you think about it, the Road & Track package intake is responsible for some of the 10 hp difference between the RT and R&T packages. What is the difference? Not the filter - they are the same. The plastic pipe on the R&T is larger, and has a conical shape.

That's interesting. I didn't realize that. I have the R&T package as well. Besides what it said on the invoice (performance suspension, steering, leather/suede seats, etc.) I didn't know much else about it. To be sure I'm getting a good product I'll probably go with the Mopar or the K&N CAI. I like the way the Mopar looks and I know I can't go wrong with Mopar. I'll also look into going with a larger pipe too.

[Zodiak]

Originally Posted by ApprenticeRT

That's interesting. I didn't realize that. I have the R&T package as well. Besides what it said on the invoice (performance suspension, steering, leather/suede seats, etc.) I didn't know much else about it. To be sure I'm getting a good product I'll probably go with the Mopar or the K&N CAI. I like the way the Mopar looks and I know I can't go wrong with Mopar. I'll also look into going with a larger pipe too.

The pipe is a standard size with Mopar 5.7 CAI.....you may want to show around for a CAI...lots of good ones out there I would put before Mopar....

AFE Stage II
Airhammer
Frankentake II
Dub

[Quiet Lunatic]

Originally Posted by zodiak

The pipe is a standard size with Mopar 5.7 CAI.....you may want to show around for a CAI...lots of good ones out there I would put before Mopar....

AFE Stage II
Airhammer
Frankentake II
Dub

Cool! Thanks Zoiak. Any referrals?

[Zodiak]

Originally Posted by ApprenticeRT

Cool! Thanks Zoiak. Any referrals?

I had the mopar and went to the AFE Stage II CAI...it actually produces real HP gains....Its a bazooka and i love it. It isnt fancy looking like the mopar...ita a plain black cai.
Heres some pics (on a 5.7) and video of what it sounds like on a SRT8 with no other mods.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/8...24017c7d50.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...2501447a99.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/6...2501430eb1.htm

Videos dont do it justice...sounds much meaner......and i'll say again...produces results for a fraction of the Airhammer.

[Quiet Lunatic]

Originally Posted by zodiak

I had the mopar and went to the AFE Stage II CAI...it actually produces real HP gains....Its a bazooka and i love it. It isnt fancy looking like the mopar...ita a plain black cai.
Heres some pics (on a 5.7) and video of what it sounds like on a SRT8 with no other mods.
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/8...24017c7d50.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/5...2501447a99.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/6...2501430eb1.htm

Videos dont do it justice...sounds much meaner......and i'll say again...produces results for a fraction of the Airhammer.

Nice! Would the mount location affect the Cold Air? I would think that since heat rises...

[SILVERRT]

That does sound pretty nice!

[Quiet Lunatic]

Originally Posted by SILVERRT

That does sound pretty nice!

Yes...It does! I'm sure it's much meaner in person.

[Zodiak]

Originally Posted by ApprenticeRT

Yes...It does! I'm sure it's much meaner in person.

And here is some food for thought...here is Ghost with the AFE STage II CAI, Kooks headers w/high flows and Corsa exhaust....in his Charger RT.

http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=07052904.flv

[Quiet Lunatic]

Originally Posted by zodiak

And here is some food for thought...here is Ghost with the AFE STage II CAI, Kooks headers w/high flows and Corsa exhaust....in his Charger RT.

http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/a...t=07052904.flv

Thanks. Got any feedback on the mounting question? Would the location actually allow Cold Air to enter?