Cold Air Intake

[stonecoldsteev]

I am looking to put a cold air intake or short ram air into my 2002 2 door coupe Grand Am. If there is any one who could give me some information about which is the best to use and also what changes would need to be made to the on board computer, i would be very greatfull. So far i have found the Weapon R Short ram dragon series. how would this affect the onboard computer?

[Mr. Luos]

Shouldn't affect the computer. You might gain 1-2 HP from this mod. Good luck.

[Ridenour]

Stonecold, read this recent thread - it'll tell ya just about everthing you could ever wanna know

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=334145

LOL oh a lot more then 1-2 hp Mr. Lous

[Mr. Luos]

Originally Posted by Ridenour

LOL oh a lot more then 1-2 hp Mr. Lous

Until I see dyno proof, I will stick with my 1-2 HP theory. Might be more, which would be great. I just personally don't see it adding much more than a couple ponies.

Maybe I am low-balling because I go off dyno numbers. Which isn't what aftermarket parts manufacturers give you for estimated gains.

[stonecoldsteev]

So given that no mod needs to be done on the computer, which would you say is the best and where can i get it

[stonecoldsteev]

I'm also looking to remove the governor and put on a performance muffler... any comments on how and which is best? I just came to the states from South Africa and do not have much knowledge about Pontiacs. My previous car was a Supra.

[eric99gt]

I saw a 12 hp gain from the CAI. I also have a good bit of internal work done as well so that could contribute. What motor do ya have? I could give ya some links for CAI. Also there is no governor in the sense you're thinking. You have to have your computer reprogramed. I could give ya more info once ya post which motor.

[Mr. Luos]

Originally Posted by eric99gt

I saw a 12 hp gain from the CAI. I also have a good bit of internal work done as well so that could contribute. What motor do ya have? I could give ya some links for CAI. Also there is no governor in the sense you're thinking. You have to have your computer reprogramed. I could give ya more info once ya post which motor.

Just wondering if this is dyno proven?? And what other mods you have.

[stonecoldsteev]

Originally Posted by eric99gt

I saw a 12 hp gain from the CAI. I also have a good bit of internal work done as well so that could contribute. What motor do ya have? I could give ya some links for CAI. Also there is no governor in the sense you're thinking. You have to have your computer reprogramed. I could give ya more info once ya post which motor.

Thanks, it's a 2.4L 2 door coupe.

[eric99gt]

i'm not as informed on the 2.4L. Try out pfyc.com. I'm not sure if they carry much stuff for that engine. Hit up some jbody forums. They'll be of much help to ya. LUOS yes that is dyno proven. I have multiple other engine mods. Check em out here. http://www.rankmyride.com/?page=cars/specs&CID=250

[Ps3sucks]

what brand was the cai that gave 12 hp usually they are 8-10. Also weapon r says foam filters are better then k and n's kinds. Is this true?

[Gooman18]

Originally Posted by Ps3sucks

what brand was the cai that gave 12 hp usually they are 8-10. Also weapon r says foam filters are better then k and n's kinds. Is this true?

Anyone at all know where i can find a CAI for a 2004 2.2L Ecotec Grand Am? I have had absolutely no luck on my own.

[xeroinfinity]

do some measuring on ur throtle body outside dia. , and measure the distance where you want tp put it, then go shopping and peice one together. thats what I done for my 99 se v6. i even cut the fender to fit the tube in. this is an old thread......

Keep it safe
keep it outta da ditch

[xeroinfinity]

Also the cold air gets warmed by the throtle body, there are coolant lines runing through it. I have the 62mmTB and I just bypassed these lines by connecting them together. Thought winter would give me trouble, but it didnt.