-
Grand Future Air Dried Fresh Beef Dog Food
Air Dried Dog Food | Fresh Beef

Carnivore Diet for Dogs

Go Back   Automotive Forums Car Chat > Pontiac > Grand AM
Register FAQ Community
Reply Show Printable Version Show Printable Version | Subscription Subscribe to this Thread
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 08-10-2005, 04:43 AM
Ps3sucks Ps3sucks is offline
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 27
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
cold air intakes

I have read that a 2 piece cold air intake is better then the 3 piece cold air intake doctorspeed sells is this true?also everywhere else has it made out of t306 aluminum.. is that better then doctor speeds t6061 aluminum.ebay has dirt low prices on the intakes with filters but im thinking they arent as good as doctor speeds 3 piece system.also is a bypass filter better then a regular k and n filter.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 08-11-2005, 09:33 PM
Ps3sucks Ps3sucks is offline
AF Newbie
Thread starter
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 27
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: cold air intakes

bump
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-12-2005, 04:38 PM
Gooman18's Avatar
Gooman18 Gooman18 is offline
AF Regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 117
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to Gooman18 Send a message via Yahoo to Gooman18
I have a 2004 Grand AM. 2.2L Ecotec, 5 speed manual. I have looked everywhere for a cold air intake. does anyone have any information that could help me find one? thank you
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 08-15-2005, 01:04 PM
Night Rider Night Rider is offline
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 31
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
it all depends on what you want....2 piece, 3 piece... i would think the 2 piece would be better.....t306 aluminum...t6061 aluminum .. there both aluminum... so i wouldn't worry about it...... bypass filter ..regular k and n filter... not sure what a bypass filter is... but i wouldn't think it a whole lot better then the K&N..... as far as ebay stuff goes.... you could get ripped off... just my 2 cents
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 08-15-2005, 01:35 PM
xeroinfinity's Avatar
xeroinfinity xeroinfinity is offline
out saving the world
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 10,707
Thanks: 8
Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts
Re: cold air intakes

Ps3 do a search in forums on CAI, you should find usefull urls in those posts. cold air is cold air whether its aluminum or plastic, alum. lasts longer, two or three pieces shouldnt make a difference as long as they stay connected and it has a Large tube say 3" or so .

Keep it safe Keep it outta da ditch \,,/
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 08-15-2005, 10:16 PM
Gooman18's Avatar
Gooman18 Gooman18 is offline
AF Regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 117
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to Gooman18 Send a message via Yahoo to Gooman18
Re: cold air intakes

Quote:
Originally Posted by Night Rider
it all depends on what you want....2 piece, 3 piece... i would think the 2 piece would be better.....t306 aluminum...t6061 aluminum .. there both aluminum... so i wouldn't worry about it...... bypass filter ..regular k and n filter... not sure what a bypass filter is... but i wouldn't think it a whole lot better then the K&N..... as far as ebay stuff goes.... you could get ripped off... just my 2 cents
Night Rider,
Thanks for the post, it was really helpful.

Sorry to keep bothering but what exactly is a bypass filter? also my car has the intake temperature sensor so what would i do about that? Again i apologize for all the questions but im interested in putting a CAI on my car and NOONE makes one for a 2.2L Ecotec, besides Ebay (which i agree, i dont think thats a good idea).
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-16-2005, 10:35 AM
xeroinfinity's Avatar
xeroinfinity xeroinfinity is offline
out saving the world
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 10,707
Thanks: 8
Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts
Re: cold air intakes

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gooman18
I have a 2004 Grand AM. 2.2L Ecotec, 5 speed manual. I have looked everywhere for a cold air intake. does anyone have any information that could help me find one? thank you

Hey check here for CAI http://www.rsmracing.com/catalog.htm
\,,/
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-26-2005, 12:56 PM
Night Rider Night Rider is offline
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 31
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
from what i found about a bypass filter is has to do with the oil.. not the air.... Air intake temp sen.. i don't think you have to fool around with that...to put on a CIA... but then again... i may be wrong.. wish you the best of luck..
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 08-29-2005, 01:08 AM
Gooman18's Avatar
Gooman18 Gooman18 is offline
AF Regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 117
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to Gooman18 Send a message via Yahoo to Gooman18
Re: cold air intakes

i think im just gonna end up making my own...ill just go to Home Depot and buy some pipe and couplings and swing by AutoZone and get a filter...any more advice anyone has to offer would be great. Thanks to xeroinfinity and Night Rider...i appreciate the help guys
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 08-29-2005, 10:17 AM
Night Rider Night Rider is offline
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 31
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
making your own intake should be good.. you going to try to make a CIA or a WIA?....
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 08-29-2005, 02:35 PM
Gooman18's Avatar
Gooman18 Gooman18 is offline
AF Regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 117
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to Gooman18 Send a message via Yahoo to Gooman18
Re: cold air intakes

I was gonna do a CAI but i think a WAI would be easier to do with no cutting of anything.

maybe ill put a heat shield around the filter between the battery and shock tower. I tried to make a diagram on here put it didnt work.

Let me know any tips or secrets you have. thanks
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 09-24-2005, 01:19 AM
Gooman18's Avatar
Gooman18 Gooman18 is offline
AF Regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 117
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Send a message via AIM to Gooman18 Send a message via Yahoo to Gooman18
Re: cold air intakes

I just installed a CAI on my 04 GA 2.2L Ecotec. Since i couldnt find it anywhere online i just made one my own. I had a suggestion from a guy in another thread to use PVC pipe which i did because Lowes and Home Depot didnt have any metal pipe big enough. Just got done putting it in and took it for a spin, man the sound it makes over 3k RPM is amazing. Makes it sound mean. Throatier sound rather than hearing the engine whine. Im impressed and i noticed a difference in pick up right away. Just thought id post and let you guys know. Thanks again to xeroinfinity and Night Rider for all the help they gave me. Ill try and get a pciture of it...not necessarily the prettiest thing but im not trying to win any beauty contests...

sorry its a WAI not a CAI
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 09-30-2005, 07:29 PM
Night Rider Night Rider is offline
AF Newbie
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 31
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Re: cold air intakes

sounds wicked.. and i was glad to help you..
Reply With Quote
 
Reply

POST REPLY TO THIS THREAD

Go Back   Automotive Forums Car Chat > Pontiac > Grand AM


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:22 PM.

Community Participation Guidelines | How to use your User Control Panel

Powered by: vBulletin | Copyright Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
 
 
no new posts