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Old Mar 10, 2009
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Volant Intake installed.

So i got my volant CAI in. I will say i do love it. I am not going to say its totally noticeable HP gain being well thats mental ************. I wil say it makes a nice noise at 3500 - 6000. I see a little less throttle lag, it also makes this sort of whistling noise like a turbo spool or a blow off valve on one.

I have noticed mpg gains though, I am getting close to 19 mpg on winter fuel where i was getting 16 maybe 17.

It was simple to install, comes with a new air box and the suction holes are alot bigger than stock and sit on the fender side as well as behind the headlight. That way it limits the hot air it takes in.

Great product so far, I would recommend this to anyone looking for an intake that is not K&N.

Another thing is i drove all day on it one day.. popped the hood to show a friend and the tubing was not even hot.

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I can't believe you got a gain in MPG that accounts for 2-3 MPG.

Any pictures of said setup?
 
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give two secs im uploading
 
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Originally Posted by Jimmeh
I can't believe you got a gain in MPG that accounts for 2-3 MPG.

Any pictures of said setup?
it maybe a combo of driving habits too

pictures are above ^^^^^`
 

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Think this will fit in an 06? its not listing for one but I dont see a difference between the years enough to cause a fitment problem
 
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I dont see why it wouldnt. But you could always call Volant I am sure and get a true answer.
 
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Originally Posted by pointhwerp
Think this will fit in an 06? its not listing for one but I dont see a difference between the years enough to cause a fitment problem
The problem with the 04 and up trucks is that they use the slide in style MAF sensors that go into the tube not into its own housing. It won't work on your 06.
 
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The problem with the 04 and up trucks is that they use the slide in style MAF sensors that go into the tube not into its own housing. It won't work on your 06.
Thanks for helping i didnt know that :X
 
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I have been wanting the Volant intake for a while I just never got around to buying it. looks good man.
 
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Originally Posted by fddriver02
I have been wanting the Volant intake for a while I just never got around to buying it. looks good man.
Thanks, I have seen some for around $200 which isnt too bad. usually i find em 250 - 300.

Filter is HUGE though. I can hear it sucking in at idle.
 
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Well I saw this intake and I kind of like it. If I do anything, performance wise, to this truck I may skip on the Volant. Ignore the circle.

 
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Where is the filter?
 
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Looks Good. I love mine. I also gained MPG's and the turbo like sound.
 
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Its in the fender.

 
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I dont like the idea of the filter be exposed.. hence the recent K&N incident with sucking water. nothing against k&n just the idea of sucking in water. especially where it snows and slushs alot.
 
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Its not exposed. If you have inner fenders its protected.
 
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Well in that case you will have to let me know how that goes if you get it.
 
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The make covers for the exposed filters.
 
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I wish I had gone with a Volant instead of my MAC.
 
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yeah way worth the money.
 
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I want to try one
 
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Originally Posted by 04blackedge
I want to try one
I dont think you will be disappointed.
 
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all i see are x's
 
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that is weird i am looking at the pics in this thread right now..

try right clicking and click show picture that might work or otherwise i have no idea.
 
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