CAI?

[liquid]

I'm gonna start this debate here at NVD as well. I've been looking into different CAI's in the past little while to add a little noise to the VR6..... I've basically narrowed down my search to EVO or Carbonio... The question is, do CAI's really help? Alot of people say a fogged Airbox is better.... what are some opinions?

[R_Ethug]

hey colin.. my buddy mike has an ABD on his GLI and loves it.. I would get the EVO over carbonio but thats just me.. I love mine.. you just have to be puddle/lake concious after you get one..

oh PM merdenoms (mike) and ask him how he likes his.. his GLI is pure hotness.. 24V chip, CAI, brullen..

[liquid]

Well supposedly a new chip has come out for the 24V that offers 18hp along with an EVO CAI.... tuned together. I doubt anyone would get 18hp out of the VR6 with just that...... but even an extra 10-12 would be nice.

Mike if you don't mind chipping in... I wouldn't mind hearing your input/experiance.

Thanks.

[Kor]

I would like to believe that it helps performance, but scientifically I think it probably just changes the sound. If there are gains they will be in combination with other mods and will probably be small (think: 2-3 hp) I don't think there is ANY difference between the brands of CAIs. The metal/carbom/plastic argument is kind of dumb.

That doesnt mean I won't get one, I probably will once I have some money.

[Smartiepants]

I think that there is a mild gain, mind you they are not that expensive so you can't expect a whole lot. VW most likely designed their airbox with max gains in mind, but they also had a degree of quiet in there as well, not to mention cost. So I'd say up to about 8 or 9 hp.

[R_Ethug]

i'd think the 8-9 are true nick. my stock 1.8t felt way faster after adding the CAI..

[liquid]

As much as I'd like to think 8-9hp out of a CAI... I doubt it. But then again, I truly have no real idea... 3-4 sounds more probable. But in the end, the difference of 4hp wont be a really significant difference anyways....

The combination I was looking into was this one..... A combination including a GIAC chip... Also, Simon, does Upsolute do chips for the 24V?

Thanks.

[R_Ethug]

do it.. get the giac kit

[Holksvagon]

EVO rocks i love it and it stays way cooler than the aluminium ones

[Kor]

Are my glasses dirty or did I read "9 hp"?

[Holksvagon]

I think your glasses are dirty its supposed to 15 LOL.... maybe 3-4 tops and a wicked sound thats all

[Derick]

Hey, I'm looking into getting a CAI too. The way I see it, they're all just pieces of tubing no matter how you polish, brand, or market them. So I'm looking for a CAI that doesn't require a seperate breather filter. I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that the Autotech one has the breather built in via tubing past the main intake. Can someone tell me what brands have this feature??

[Mr. Burns]

I know there is no way Im getting that much from my cai and my autotech chip... 18hp is a nice gain.

[PuppageVW]

Well i have the 24v aswell. I think I will be doing some modding shortly because I finally have some cash. Personally, I think I am going to go with the carbonio because i love the fit and finish of it. Yes Colin, upsolute makes chips for the 24v's and I think that they are quite comprable to the GIAC. I am gonna get a chip from Simon sooner or later.

[liquid]

Lately I've been hearing great things about the Wetterauer chip.... But if upsolute does chip tuning for the 24V as well, I think I'll have to have a chat with Simon.

Merdenoms... thanks for the info via PM. :thumbsup: