What do you guys think of this cold air intake?

[ExpeditionAndy]

I'm toying with the idea of getting a cold air intake. I want to avoid some of the noise issues that I have read about that have been associated with CAI installations. I like the idea that the filter is in a box, and that it uses the hole in the inner fender to draw air in. the only thing I don't like is the oil soaked filter element. I wonder if I can find a paper one.

Volant Performance 19654 2005-2006 Ford Expedition/Navigator 5.4L Cool Air Intake Kit

 

[nonwoven29]

It looks better then most I've seen. At least it draws from the fender and not like 90% of the hot air intakes on the market.

Its kind of cool how it use a flush lid.

 

[carlos08]

I like the design since it is totally sealed so no hot air from the engine bay that can get in.

 

[Spooky]

I like that design, I might have to pick up the 2004 model.......

 

[DetroitDarin]

I like it, but I doubt the air will truly be any colder than stock.

 

[rvm1]

I have a Volant CAI (different model) on my 2004 EB, and it doesn't make any noise. I was thinking of running a hose from the bottom if the CAI box to the fender a second source of cooler air.

Sent from my GT-I9505

 

[toms89]

I like it, but I doubt the air will truly be any colder than stock.

Technically speaking the stock intake is a Cold Air Intake as it pulls air from the fender.

Theoretically the aftermarket intakes help reduce restriction to the incoming air increasing power. Bigger is better right? CFM demands of the motor apparently mean little or nothing. Supposedly helps with fuel mileage as well but the cfm demands at cruise and part throttle are restricted by the throttle plate, not the intake ?! And if are getting more air in that means more fuel as well so........

Ahhh... just some of my thoughts.

 

[DetroitDarin]

Technically speaking the stock intake is a Cold Air Intake as it pulls air from the fender.

Theoretically the aftermarket intakes help reduce restriction to the incoming air increasing power. Bigger is better right? CFM demands of the motor apparently mean little or nothing. Supposedly helps with fuel mileage as well but the cfm demands at cruise and part throttle are restricted by the throttle plate, not the intake ?! And if are getting more air in that means more fuel as well so........

Ahhh... just some of my thoughts.

Righto - velocity of the intake charge matters, too! sometimes intakes are larger (thatswhatshesaid). That can result in a slower airspeed for the charge.

Unless the engine is tested - that is, the CFM going into the engine OR (and probably better) air intake temps are logged, there's no way of knowing if a 'performance' part hurt or helped.

I contend the engine will take in all the air it needs; unless an owner knew the engine was rich due to insufficent air intake...course, with today's ECUs able to compensate I doubt a measurable 'rich' status could exist - the puter would just dial-down fuel.

The intake would probably only help at Wide-open-Throttle; and help so far as perhaps cooler than stock intake charge, but not neccisarily - because, as you said, there's a BIG metal trap-door in the throttle body that opens and closes according to the engine's needs.

 

[toms89]

Righto - velocity of the intake charge matters, too! sometimes intakes are larger (thatswhatshesaid). That can result in a slower airspeed for the charge.

Unless the engine is tested - that is, the CFM going into the engine OR (and probably better) air intake temps are logged, there's no way of knowing if a 'performance' part hurt or helped.

That's one key factor most people don't understand. Velocity is everything!! Goes the same with exhaust, ports, etc..... They need to be sized for optimum velocity for better cylinder fill or evacuation whatever the case may be. Bigger is not better because it can kill velocity as you said.

That said the intake plumbing ahead of the throttle body is of less significance as far as velocity in my opinion. Primarily due to the plenum, intake runners and twist and turns after the throttle body. I agree if you are going to see gains it would be at or near w.o.t.

I feel the snorkle to the fender is the biggest restriction in the intake stock. If memory serves it is actually smaller than the throttle body.

 

[DetroitDarin]

I feel the snorkle to the fender is the biggest restriction in the intake stock. If memory serves it is actually smaller than the throttle body.

I question the need then, for a larger intake. Regardless of the size of the TB, the engine will suck as much as it can, generally. Apart from forced-induction I don't assume the size measurably hurts the engine's power-making.

Seems like it 'should', but I haven't seen evidence it does. Make sense?

Good stuff.