Thread: Cai

**Black Chevy** · 02-18-2009, 09:59 PM

I was browsing summit for a new CAI for my '08 Silverado 1500 and I came across this "VaraRam Tri-Power Ram Air Systems." Has anyone used this one before? It looks like a good system but I would like some input on it before I spend that kind of money.

**heavy chevy** · 02-19-2009, 01:36 AM

To be honest with you in my opinion k&n is the way to go. It isnt number one for nothing. You can pick up a great CAI for about 270$ if you shop around.

**bowtie_04** · 02-19-2009, 12:05 PM

I personally have the S&B intake on my silverado which is a great setup, go to jegs.com for the best resource, good luck!

**bzboardco** · 02-19-2009, 01:02 PM

I have thought about the Vararam intake also. Done a little research and what I gathered is they are now putting intakes on trucks....BUT have been making them for Corvettes for a while and people in the Corvette world seem to like them a lot. I have heard that the air filter the way it is setup up in the system is a pain because the whole intake needs to be pulled to replace/clean the filter

**BANDIT5.3** · 02-19-2009, 01:54 PM

With my experiences, unless you're planning on adding a lot of power, don't go and spend a whole lot of money, go budget and if you do decide to add some serious power then you can always sell whatever you have to get a little bit of it back. And just so you know, things like CAI's work ok, but not to their potential until you add other things like a throttle body spacer, headers, maybe a mass air flow sensor, and a tune. The tune is where you'll get the biggest difference. I went with HP tuners and I love it. I have an 04 single cab short bed with a 5.3 and I've spent less than $700 on performance parts and I run down stock mustang gt's all day even some with a few mods.

**silveradotrailblazer** · 02-19-2009, 05:43 PM

I have 05, 5.3 Silverado and a few years ago I bought there CAI and volocity stack for throttle body.The CAI was very flimsy,sent it back but keep v/stack. That does work. On 5.3 it doesnt make anymore H/power but is good for 22ft. lb. torque at the bottom end.

**Black Chevy** · 02-20-2009, 12:25 AM

Thanks for your input guys. I have alwasys used K&N but this looked interesting. I just bought the truck 2 months ago and I want to start off with a CAI, exhaust, and good tune from nelson performance.

**1st Synthetics** · 02-20-2009, 03:44 PM

You should check out the Injen/AMSOIL Power-Flow Gasoline Intake Systems feature AMSOIL Ea Air Filters with Nanofiber Technology. This offers state-of-the-art filter efficiency while providing excellent protection and air flow. The cleanable and reusable Ea filter element provides a longer filter life with proper maintenance. The systems also feature removable prefilters, which remove larger dirt particles to extend the life of the EaA filter.

Check it out:Injen/AMSOIL Power-Flow Gasoline Intake System

**reddedsilvy05** · 02-20-2009, 03:59 PM

I just bought a brand new Volant CAI for 200 bucks and i was wondering if anyone has had experience with Volants on their Silverados....I have an 05 5.3L