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Sealing Airaid Intake (Take 2) Comparison Modded K&N vs Stock VS Modded Airaid

Started by ShoBoat, August 09, 2014, 05:15:53 PM

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SHOnUup

#120
August 14, 2014, 10:49:39 PM
Quote from: ecoboostsho on August 14, 2014, 10:47:38 PM
Yes!...I actually am going to wrap the IAT sensor and the tube with reflectix and see what happens.

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Almost did! Need this stuff in colors, at least black would be nice. Think using hose clamps would be a good idea too.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

#121
August 14, 2014, 10:50:37 PM
Was thinking at least bottom sides towards motor heat thats just roasting those pipes.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

ShoBoat

#122
August 14, 2014, 11:12:56 PM

Quote from: ecoboostsho on August 14, 2014, 10:47:38 PM
Yes!...I actually am going to wrap the IAT sensor and the tube with reflectix and see what happens.

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Let us know what happens there, I did something like that on the K&N and it had the undesired effect of holding in the heat. Once heat soak set in, it took forever to cool back down again. But in that case it may have had to due with the pipe being Aluminum and the non cold air it was getting lol.
2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

ShoBoat

#123
August 15, 2014, 01:19:19 AM
I wonder if we could use something like this on the outside of the Airaid?

http://www.lord.com//emea/lord-hrc-heat-reflective-coating
2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

SHOnUup

#124
August 15, 2014, 07:54:23 AM
Quote from: ShoBoat on August 15, 2014, 01:19:19 AM
I wonder if we could use something like this on the outside of the Airaid?

http://www.lord.com//emea/lord-hrc-heat-reflective-coating
That looks interesting.

Twin turbos deserve twin intakes I feel.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOdded

#125
August 15, 2014, 09:13:51 AM
Saving on space & monitoring/coordination issues, I think, with single intake.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ShoBoat

#126
August 15, 2014, 09:18:14 AM

Quote from: SHOdded on August 15, 2014, 09:13:51 AM
Saving on space & monitoring/coordination issues, I think, with single intake.

There have been several of these intakes with twin pipes. Take the Hessesey intake. They have not shown a real increase in power. Possibly the issue of hot air again?
2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

FoMoCoSHO

#127
August 15, 2014, 09:21:59 AM
Too much cost/complication for no proven power gains.

SHOnUup

#128
August 15, 2014, 09:24:02 AM
In the "what would you like in CAI" thread there was mention of rear turbo getting less quality air than the front?
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

ShoBoat

#129
August 15, 2014, 09:34:37 AM

Quote from: SHOnUup on August 15, 2014, 09:24:02 AM
In the "what would you like in CAI" thread there was mention of rear turbo getting less quality air than the front?

I would love to hear how that was determined. And what do they mean by less quality air?
2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

SHOnUup

#130
August 15, 2014, 09:38:42 AM
Vague terms I'm using...
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

#131
August 15, 2014, 12:49:35 PM
Tried some foam insulation for 1/2" water lines.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

SHOnUup

#132
August 15, 2014, 12:50:53 PM
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

ShoBoat

#133
August 15, 2014, 01:11:12 PM
Sweet idea! How is the seal?
2012 Pearl White CTS-V Stock
2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

SHOnUup

#134
August 15, 2014, 01:13:42 PM
Have to shut hood pretty hard now. Well, can't just drop it from normal spot now. Looks like this would fit real nicely onto the D style stripping. $5 from Menard's for 8'.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.
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