I had the CAI installed today - after driving a coupple of days without it. The difference was amazing, awsome, and well worth every penny. It has a better sound, more power, and I highly recommend it. :thumbs: Here is a photo of it:
CAI Installed today - wow
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Cost? General feel of the drive better, or just sound?
Cost - had it built into the price when I purchased the sky. Its was the cost as listed on the saturn web page - as a dealer installed option I think it was in the $400 dollar range - I would have to go look it up.
Impact... when you push it - the sound is fuller, deeper and more agressive. When crusing at a regular speed it is still quiet. It also seemed to add significant power I am not sure how much the horse power went up - but it was very noticable.
I have been told that it will improve gas mileage... but i expect I may drive it harder because its even more fun now... That may eat up the mileage savings!
This option is well worth it. I highly recommend it.
Impact... when you push it - the sound is fuller, deeper and more agressive. When crusing at a regular speed it is still quiet. It also seemed to add significant power I am not sure how much the horse power went up - but it was very noticable.
I have been told that it will improve gas mileage... but i expect I may drive it harder because its even more fun now... That may eat up the mileage savings!
This option is well worth it. I highly recommend it.
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I think I should have it done before my wife takes notice...sometimes you just got to do something for the better.
I think I should have it done before my wife takes notice...sometimes you just got to do something for the better.
saturn.com lists at $495 - this is maybe the first add-on i'm considering. did it take a while to get in? doubt that the $495 includes install labor, probably 2 hours for a $600+ total cost.SunneySky said:
saw the video from the bro' in Maine (?) with the CAI, sounded really cool.
you noticed a difference in acceleration ??
Kappasphere Fujita CAI
Ours cost less and produces 10 hp and 10 ft-lbs of torque. Not to mention the great sound and throttle response. Install should take you 15 to 30 mins.
http://www.kappasphere.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20105&prod_id=1143&function=product
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Ours cost less and produces 10 hp and 10 ft-lbs of torque. Not to mention the great sound and throttle response. Install should take you 15 to 30 mins.
http://www.kappasphere.com/handler.cfm?cat_id=20105&prod_id=1143&function=product
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whats with the orange bag covering the filter on the GM intake? i actually perfer the GM seems to be design to better fit in the engine bay, along with
fitting squarely behind the grill. but whats with the orange cover?
fitting squarely behind the grill. but whats with the orange cover?
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GM and Kappa has one, the Kappa is 299.00 Mine just arrived, if you add the CAI, Shorty Headers, CAT, and have the ECU reprogramed you will pick up 25 to 30 HP, that is the number test drivers say they would like, I have completed the upgrade on a SOL. Stock it had 143hp at the wheels, after it had 168.4 at the wheels or 25hp. All bolt on, and easy. the diffrence in the SOl is great, Smoooooth fast...I will be doing the same to my SKY and will post step by step pic for the forum....Seal9:cheers: :lol:
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Guess what came in today????
My CAI from Kappasphere! But I still have NO car to install it in :banghead: :brentil:
Maybe I can just spoon or spork with my CAI everynight so we can dream of endless roads together until the car arrives....uh errr or maybe not that's kind of a weird thought! :lol:
My CAI from Kappasphere! But I still have NO car to install it in :banghead: :brentil:
Maybe I can just spoon or spork with my CAI everynight so we can dream of endless roads together until the car arrives....uh errr or maybe not that's kind of a weird thought! :lol:
My dealership parts dept. listed the part for about $590. Installation and tax came to over $700 dollars.
When I get the CAI, I am going to order it from gmpartsdirect.com for $352 and have the dealer install it. If 1 hour installation, at 110/hr, it will still be cheaper than getting the part from the dealership. I will be saving at least $200 dollars that way!
When I get the CAI, I am going to order it from gmpartsdirect.com for $352 and have the dealer install it. If 1 hour installation, at 110/hr, it will still be cheaper than getting the part from the dealership. I will be saving at least $200 dollars that way!
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I would love to get one but I think the Kappashield and Lil Chromies are going to be about the extent of my budget this year. Maybe next year I can get a little more for Missy on her birthday.atriot:
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Yeah I actually have avoided the GM one even though my buddy works in the parts dept. due to the price! he said he would install it for free on his day off at my house but I have installed intakes and it is REALLY easy to install them and I have never had an issue with an intake on any car I have installed one on or any cars I have owned with them on it. There shouldn't be an issue because when you take it in for service simply just replace the intake with the regular air components and away you go! I agree on the fact that the GM one is much better configured for the engine compartment but I will still go Kappa! :thumbs:
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I have the same question. Is that like the K&N filter cover for extra dusty areas or is that just packaging that should be/(have already been) removed?skysmylimit said:
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