Performance Air Intakes
We all love easy upgrades to our vehicle. Most of those times those easy upgrades aren’t very beneficial, and usually cosmetic. When upgrading your air intake system that’s not the case. A simple, and usually very easy upgrade to your air intake system will provide extreme benefits for your vehicle. A performance air intake will allow your vehicle to finally “breathe”, and take in more air. From there it’s a chain reaction; the more air your vehicle takes in, the more combustion. The more combustion you have, the more power. Not only do performance air intakes increase power, they will help you gain a better sound and gas mileage. When deciding on an aftermarket intake system there two options you can go with, short ram intakes (SRI) or a cold air intake (CAI). Depending on your vehicle the options available to you may vary & each system has their own benefits.
Short Ram Intakes:
A short ram intake (SRI) is a great factory replacement and can usually be a direct fit replacement. When ditching your OE air intake you will break away from factory restrictions and increase your airflow. Performance short ram intakes have smoother piping and open element air filters. Depending on the manufacturer you decide to go with, some SRI’s come with an air box.
Air boxes are great if your vehicle does not have a heat shield, or if you have an issue with your radiator fan recirculating hot air around your engine bay. If your vehicle is already equipped with a factory air box, replacing it with an aftermarket still has increased benefits. An upgraded air box will certainly allow your new system to work more efficiently and continue to promote greater airflow.
Power gains from a short ram intake are relatively low, however you can expect better miles per gallon, and throttle response. A short ram intake also tends to be more cost efficient than cold air intakes, due to less piping.
Cold Air Intake:
A cold air intake (CAI) relocates your factory air intake outside of the engine bay compartment. This relocation usually moves the air filter into the upper wheel well area, or your front fender. You also will no longer have an air box surrounding your filter. At its new location, a cold air intake will bring in cooler air, which is more oxygenated, to your engine. CAI’s also use large diameter tubing that allows for better airflow. All this cool air will result in more engine combustion, which again results in more power. When upgrading to a CAI you can gain anywhere from 5HP – 20HP.
There are some things to keep in mind though when installing a cold air intake. A Cold air intake is now much closer to the ground then your previous set up. This means it’s now exposed to more hazardous elements then it previously was. A large puddle can now cause a major headache. Although it’s rare, you run the risk of hydro-locking your vehicle. Hydro locking is caused by water getting into your engine, and this can happen by your CAI sucking up water instead of air. Each manufacturer has their own unique way of preventing havoc that can be caused from a CAI.
There are some things to keep in mind though when installing a cold air intake. A Cold air intake is now much closer to the ground then your previous set up. This means it’s now exposed to more hazardous elements then it previously was. A large puddle can now cause a major headache. Although it’s rare, you run the risk of hydro-locking your vehicle. Hydro locking is caused by water getting into your engine, and this can happen by your CAI sucking up water instead of air. Each manufacturer has their own unique way of preventing havoc that can be caused from a CAI.
Volant Air Intakes
Upgrading your air intake system is not only an option performance cars but trucks and off-road vehicles as well. Volant specialized in aftermarket intake systems for trucks, and jeeps. Volant has been around since 1998, and shook things up by entering a stagnant category. They introduced a world-class new to the market closed-box intake design. A closed box intake design is a fully enclosed filter box that’s designed to block heat and allows for maximum filtration protection in harsh environments. Volant has exclusivity to Powercore Filtration Technology through an agreement with Donaldson Filtration Solutions. This now gives Volant the ability to sell a high efficient, low maintenance, dry element air filters that excel in dusty, dirty, and harsh environments.
Volant is not only exclusive to trucks & jeeps. Volant also carries a large selection of aftermarket intakes for both domestic and import vehicles. The same Powercore Filtration technology is also available for these vehicles as well as the closed-box design. Each Volant intake utilizes a high-velocity venturi filter adapter, which as a result provides a smooth transition through into the intake tube for a much needed airflow improvement over the factory rubber tubing and resonator box. Volant’s Cool Air box is larger than the factory unit and incorporates a larger opening to collect a higher volume of colder ambient air increasing Horsepower and Torque.
In conclusion, if you have any questions regarding Volant Intake Systems, or Performance Air Intakes feel free to reach out to us. We will be more than glad to assist you in any decisions your looking to make, and answer any questions you may have.