Choosing how to spend my money

[URdone21]

I have a new 2013 Ram 1500 express quad cab with the 5.7L. Already have a flowmaster muffler installed.

Here are my two options:
A) S&B CAI for $300
S&B Cold Air Intake 09-13 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi - Dry Filter

OR

B) Volant CAI $207 and TYC efan for $115
Volant Fast Fit 5 Intakes - Best Price on Volant Fast Fit 5 Cold Air Intake Systems - Free Shipping
&
TYC 622320 Replacement Cooling Fan Assembly for Dodge Ram Pickup:Amazon:Automotive

Although the two options are close in price, I don't feel comfortable installing the efan. I currently have not gotten any quotes for that install.

So what should I do? Thanks

 

[BAILEY1]

S&B all the way!
I have never been a fan of anything Volant makes. The S&B is a good system and well worth the money.

 

[audio1der]

A) all the way. I've heard the fitment of Volant is not great. You'd think the S&B was made by Mopar.
With the pic tutorials around here I can't imagine a problem installing the efan...

 

[URdone21]

A) all the way. I've heard the fitment of Volant is not great. You'd think the S&B was made by Mopar.
With the pic tutorials around here I can't imagine a problem installing the efan...

That's just the thing. If I get the expensive S&B CAI (option A), I can't get the efan. I can get both a CAI and efan for just a bit more than option A.

 

[TaterSalad]

S&B hands down. Its a breeze to install and the quality is unmatched! You will notice immediate gains as well.

 

[URdone21]

S&B hands down. Its a breeze to install and the quality is unmatched! You will notice immediate gains as well.

I think that might be the way to go as well. I don't want to cheap out on my CAI just to get the efan at the same time.

Appreciate the input from everyone!

 

[TaterSalad]

I think that might be the way to go as well. I don't want to cheap out on my CAI just to get the efan at the same time.

Appreciate the input from everyone!

You won't regret it, guaranteed!

 

[URdone21]

You won't regret it, guaranteed!

I'll only regret it if I don't get an increase in MPG. That's the only reason why I'm getting it.

 

[ZakkBaker]

Home made CAI, e-fan, and another mod lol

 

[URdone21]

Home made CAI, e-fan, and another mod lol

What? You lost me.

 

[audio1der]

We get that you can't buy the more expensive CAI and the efan, but still think its worth it.
You can make your own CAI by bodging parts together. The part I really wanted to changes was the factory accordion piece between the filter box and TB, and your only option for that is a carbon fibre piece that's $300 by itself.

I'm not making a claim right here because its quite a bit warmer out now (and I think all vehicles get better mileage in the summer than winter) but we're getting almost 2L/100km (a solid 1MPG) better after installing our CAI. No other changes.

 

[URdone21]

We get that you can't buy the more expensive CAI and the efan, but still think its worth it.
You can make your own CAI by bodging parts together. The part I really wanted to changes was the factory accordion piece between the filter box and TB, and your only option for that is a carbon fibre piece that's $300 by itself.

I'm not making a claim right here because its quite a bit warmer out now (and I think all vehicles get better mileage in the summer than winter) but we're getting almost 2L/100km (a solid 1MPG) better after installing our CAI. No other changes.

I'll take a "solid 1 MPG" increase! That way the part pays for itself eventually! Thanks.

 

[TaterSalad]

It will increase your MPGs for sure! They will increase even more if you add other mods in the future as well (TB, headers, exhaust, tune, etc...)

 

[Doc Zoom]

Volant..better people.