zogg
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- Joined
- Aug 25, 2012
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- Location
- Southern Illinois
- Ram Year
- 2018 Ram Express Quad Cab
- Engine
- Hemi 5.7
I just installed a new Volant CAI on my 2014 Ram Hemi. Having used other Volant kits in the past, I thought by now they would have solved some of there design problems, but not quite yet!!
The quality of the kit is great, but the install is a pain and the directions are crap. After following the directions for an hour, I figured out what had to be done, and I threw away the directions and got the dammm thing installed.
I had to take it completely apart twice to get everything aligned, and once more to get the filter on the intake horn....dumb thing seemed too small, and finally had to pry it on. I don't know why they included a clamp, as the filter will NEVER come off....ugh
Anyway, I bought the Volant over the S&B because the S&B requires the inner fender to be removed...too much work for me.
Actually, I think the included Donaldson dry filter is the best thing going, and that is the primary reason I went with Volant.
I only have about 80 miles on it so far, but it has a nice sound under WOT, and my butt dino tells me there is a tad (vary vary small) increase in low end torque....it seems to be a bit spunkier when backing out of my driveway.
Overall, I did not expect too much in performance increases and it is too soon to tell if there are any mpg increases (I might expect 1/4 to 1/2 mpg). BUt it looks very nice and I like it....
The quality of the kit is great, but the install is a pain and the directions are crap. After following the directions for an hour, I figured out what had to be done, and I threw away the directions and got the dammm thing installed.
I had to take it completely apart twice to get everything aligned, and once more to get the filter on the intake horn....dumb thing seemed too small, and finally had to pry it on. I don't know why they included a clamp, as the filter will NEVER come off....ugh
Anyway, I bought the Volant over the S&B because the S&B requires the inner fender to be removed...too much work for me.
Actually, I think the included Donaldson dry filter is the best thing going, and that is the primary reason I went with Volant.
I only have about 80 miles on it so far, but it has a nice sound under WOT, and my butt dino tells me there is a tad (vary vary small) increase in low end torque....it seems to be a bit spunkier when backing out of my driveway.
Overall, I did not expect too much in performance increases and it is too soon to tell if there are any mpg increases (I might expect 1/4 to 1/2 mpg). BUt it looks very nice and I like it....
