Is a CAI really worth it on a 2008 stock Hemi?

[FSUNole17]

I looked at the factory setup and was thinking that not much could be gained by an aftermarket setup, am I completely wrong on this? What does one of the CAI kits offer that the stock setup is lacking? Typically on other cars it is easy to identify but I can't find one on the truck. Thanks

 

[BlackBee]

It can boost it by gaining airflow some range from 10-20 hp, you should look into that and an exhaust system.

 

[ramhunter9]

More hp and tq gains along with a slight mpg gain. Sounds like a win win to me.

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[FSUNole17]

But can someone tell me what the design of the aftermarket setup does differently than the stocker? I looked at the stock one and it's intake is right behind the grill, straight into the filter, and into the intake. What about Volant, K&N, etc. is different that gives it the distinct 10-20 HP gains? I am trying to look at the design of them vs. the claimed gaines

 

[ramhunter9]

Better filter and less restricted flow threw the crap oem tube


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[ramhunter9]

And they are not claimed gains. They are tested and guaranteed. Look at any of there sites. They test them.


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[TheSatinPumpkin]

I would not say that the oem is right behind the grille. Got a radiator blocking a lot of the ambient air.

 

[GhostRam94]

Just run like a 5 inch tube and get the cold air from the front to the cai... Problem solved

 

[truckin151]

And never believe gains posted by manufacturers you will never see 20hp gain from just a cai. Maybe 5hp. Cai are more of a supporting mod. The restriction is the hemi hat. I have pictures on here I took after pulling the hat apart showing the channels and restrictions.

 

[truckin151]

Take a look at this thread for the pictures

http://www.ramforum.com/f45/wanna-see-inside-stock-hemi-hat-3154/

 

[02hairlessram]

With a CAI you wont see much gains,but with that a exhaust, and a tuner, you will see lot more.

David

 

[FSUNole17]

Excellent link to the thread on the Hemi hat, thank you. That's what I was wanting to know. Thanks fellas!

 

[JJP71584]

I had an 06 Hemi and a CAI made a world of difference, really opened it up. The 4th Gens stock intake is better than the 3rd Gens so not as much of a difference but definitely worth it.

 

[FSUNole17]

I looked and was thinking that this would be just what I need and under half the cost. It changes the intake tubing and I don't have to mess with the factory airbox, which doesn't seem to be the restriction. Just get a different filter and this tube and I am set. Thoughts??

Airaid 300-924-1 - Airaid Modular Intake Tubes - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

[quietpeen]

even if you don't get much gains from a cai, they sound bad ass...LOL

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Interesting way to get access to outside air.

 

[night hawk]

Interesting way to get access to outside air.

thats awesome! im definitely gonna do that! is that a kit or homemade??