Injen CAI question for those that have one

[konabri]

Here is my situation, and I would greatly appreciate feedback about what my needs are.I do not race my Vibe. I don't care how it performs at a track. I think it is woefully underpowered, and I would love to add a little pickup from going say 0-45, or from 35-65. Hell, even being able not to lose speed going uphill with the a/c on would be nice So with all that said, does CAI help? Do you notice the extra few hp gains in everyday traffic? I love the idea of it but I also want to be realistic about increased performance. If it matters I have a '03 base Vibe with auto transmission.Thanks.

[iinan]

In all reality the main benefit of my CAI is that it drowns out my wifes voice in the car.

[konabri]

I'm sold. Thanks.

[DiveNut]

Good one Iinen! I have an Injen CAI on my 04 Base. While it is definetly not a asphalt burning car, with the CAI at least I now have that bit of power needed to get out of my own way. I don't think you'll have any regrets.

[damronjr]

Yeah, intake and exhaust and you'll be happy. I had the xhaust first, but I still noticed and change after the Injen CAI I have. It does sound awesome too!

[binary]

Quote, originally posted by iinan »In all reality the main benefit of my CAI is that it drowns out my wifes voice in the car. Ba-da bing!

[Mavrik]

though not a real noticable modification other then the sound on normal driving, the CAI does help when you need it. Accelloration is better/quicker and I found at least from my experience, driving up hills was easier to, the car just pulled along nicely.Of course the little draw back is that you'll enjoy that sweet CAI sound, you'll be driving with the revs up a little higher and may suffer a little less then normal fuel mileage. I do and I know I'm not the only one.

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »Of course the little draw back is that you'll enjoy that sweet CAI sound, you'll be driving with the revs up a little higher and may suffer a little less then normal fuel mileage. I do and I know I'm not the only one. Ha, doesn't really relate, but with Injen CAI, Flowmaster exhaust, and the supercharger I have been averaging about 15.5mpg!

[Mavrik]

Quote, originally posted by damronjr »Ha, doesn't really relate, but with Injen CAI, Flowmaster exhaust, and the supercharger I have been averaging about 15.5mpg!ouch man... ouch. Next year I'll be unichipped, CAI and exhaust on there... wonder how my fuel mileage will be then.

[damronjr]

Quote, originally posted by Mavrik »ouch man... ouch. Next year I'll be unichipped, CAI and exhaust on there... wonder how my fuel mileage will be then.Ha, yeah I have a problem with the gas pedal sticking to the floor and somehow my OD always finds itself OFF!

[Mavrik]

I have a maunual so no OD lol. And its winter here in Alaska so I'm driving like an old couple on a sunday afternoon cruise through the countryside... do people still do that? I don't know...

[theangrydwarf1]

I would say get one. There is a difference in the acceleration, not much but it is noticeable. I love mine and wouldn't take it off unless I had to. I just love the sound!

[Digger]

Quote, originally posted by konabri »I do not race my Vibe. I don't care how it performs at a track. I think it is woefully underpowered, and I would love to add a little pickup from going say 0-45, or from 35-65. Hell, even being able not to lose speed going uphill with the a/c on would be nice That is the reason I put the short ram on my car and it fixed all of the above problems. Yes, I do pick on fokes from time to time but for the most part gust drive.