CAI Sound Effects

1.8-liter VVTL-i (2ZZ-GE) and VVT-i (1ZZ-FE) engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, and performance tuning discussions
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gwm
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CAI Sound Effects

Post by gwm »

I'm thinking of installing a CAI, but I would like some feedback on what the CAI does to the sound of the engine(at idle, mid-range revs & near redline). Also, since I only have the Base/Auto, would I really hear and feel(response-wise) the difference? I'd appreciate hearing about any of your experiences.
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Lancer
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Re: CAI Sound Effects (gwm)

Post by Lancer »

Trust me, you will LOVE it!!!!! You will love the better thottle control.You will love the sucking sound it makes when you rev the engine.You will love the new performance sounding humm at idle.You will love the sound of the engine ROAR when you mash down on the gas!
18" Enkei's & Kumho Ecsta's-------UNICHIP Eibach Sport springs----------Morroso oil pan Injen CAI & Oil cap----------Stage 2 FI cams Custom Exhaust-----------TRD Supercharger AEM alt. pulley -------JSP Carbon Fiber hood 380cc injectors----DC Sports ceramic header
QUIKAG
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Re: CAI Sound Effects (gwm)

Post by QUIKAG »

Pretty much what Lancer said. Awesome, awesome mod! It's quiet a light to mid throttle, but bury the throttle and hit high rpms it makes a nice, shrieking, ripping sound. Very, very nice sound. A friend who has a 2001 M3 drove it and absolutely loved the sound. It's not quite like the V8 roar of my Corvette, but it's a very unique and nice sound. When I just want to cruise around, it's as quiet as stock.Very much a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde personality, especially with my GT version Vibe.
'03 Vibe GT monotone silver/black interior, 17 inch wheels, 6-disc changer, power packageMods: AEM intake, TRD springs, A-spec Strut Bar'01 Corvette Coupe silver/black interior, six-speed, Z51, a few mods, 12.29 at 117.3mph in 1/4 mile on street tires.
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