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brainmetz · 03-14-2008, 12:03 PM

I just purchased a Volant CAI from autoanything.com I hope to have it in next week. For those of you that have installed it, is it pretty straight forward? Anything special I should know about?

Also, a friend got the K&N CAI, I assume that should be pretty easy to install also.

I know this has been asked many times, however, which one is better?

Thanks

nvdtundra · 03-14-2008, 06:50 PM

installed my Volant CAI in about a half hour...is very easy and no special tools are needed. So far it has worked great for me!

Grizzman01 · 03-20-2008, 09:05 PM

These would be my choices, id like to know which works better myself

RunItHard · 03-20-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by brainmetz

Anything special I should know about?

Yeah, don't be like the 1,000 of us who installed the MAF sensor backward when you reinstall it in the CAI. Pay real close attention to the direction it came out of the stock box. If you do happen to install it backward and you can't keep your engine running after the mod... that's why.

Grizzman01 · 03-21-2008, 09:49 AM

Good info, that should help a couple out

TonyMontana · 03-22-2008, 12:24 PM

I'm still up in the air as well about which CAI to purchase either K&N or Volant. I'm kinda leaning towards volant but the $100 difference makes me want to pick up the K&N. In all honesty is the Volant really worth the extra $100?

Tundraholic08 · 03-22-2008, 01:38 PM

I'd prefer Volant over K&N anytime now..don't need to oil it and its covered..I had K&N on my '03 Tundra and it was loud alright..my previous '06 Tundra I had Volant..now Volant with a Powercore filter and no oiling needed and sounds pretty good on my '08 Tundra...

TonyMontana · 03-24-2008, 04:45 PM

Well I decided to purchase the Volant. I should be getting it at the end of this week or early next week. Is it difficult to install? This is first truck and first mod so I really want to do this right.

Tundraholic08 · 03-25-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyMontana

Well I decided to purchase the Volant. I should be getting it at the end of this week or early next week. Is it difficult to install? This is first truck and first mod so I really want to do this right.

Its piece of cake...just make sure to install air maf sensor the right
way..I rushed the install and had mine installed backwards...after I started my truck it died...

Grizzman01 · 03-25-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tundraholic08

Its piece of cake...just make sure to install air maf sensor the right
way..I rushed the install and had mine installed backwards...after I started my truck it died...

Ive heard quite a few people do this, I think im gonna label mine with an arrow to help me out. But im glad some found this out sooner because it helps the rest of us to keep from doing the same thing

TundraTough · 03-27-2008, 11:03 PM

Just bought mine from AutoAnything for $332.96. They are offering free shipping plus if you enter the code KEEP15 you get an extra $15 off. Valid until March 31st.

TonyMontana · 03-28-2008, 11:42 PM

tundratough is your volant on backorder? I ordered mine last sat. nite and I got an email on wed. saying that it's out of stock and on back order. They also said that it should be shipping some time between the Mar. 31st-Apr. 2nd.

TundraTough · 03-29-2008, 12:54 AM

As of this moment I don't believe it is. Before I ordered they were in stock and their website stated it would ship yesterday. "Your item is expected to ship from 3/28/2008 to 3/28/2008. Please allow an additional 2-5 business days for delivery"

Never did get an email though stating that it did ship. Not even sure if that website lets customers know when a shipment goes out.

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Originally Posted by TonyMontana

tundratough is your volant on backorder? I ordered mine last sat. nite and I got an email on wed. saying that it's out of stock and on back order. They also said that it should be shipping some time between the Mar. 31st-Apr. 2nd.

bolivia310 · 03-29-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyMontana

tundratough is your volant on backorder? I ordered mine last sat. nite and I got an email on wed. saying that it's out of stock and on back order. They also said that it should be shipping some time between the Mar. 31st-Apr. 2nd.

RMJDrift sells the Volant CAI.....hit him up and see what he can do for you.

1sicktundra · 03-30-2008, 04:54 PM

is this intake worth the $ you pay for it

sxd45 · 03-30-2008, 10:03 PM

I can tell you from experience and dolan can back me up, the gains arent much, me and dolan ran I have a ghetto rigged cone filter no box and he has a volant, mind you im in a crew max also and our runs were identical so go with what you can afford. Just my two cents.

Burnout · 03-31-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sxd45

I have a ghetto rigged cone filter no box

I had a CV K&N cone filter on a very highly modified L-6 TJ Jeep.It was a blueprinted,balanced,4.7 Hesco stroker moter,had all the good stuff inside and would crank 7k on the Autometer.That thing weighed 4500 LBS and it would keep up with all my buddy's rock buggies with their 350s and light weight bodies.I pulled a lot more of them out of the mud then they strapped on me.

TundraTough · 04-03-2008, 02:42 PM

Got the Volant installed today. It came in yesterday.

I got the sensor installed right after doing it wrong the first time but after I start up my truck the "MAINT REQUIRED" light keeps blinking for a good 15 seconds and then stops.

Attached a pic of how the sensor should be in there correctly.

TonyMontana · 04-03-2008, 05:56 PM

I don't get it you live in Orlando FL. and I live in L.A. and autoanything is located in San Diego yet not only did you get yours first but my order has not even shipped yet. I placed my order on 03-22-08. tundratough when did you place your order?

FireMedic · 04-06-2008, 12:57 AM

Did anyone notice a drop in torque? Where was the difference noticeable, if any at all? Thank you.

03-14-2008, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
brainmetz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5 My Photos: ()	Volant CAI I just purchased a Volant CAI from autoanything.com I hope to have it in next week. For those of you that have installed it, is it pretty straight forward? Anything special I should know about? Also, a friend got the K&N CAI, I assume that should be pretty easy to install also. I know this has been asked many times, however, which one is better? Thanks

03-14-2008, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
nvdtundra Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Omaha, Ne Posts: 21 My Photos: ()	installed my Volant CAI in about a half hour...is very easy and no special tools are needed. So far it has worked great for me! __________________ Sky Silver 2007 Toyota Tundra TRD, 4x4, Double Cab, buckets, front/rear sonar, and cold kit. Mods: 13% Tint, Debagded (mostly), Magnaflow Exhaust, Pioneer AVIC-D3 with Schosche kit, two 12" RFs pushed by a mono block RF amp, Carriage Works replacement grille, Volant CAI, 3" Truxx level kit, 20" Incubus Poltregiest, and 305 Nitto Terra Grapplers.

03-22-2008, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tundraholic08 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 27 My Photos: ()	I'd prefer Volant over K&N anytime now..don't need to oil it and its covered..I had K&N on my '03 Tundra and it was loud alright..my previous '06 Tundra I had Volant..now Volant with a Powercore filter and no oiling needed and sounds pretty good on my '08 Tundra... __________________ 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Limited with TRD Off-Road Package..Desert Sand Mica Color... Mods:Viper 5500 Remote Start, Volant CAI, TRD Sway Bar, Corsa Exhaust System, JBA Headers. _____________________________________________ 2008 Toyota Tundra LE TRD Off-Road 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE 2007 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10 Special Edition SERENITY- 4 Wheels Move The Body, 2 Wheels Move The Soul...

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sxd45 Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: friendswood tx Posts: 578 My Photos: ()	I can tell you from experience and dolan can back me up, the gains arent much, me and dolan ran I have a ghetto rigged cone filter no box and he has a volant, mind you im in a crew max also and our runs were identical so go with what you can afford. Just my two cents. __________________ Ford, at least they circled the problem.

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03-20-2008, 09:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grizzman01 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 39 My Photos: ()	These would be my choices, id like to know which works better myself

03-21-2008, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Grizzman01 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 39 My Photos: ()	Good info, that should help a couple out

03-22-2008, 12:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
TonyMontana Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East L.A. Posts: 12 My Photos: ()	I'm still up in the air as well about which CAI to purchase either K&N or Volant. I'm kinda leaning towards volant but the $100 difference makes me want to pick up the K&N. In all honesty is the Volant really worth the extra $100?

03-24-2008, 04:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
TonyMontana Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East L.A. Posts: 12 My Photos: ()	Well I decided to purchase the Volant. I should be getting it at the end of this week or early next week. Is it difficult to install? This is first truck and first mod so I really want to do this right.

03-27-2008, 11:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
TundraTough Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 74 My Photos: ()	Just bought mine from AutoAnything for $332.96. They are offering free shipping plus if you enter the code KEEP15 you get an extra $15 off. Valid until March 31st.

03-28-2008, 11:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
TonyMontana Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East L.A. Posts: 12 My Photos: ()	tundratough is your volant on backorder? I ordered mine last sat. nite and I got an email on wed. saying that it's out of stock and on back order. They also said that it should be shipping some time between the Mar. 31st-Apr. 2nd.

03-30-2008, 04:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
1sicktundra Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 185 My Photos: ()	is this intake worth the $ you pay for it

04-03-2008, 05:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
TonyMontana Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: East L.A. Posts: 12 My Photos: ()	I don't get it you live in Orlando FL. and I live in L.A. and autoanything is located in San Diego yet not only did you get yours first but my order has not even shipped yet. I placed my order on 03-22-08. tundratough when did you place your order?

04-06-2008, 12:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
FireMedic Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 7 My Photos: ()	Did anyone notice a drop in torque? Where was the difference noticeable, if any at all? Thank you.

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