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  1. #1 Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake 
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    Location: Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, USA
    Elevation: ~450 ft
    Dyno: Axcelerated Motorsports Dynojet 248H High Inertia Chassis Dynamometer
    Vehicle: 2004 Grand Prix GTP Competition Group, 93 Octane Gas
    Modifications:

    • ZZP 3" Stainless Catted Downpipe
    • ZZP Stainless Powerlog
    • 9" Oiled Intake Cone Filter
    • 3.4" Supercharger Pulley
    • 180* Thermostat
    • Autolite 104 Spark Plugs
    • 10.4mm Taylor 409 Pro Race Spiro-Wound Spark Plug Wires
    • Overkill Tune

    Test #1:

    • Thrasher "Cold Air Intake" Box
    • 2 "Runs"
    • 10:04 AM
    • 83.56* F
    • 29.66 inHg
    • 25% Humidity
    • HP: 222.50 @ 5,000 rpm
    • Max HP: 223.81
    • Torque: 260.60 @ 3,400 rpm
    • Max Torque: 261.18



    Test #2:
    • "Open Cone" / "Hot Air Intake" (Box Removed)
    • 2 "Runs"
    • 2:23 PM
    • 92.48* F
    • 29.61 inHg
    • 9% Humidity
    • HP: 223.98 @ 4,900 rpm
    • Max HP: 224.66
    • Torque: 263.44 @ 3,500 rpm
    • Max Torque: 264.46



    Side-By-Side Comparison:



    Close-up of HP/Tq Intersection:



    This was by no means a perfect test, mostly given the changes in ambient air temperature (a difference of 8.92* F), but it's better than nothing. I am led to believe that given the same ambient air temperature, the difference in power would have been slightly greater, as the open cone test was run under hotter ambient temperature. I think it is also worth pointing out that the open cone also allowed more supercharger "whine" to escape and seemed to draw the attention of more fairgoers.
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  2. #2 Re: Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake 
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    Nice work, open cone wins.
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    there was only one run made each? just wondering since given that you'd have left the trasher box on, would the numbers have still come out differently? who knows..

    but at least this shows an open cone wont LOSE any power over a 'cold' air intake.
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    nice...finally some numbers for the open cone/CAI debate
    Quote Originally Posted by Reptile
    It sounds like you accidentally stuffed a midget in the downpipe, and he's hammering out an SOS to get out.
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  5. #5 Re: Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake 
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    Oops, apologies - Each "run" was actually two runs. - Edited.
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    ill mark an intake off my list. : )
    04 GTP - FOTB, Intense PCM, 180* Thermo, SLP Headers, 3.4" ZZP Modular Pulley, Moroso Race Wires, 104 Plugs, TEP trans: 3.29's, Thrasher shift kit. Soon to come: 13 inch dual piston brakes, rims and tires, wideband tune by PRJ.
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  7. #7 Re: Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake 
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    A very good comparison to say the least. Will you see the HP differences on the track? Probably not, but it's good to know that the numbers are there to prove you don't have to spend an assload of money on intake systems.

    I'll probably stick with what I've got, just for the simple fact I already have it, no other reason not to I suppose.
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    Thanks for taking the time to do this test! I have one quesiton, did the open cone set up had the filter connected directly to the TB or did it hasd some type of tubbing in between?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Juanmiguel View Post
    did the open cone set up had the filter connected directly to the TB or did it hasd some type of tubbing in between?
    Throttlebody > Bellows > MAF > Filter
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    thanks!
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    - 3.4 pulley, tune by Boostd1/CLINT@AIR, Short Ram Intake, PLOG, 3" ZZP Downpipe, AL 104's, 180* t-stat, Impala STB & 12" cross drilled/slotted/zinc washed rotors, DDM HID's, and put in a heads up display for now...
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  11. #11 Re: Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake 
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    YES...good thing we've been preaching it Nick...goes to show it finally made beter numbers even if it is small...now we just gotta get Brian to go open cone...and keep his filter clean from all the crap in his fenderwell.
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    this should be done on a 97-03 car as well since we dont have an external MAF to lengthen the intake. the cone being directly on the throttle body i would assume would give an even greater margin of gain as well as being significantly louder than stock.
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  13. #13 Re: Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake 
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    I'd dyno mine...except the mod list would kinda kill it...I'd like to see the gains on a stock or barely modded car
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    Great info! Thanks for taking the time to do this and share it with us.

    2002 GTP: GMPP Sway Bars, BMR trailing arms, KYB AGX/Vogtlands, 12" brake upgrade
    Modified SSAC headers, K&N Intake, 3.4 MPS, S1X, Gen V, 104's, HPTuned.
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  15. #15 Re: Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake 
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    Quote Originally Posted by bluegtp91 View Post
    YES...good thing we've been preaching it Nick...goes to show it finally made beter numbers even if it is small...now we just gotta get Brian to go open cone...and keep his filter clean from all the crap in his fenderwell.
    Whatever.
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  16. #16 Re: Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake 
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    If someone wants to lend a fenderwell intake, I'd be happy to try that as well. This test in no way actually disproves the function of those.
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  17. #17 Re: Dyno Science: "CAI" Box vs Open Cone Intake 
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reptile View Post
    Whatever.
    YAAAAY! He used his favorite comeback...that means he'll DO IT!

    Good for you Bertha
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    Here's the thing, the hood was open right? Well not sure if anyone has scanned their car on a 90* day, the intake temps sky rocket in the 150's to 190's. What does this mean besides slow? Well you guys running stock computers, or computers done by the vendors still have a spark table that PULLS timing as the intake temps go up. On top of that, it will pull/add timing as the car runs richer or leaner. With a tuner the open cone is hands down the best way to go when you get rid of those useless tables GM put in the computer, without a tuner a fenderwell or a "ice box" intake is the best route for all around consistency. Obviously it will perform well when the hood is open, or cooled off at the track, but what about when you're driving around for an hour and decide to get on it? You will be welcomed with a handful of slow, that's what.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Reptile View Post
    Will you see the HP differences on the track? I'll probably stick with what I've got, just for the simple fact I already have it, no other reason not to I suppose.
    This exactly. I've had several intakes and have yet to feel the 1 hp difference.

    The Thrasher setup I have now is a lot quieter at idle...which I appreciate.
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    nice test thank you. I agree that this test does not accurately compare the two.

    1. Look at the a/f ratio between the two, huge difference.
    2. The HAI will have significant heat soak compared to the air box. A/F ratio and spark timing aside, the cooler air will make more power.
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