CAI and engine noise
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Suzuka Master
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From: VA
CAI and engine noise
As I was driving back home from a 2 hour trip I noticed when I was cruising at 85mph the engine was at 2300 - 2500 and was pretty quite. Im just wondering, if I get the CAI is it going to be loud at 2300 to 3000 rpm? cause I would hate to drive w/ a loud engine for longdistance. I know the CAI will rip it up at around 5000+ rpm but just want to make sure its not too loud at cruising speeds. This was one of the reasons I opted out for an exhaust, because I couldn't stand the noise for long periods of times.
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White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.
gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.
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CL-S
White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Cargo Net/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
AEM CAI once they decide to make the dame thing.
235/40/17's or 225/45/17's once I found out which one works for me.
gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.
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From: So. Cal
If it's anything like the 1st gen...the noise is pretty low when you are just crusing at a sustained speed...But if you hit the gas a little more, it will get a little louder and so on. 
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Tw1112
CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, hiper/piaa bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, and AEM CAI.
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Tw1112
CL 3.0 '98 - Cleared bumper, hiper/piaa bulbs all around, PIAA 1700x fogs, and AEM CAI.
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Nova,
I can only speak to the effect of the Xephyr Performance C.A.I with any degree of reliability so here goes. Under normal acceleration with shifting around 3500RPM the Xephyr Performance CAI is nearly undetectable audibly. At 3800 - 6900 it will produce a throaty snarl that to most is reasonably audible but not anoyingly loud. At highway speeds it is also undetectable providing the Tach is under ~3500 RPM; which under normal driving and shifting is generally under 3000 up to 90? mph. In short you still gain the improved engine respiration and intake volume without the acoustic invasion. Under hard acceleration it is deep and throaty (not "tin" like resonation). Hope this helps
Chris Koncur
Xephyr Performance
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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes
I can only speak to the effect of the Xephyr Performance C.A.I with any degree of reliability so here goes. Under normal acceleration with shifting around 3500RPM the Xephyr Performance CAI is nearly undetectable audibly. At 3800 - 6900 it will produce a throaty snarl that to most is reasonably audible but not anoyingly loud. At highway speeds it is also undetectable providing the Tach is under ~3500 RPM; which under normal driving and shifting is generally under 3000 up to 90? mph. In short you still gain the improved engine respiration and intake volume without the acoustic invasion. Under hard acceleration it is deep and throaty (not "tin" like resonation). Hope this helps
Chris Koncur
Xephyr Performance
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2001 Nighthawk Black CLS Type S - Xephyr Performance Cold Air Intake, PIAA 19173(Yellow) Road Lamp Upgrades, Full Wood Trim, Spoiler, Best GTECH Sprint 6.05 Xephyr Performance Intakes
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From: Little Elm, TX
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Xephyr2K:
Nova,
I can only speak to the effect of the Xephyr Performance C.A.I with any degree of reliability so here goes. Under normal acceleration with shifting around 3500RPM the Xephyr Performance CAI is nearly undetectable audibly. At 3800 - 6900 it will produce a throaty snarl that to most is reasonably audible but not anoyingly loud. At highway speeds it is also undetectable providing the Tach is under ~3500 RPM; which under normal driving and shifting is generally under 3000 up to 90? mph. In short you still gain the improved engine respiration and intake volume without the acoustic invasion. Under hard acceleration it is deep and throaty (not "tin" like resonation). Hope this helps
Chris Koncur
Xephyr Performance
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Nova,
I can only speak to the effect of the Xephyr Performance C.A.I with any degree of reliability so here goes. Under normal acceleration with shifting around 3500RPM the Xephyr Performance CAI is nearly undetectable audibly. At 3800 - 6900 it will produce a throaty snarl that to most is reasonably audible but not anoyingly loud. At highway speeds it is also undetectable providing the Tach is under ~3500 RPM; which under normal driving and shifting is generally under 3000 up to 90? mph. In short you still gain the improved engine respiration and intake volume without the acoustic invasion. Under hard acceleration it is deep and throaty (not "tin" like resonation). Hope this helps
Chris Koncur
Xephyr Performance
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avengerjr
2001 CL-S Satin Silver / Ebony Interior / Non-Navi[*] spoiler , wheel locks , 35% tint[*] fenderwell trim , mud guards[*] winter floor mats , full nose mask[*] Xephyr CAI - on the way
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1999 3.8L V6 Mustang Coupe Black / Black Cloth Interior[*] spoiler , 35% tint[*] MAC CAI - soon to order
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From: Houston
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by avengerjr:
Can't wait to get my CAI and hear that beautiful sound of the engine breathing!!!
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Can't wait to get my CAI and hear that beautiful sound of the engine breathing!!!
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From: Little Elm, TX
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by WebToker:
Same here, I really can't wait for the boost in power.
Originally posted by avengerjr:
Can't wait to get my CAI and hear that beautiful sound of the engine breathing!!!
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Can't wait to get my CAI and hear that beautiful sound of the engine breathing!!!
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avengerjr
2001 CL-S Satin Silver / Ebony Interior / Non-Navi[*] spoiler , wheel locks , 35% tint[*] fenderwell trim , mud guards[*] winter floor mats , full nose mask[*] Xephyr CAI - on the way
girlfriend
1999 3.8L V6 Mustang Coupe Black / Black Cloth Interior[*] spoiler , 35% tint[*] MAC CAI - soon to order
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teh Senior Instigator
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From: Huntington Beach, CA -> Ashburn, VA -> Raleigh, NC -> Walnut Creek, CA
the CAI is basically silent until you gun it
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"the needle got buried at 140.....1,500 RPM later...the tach got buried"
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55 Chevy Suburban (chopped, dropped, tubbed and FLAME RETARDENT!!)
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"the needle got buried at 140.....1,500 RPM later...the tach got buried"
pays to be young and crazy
99 3.0 CL
55 Chevy Suburban (chopped, dropped, tubbed and FLAME RETARDENT!!)
58 Eldorado Biarritz
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From: Detroit, MI.
All the descriptions above are giving me a CAI-B.
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It's a small world. So you gotta use your elbows a lot!
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It's a small world. So you gotta use your elbows a lot!
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From: Wicked Retahded North of Bahstin
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mercury:
Will we get better mpg??? I know I want the CAI but was just wondering.</font>
Will we get better mpg??? I know I want the CAI but was just wondering.</font>
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teh Senior Instigator
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From: Huntington Beach, CA -> Ashburn, VA -> Raleigh, NC -> Walnut Creek, CA
i got about 4 more miles per gallon
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"the needle got buried at 140.....1,500 RPM later...the tach got buried"
pays to be young and crazy
99 3.0 CL
55 Chevy Suburban (chopped, dropped, tubbed and FLAME RETARDENT!!)
58 Eldorado Biarritz
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"the needle got buried at 140.....1,500 RPM later...the tach got buried"
pays to be young and crazy
99 3.0 CL
55 Chevy Suburban (chopped, dropped, tubbed and FLAME RETARDENT!!)
58 Eldorado Biarritz
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