CGS vs. Airaid Test: Part 1
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Joined: 04-29-2006
Posts: 249
From: Brevard County, Florida
Actually a very nice tire choice. Had to get TireRack to ship them to me in Japan. Hankook Ventuss RSS is what I ran for track tires on my Skyline R-32 GTS-T (Just a lowly RWD, no AWD GT-R in my budget at the time).
I'm looking forward to your weight comparison, and times, for the different wheel packages!
I'm looking forward to your weight comparison, and times, for the different wheel packages!
Joined: 05-29-2006
Posts: 1
From: Los Angeles
Hi Mike,
I just joined the group and was catching up on your intake posts. The Airaid intake that I just installed on my HHR seals to the hood the same as the Airaids on my Yukon (on for 95,000 miles) and Superduty (10,000 miles). The seal will have a contact mark but won't break it down. I hope that this pits you at ease.
From looking at other web sites K&N, Bully Dog, and AFE also use a seal to the hood gasket similar to Airaid's.
So far so good, I noticed a seat of the pants (SOP) increase the moment I bolted on. IMHO, SOP is a reflection to the increased torque, rather than HP.
I wasn't aware of the intake you are selling on your web site. After looking at the pictures I will be curious at what RPM level each intake make power. From past experience I have found that a larger mandrel bent tube such as your makes more power at a higher RPM than a tube with a decreasing diameter as it gets closer to the throttle body. Horsepower is a nice thing if it happens at an RPM range that you drive in. I am more interested in the torque numbers and where they peak at rather than the greatest increase.
Your web site is great and I am sure that I will be spending some dollars with you soon. Do you have a retail location?
Regards to all,
Charles
I just joined the group and was catching up on your intake posts. The Airaid intake that I just installed on my HHR seals to the hood the same as the Airaids on my Yukon (on for 95,000 miles) and Superduty (10,000 miles). The seal will have a contact mark but won't break it down. I hope that this pits you at ease.
From looking at other web sites K&N, Bully Dog, and AFE also use a seal to the hood gasket similar to Airaid's.
So far so good, I noticed a seat of the pants (SOP) increase the moment I bolted on. IMHO, SOP is a reflection to the increased torque, rather than HP.
I wasn't aware of the intake you are selling on your web site. After looking at the pictures I will be curious at what RPM level each intake make power. From past experience I have found that a larger mandrel bent tube such as your makes more power at a higher RPM than a tube with a decreasing diameter as it gets closer to the throttle body. Horsepower is a nice thing if it happens at an RPM range that you drive in. I am more interested in the torque numbers and where they peak at rather than the greatest increase.
Your web site is great and I am sure that I will be spending some dollars with you soon. Do you have a retail location?
Regards to all,
Charles
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Joined: 02-03-2006
Posts: 1,785
From: So Cal
Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
Well, if you want an Airaid - I've got one I'll sell you for $175 after the dyno testing! 
AND it's already assembled! (*That should be worth an extra $25 right there!). Funny, the size of the box they ship it in, they could have easily shipped it assembled instead of in pieces. But then...they would have had to charge you more! 
AND it's already assembled! (*That should be worth an extra $25 right there!). Funny, the size of the box they ship it in, they could have easily shipped it assembled instead of in pieces. But then...they would have had to charge you more! 
Unless I can't wait then I'll just go ahead and order it, gettin kind of anxious here!Ng
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Joined: 02-03-2006
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From: So Cal
Originally Posted by captain howdy
If we are talking looks IMO the AiRaid one looks bad ass and the CGS one looks a ricer fanboys wet dream.
Ng
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Joined: 12-18-2005
Posts: 1,791
From: Middle Village, NY
I dont consider it a 'ricer' look. Rather, the tube and filter is a 4 cylinder look. It is the same for the Saturn that my wife drives, as well as VW's. When I look under the hood, I want to see ENGINE, not plastic boxes.
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From: So Cal
Originally Posted by Lee3333
I dont consider it a 'ricer' look. Rather, the tube and filter is a 4 cylinder look. It is the same for the Saturn that my wife drives, as well as VW's. When I look under the hood, I want to see ENGINE, not plastic boxes.
Ng
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Joined: 05-10-2006
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From: Hawaii
Originally Posted by Lee3333
I dont consider it a 'ricer' look. Rather, the tube and filter is a 4 cylinder look. It is the same for the Saturn that my wife drives, as well as VW's. When I look under the hood, I want to see ENGINE, not plastic boxes.
AMEN! I agree. I don't know why it became the "thing" to hide the engine but I don't like it.
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Joined: 01-20-2006
Posts: 1,230
From: Dallas, TX
Everyone has their liking. I bought the Airaid just simply because, I couldn't see paying an extra $100 for a silver metal tube. In addition, CGS didn't take the necessary time to create one for the 2.2L So one has to go with the company that makes the necessary parts and accessories for their own vehicle.