ebay cold air intake install/review

Perry 07 · 05-23-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by beandip

Just search for "2 2L intake heat shield" in eaby and you will get it, autoiconz is not selling them now (probably on back order) but i searched the words in bold and found a different seller with the same type intake but different finish.

I kinda would like the chrome one but the black one fits in nicely.

link to intake ---->http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...4&toolid=10001 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99-04-GMC-SONOMA-2-2L-4-CYL-HEAT-SHIELD-AIR-INTAKE-R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ022QQitemZ3 50092596301QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohostin g

See these are a lot nice rthan the chrome intakes one but its for 99 up whats the diffrence form that year to 94 2.2

Perry 07 · 05-23-2009, 11:15 AM

I might just wait and save for a k&N or volant that will fit stock better than these.

billetproof97' · 05-23-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07

I might just wait and save for a k&N or volant that will fit stock better than these.

the only probelm is with the heatshield. nothing a little moving around wont cure. least for my year

**deathphoenix99** · 05-23-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07

See these are a lot nice rthan the chrome intakes one but its for 99 up whats the diffrence form that year to 94 2.2

http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f105/e...6/#post6276633

That's on my 94, it fits, but I had to use a lil different elbow to make it work.

Perry 07 · 05-23-2009, 10:00 PM

OK so I found a chrome intake sone that comes with a K&N filter. doe sthe chrome intakes work ok atleast decent. and does itfit anywhere clos eto where the stock air box was.

**deathphoenix99** · 05-24-2009, 11:14 AM

Yes, but the filter is laying sideways, and it still isn't all of the way over where the old air box was. You might be able to tweak it and make it over there. If you don't have an a/c, it will be easier to do.

Perry 07 · 05-24-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99

Yes, but the filter is laying sideways, and it still isn't all of the way over where the old air box was. You might be able to tweak it and make it over there. If you don't have an a/c, it will be easier to do.

Yea I have A/C. Thanks for all the help.

Perry 07 · 05-24-2009, 01:01 PM

This is the one IM going to save for it sthe K&N and says it stays cooler longe rthan the metal one splus it will blend in with the engine bay. ANd will go down like I want. I would rather pay mor efor something that works than something cheap that doesnt.
jegs has them but theirs one on ebay cheaper.

billetproof97' · 05-24-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07

This is the one IM going to save for it sthe K&N and says it stays cooler longe rthan the metal one splus it will blend in with the engine bay. ANd will go down like I want. I would rather pay mor efor something that works than something cheap that doesnt.
jegs has them but theirs one on ebay cheaper.

i wouldnt pay that much for a CAI if i had the cash. save 200 more and buy a nitrous kit

***sdime98*** · 05-25-2009, 10:29 PM

haha...hell no, wouldn't spend that much for something i can get the same end result for way cheaper.

its called being efficient. lol..making something work with a little tweaking, its only a 2.2...

i stripped the paint off of mine today, with a wire wheel, it gave it that brushed aluminum look, goes with the finish of the other parts under the hood, so i might just keep it simple, and stick with it, i don't know, i'll get pics up of it though, soon.

**deathphoenix99** · 05-25-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sdime98

haha...hell no, wouldn't spend that much for something i can get the same end result for way cheaper.

its called being efficient. lol..making something work with a little tweaking, its only a 2.2...

i stripped the paint off of mine today, with a wire wheel, it gave it that brushed aluminum look, goes with the finish of the other parts under the hood, so i might just keep it simple, and stick with it, i don't know, i'll get pics up of it though, soon.

You better get pics...LOL. I now have a full chrome intakes air intake that I no longer need, too bad its scuffed up a bit. Oh well, maybe I can find applications down the road for it.

**beandip** · 05-26-2009, 09:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07

I might just wait and save for a k&N or volant that will fit stock better than these.

Go ahead and waste your money but all you need to do is get an intake then add a GOOD air filter to it /done.

The fitment on this intake is perfect, at least on my truck it was. you might have to move the elbow out a little here or there to adjust for the A/C pulley but other than that its good.

Perry 07 · 05-26-2009, 09:51 AM

Yea I know I went ahead and ordered a chrome intake swith the K&N filter. Thanks for all the input.

Perry 07 · 05-26-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07

Yea I know I went ahead and ordered a chrome intake swith the K&N filter. Thanks for all the input.

Ok nevermind about this I got to looking and dont like the way they set at all and their cheap made. So then No matter how much shit yall talk about me in august I will get me a regular K&N intake since this is all they do and the plastic will stay cooler than the metal ones.

***sdime98*** · 05-27-2009, 08:33 AM

Have fun with that

oks10 · 05-27-2009, 09:21 AM

Ditto. I'm happy with my $60 purchase that fits fine, has a heat shield and gives me the same performance that any other kind of CAI is going to give me.

Perry 07 · 05-27-2009, 01:37 PM

Yea thats great because yours are for your year and model they dotn have them for mine. I also like the K&N version better becaus e3it blends in with the engine bay better and fits into place like the stock air box. You bought the intake you wanted so Im going to buy the one I want. Your intake looks great by the way but I would have to modify it to work on my 94.

**deathphoenix99** · 05-27-2009, 01:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07

Yea thats great because yours are for your year and model they dotn have them for mine. I also like the K&N version better becaus e3it blends in with the engine bay better and fits into place like the stock air box. You bought the intake you wanted so Im going to buy the one I want. Your intake looks great by the way but I would have to modify it to work on my 94.

Eh, easy mod, only have to purchase three parts and build a bracket. But yea, if i had the money, I would love the K&N, but I can't justify it myself being it won't make a difference and I'm broke. Have to get pics once you get it, I don't think I've ever seen a 2.2 with a K&N on it.

oks10 · 05-27-2009, 02:16 PM

I understand, I just couldn't justify myself spending that much. It is your truck and I definitely can say I have seen money spent in worse ways. But be sure to get some pics up when you get it in. I wanted to get one for myself for a few years until I got the one I have now.

Perry 07 · 05-27-2009, 02:33 PM

Alright may have a steal here My frien dthat works at a local car lot int own has a s10 like mine ith the intakje and wants to swap back out to stock. My luck is deffinately changing. Supposed to go in the morning I will post pics then.

**deathphoenix99** · 05-27-2009, 03:07 PM

Too bad, I have a whole stock intake at home in my garage, perfect condition, even has the whole fan shroud and stock fan. So what intake is on your buddies truck?

Perry 07 · 05-27-2009, 05:33 PM

The exact one I want the K&N intake its an olde rone though not this years model. But still a great deal.

***What?*** · 05-27-2009, 06:29 PM

Nothing wrong to get with K&N or other popular name brand, just higher cost, although most of them aren't polished/chrome, so if anyone is looking for stock looking type of intake with excellent filter then it would be a way to go if you're more for look than performance.

I use K&N FIPK Gen. II more looks and blending in the bay keeping it stock looking than eBay intake.

Perry 07 · 05-27-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by What?

Nothing wrong to get with K&N or other popular name brand, just higher cost, although most of them aren't polished/chrome, so if anyone is looking for stock looking type of intake with excellent filter then it would be a way to go if you're more for look than performance.

I use K&N FIPK Gen. II more looks and blending in the bay keeping it stock looking than eBay intake.

Yea thats what I like the most about it because it blends in so well. Thanks man.

billetproof97' · 05-30-2009, 11:58 PM

got my intake on today. but i still need to put the heatshield on. i thought the heat shield was plastic, but its metal. im going to try to install the heatshield tomorrow and take some pictures. BTW: my s10 is a 1997. it just needed some adjusting. im happy with it for $55

hondacr125 · 06-01-2009, 03:53 PM

im ordering the option racing cai, to all who has one how do you like it?

***sdime98*** · 06-01-2009, 03:58 PM

i think from the past 4 pages of discussion on it, the general consensus is great.

***sdime98*** · 06-01-2009, 04:11 PM

and since i'm in here, here goes pics of mine, with a pass thru with the wire wheel, on a bench grinder, to give the brushed look, i like how it compliments the other underhood pieces, with the same look, but i'm still undecided whether or not i wanna go with the black or not...

this first pic, is just a comparison of the finish, alongside the ac compressor...

and i have yet to bother doing a decent detailing under there...

Mechnix · 06-02-2009, 09:19 AM

I've been sitting on the fence on getting a CAI as I don't drive over 3000 RPM if I can help it...anyway I like the price of the Ebay intakes but the quality seems sadly lacking... If your going to manufacture something like this and sell it- it should fit right without modifying..but that's the world of customization- I guess.

I happened to notice an ad at the top of this forum that said:
"Volant CAI Kit 25522 $99.00 Blowout Special"
When I went to the link it was $109. so I emailed them and they fixed the price to $99.

I went ahead and ordered one, I like the look and hopefully it will fit like it should. At this price I couldn't resist, hopefully it's not made in China- like the ebay ones.

Here's a link:
http://volantperformance.com/s2/Scri...?idproduct=887

**beandip** · 06-02-2009, 09:31 AM

yeah get busy with the detailing.

Honestly i would paint it black, the brushed finish isnt too bad though.

**beandip** · 06-02-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mechnix

I've been sitting on the fence on getting a CAI as I don't drive over 3000 RPM if I can help it...anyway I like the price of the Ebay intakes but the quality seems sadly lacking... If your going to manufacture something like this and sell it- it should fit right without modifying..but that's the world of customization- I guess.

I happened to notice an ad at the top of this forum that said:
"Volant CAI Kit 25522 $99.00 Blowout Special"
When I went to the link it was $109. so I emailed them and they fixed the price to $99.

I went ahead and ordered one, I like the look and hopefully it will fit like it should. At this price I couldn't resist, hopefully it's not made in China- like the ebay ones.

Here's a link:
http://volantperformance.com/s2/Scri...?idproduct=887

I'd buy it especially at that price. I would take the sticker off though.

BTW on these intakes the fitment is great its just that if you have a 94-97 truck you would have to modify to get it to fit. The 98+ trucks fit just fine, all it needs is a little adjustment here and there to clear the a/c better. it clears the a/c pulley without any adjustment but it was too close for my comfort.

Hschool S10 · 06-02-2009, 11:53 AM

so on my 98 the CAI from optionracing on ebay would fit no problem?

Hschool S10 · 06-02-2009, 12:05 PM

actuallly i got on ebay and looked around some. you guys with the chromeintakes how do you like it and was it an easy install?

**deathphoenix99** · 06-02-2009, 12:48 PM

They will fit with no problems, even the chrome intakes will fit, it just depends on which style you want and go with it. THey are both easy to install, hardest part may be getting the rubber piece over the throttle body, at least it was for me.

**beandip** · 06-03-2009, 02:17 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hschool S10

actuallly i got on ebay and looked around some. you guys with the chromeintakes how do you like it and was it an easy install?

the chromeintakes uses a cheap bracket to hold on the intake. some have failed and the intake was chewed up by the a/c pulley.

on this intake it fits 98+ but the description was messed up.

Hschool S10 · 06-03-2009, 11:32 AM

so is the chromeintakes one a bad idea? i couldnt find the optionracing store but im new to the whole ebay thing. they're the same price though right? and could someone post a link to the optionracing or just tell me what to search on ebay?

**deathphoenix99** · 06-03-2009, 11:46 AM

Its not bad, I have one, and still do sitting on my floor, i never did figure out the bracket they send with it, so I made my own. But it works and gets the job done. I changed mine to the other style simply for looks. Where in Indiana are you? I will be back in IN at the end of this month.

Hschool S10 · 06-03-2009, 02:59 PM

I am in the huge city of Mt. Vernon lol about 7,500 people.
If you find evansville in the south west corner go about 20 miles west and theres MV. right where the ohio meets the wabash.
could you probably find a decent bracket at like autozone? did it work pretty good though?

**deathphoenix99** · 06-04-2009, 07:40 AM

Honestly, adding a CAI doesn't change anything, it's a little noisier at WOT and looks better under the hood. As for performance, I don't notice a difference. It takes more than a CAI to make an engine powerful.

I'll be about 50 miles away from Mt. Vernon as I take I-57 north through Illinois.

Hschool S10 · 06-04-2009, 11:04 AM

what is WOT?
and im probly gonna order one off of ebay.
also i know it takes more than a CAI to make an engine powerful... especially a 2.2L 4 banger. but every little bit helps and im also shooting for the mpg increase. I've got a k&n air filter right now and a cherry bomb turbo and tomorrow im gettin a high flow cat put on so im squeezin a bit more power out of iit.

**deathphoenix99** · 06-04-2009, 12:05 PM

WOT-Wide Open Throttle. The CAI removes the built in silencer for the engine so you have more engine noise, I personally like it. Just remember, bolt on's don't add anything at all, our engine is small enough that the stock components don't decrease it's stock potential, the main things that will give a little bit of difference are electric fan, underdrive pullies, new headers and then you have to start doing internal mods to make a difference. I've heard the header is the most restrictive part of the exhaust, so if you're really wanting gains from exhaust, the manifold needs replaced.

Hschool S10 · 06-04-2009, 12:43 PM

a lot of these guys said the CAI increased their power a bit.
so does it or doesnt it?

***sdime98*** · 06-04-2009, 12:55 PM

i feel an increase...nothing rediculous...but i also changed out my old corroded ass muffler right around the same time, so i'm sure between the intake, and a new muffler, it opened it all up alot, compared to what it was.

**deathphoenix99** · 06-04-2009, 01:46 PM

You might feel an increase, i'm just saying it won't be that big of a difference. As most of the CAI claim 7-15 increase in horsepower, yea right. The only way to know for sure is to dyno, and most people never have dyno testing.

***What?*** · 06-04-2009, 03:21 PM

Increase Noticeablity, yes.

Enough to recommend every single person, no.

Although, it IS easier to remove/install than stock which makes the work time short, it's still better than stock but isn't much improvement since 2.2L don't make so much power as is.

***sdime98*** · 06-04-2009, 03:24 PM

i swapped out for the simplicity of it, it definately cleaned up my engine compartment, and if it saves a mpg here and there, it'll eventually pay for itself, i suppose...plus it sounds pretty damn cool. especially with a stick shift....(the option racing one, anyway)

**deathphoenix99** · 06-04-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sdime98

i swapped out for the simplicity of it, it definately cleaned up my engine compartment, and if it saves a mpg here and there, it'll eventually pay for itself, i suppose...plus it sounds pretty damn cool. especially with a stick shift....(the option racing one, anyway)

I will agree with you there, and the sound was the same for both...at least for me. I do love it for simplicity and cleaning up my engine bay, although i've added things to make it clustered again.

I like them for pure looks though, and it's nice when it floods around here, I know my intake is higher than some people's.

Hschool S10 · 06-04-2009, 04:25 PM

okay thanks, i wasnt expecting a huge increase because i know thats not possible. but im thinkin about ordering one for the mpg increase and a touch more power. im gettin my high flow cat put on tomorrow so i cant wait to see/hear/feel the difference with that. i may be ordering the intake in the next couple days. what do you search on ebay to find the optiionracing store?

***sdime98*** · 06-04-2009, 04:32 PM

as beandip would say....search in ebay for:

"2 2L intake heat shield"

**beandip** · 06-04-2009, 05:53 PM

link just because.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99...Q5fAccessories

05-23-2009, 11:14 AM	#151
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by beandip Just search for "2 2L intake heat shield" in eaby and you will get it, autoiconz is not selling them now (probably on back order) but i searched the words in bold and found a different seller with the same type intake but different finish. I kinda would like the chrome one but the black one fits in nicely. link to intake ---->http://rover.ebay.com/ar/1/711-53200...4&toolid=10001 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99-04-GMC-SONOMA-2-2L-4-CYL-HEAT-SHIELD-AIR-INTAKE-R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38634QQihZ022QQitemZ3 50092596301QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW#ebayphotohostin g See these are a lot nice rthan the chrome intakes one but its for 99 up whats the diffrence form that year to 94 2.2
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05-23-2009, 11:15 AM	#152
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review I might just wait and save for a k&N or volant that will fit stock better than these.
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05-23-2009, 05:37 PM	#153
billetproof97' Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,012 Location: Wichita Falls, texas User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07 I might just wait and save for a k&N or volant that will fit stock better than these. the only probelm is with the heatshield. nothing a little moving around wont cure. least for my year
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05-23-2009, 07:33 PM	#154
deathphoenix99 Electrical guy Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,660 Location: Flint, MI User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07 See these are a lot nice rthan the chrome intakes one but its for 99 up whats the diffrence form that year to 94 2.2 http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f105/e...6/#post6276633 That's on my 94, it fits, but I had to use a lil different elbow to make it work.
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05-23-2009, 10:00 PM	#155
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review OK so I found a chrome intake sone that comes with a K&N filter. doe sthe chrome intakes work ok atleast decent. and does itfit anywhere clos eto where the stock air box was.
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05-24-2009, 11:14 AM	#156
deathphoenix99 Electrical guy Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,660 Location: Flint, MI User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Yes, but the filter is laying sideways, and it still isn't all of the way over where the old air box was. You might be able to tweak it and make it over there. If you don't have an a/c, it will be easier to do.
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05-24-2009, 11:35 AM	#157
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by deathphoenix99 Yes, but the filter is laying sideways, and it still isn't all of the way over where the old air box was. You might be able to tweak it and make it over there. If you don't have an a/c, it will be easier to do. Yea I have A/C. Thanks for all the help.
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05-24-2009, 01:01 PM	#158
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review This is the one IM going to save for it sthe K&N and says it stays cooler longe rthan the metal one splus it will blend in with the engine bay. ANd will go down like I want. I would rather pay mor efor something that works than something cheap that doesnt. jegs has them but theirs one on ebay cheaper.
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05-24-2009, 09:45 PM	#159
billetproof97' Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,012 Location: Wichita Falls, texas User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07 This is the one IM going to save for it sthe K&N and says it stays cooler longe rthan the metal one splus it will blend in with the engine bay. ANd will go down like I want. I would rather pay mor efor something that works than something cheap that doesnt. jegs has them but theirs one on ebay cheaper. i wouldnt pay that much for a CAI if i had the cash. save 200 more and buy a nitrous kit
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05-25-2009, 10:29 PM	#160
*sdime98* art thou leaking? Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 50,563 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review haha...hell no, wouldn't spend that much for something i can get the same end result for way cheaper. its called being efficient. lol..making something work with a little tweaking, its only a 2.2... i stripped the paint off of mine today, with a wire wheel, it gave it that brushed aluminum look, goes with the finish of the other parts under the hood, so i might just keep it simple, and stick with it, i don't know, i'll get pics up of it though, soon.
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05-25-2009, 10:43 PM	#161
deathphoenix99 Electrical guy Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,660 Location: Flint, MI User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by sdime98 haha...hell no, wouldn't spend that much for something i can get the same end result for way cheaper. its called being efficient. lol..making something work with a little tweaking, its only a 2.2... i stripped the paint off of mine today, with a wire wheel, it gave it that brushed aluminum look, goes with the finish of the other parts under the hood, so i might just keep it simple, and stick with it, i don't know, i'll get pics up of it though, soon. You better get pics...LOL. I now have a full chrome intakes air intake that I no longer need, too bad its scuffed up a bit. Oh well, maybe I can find applications down the road for it.
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05-26-2009, 09:33 AM	#162
beandip I hate beans Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,441 Location: Cache, OK User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07 I might just wait and save for a k&N or volant that will fit stock better than these. Go ahead and waste your money but all you need to do is get an intake then add a GOOD air filter to it /done. The fitment on this intake is perfect, at least on my truck it was. you might have to move the elbow out a little here or there to adjust for the A/C pulley but other than that its good.
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05-26-2009, 09:51 AM	#163
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Yea I know I went ahead and ordered a chrome intake swith the K&N filter. Thanks for all the input.
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05-26-2009, 07:52 PM	#164
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07 Yea I know I went ahead and ordered a chrome intake swith the K&N filter. Thanks for all the input. Ok nevermind about this I got to looking and dont like the way they set at all and their cheap made. So then No matter how much shit yall talk about me in august I will get me a regular K&N intake since this is all they do and the plastic will stay cooler than the metal ones.
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05-27-2009, 08:33 AM	#165
*sdime98* art thou leaking? Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 50,563 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Have fun with that
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05-27-2009, 09:21 AM	#166
oks10 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 563 Location: Stillwater, OK User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Ditto. I'm happy with my $60 purchase that fits fine, has a heat shield and gives me the same performance that any other kind of CAI is going to give me.
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05-27-2009, 01:37 PM	#167
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Yea thats great because yours are for your year and model they dotn have them for mine. I also like the K&N version better becaus e3it blends in with the engine bay better and fits into place like the stock air box. You bought the intake you wanted so Im going to buy the one I want. Your intake looks great by the way but I would have to modify it to work on my 94.
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05-27-2009, 01:50 PM	#168
deathphoenix99 Electrical guy Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,660 Location: Flint, MI User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by Perry 07 Yea thats great because yours are for your year and model they dotn have them for mine. I also like the K&N version better becaus e3it blends in with the engine bay better and fits into place like the stock air box. You bought the intake you wanted so Im going to buy the one I want. Your intake looks great by the way but I would have to modify it to work on my 94. Eh, easy mod, only have to purchase three parts and build a bracket. But yea, if i had the money, I would love the K&N, but I can't justify it myself being it won't make a difference and I'm broke. Have to get pics once you get it, I don't think I've ever seen a 2.2 with a K&N on it.
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05-27-2009, 02:16 PM	#169
oks10 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 563 Location: Stillwater, OK User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review I understand, I just couldn't justify myself spending that much. It is your truck and I definitely can say I have seen money spent in worse ways. But be sure to get some pics up when you get it in. I wanted to get one for myself for a few years until I got the one I have now.
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05-27-2009, 02:33 PM	#170
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Alright may have a steal here My frien dthat works at a local car lot int own has a s10 like mine ith the intakje and wants to swap back out to stock. My luck is deffinately changing. Supposed to go in the morning I will post pics then.
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05-27-2009, 03:07 PM	#171
deathphoenix99 Electrical guy Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,660 Location: Flint, MI User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Too bad, I have a whole stock intake at home in my garage, perfect condition, even has the whole fan shroud and stock fan. So what intake is on your buddies truck?
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05-27-2009, 05:33 PM	#172
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review The exact one I want the K&N intake its an olde rone though not this years model. But still a great deal.
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05-27-2009, 06:29 PM	#173
*What?* Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 18,041 Location: AZ User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Nothing wrong to get with K&N or other popular name brand, just higher cost, although most of them aren't polished/chrome, so if anyone is looking for stock looking type of intake with excellent filter then it would be a way to go if you're more for look than performance. I use K&N FIPK Gen. II more looks and blending in the bay keeping it stock looking than eBay intake.
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05-27-2009, 09:39 PM	#174
Perry 07 94 S10 2.2 Power House Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 481 Location: North Carolina User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by What? Nothing wrong to get with K&N or other popular name brand, just higher cost, although most of them aren't polished/chrome, so if anyone is looking for stock looking type of intake with excellent filter then it would be a way to go if you're more for look than performance. I use K&N FIPK Gen. II more looks and blending in the bay keeping it stock looking than eBay intake. Yea thats what I like the most about it because it blends in so well. Thanks man.
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05-30-2009, 11:58 PM	#175
billetproof97' Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,012 Location: Wichita Falls, texas User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review got my intake on today. but i still need to put the heatshield on. i thought the heat shield was plastic, but its metal. im going to try to install the heatshield tomorrow and take some pictures. BTW: my s10 is a 1997. it just needed some adjusting. im happy with it for $55
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06-01-2009, 03:53 PM	#176
hondacr125 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 284 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review im ordering the option racing cai, to all who has one how do you like it?
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06-01-2009, 03:58 PM	#177
*sdime98* art thou leaking? Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 50,563 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review i think from the past 4 pages of discussion on it, the general consensus is great.
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06-01-2009, 04:11 PM	#178
*sdime98* art thou leaking? Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 50,563 Location: Laurel Hill, NC User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review and since i'm in here, here goes pics of mine, with a pass thru with the wire wheel, on a bench grinder, to give the brushed look, i like how it compliments the other underhood pieces, with the same look, but i'm still undecided whether or not i wanna go with the black or not... this first pic, is just a comparison of the finish, alongside the ac compressor... and i have yet to bother doing a decent detailing under there...
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06-02-2009, 09:19 AM	#179
Mechnix Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 434 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review I've been sitting on the fence on getting a CAI as I don't drive over 3000 RPM if I can help it...anyway I like the price of the Ebay intakes but the quality seems sadly lacking... If your going to manufacture something like this and sell it- it should fit right without modifying..but that's the world of customization- I guess. I happened to notice an ad at the top of this forum that said: "Volant CAI Kit 25522 $99.00 Blowout Special" When I went to the link it was $109. so I emailed them and they fixed the price to $99. I went ahead and ordered one, I like the look and hopefully it will fit like it should. At this price I couldn't resist, hopefully it's not made in China- like the ebay ones. Here's a link: http://volantperformance.com/s2/Scri...?idproduct=887
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06-02-2009, 09:31 AM	#180
beandip I hate beans Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,441 Location: Cache, OK User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review yeah get busy with the detailing. Honestly i would paint it black, the brushed finish isnt too bad though.
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06-02-2009, 09:35 AM	#181
beandip I hate beans Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,441 Location: Cache, OK User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by Mechnix I've been sitting on the fence on getting a CAI as I don't drive over 3000 RPM if I can help it...anyway I like the price of the Ebay intakes but the quality seems sadly lacking... If your going to manufacture something like this and sell it- it should fit right without modifying..but that's the world of customization- I guess. I happened to notice an ad at the top of this forum that said: "Volant CAI Kit 25522 $99.00 Blowout Special" When I went to the link it was $109. so I emailed them and they fixed the price to $99. I went ahead and ordered one, I like the look and hopefully it will fit like it should. At this price I couldn't resist, hopefully it's not made in China- like the ebay ones. Here's a link: http://volantperformance.com/s2/Scri...?idproduct=887 I'd buy it especially at that price. I would take the sticker off though. BTW on these intakes the fitment is great its just that if you have a 94-97 truck you would have to modify to get it to fit. The 98+ trucks fit just fine, all it needs is a little adjustment here and there to clear the a/c better. it clears the a/c pulley without any adjustment but it was too close for my comfort. Last edited by beandip : 06-02-2009 at 09:36 AM.
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06-02-2009, 11:53 AM	#182
Hschool S10 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 50 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review so on my 98 the CAI from optionracing on ebay would fit no problem?
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06-02-2009, 12:05 PM	#183
Hschool S10 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 50 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review actuallly i got on ebay and looked around some. you guys with the chromeintakes how do you like it and was it an easy install?
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06-02-2009, 12:48 PM	#184
deathphoenix99 Electrical guy Age: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 7,660 Location: Flint, MI User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review They will fit with no problems, even the chrome intakes will fit, it just depends on which style you want and go with it. THey are both easy to install, hardest part may be getting the rubber piece over the throttle body, at least it was for me.
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06-03-2009, 02:17 AM	#185
beandip I hate beans Age: 22 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,441 Location: Cache, OK User is: OffLine	Re: ebay cold air intake install/review Quote: Originally Posted by Hschool S10 actuallly i got on ebay and looked around some. you guys with the chromeintakes how do you like it and was it an easy install? the chromeintakes uses a cheap bracket to hold on the intake. some have failed and the intake was chewed up by the a/c pulley. on this intake it fits 98+ but the description was messed up.
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