CAI

[R3troRT]

Well I figured I will be the first one to post in this section. How many R/T owners have installed a Cold Air Intake? I have the C&L and was happy with the result from the dyno.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/r3trogt/R3tro%20RT/2009/C%20And%20L%20Install/IMG_0133.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s156/r3trogt/R3tro%20RT/2009ChallengerDynoRuns-Jan202009.jpg

[Steve HR Hooligan]

not a bad increase on a simple mod, you got about 6 horsepower over stock right?

[R3troRT]

not a bad increase on a simple mod, you got about 6 horsepower over stock right?

Actually it is almost 11HP and 15TQ.

Before After
_____________________________
HP 326.01 336.98
TQ 349.06 364.10

[Steve HR Hooligan]

wow, you had 326 before, i thought the 6 speed cars had a little more juice than the autos. my car dynoed at 330hp with no mods, very nice increase

[426hemicuda]

wow, you had 326 before, i thought the 6 speed cars had a little more juice than the autos. my car dynoed at 330hp with no mods, very nice increase

some do, like mine.
The Car:
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T - w track-pack
6-speed Tremec T6060
TorRed for extra HP
3:73 rear end gear ratio with limited slip

Current Mods:
Diablosport Predator Tuner - 93 CAI tune
K&N CAI
JBA catless mids
Magnaflow catback exhaust
NOESP mod
180* thermostat

The Results:
364HP, 396TQ Run Conditions 74.33*F

221

[Sk8nsanta]

I'm running the Mopar CAI, been happy with it so far. I've never had the car dynoed, but my guess is it gave me 5-7hp. I mat not be able to feel the difference, but it sure looks a heck of a lot better than the stock air box. I went with Mopar simply because I'd like to keep as many of the mods I do Mopar branded as possible...but that's just me. :)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll293/sk8nsanta/Projects/DSC_2169.jpg?t=1262779110

[300 Addict]

Cool Intakes guys!

[TALLA]

nice mods guys looks good

[jkelly16]

I also put one on my car. I went with the Frankintake that Billet had. Got it in red anodize.

http://i745.photobucket.com/albums/xx99/j_kelly16/100_1361.jpg

[Steve HR Hooligan]

some do, like mine.
The Car:
2009 Dodge Challenger R/T - w track-pack
6-speed Tremec T6060
TorRed for extra HP
3:73 rear end gear ratio with limited slip

Current Mods:
Diablosport Predator Tuner - 93 CAI tune
K&N CAI
JBA catless mids
Magnaflow catback exhaust
NOESP mod
180* thermostat

The Results:
364HP, 396TQ Run Conditions 74.33*F

221

nice increase for a bunch of bolt on's and a tune

[ghost370]

Does that C&L CAI draw cool air from the top of the hood through the duel nostrils ?

[R3troRT]

Does that C&L CAI draw cool air from the top of the hood through the duel nostrils ?


No it does not. It is sealed to the hood and draws air from the bottom just like the stock one. The only setup that draws from the hood is the Cervinis Ram Air setup, but on the R/T you have to replace the Hood Scoops since the stock onces are closed.

https://www.cervinis.com/product.aspx?car=1&id=1225#4385

[halloweenhemi]

I went with the bwoody short ram powder coated hemi orange. Really like it.
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx84/halloweenhemi/car%20pics/carpics003.jpg
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx84/halloweenhemi/car%20pics/carpics001.jpg
The orange on the engine cover is the same as the car, the sun is making it look off.

[halloweenhemi]

Made these head light covers. Can only use them from sun rise to sun set, otherwise I will get a ticket. Really like the look.
http://i744.photobucket.com/albums/xx84/halloweenhemi/car%20pics/carpics008.jpg

[Steve HR Hooligan]

nice covers, looks great on the orange

[DragonFire]

Wow you guys all got nice mods I just put in Flowmaster 40 dual cans and man the car sounds beast but I think with the CAI like the ones you have it would sound even better.

[CharlieK]

Thanks for all the pics, Guys. Those are some seriously cool engine compartments.

[Steve HR Hooligan]

i got my CAI

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv284/SteveHRHooligan/air3.jpg

[Hajo]

Great looking Mod! But there is good and bad with CAI....really not bad. CAI function is fully achieved when ambient humidity is lower and temperature is cooler.

True you get more air induction but with higher humidity you also get more water induction. When the dewpoint is around 60 (for instance dewpoint is 60 and the temperature is 60 you usually get Fog)
you will get a marginal if even any benefit from CAI. The higher the dewpoint the more moisture in the air. Your CAI will permit more air along with more moisture somewhat negating the full effect of CAI.

It's a great looking Mod....and depending where one lives would dictate imho whether the investment is worth it. In my case in NE Ohio it is frequently humid and warm during the summer. (NE Ohio, Great Lakes effect)
dewpoints are frequently in the high 50 to 60s range and sometimes near 70, it would be a hit or miss with CAI for me. More often then not a miss.

[the cheat]

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u148/cherrybloom203/2010%20Dodge%20Challenger%20RT/IMG_3061.jpg

This came on the car when I bought it with 1800 miles on it. I like the tone it adds to the motor.