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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Which CAI do ya'll like the best for the 5.4L? What kind of MPG gain do you see with one? I was looking to buy the Volant.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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just put in an afe cai and magnaflow sido cat back.... got a couple mpg increase. dunno how much is from the cai or exhaust but a definite increase. my guy at my performance shop says that afe is as good as banks just $100 cheaper cuz u don't pay for the banks name
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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is the afe cai in a sealed box for cool air only?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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My results after installing a CAI, SIDO Magnaflow were negligible...

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...e-results.html
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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well after resetting my computer by disconnecting the battery, according to the mpg on my computer i get at least 2 mpg better after the sido and afe cai. noticable difference in how often i refill too
 
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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the Volant rocks...I've had mine for 1 yr and it's amazing how it sounds and the dramatically increased throttle response

MPG didn't go up or down
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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that's the first good thing i've heard about volant. as far as i know they are bottom of the line. sorry tylus
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by dadirtydogg
that's the first good thing i've heard about volant. as far as i know they are bottom of the line. sorry tylus
where did you hear that? the Volant is #1 or #2 in terms of quality and effect for the F-150

The Air Raid and AEM CAI's are also pretty good, but I believe you need a tuner to adjust your A/F ratio to prevent a CEL.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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you will get a CEL running the volant or any CAI stock?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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I run the AirAid and Have been really happy with it. I put it on right after I did the MagnaFlow SIDO exhaust. AirAid redesigned the intake tube about a year or more ago to stop the A/F from throwing a code. I got the code tylus was refering to and when I called AirAid they told me that they redesigned it and would send me another which they did and it worked great. I didn't get my tuner until about 6 months later but I bought it just because I wanted the added power not to fix anything about my CAI.

I also agree with Tylus in that I have NEVER heard Volant was a low end CAI as a matter of fact if I was going to do it all over again I would buy the Volant over all others.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 09:34 AM
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I too have always heard good things about Volant.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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I got the volant on mine also and love the thing. The only bad thing I heard about Volant is when the 2004's first came out the volant intakes would lean them out. That was fixed a sort time after and now they are awesome.
 
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Originally Posted by obxredneck
I got the volant on mine also and love the thing. The only bad thing I heard about Volant is when the 2004's first came out the volant intakes would lean them out. That was fixed a sort time after and now they are awesome.
yep...never had a CEL on my truck

OBXRedneck is right...all of the CAI's were throwing CEL's when the trucks first debutted. they've also all pretty much fixed themselves as well
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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i am going to order a Volant. I can get one for $255.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Volant is legit... Here are some more customer reviews: http://motorhaven.autoanything.com/air-intakes/61A1817A0A0.aspx
 
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