R & D for Air Intake

[Thrust_Titan]

I need your help,

I'm putting together a reference list of all after market manufacturerer intake filter systems and I need your help. If you find any information incorrect, please advise me so it can be corrected.

The following list is the information needed. Thank you

FILTER SPECIFICATIONS NEEDED:

Flange Inside Dia. (F): ??? in (??? mm)
Base Outside Dia. (D2): ??? in (??? mm)
Top Outside Dia. (D): ??? in (??? mm)
Length (L): ??? in (??? mm)
Flange Length (FL): ??? in (??? mm)
Filter: ??? sq in (mm)

TUBE SPECIFICATIONS NEEDED:

TUBE I.D.: ??? in (??? mm)
TUBE LENGTH: ??? in (???mm)

AFE
54-10312
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 17 H.P and 27 FT LBS Torque
Replacement Filter: 24-91034
Height (L): ??? in.
Top Outside Diameter (D): ??? in.
Base Outside Diameter (D2): ??? in.
Flange Inside Diameter (F): ??? in.
Flange Length (FL): ??? in.
Filter: ??? in.
TUBE I.D. : ??? in.
TUBE LENGTH: ??? in.

NISMO
16567-RNA15
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 12.50 HP @ 5500 RPM & 15.2 LB-F @ 3800
Replacement Filter: ??? in.
Height (L): ??? in.
Top Outside Diameter (D): ??? in.
Base Outside Diameter (D2): ??? in.
Flange Inside Diameter (F): ??? in.
Flange Length (FL): ??? in.
Filter: ??? in.
TUBE I.D. : 3.25 in.
TUBE LENGTH: ??? in.

K & N FIPK
63-6012
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 11.21 HP @ 5073 RPM
Replacement Filter: RF-1044
Height (L): 8 in (203 mm)
Top Outside Diameter (D): 5 in (127 mm)
Base Outside Diameter (D2): 7.5 in (191 mm)
Flange Inside Diameter (F): 6 in (152 mm)
Flange Length (FL): 0.625 in (16 mm)
Filter: 157.080 sqin.
TUBE I.D. : ??? in (??? mm)
TUBE LENGTH: ??? in (???mm)

K & N 77 Kit
77-6012KG
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 7.27 HP @ 4914 RPM
Replacement Filter: RC-5046
Height (L): 9 in (229 mm)
Top Outside Diameter (D): 4.5 in (114 mm)
Base Outside Diameter (D2): 7.5 in (191 mm)
Flange Inside Diameter (F): 6 in (152 mm)
Flange Length (FL): 0.625 in (16 mm)
Filter: 169.646 sqin.
TUBE I.D. : ??? in (??? mm)
TUBE LENGTH: ??? in (???mm)

K & N 77 Kit
77-6012KP
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 7.27 HP @ 4914 RPM
Replacement Filter: RC-5046
Height (L): 9 in (229 mm)
Top Outside Diameter (D): 4.5 in (114 mm)
Base Outside Diameter (D2): 7.5 in (191 mm)
Flange Inside Diameter (F): 6 in (152 mm)
Flange Length (FL): 0.625 in (16 mm)
Filter: 169.646 sqin.
TUBE I.D. : ??? in (??? mm)
TUBE LENGTH: ??? in (???mm)

Volant v3
12856
Estimated Horsepower Gain: ???HP @ ???? RPM
Replacement Filter: 5128
Height (L): 8.00 in.
Top Outside Diameter (D): 4.75 in.
Base Outside Diameter (D2): 5.50 in.
Flange Inside Diameter (F): 3.50 in.
Flange Length (FL): 1.5 in.
Filter: 128.805 sqin.
TUBE I.D. : 3.1496063 in.
TUBE LENGTH: 25.00 in

AEM BRUTE FORCE
21-8502
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 17.9 HP @ 3,750 RPM
Replacement Filter:
Height (L):
Top Outside Diameter (D):
Base Outside Diameter (D2):
Flange Inside Diameter (F):
Flange Length (FL):
Filter: ??? sqin.
TUBE I.D. : ??? in.
TUBE LENGTH: ??? in.

AIRAID
520-152
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 15 HP @ 3,550 RPM
Replacement Filter: 700-458
Height (L): 7 in.
Top Outside Diameter (D): 4.625 in.
Base Outside Diameter (D2): 6 in.
Flange Inside Diameter (F): 4 in.
Flange Length (FL): .625 in.
Filter: 116.828 sqin.
TUBE I.D. : ??? in.
TUBE LENGTH: ??? in.

Airforce One Performance Systems
16701
Estimated Horsepower Gain: 13 HP @ 3,550 RPM 19 ft/lbs Torque
Replacement Filter:
Height (L):
Top Outside Diameter (D):
Base Outside Diameter (D2):
Flange Inside Diameter (F):
Flange Length (FL):
Filter: ??? sqin.
TUBE I.D. : ??? in.
TUBE LENGTH: ??? in.

[Thrust_Titan]

WOW, NO HELP FROM ANYONE

It is going to be difficult to compare.

[QShip]

I'm sorry. I just saw this post this morning. We'll get something to you.

[Thrust_Titan]

[Tx_flip]

It's hard to really gauge from those manufacturer specs. What we're seeing a lot from users is that performance has sometimes been more and even sometimes significantly less. What a lot may say is...performance gains are going to kind of be the same throughout all those intakes.

I honestly would look into other features that may pertain more to "you".

- Ease of Install / Fitment
There have been some fitment issues with the Volant from some owners while others have mentioned they went on without a hitch. I've heard with the AEM that you have to remove the tire so I wasn't keen on that but heard it was still simple. I personally went with the K&N 77 b/c I heard it was one of the easiest to put on (especially someone who's not mechanically inclined...like me).

- Sound
Again, all about preference. People like that mellow whistle (AEM), aggressive tone (Volant), or just quiet (K&N 77). The same thing goes for exhaust preferences.

- Cost
This wasn't too much of an issue as it is for exhaust systems. These systems are all going to be in the $200-$300 range. But if you think about if 20-40 bucks saved can be used for other things such as an AT Grounding Kit, an intake recharge/cleaning kit, and...have you seen the GAS PRICES?...lol.

- Looks
Are you looking to dress up the engine compartment? The Volant & FIPK have a subtle look (all black). Airaid uses the factory tube so also doesn't stand out but the K&77 (polished) and AEM both are nice and shiny.

This is all just my honest opinion. I was in same shoes three months ago and have my own reasons on why I chose my intake. Whatever you choose I hope you have no regret, I have none. Good luck.

[RockyMtnTitan]

I've done some measuring of my Volant, since I'm looking at upgrading to a better filter and have turned my CAI into a hybrid using both Volant and oe parts. Plus, Chris w/ Mossy had incorrectly stated that the Volant tube is smaller than stock, so since I had both the oe and Volant tubes cut apart already, I measured them. Here's the Volant info:

Volant:

Filter: 5.5"B X 4.75"T X 8"H
Flange i.d./length = 3.5" X 1.5"L

Tube i.d. = 80 mm throughout
Tube Length = approx 25"

These measurements are from the Volant Ver3 which has the box and intake tube remolded for better fittment. I don't believe they changed any of the dimensions, as I had a Ver2 before, and don't see any diff in filter or intake tube size.

[mopar]

Originally Posted by Tx_flip

- Sound
Again, all about preference. People like that mellow whistle (AEM), aggressive tone (Volant), or just quiet (K&N 77). The same thing goes for exhaust preferences.

- Cost
This wasn't too much of an issue as it is for exhaust systems. These systems are all going to be in the $200-$300 range. But if you think about if 20-40 bucks saved can be used for other things such as an AT Grounding Kit, an intake recharge/cleaning kit, and...have you seen the GAS PRICES?...lol.

- Looks
Are you looking to dress up the engine compartment? The Volant & FIPK have a subtle look (all black). Airaid uses the factory tube so also doesn't stand out but the K&77 (polished) and AEM both are nice and shiny.

This is all just my honest opinion. I was in same shoes three months ago and have my own reasons on why I chose my intake. Whatever you choose I hope you have no regret, I have none. Good luck.

MY 77 series has a very agressive sound. maybe it is the combo with the borla but I heard a big difference when I added it versus just my Borla alone.

Sorry I don't have any measurements for the 77 series as I am metricaly impaired and don't have any calipers or such and do not wish to take it out as the alumionum tube can get scratched and the more you play with it the more likely it is to do.

This a very good project and thanks for the effort of trying to compile the stats as I know it was a tough choice picking my intake.
Here's a link to my review of the 77 series hope this helps any one looking at intakes.
K&N 77 Series