Here is what I posted over on the G8 Borads today.


Got the CAI today so here is my review of it so far.

Item: CAI made by Original Parts Group Australia.

Cost: $210 - $250 (w or W/O filter)

Where to buy: [url="http://tinyurl.com/6okw9z"]http://tinyurl.com/6okw9z[/url]

Delivery Time: 9 days

Finish: Both powder coated in black and Polished Aluminum.

The kit comes with:

2 heavy aluminum pipes.
7 clamps
3 couplers
1 small rubber hose
1 set of instructions.



Install:

The install is very simple and with the instructions anyone should be able to do this in under an hour. Here are a couple of install pics.







This finished install:






Everything in the kit is high quality and should last and work for a long time. The clamps work well but I think I may at some point replace them with black ones.

When you order this kit you can get a filter from them but I went ahead and did not get theirs. Price is $30 less with out the filter. I did use a 4x7 K&N filter PN RU-2590 (cost $40).

Sorry for not getting more pics, my batteries die in the middle of the install.

I have not drive the car yet but I will post an update later today after I do. I will also post more pics at a later date.

Given the price, good looks and quality of the items I would say this CAI is a very good buy.

Also if you notice on the last pic you can see my engine cover from Holden.

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2008 PBM G8 GT
2000 White Grand Prix GTP
2007 White G6 GT

very nice!

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

I like the look a lot!!!

Looks like it fits the car perfect....

More pics please when you get the camera working agin!!!

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Are thoughts plastic pieces on the heads extra plastic in the engine bay or are they the value covers?

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

Just valve covers. Alot of Camaro owners put Corvette covers on theres.

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They are covers. I replace the stock cover with the 2 part Holden cover.

Here is the stock cover.

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2008 PBM G8 GT
2000 White Grand Prix GTP
2007 White G6 GT

It looks like a nice intake Charles, hopefully the butt dyno will detect an improvement in power output. Those Holden engine covers look similiar to the ones on the GTO. By the way, nice sig!

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Bright Red 2008 G8 GT

Mods: DRCUSTOMPARTS Center Gauge Bezel
Superchips ECM/TCM Tune- Volant CAI
Solo Axlebacks - HID's
Holden V8 Badges
My Website

Yeah the GTO covers are similiar to the Holden ones. On were it has GTO on the GTO ones mine have 6.0.

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2008 PBM G8 GT
2000 White Grand Prix GTP
2007 White G6 GT

Ok I see the 6.0 now that I look closer. You should see if you can get some silver decals to make the numbers stand out. You could even paint the 6.0 silver if you can't find any decals. Did you notice any power increase from the new intake?

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Bright Red 2008 G8 GT

Mods: DRCUSTOMPARTS Center Gauge Bezel
Superchips ECM/TCM Tune- Volant CAI
Solo Axlebacks - HID's
Holden V8 Badges
My Website

wow! that looks killer!!!

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I am thinking of painting them sometime. I want to paint the area that is black a dark blue and the 6.0 a silver.

And yes I can feel a little bit of more power. I will get even more with a tune.

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2008 PBM G8 GT
2000 White Grand Prix GTP
2007 White G6 GT

Do they have a tuned PCM available for the G8 or do you have to buy a hand held tuner and do it yourself?

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Bright Red 2008 G8 GT

Mods: DRCUSTOMPARTS Center Gauge Bezel
Superchips ECM/TCM Tune- Volant CAI
Solo Axlebacks - HID's
Holden V8 Badges
My Website

There are caned turns and there are hand held tuners. I will be getting a caned ture from Vector at some point. Whats nice about Vector is that they will update you ECM for free if you add any new mods.

Here are some nicer pics.

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2008 PBM G8 GT
2000 White Grand Prix GTP
2007 White G6 GT

Free PCM updates is nice to have, too bad the 3800 PCM's don't offer that. It looks like the filter pulls in cold air from the fenderwell, that's a nice setup.

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Bright Red 2008 G8 GT

Mods: DRCUSTOMPARTS Center Gauge Bezel
Superchips ECM/TCM Tune- Volant CAI
Solo Axlebacks - HID's
Holden V8 Badges
My Website

looks good, I'm jealous

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Custom Tails to come eventually, possibly, hopefully!

Is it normal to get " turned on" by looking at an engine compartment?
Coz I just did.

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LIVE LIFE FULL THROTTLE

it's it someone's sig that says "when you turn your car on, does it return the favor? aha.

very nice!

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Everything needs more Corsa. No exceptions.

Follow my journey of flight at
http://alwaysastudentpilot.blogspot.com/

lol Nothing wrong with that.

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2008 PBM G8 GT
2000 White Grand Prix GTP
2007 White G6 GT

i want

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92 LeBaron Convert: Turbo 3L 97 Grand Prix GT 4dr "Frankenstein": L67 4t65 swap
97 Grand Marquis: Summer DD 99 Grand Prix GTP: Top Swap Beater

That looks really nice, it looks like it belonged in there all along . I need to start coming over here more often, I forget about these sections.

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Thrasher CAI-DHP PCM-MSD Coils-PRJ Wires-NGK TR55IX-Corsa Exhaust-180 T-Stat-Trans Cooler-GMPP RTA-F/R STB w/Don's Brackets-3 AeroForce Gauges-Slotted/Dimpled Rotors-Kazerza KZ-V 17X7-Custom Painted Engine-Fuse Cover-Chrome DogBone Mounts-Upper Mounts-Side Mounts-ALT Re-Wire

Nice work!!! I kinda wish there was a soundclip or video attached though.

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2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Competition Group

It's in the works.

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2008 PBM G8 GT
2000 White Grand Prix GTP
2007 White G6 GT

Your engine is turned the wrong way. Wait, actually, MINE is! WHOA!!!

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2012 Ford Focus SE Sport
2012 MINI Cooper Clubman

I have ADHD and drive a Focus. Ironically.
Although gold dust is precious, when it gets in your eyes, it obstructs your vision.

man i need to get me a g8. i want a sport red metallic one i would get into way too much trouble if i had one of those

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ALL GO, LITTLE SHOW

• 2004 Comp G - Modded Like A Mofo And Hibernating

• 1988 VW Jetta - Slammed Slow And Reliable

• 1994 Cadillac Eldorado ETC - Sold