Big Bully CAI

[miahjohn]

anyone heard of Big Bully Cold Air Intakes? I found them on custommagnums.com forum. Sounds like a member actually makes them. everybody on the magnum forum swears by them.

The price is good at $175 compared to K/N at $300+

Suggestions?

[miahjohn]

Re: Big Bully CAI

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Big Bully CAI

Never used one myself, maybe some Magnum owners will chime in?

[Fischer]

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To be honest I think all CAI do the same thing, it just depends on how big the piping is and what kind of cone it has. I built my own CAI with tubing and a K&N Cone filter with no problem. Of course you have to add a thing for the MAF sensor and what not, but other than that it still ***** in cold air. I also removed my Air intake resonator which helped alot as well.

[Fischer]

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I forgot to add, its also a good idea to spray the tube with some kind of heat resistant paint. I used caliper paint. So that way the tube doesnt get to warm and turns the cold air into warm air.

[miahjohn]

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I wont be making my own thats for sure! K/N makes an all plastic CAI and a polished aluminun one, the plastic has 21HP and the PA one at 12HP.

[Fischer]

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I cant see how a CAI adds 21 HP with just that. You would probably need a tune as well to get the full effect of a Cold air intake, also removing the resonator and a heat shield as well.

I guess it also depends on the type of engine as well I guess.

Oh well, I added my input.

[miahjohn]

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I cant see how a CAI adds 21 HP with just that. You would probably need a tune as well to get the full effect of a Cold air intake, also removing the resonator and a heat shield as well.

I guess it also depends on the type of engine as well I guess.

Oh well, I added my input.

good stuff. i've learned that the effects of a CAI have to be tuned with a "chip" or programer

[Fischer]

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If you're referring to the ebay chips, dont bother. If you want to get the full effects of the CAI youll have to get your ECM retuned.

[miahjohn]

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whats ECM and how do you get it tuned?

[Fischer]

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ECM is the Engine Control Module, This is the brain of the car. When cars roll off the factory floor, the ECM is set where you dont get the full power out of your car. A good tuner can get you almost 20+ HP

Check out this site http://www.whiteautoandmedia.com/ and email Chris, (the tuner) and see if he can tune your car for you. You may have to send in your ECM and TCM (transmission control module) to get reflashed and tuned, or you can buy one out right,

Only professionals should tune the car because there is ALOT to know about them,

EDIT
I asked him and he said he cant do it
check out this site though, he suggested this

http://www.shopatron.com/search/617.0?q=magnum&x=0&y=0

[miahjohn]

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I just noticed your edit....I've seen the diablos, the piggy bank is getting stuffed for one!

[Eddie6th]

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I wont be making my own thats for sure! K/N makes an all plastic CAI and a polished aluminun one, the plastic has 21HP and the PA one at 12HP.

I would do quite a bit of research on this.Alu or SS intake kits are quite expensive,so once you've got it,you're stuck with it.

There are a lot of companies making these,so check a lot of reviews.Some intake pipes are better tuned than others.The 'Ram Air' kits can give some of the best Hp's. You won't get 21HP from an intake kit alone. Anything between 5 and 7 HP is about the average.You have to take into account the outside temperature,also.On average,if the temperature is reduced by 10 degrees,you'll get 1HP.(You notice this more with these set-ups).

I havn't heard of 'Big Bully',but if a lot of independent users/enthusiasts like it,then that gives you a guide.K&N make very good filters and are a well renowned company.Possibly the 'BB' has a K&N on it.

If you really want to increase HP,you have to add a lot of things together in order to achieve this.A few horses here and a few horses there soon adds up.

Chipping is most effective on turbo or supercharged cars.If your chip can be reconfigured and dyno tested,thats the best way.(If not,and the chip is not replacable,plug in/out,I would leave it be).

Your best way of achieving HP(in the bolt on league),would be to exchange your exhaust system.The choice of header will make a significant gain.Once you add all the other things together,you'll achieve a reasonable high output.

[miahjohn]

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^very true as I have been learning after many hours on the web! I plan on getting the big bully which I believe someone guessed 5-7HP.(no dyno).

As far as exhaust...I created a different thread on that, but since were here....What are your thoughts on JBA exhausts? I found a JBA catback system for $499, the cheapest I've found so far, next up is Flowmaster Stainless cat back at @$650-700.

[Eddie6th]

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^very true as I have been learning after many hours on the web! I plan on getting the big bully which I believe someone guessed 5-7HP.(no dyno).

As far as exhaust...I created a different thread on that, but since were here....What are your thoughts on JBA exhausts? I found a JBA catback system for $499, the cheapest I've found so far, next up is Flowmaster Stainless cat back at @$650-700.

'BBCAI'---- Some people get scared off,because something is hand made and costs a lot less than one of the leading manufacturers.But there are a lot out there which are real good tuners,and make good stuff.Also,this BB seems to be particular to your car,and if users are happy,should be good.Some big manufacurers find a balance on application to fit many cars.Although the quality is good,the results are not just as good as a dedicated set-up.

'Exhaust'----There are so many these days,it's hard to keep up.Again,do a lot of investigating here.This is way more expensive than your CAI,plus the work involved(If you DIY,time..Or someone else,money).
Have you checked out Magnaflow.Shouldn't be a problem in the states.

First,I don't know if your car is turbo/supercharged or not.No matter.There are some basic things you'll want to look out for when purchasing.

1] Diameter:If it's a system that's made for your car,it should be fine.A lot of people think with naturally aspirated cars that the primary reason for not going to big is back pressure.wrong.We don't want BP,but the exhaust must have velocity,hence you can't go to big.

2]Construction/mufflers:Stay away from mufflers which have 'fluted' or louvered cores inside.Find ones that are just perforated.You want your exhaust flow to be smooth and unhindered.

3]Material:The way to go today is all Stainless steel,with good Tig welds.Most are all going to cost you around the same,with some exceptions of course.

All in all.Do a lot of checking out here.Check out dedicated systems for your car too.

Let me know how you get on...Eddie.