I am in the process of purschasing a CAI for my 2002 C2. I've read positive posts on the above two systems. With the price difference $220 vs. $600, I was wondering if the performance gains would differ drastically between the two. From a popularity standpoint, I know the EVO has it hands down to be more receptive to the market but how about user friendly and pure performance? Thanks guys!

 

Honestly, I think they're about the same.

 

I guess for the money, Fabspeed would be a nice simple system to go with while installation is more simplified and direct. Cant beat $220 deal if results are similar....Thanks

 

Is there a noticeable difference in performance or its pretty much for noise?

 

I can't comment on the Fabspeed model but the Evo unit definitely felt and sounded better. I highly recommend the associated GIAC flash of your ECU.

 

You felt a noticable difference in power & pull with the Evo intake ?

 

The fabspeed intake to my knowledge is just a smooth silicone tube vs the evo one which is a new air box, maf housing and conical filter. So they're different products.... The EVO Intake also has the same smooth tube to the throttle body. Different products...

 

I bought the EVO because it looks cooler and it sounds incredible with headers, no cats and a sport exhaust.

 

Did you notice a gain in performance John ?

 

I have the fabspeed with b&b headers and remus exhaust, sounds great. I notice a little gain, mid to high range toruqe, no actual test on dyno.

 

I am considering a new CAI as well..Any input on the schnell intake? cost about 200 with a new filter.

Not to start any crap but I had an authorized evo dealer tell me not to waste my money cause I wouldn't really get anything from a N/A 3.6 . He said the quicker feeling is all in the mind and as some rmp's will have HP gains, others would loose out.

I would however like a deeper growl to my car so I was considering the cheaper alternative...

 

My gain in performance came form both the Evo intake and a GIAC flash. Do both.

 

I have not installed in my car yet. I went this route after my experience with a friend’s car. I drove it both before and after the exhaust, EVO intake and the GIAC chip. TOTALLY different car! No dyno results necessary because every sense was satisfied. Throttle response was noticeably more instant, the pull was noticeably stronger and snappy, and the sound – both from the exhaust and the intake was just intoxicating. I'll dyno mine after all my parts come in and I install them..

 

If possible...dyno it both before and after...that would be just awesome and tell us A LOT on how effective the package is....and especially silence some of the critics

---Kevin

PS:...do you recall what exhaust mods your friend had on his car specifically? Was it just mufflers or headers, cats and mufflers?? Brand? etc.....and what kind of 911 was it? Thanks a lot!

 

I'm sure there is a dyno chart from a stock 02 C2 floating around out there. I was hoping to avoid two dyno runs. However, as cars do differ slightly, it would be more accurate.

I purchased exactly what my friend did with the exception of the brand of headers. He bought Fab Speed, I bought Zero Tek - because I'm cheap. This is my list:

Zero Tek Headers & Zero Tek exhaust - $1000
Fab Speed cat bypass - $550
EVO V-flow intake - $475
Quad tips (from England) - $463
GIAC flash - $850 including shipping my ECU back to me

Total - $3,338.00 plus a few assorted gaskets, nuts and bolts, clamps, etc. So call it $3,500.00 even. I've been told I'll get anything from zero to 45 HP gain. For me, personally, HP gain is not at the top of my list. Every performance car and motorcycle I've ever owned is subject to at least intake, exhaust and fuel mixing mods. Motors should be allowed to breath as effortlessly as possible and be fed an optimum mixture of explosives. This makes them happy. Mashing the pedal connected to a happy motor will reward the driver with a cacophony of exhilarating sounds and a willingness to forward momentum. You can’t measure that on a dyno chart. It’s something you experience. If that’s you bag, then 3500 bucks is a bargain.