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Foozbird · 03-05-2010, 04:35 PM

I'm thinking about purchasing a cold air intake similar to this one. Would it be compatible with my 3.8L V6?

Pontiac Firebird performance cold air intake horsepower increase by Volant

bigflip · 03-05-2010, 06:18 PM

I think that if it is not listed for the 3.8 it will be hard to fit

Foozbird · 03-05-2010, 06:27 PM

I really like the design of it. If anyone knows of one similar to what I posted for a 3.8L please let me know and post it.

Battousai · 03-06-2010, 12:26 AM

It would be better if you had a ram-air hood, or functional nostrils. also, you might have to do some mods so that it lines up with the TB.

Superman · 03-06-2010, 11:20 AM

ebay search chrome intakes.

bigflip · 03-07-2010, 03:53 PM

It looks like to me that the chrome intakes unit puts the air cleaner to close to the ground. Seems like it would get water on a rainy day. I have one of their units on my Tahoe & think it's great, but it is in the engine compartment & it looks just like the K&N unit, seems like the f-body one just is not as well engineered. But I am open to reviews & insights.

thermopylae_480 · 03-07-2010, 05:36 PM

I have the K&N intake that goes near the wheel well. It is pretty much boxed off in the fender well so it is fine unless you like fording deep puddles, then I wouldn't recommend it. It is positioned in front of the tire, so there really isn't a lot of road spray that can get in there.

fbodyrs96 · 03-07-2010, 06:42 PM

I have the chromeintakes one and a whole cut in the bottom to let air come in, you going to have to go through one hell of a hole of water to get that thing wet..

whitdog54 · 03-07-2010, 10:35 PM

what year bird do you have? if you have straight TB I would look for lid set up.

volant is more of ram air system

Kal-El · 03-08-2010, 04:06 PM

here are some pics of how i did my intake, i think its the same way the chrome intake one gose: bbk intake for 3.8
hope this helps

Foozbird · 03-08-2010, 09:41 PM

Thank you everyone for the advice. It is very helpful. I will let you know what I can get when the time comes.

FL!nn3R · 03-10-2010, 11:56 AM

heres where the filter is with the chrome intake kit

03-05-2010, 04:35 PM	#1
Foozbird Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Montgomery County, MD Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Cold Air Intake I'm thinking about purchasing a cold air intake similar to this one. Would it be compatible with my 3.8L V6? Pontiac Firebird performance cold air intake horsepower increase by Volant

03-07-2010, 05:36 PM	#7
thermopylae_480 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Little Rock, Arkansas Posts: 518 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 14 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I have the K&N intake that goes near the wheel well. It is pretty much boxed off in the fender well so it is fine unless you like fording deep puddles, then I wouldn't recommend it. It is positioned in front of the tire, so there really isn't a lot of road spray that can get in there. __________________ 1995 Pontiac Firebird Convertible (3.4 L V6 A4 w/ K&N CAI)

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fbodyrs96 FBO Extreme! Feedback Score: 6 reviews Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 7,921 Trader Rating: (6) Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 79 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I have the chromeintakes one and a whole cut in the bottom to let air come in, you going to have to go through one hell of a hole of water to get that thing wet.. __________________ F-body Of The Month September 2008 Borla_sound_clip_CLICK_HERE Kris Last edited by fbodyrs96; 03-08-2010 at 08:04 AM..

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whitdog54 FBO Supporter Feedback Score: 2 reviews Location: w. Mass Posts: 2,344 Trader Rating: (2) Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	what year bird do you have? if you have straight TB I would look for lid set up. volant is more of ram air system __________________ 2000 Firebird 3.8L V6 Pacesetter headers & y-pipe \| catco 3" CAT \| slp factory dual exhaust \| whisper lid w/ K&N filter \| aluminum DS \| GU6/G80 \| 1LE sway bars \| LCA Relo's \| SFCs \| FTRA \| 3" E-cut out \| 1/4: 15.3@88.87

03-10-2010, 11:56 AM	#12
FL!nn3R Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Gallipolis Ohio Posts: 483 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Member's Picture Albums	heres where the filter is with the chrome intake kit Attached Thumbnails __________________ 96 Camaro 3.8; Alpine System, Grille, Painted Interior Accents, MSD Wires, Big Three, SS Sway Bars, 02 Exhaust Mani's, Magnaflow Catback, SuperBright L.E.D.S In Dash, Stainless Rs Emblems and Camaro Inserts, StgII K&N CAI, More to Come..

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03-05-2010, 06:18 PM	#2
bigflip Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Raonoke, VA Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think that if it is not listed for the 3.8 it will be hard to fit

03-05-2010, 06:27 PM	#3
Foozbird Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Montgomery County, MD Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I really like the design of it. If anyone knows of one similar to what I posted for a 3.8L please let me know and post it.

03-07-2010, 03:53 PM	#6
bigflip Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Raonoke, VA Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It looks like to me that the chrome intakes unit puts the air cleaner to close to the ground. Seems like it would get water on a rainy day. I have one of their units on my Tahoe & think it's great, but it is in the engine compartment & it looks just like the K&N unit, seems like the f-body one just is not as well engineered. But I am open to reviews & insights.

03-08-2010, 04:06 PM	#10
Kal-El Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Los Angeles , Ca Posts: 434 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Member's Picture Albums	here are some pics of how i did my intake, i think its the same way the chrome intake one gose: bbk intake for 3.8 hope this helps

03-08-2010, 09:41 PM	#11
Foozbird Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Montgomery County, MD Posts: 35 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Thank you everyone for the advice. It is very helpful. I will let you know what I can get when the time comes.