WTB CAI, headers and pulley for XLR-V

[nbw123]

My 2006 V was delivered last week and I am interested in doing some performance mods. I am surprised how few XLR-Vs are modded. I bought it for the wife but wanted to add a few more ponies for when I drive it to the lake. Does anyone have parts they don't plan to install? Anyone de-modding before a sale. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[GizmoQ]

Headers are pretty much impossible to find and don't add much without CAI, pulley, X-Pipe, and a real good dyno tune.CAI and exhaust options are readily available off the shelf. A pulley swap will likely require additional cooling?

My 2006 V was delivered last week and I am interested in doing some performance mods. I am surprised how few XLR-Vs are modded. I bought it for the wife but wanted to add a few more ponies for when I drive it to the lake. Does anyone have parts they don't plan to install? Anyone de-modding before a sale. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[nbw123]

Headers are pretty much impossible to find and don't add much without CAI, pulley, X-Pipe, and a real good dyno tune.CAI and exhaust options are readily available off the shelf. A pulley swap will likely require additional cooling.

I have my stock HX from my CTSV intercooler that I could adapt. I bought a new SC for the XLRV today that I plan to have ported and pullied. I'm not looking for crazy power as I drive a modded CTSV.



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[GizmoQ]

I have my stock HX from my CTSV intercooler that I could adapt. I bought a new SC for the XLRV today that I plan to have ported and pullied. I'm not looking for crazy power as I drive a modded CTSV

I tried three different HX intercooler (I think one might have been off a CTS-V) and none of them made a significant difference . Replacing the pump with a high volume high flow pump helped much more.

 

[nbw123]

I upgraded my CTSV pump to a varimax. What are the specs on the stock pump?


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[nbw123]

I'm still looking for a cold air intake that is an upgrade to stock. Any recommendations?


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[lextoy]

volant makes a CAI that is specific for the xlr and another for the xlr V
some guys put together a similar setup with custom kits/ parts
some even custom fitted all the way to the intake
DIY cold air intake
depends on your preference , amount of effort you want to put in...
my money would go with the volant.

 

[David_B]

Hey Lextoy, do you know why the CAI from Volant seem to only be listed as 2005 to 2009?

volant makes a CAI that is specific for the xlr and another for the xlr V
some guys put together a similar setup with custom kits/ parts
some even custom fitted all the way to the intake
DIY cold air intake
depends on your preference , amount of effort you want to put in...
my money would go with the volant.

 

[lextoy]

i am 99% sure the volante will fit all model years 04 to 09
just be sure you get the correct one,
either XLR base/platinum(aka 320hp),
or XLR V (aka 443hp)
if you search the site, i am sure someone has put one on the 04 base ,
which is what i assume you are asking about.

 

[nbw123]

volant makes a CAI that is specific for the xlr and another for the xlr V
some guys put together a similar setup with custom kits/ parts
some even custom fitted all the way to the intake
DIY cold air intake
depends on your preference , amount of effort you want to put in...
my money would go with the volant.

Thanks for the advice. My Volant CAI is on the way


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[alxpopa]

Volant CAI

volant makes a CAI that is specific for the xlr and another for the xlr V
some guys put together a similar setup with custom kits/ parts
some even custom fitted all the way to the intake
DIY cold air intake
depends on your preference , amount of effort you want to put in...
my money would go with the volant.

Lextoy, I have a 2008 Cadillac xlr-v, can you give me the specific part number for the Volant CAI 4.4L?