[HemiMetal]

I was all set to order a Legmaker Hammer CAI. I had pretty much settled on this cold air intake ever since I saw it featured on the Z over a year ago.

Hands down, it was one of the coolest, most organic looking CAI's I have seen, and it's received positive performance reviews (relative to the modest HP gains) from buyers who have purchased it.

This week I was going to buy the LMI Hammer from Speedlogix when, late in the game, another player stepped into consideration after I stumbled across some positive reviews of the R2C Challenger R/T SRT Cold Air Intake System.

This is another CAI receiving very positive reviews, but R2C has gone the extra step of actually backing up their performance-gain claims with dynoed statistical data on their website. Another plus for R2C is that they design and produce intake systems for both offroad applications and military use, and that technology had been incorporated into the CAI above.

The cost is about $300 for either CAI, so what I'm really looking for are owner reviews on the R2C as I'm already familiar with the LMI Hammer.

Speedlogix sells both, so Kris, Mikey, or any other Speedlogix member, please feel free to chime in.

Thanks!

 

[cdahl383]

I'd go with LMI if I were you. That Airhammer CAI is proven to gain 10rwhp on a lot of cars, not just from LMI's website. It's a proven design. That or the Frankentake IV are great short ram intakes for our cars. The best is the True CAI but that's a more involved install, more expensive, and harder to service the air filter when necessary.

The R2C looks nice and might provide some gains as well, but I rarely take much stock in what the manufacturer states for hp claims. I've seen countless threads about the Airhammer gaining on the dyno or at the track, haven't seen any about the R2C.

I'm sure they're both nice quality intakes, I was just always more impressed by the LMI line of intakes than any others out there.

 

[hoyt66]

I'd go with LMI if I were you. That Airhammer CAI is proven to gain 10rwhp on a lot of cars, not just from LMI's website. It's a proven design. That or the Frankentake IV are great short ram intakes for our cars. The best is the True CAI but that's a more involved install, more expensive, and harder to service the air filter when necessary.

The R2C looks nice and might provide some gains as well, but I rarely take much stock in what the manufacturer states for hp claims. I've seen countless threads about the Airhammer gaining on the dyno or at the track, haven't seen any about the R2C.

I'm sure they're both nice quality intakes, I was just always more impressed by the LMI line of intakes than any others out there.

Carl I put the Lmi true cai last winter when I put on my blower. This year I removed the cover from the lower grill so the filter is getting a straight blast of air. Really going to shuv some air down er throat!

 

[cdahl383]

^ That's cool man! Just be sure to check the filter more often now. Since I did that lower baffle removal deal I've noticed the filter gets a little dirtier faster. Well worth it for the fresh air, but just something to keep an eye on.

 

[hoyt66]

^ That's cool man! Just be sure to check the filter more often now. Since I did that lower baffle removal deal I've noticed the filter gets a little dirtier faster. Well worth it for the fresh air, but just something to keep an eye on.

Good heads up! I'll throw eyes on it more often. Thanks:smileup:

 

[Home Theater Guy]

I have had my Legmaker Hammer for about 18 months now, the difference between the OEM and it are remarkable. There is a growl and a feeling that you are no longer restricting the air flow into the intake. Also, my gas mileage went up, right around 2%, that is not a lot, but in the long run, it basically pays for itself.

 

[Cthulhu]

I have had my Legmaker Hammer for about 18 months now, the difference between the OEM and it are remarkable. There is a growl and a feeling that you are no longer restricting the air flow into the intake. Also, my gas mileage went up, right around 2%, that is not a lot, but in the long run, it basically pays for itself.

Are you referring to the Mopar OEM CAI or stock/no CAI when you say "remarkable difference"?

 

[Home Theater Guy]

Cai

Are you referring to the Mopar OEM CAI or stock/no CAI when you say "remarkable difference"?

The difference between the stock air box and the Legmaker Hammer. You won't be disappointed, these are great units. Plus, it was meant for a leg or arm, which is just something unique to talk about.

 

[Lucky13]

I have the R2C and I am very happy with it. It is easy to install, looks great, has supported numbers from testing. I will add that 1600 CFM is overkill when your car needs no more that 475-625 CFM max, with that said it is unrestricted at 1600, but a few other things are in the way. I also installed a larger throttle body and ported intake. What remains is larger headers and exhaust. This all needs tuning to realize the potential.

 

[SRT8U]

Both are fantastic and are our two top selling brand, don't think you can go wrong either way! Personally I lean towards the LMI as that is what we run on all of our rides.

 

[Cthulhu]

Do either of these have any advantages over the Mopar cai other than price, or is it just preference?

 

[HemiMetal]

Do either of these have any advantages over the Mopar cai other than price, or is it just preference?

Other than lower purchase prices, probably not. While my memory of high school physics has faded somewhat, I think that the design of the Legmaker Hammer tube (wide to narrow) might create a very slight Venturi effect (acceleration of incoming air), but not enough to create any significant gain over other CAI's

 

[Sweden]

Other than lower purchase prices, probably not. While my memory of high school physics has faded somewhat, I think that the design of the Legmaker Hammer tube (wide to narrow) might create a very slight Venturi effect (acceleration of incoming air), but not enough to create any significant gain over other CAI's

Venturi effect? I am impressed of your knowledge, John. I must have slept during that lesson in school.