Step Up Your Game With Volant Performance Cold Air Intakes

Cold air intakes are a first go-to product for motor enthusiasts the world over. Why? Well, what other product can you bolt on in minutes and guarantee yourself both improved fuel economy and better engine performance? Plus, they’re reasonably priced and popular enough that you can usually find what you need on the shelf of your favorite auto parts store.

It’s worth noting that the cold air intake game isn’t what it used to be. Before, your options were very straightforward—which is nice, but a little bland. Today’s offerings are much more varied, with different filters, housings, and features to select from—which is also nice, but a little overwhelming.

So, if you’re struggling with your newfound power of selection, and want to be sure you’re getting the cream of the crop, allow us to make a recommendation: Volant Performance.

Meet Volant Performance

Founded in 1998, Volant’s driving force in developing its premium brand was simple: providing cutting-edge performance to all vehicle owners—but especially off-road enthusiasts.

Today’s product lineup includes cold air intakes, performance exhaust systems, snorkels, scoops, filters, throttle body spacers, and more. But what initially put Volant on the map was its introduction of closed-box intake designs.

What Makes the Closed-Box Intake Special?

A closed-box construction not only blocks heat, but also allows for maximum filtration protection in harsh environments—pretty useful when you’re blasting through sand dunes in the Arizona desert or trudging through a flooded trail on the Eastern Seaboard. And it doesn’t just help keep the filter clean, but the whole engine compartment as well. (Who wants to look at a nasty filter every time they pop the hood?)

Sure, the easiest way to increase air flow is by slapping an open filter on the end of an intake tube, but then you run the risk of quickly contaminating the filter. Plus, placing the filter inside an enclosed box ensures the air is pulled from a specific (read: cooler) part of the engine. The whole setup streamlines the air path and maximizes air volume, improving horsepower and torque, fuel economy, and throttle response.

What’s cool about Volant isn’t just its dedication to quality and innovation—the brand also covers a really broad range of applications. Usually, when a company brings a specialty product to the table, it tends to hone in on a specific application type.

It’s not odd to find a cold air intake brand focusing on just domestic or just foreign models—hell, some even limit themselves to just diesel-powered platforms. And while Volant caters largely to outdoor and off-road enthusiasts, the brand really casts a wide net. You’ll find its products on cars, trucks, and SUVs, on the street, track, and way off the beaten path.

And if you’re not a fan of closed box intakes? Volant has a whole line of more traditional metal open intakes as well.

Next-Gen Air Filters

As we said, Volant is dedicated to innovation—which means the brand has progressed beyond the now-standard closed box intake design. In 2007, Volant began selling highly-efficient and low-maintenance dry element air filters through an agreement with Donaldson Company. Using special filtration technology, these PowerCore® filters excel in dirty and dusty environments by capturing greater amounts of damaging debris and keeping it from entering the engine—making them perfect for rugged off-road applications.

Over the last 10+ years, Volant has refined its use of this technology, creating an air filter that is up to 10X more efficient and offers 3X more capacity than a traditional-style filter.

New Developments

And those closed box intakes we mentioned earlier? Those have seen some tailored upgrades over the years as well. Debuting at the 2018 SEMA show were new see-through tinted acrylic lids. Not only do these afford the intake box a killer look, they also make it easier for owners to visually inspect the filter without having to take the unit apart. And sticking with current trends for customization—these lids can be custom color-matched to your vehicle’s styling.

Also new for Volant? Offering a lifetime warranty. Talk about standing behind your product! (Product that is proudly Made in the USA, by the way.)

As we said, the cold air intake game has changed. More players are on the scene providing more variety, and OEMs have really stepped up their stock offerings as well. But if you’re looking for the best-of-the-best when it comes to design, engineering, quality, and product guarantee, it’s time to give Volant a look.

Besides, the brand has been ramping up its whole air intake program over the last couple years, improving existing designs and introducing new ones, reworking instruction/installation materials, even revamping its packaging. Volant has always been on a mission for better performance—but that aim seems clearer (and higher) these days. Could there be a better time to jump on board?