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BFASTNOTLAST · 10-01-2014, 04:24 PM

I would use NewEra or a Vararam OTR CAI. Try this for simple realization..... Drive down the highway at the speed limit I may add. Roll down your window and make yourself yawn.... Then stick your head all the way out the window like Ace Ventura in Pet Detective and yawn again. I bet you choke a bit from the air being rammed down your windpipe, or from the bug you just swallowed!! Your car is seeing the same basic principal. Ram air is always optimal IMO.
My NewEra picked up MPH in the quarter with no tune changes....

WHAMMO · 10-01-2014, 09:05 PM

^^I would buy the new era OTR but you need to tune it. Its a true ram air and that works best.

But the Z/28 CAI voiding the warranty on a LS3 is the dumbest thing I have ever freakin heard. Works for the LS7, but not the LS3 heh? LOL The CAI cant change air fuel ratio that much so engine gets lean and blow up!!!

Synner · 10-01-2014, 10:15 PM

AFR can't change even a little on a pollution controlled vehicle hence why its illegal in CA and warranty voiding everywhere else. Blame tree huggers (EPA and CARB) not GM for that warranty clause. Although GM could try to get the re-certification if they so chose. Whether or not it would pass without requiring a retune, which GM is fully against, I don't know.

MiSTER · 10-01-2014, 10:43 PM

Even though it passes emissions in one model, GM would still need to pay a fee and go through the recertification process with CARB for use in another model. GM could do it if they wanted to, like the 3.91 kit. Highly doubt this intake in itself would fail CA smog, it's more likely about the additional money to pay for GM to sell as a CARB approved part.

avido · 10-17-2014, 03:04 PM

news about performance?mileage?i want to buy this kit,but...it's better?similar than the other aftermarket like cai,rotofab,etc?

i don't know a lot about this efi but,in the audi model i can see the airflow(real vs expected( with a simple eobd reader

Demon War Horse · 10-17-2014, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avido

news about performance?mileage?i want to buy this kit,but...it's better?similar than the other aftermarket like cai,rotofab,etc?

i don't know a lot about this efi but,in the audi model i can see the airflow(real vs expected( with a simple eobd reader

Probably not quite as good of a flow as CAI or Rotofab, but definitely should be a gain over the stock box. This looks to be a pretty good part. I just wish GM would support the aftermarket performance parts better and not claim it voids warranties on non LS7 engines... that is BS.

Muscle Car Lover · 10-17-2014, 07:46 PM

I love my AEM air filter using the stock box, easy to feel the better pickup over 3000 RPM. Maybe next spring for the CAI, winter is coming.

avido · 10-19-2014, 05:00 AM

i'm gonna order this intake from jeeps. i'll get a car on the firsts days of november.i could get this until that date.i can't wait.

i'll get a dyno run( i have a dyno on my workshop) stock and modified. i'll put an air flow meter to check the real about that. more news on the way

gtista · 11-26-2014, 04:10 PM

Just installed the factory Z28 CAI in my 2011 manual 2SS. Very easy direct drop in. Took me more time to collect my tools and remove the old (Volant) CAI than to install the Z28 one. As to cost, remember that the Z28 CAI includes a MAF sensor which the aftermarket ones do not, thus something like $65-$85 bucks more expensive just because of that.

Midnight Rat · 11-26-2014, 07:19 PM

Got any pics

62nalide · 11-26-2014, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHAMMO

^^I would buy the new era OTR but you need to tune it. Its a true ram air and that works best.

But the Z/28 CAI voiding the warranty on a LS3 is the dumbest thing I have ever freakin heard. Works for the LS7, but not the LS3 heh? LOL The CAI cant change air fuel ratio that much so engine gets lean and blow up!!!

No tune needed I run it and 2 other locals run the New Era OTR 2 are untuned 😃

vicnkathy · 11-27-2014, 10:21 AM

The K&N comes in a thick black plastic tube version as well. Same exact intake as the Z28 one. Go see for yourself. While we're on the subject I've seen the K&n plastic version pick up 11 hp and 13 ft lbs on the dyno with the hood closed. They work. I'm a supporter of vararam for sure but all the K&n hate on here is pure ignorance. Yes the CAI works well, but there are other options that work well also.

ROE · 11-27-2014, 10:28 AM

will this air intake be ok for 2014 ss l99 engine

avido · 11-27-2014, 03:33 PM

i'm still waiting the cai...i know that is a long way from the seller to where i am... i don't get the car again....maybe i'll get tomorrow...

10-01-2014, 04:24 PM	#85
BFASTNOTLAST Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver NC Posts: 1,411 View My Garage	I would use NewEra or a Vararam OTR CAI. Try this for simple realization..... Drive down the highway at the speed limit I may add. Roll down your window and make yourself yawn.... Then stick your head all the way out the window like Ace Ventura in Pet Detective and yawn again. I bet you choke a bit from the air being rammed down your windpipe, or from the bug you just swallowed!! Your car is seeing the same basic principal. Ram air is always optimal IMO. My NewEra picked up MPH in the quarter with no tune changes.... Attached Images __________________

10-01-2014, 09:05 PM	#86
WHAMMO Drives: 13' 1LE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,643	^^I would buy the new era OTR but you need to tune it. Its a true ram air and that works best. But the Z/28 CAI voiding the warranty on a LS3 is the dumbest thing I have ever freakin heard. Works for the LS7, but not the LS3 heh? LOL The CAI cant change air fuel ratio that much so engine gets lean and blow up!!! __________________ 13' 1LE Old setup: TSP 231-236/Tick 660/.105 PR, UDP, SW LT 2'' & HFC, stock NPP & H pipe, VR-DRX CAI, air scoop, Goertz1 manifold, 102mm BBK, 26" Toyo DRs, Forgestars R17x10 & F18x8, rear seat delete, remote Pat G tune Autocal, 7400 limiter, Spec Mini Twin. 91oct. 11.90@122.3, 0-60ft 2.0 / 11.99@123.6, 0-60ft 2.1 DA+819 ...519RWHP SAE Solid roller SBE LS3, FED, LLSR, 91oct, 605rwhp N/A. Tuned by Pat G. Build by me.

10-17-2014, 07:46 PM	#91
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	I love my AEM air filter using the stock box, easy to feel the better pickup over 3000 RPM. Maybe next spring for the CAI, winter is coming. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

10-01-2014, 10:15 PM	#87
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	AFR can't change even a little on a pollution controlled vehicle hence why its illegal in CA and warranty voiding everywhere else. Blame tree huggers (EPA and CARB) not GM for that warranty clause. Although GM could try to get the re-certification if they so chose. Whether or not it would pass without requiring a retune, which GM is fully against, I don't know.

10-01-2014, 10:43 PM	#88
MiSTER Drives: 2010 2SS CGM Camaro, 1988 6.6L IROC Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 157	Even though it passes emissions in one model, GM would still need to pay a fee and go through the recertification process with CARB for use in another model. GM could do it if they wanted to, like the 3.91 kit. Highly doubt this intake in itself would fail CA smog, it's more likely about the additional money to pay for GM to sell as a CARB approved part.

10-17-2014, 03:04 PM	#89
avido Drives: camaro ss\rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Italia Posts: 755	news about performance?mileage?i want to buy this kit,but...it's better?similar than the other aftermarket like cai,rotofab,etc? i don't know a lot about this efi but,in the audi model i can see the airflow(real vs expected( with a simple eobd reader

10-19-2014, 05:00 AM	#92
avido Drives: camaro ss\rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Italia Posts: 755	i'm gonna order this intake from jeeps. i'll get a car on the firsts days of november.i could get this until that date.i can't wait. i'll get a dyno run( i have a dyno on my workshop) stock and modified. i'll put an air flow meter to check the real about that. more news on the way

11-26-2014, 04:10 PM	#93
gtista Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Chesapeake Beach, Maryland Posts: 57	Just installed the factory Z28 CAI in my 2011 manual 2SS. Very easy direct drop in. Took me more time to collect my tools and remove the old (Volant) CAI than to install the Z28 one. As to cost, remember that the Z28 CAI includes a MAF sensor which the aftermarket ones do not, thus something like $65-$85 bucks more expensive just because of that.

11-26-2014, 07:19 PM	#94
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	Got any pics

11-27-2014, 10:21 AM	#96
vicnkathy Account Suspended Drives: 2014 Subaru Forester Turbo Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY Posts: 536	The K&N comes in a thick black plastic tube version as well. Same exact intake as the Z28 one. Go see for yourself. While we're on the subject I've seen the K&n plastic version pick up 11 hp and 13 ft lbs on the dyno with the hood closed. They work. I'm a supporter of vararam for sure but all the K&n hate on here is pure ignorance. Yes the CAI works well, but there are other options that work well also.

11-27-2014, 10:28 AM	#97
ROE Drives: 2008 cts Join Date: May 2008 Location: staten island Posts: 375	will this air intake be ok for 2014 ss l99 engine

11-27-2014, 03:33 PM	#98
avido Drives: camaro ss\rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Italia Posts: 755	i'm still waiting the cai...i know that is a long way from the seller to where i am... i don't get the car again....maybe i'll get tomorrow...