THE Air Intake Thread

[xinfamousxi]

Originally Posted by Apex Motorsports

He is referring to Cold Air Inductions Inc. It does not require tuning. Most intakes for these cars do not. Unlike many other cars that need tuning every time you pop the hood, the ECMs in the Camaro can make its own adjustments up to a point.

If tune isnt required do I still get the gains? I was doing some research online and it says most intakes dont need a tune but you wont get the added HP.

[MrChrisLS3]

Originally Posted by xinfamousxi

If tune isnt required do I still get the gains? I was doing some research online and it says most intakes dont need a tune but you wont get the added HP.

You'll still see some gains from it. The ECM is set up to run in a parameter. It gets a voltage signal from the MAF, among other sensors, and then adjusts fuel and timing accordingly, within the limits of the factory set guidelines. The real purpose of the cold air intake is to reduce the restriction of air flow. Keep in mind, that your engine can only pull in so much air, limited by valve lift, and cylinder size, so this will allow the engine to pull in all that it can by eliminating the restrictive stock system.

A tune will increase the gains at this can optimize the fuel and timing to a more precise setting. However, a tune is not really required until you start modifing how much air the engine is capable of pulling, i.e. cam, heads, etc.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by xinfamousxi

If tune isnt required do I still get the gains? I was doing some research online and it says most intakes dont need a tune but you wont get the added HP.

Originally Posted by MrChrisLS3

You'll still see some gains from it. The ECM is set up to run in a parameter. It gets a voltage signal from the MAF, among other sensors, and then adjusts fuel and timing accordingly, within the limits of the factory set guidelines. The real purpose of the cold air intake is to reduce the restriction of air flow. Keep in mind, that your engine can only pull in so much air, limited by valve lift, and cylinder size, so this will allow the engine to pull in all that it can by eliminating the restrictive stock system.

A tune will increase the gains at this can optimize the fuel and timing to a more precise setting. However, a tune is not really required until you start modifing how much air the engine is capable of pulling, i.e. cam, heads, etc.

This. The Cold Air Inductions Inc system typically shows about +15rwhp without any tuning.

[xinfamousxi]

How does the factory Z28 intake compare to these?

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by xinfamousxi

How does the factory Z28 intake compare to these?

There have not been any back-to-back comparisons that have included the Z28 system on the LS3/L99 but it does appear to make comparable gains to some of the aftermarket systems.

[Chuckem12]

Originally Posted by xinfamousxi

How does the factory Z28 intake compare to these?

I was curiuos about this too... does the extra money (not taking into account that its a factory part) do anything extra for you? The filter looks about the same as any other oiled filter but the box and tube are different

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by Chuckem12

I was curiuos about this too... does the extra money (not taking into account that its a factory part) do anything extra for you? The filter looks about the same as any other oiled filter but the box and tube are different

No, it does not out perform the aftermarket systems. It is comparable for bolt on applications.

[rontammy0]

Originally Posted by xinfamousxi

How does the factory Z28 intake compare to these?

Creeper Rs had his car dynoed with tbe z/28 cai.....look at his post. Better then a stock unit.....and if his gains are accurate better then everything else. But who knows until another dyno comparison has been done including it. I just don't find as much info about it as I do for other cai...theRe are a few members that have it.....pm them

[RED10LS]

I have a Cai cold air intake on its way, I cant wait to put it on!

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by RED10LS

I have a Cai cold air intake on its way, I cant wait to put it on!

Be sure to let us know what you think.

[2013 Orange SS]

I am Happy with my Z28 CAI. Looks good, just the look i wanted.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by 2013 Orange SS

I am Happy with my Z28 CAI. Looks good, just the look i wanted.

[BravoMyles]

Cold Air Inductions intake is AWESOME. I got one for Christmas and tossed it in that day. On top of a ported TB, the difference is night and day from stock.

Now that I'm getting air IN, now I have to get it OUT. Headers here I come!

[christianchevell]

Hey here is the thread, dang thought this was on a sticky....