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5150777 · 06-29-2014, 07:18 PM

Hi Everyone,

1st time poster, long time reader of the boards. I finally made the switch from being a Trans Am owner. A month ago, I purchased a 2014 A 2LT/RS.

I added a factory ZL1 hood, added a aftermarket carbon fiber insert, changed the exhaust to Magnaflow, and just installed a K & N Typhoon CAI.

So far I love the car, after reading the boards, I knew of the pros and cons. I just had a few questions. After installing the CAI, the car revs past 5000, is that normal?

The car does seem to give me the added power that I was looking for, but did not expect to feel such a "push" when I pass a car doing a lane change, almost feels like a gush of wind pushing the car. Not sure if it is a combination of the CAI, and the ZL1 hood. Any help would be appreciated.

Ir0nM4n · 06-29-2014, 08:54 PM

After installing the CAI, the car revs past 5000, is that normal?

Idle?

Driving?

Parked, revving engine so that you can listen to the exhaust?

If

Idle, no

Driving ok

Parked, why...

Enjoy looks nice.

PalmerGA · 06-29-2014, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ir0nM4n

After installing the CAI, the car revs past 5000, is that normal?

Idle?

Driving?

Parked, revving engine so that you can listen to the exhaust?

If

Idle, no

Driving ok

Parked, why...

Enjoy looks nice.

There ya go, OP. Clear as mud.

5150777 · 06-29-2014, 09:36 PM

Thanks guys, hate to sound like such a newbie, but your answers are appreciated!

RobertRS · 06-29-2014, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5150777

Thanks guys, hate to sound like such a newbie, but your answers are appreciated!

Soooo, What did you mean by revs past 5000 rpm? Did you mean that it seems to hold a lower gear longer when getting on it?? BTW ,your car looks absolutely amazing.

intensifi · 06-29-2014, 09:51 PM

get a catch can right now to protect your intake and valves.

alaskacamaro · 06-29-2014, 09:58 PM

OP, are you saying the car rev's that high when stopped or idle or when you put your foot on the gas?

Some CAI's require a tune to work correctly. Not sure about K&N on a V6.

What year was your Trans Am? Not to insult you but you have 323 ponies under that hood and some people forget that when they do a "normal" acceleration.

I have a Roto-Rab installed on my SS. There should be no rev difference at idle for the stock intake to the cold air intake. If you are idling at 5k rpm, that is not normal and I would re-install the stock air intake to see if you have the same issue.

BTW your hood looks much better than the stock 14 hood.

5150777 · 06-30-2014, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alaskacamaro

OP, are you saying the car rev's that high when stopped or idle or when you put your foot on the gas? (Foot on the gas)

Some CAI's require a tune to work correctly. Not sure about K&N on a V6.

What year was your Trans Am? Not to insult you but you have 323 ponies under that hood and some people forget that when they do a "normal" acceleration. (2002 WS6)

I have a Roto-Rab installed on my SS. There should be no rev difference at idle for the stock intake to the cold air intake. If you are idling at 5k rpm, that is not normal and I would re-install the stock air intake to see if you have the same issue.

BTW your hood looks much better than the stock 14 hood.

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE COMPLIMENT!

ChrisBlair · 06-30-2014, 09:32 AM

Those hoods are badass

Sir Nuke · 06-30-2014, 11:13 AM

CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.

oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here.

Welcome!!

06-29-2014, 07:18 PM	#1
5150777 Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 206	New Camaro owner, help, opinions... Hi Everyone, 1st time poster, long time reader of the boards. I finally made the switch from being a Trans Am owner. A month ago, I purchased a 2014 A 2LT/RS. I added a factory ZL1 hood, added a aftermarket carbon fiber insert, changed the exhaust to Magnaflow, and just installed a K & N Typhoon CAI. So far I love the car, after reading the boards, I knew of the pros and cons. I just had a few questions. After installing the CAI, the car revs past 5000, is that normal? The car does seem to give me the added power that I was looking for, but did not expect to feel such a "push" when I pass a car doing a lane change, almost feels like a gush of wind pushing the car. Not sure if it is a combination of the CAI, and the ZL1 hood. Any help would be appreciated. Attached Images

06-29-2014, 08:54 PM	#2
Ir0nM4n Love me some Tacos Drives: 14 1LE Join Date: May 2011 Location: Washington Posts: 2,728 View My Garage	After installing the CAI, the car revs past 5000, is that normal? Idle? Driving? Parked, revving engine so that you can listen to the exhaust? If Idle, no Driving ok Parked, why... Enjoy looks nice. __________________

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intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	get a catch can right now to protect your intake and valves. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

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ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Those hoods are badass __________________

06-30-2014, 11:13 AM	#10
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to Camaro5. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy. oh...btw....every once in a while a food fight breaks out...so you may not want to wear nice clothes here. Welcome!! __________________

06-29-2014, 09:36 PM	#4
5150777 Drives: 2019 Satin Steel Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 206	Thanks guys, hate to sound like such a newbie, but your answers are appreciated!

06-29-2014, 09:58 PM	#7
alaskacamaro Drives: 2012 2SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 720	OP, are you saying the car rev's that high when stopped or idle or when you put your foot on the gas? Some CAI's require a tune to work correctly. Not sure about K&N on a V6. What year was your Trans Am? Not to insult you but you have 323 ponies under that hood and some people forget that when they do a "normal" acceleration. I have a Roto-Rab installed on my SS. There should be no rev difference at idle for the stock intake to the cold air intake. If you are idling at 5k rpm, that is not normal and I would re-install the stock air intake to see if you have the same issue. BTW your hood looks much better than the stock 14 hood.