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intensifi · 08-15-2013, 01:13 AM

Depending on the Z/28 intake price/availability.... it could be trouble.

Or maybe the aftermarket will make something similar/better.

Maybe the aftermarket can make an intake and a reservoir relocation kit to allow the hood seal to follow the outer edge?

Apex Motorsports · 08-15-2013, 05:11 AM

That intake is pretty cool for a stock system but it can still be improved upon. There is still a lot going on there that is disrupting airflow.

intensifi · 08-15-2013, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

That intake is pretty cool for a stock system but it can still be improved upon. There is still a lot going on there that is disrupting airflow.

I can't disagree with you on the technical aspects. You are far more experienced than I am.

But if they price it at say $250 then it may not matter much. Any idea what the stock ZL1 intake goes for?

DuskSS · 08-15-2013, 08:39 AM

I wouldnt put it on my car.. but hey if you want it..

axis · 08-15-2013, 09:16 AM

At least GM learned something with this design. It's very close to what many of the aftermarket CAI's look like. They left that damn accordian section in though.

The only thing different I see for the aftermarket companies is to figure out how to mount their box. Is the MAF section the same diameter as ours?

flyinlow · 08-15-2013, 10:10 AM

This fits the LS7, don't know if it will exactly line up for the LS3

RolltideSS · 08-15-2013, 10:20 AM

I don't see it having any impact on aftermarket parts - the z/28 will comprise the smallest part of the camaro market with a limited number being built and that design doesn't look near as good as the closed box ones from adm and cai

wakespeak · 08-15-2013, 10:48 AM

Nice integrated catch can. Looks like one line each from the valve covers and one from the valley.

intensifi · 08-15-2013, 07:29 PM

Has anyone seen an pics of this intake out of the car?

I'd like to know what the bottom and front look like.

DRKS1D3 · 08-16-2013, 08:18 AM

I wouldn't be concerned with this. Yes, it's an open element unit, but it's still stock. Like Chase and others have said, it's still disrupting airflow. That accordion section will cause turbulence in there and won't allow a straight flow of air. It's better than the big, clunky, restrictive boxes on the V6, SS and ZL1's, but there are better aftermarket units out there.

strych9 · 08-16-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by axis

At least GM learned something with this design. It's very close to what many of the aftermarket CAI's look like. They left that damn accordian section in though.

The only thing different I see for the aftermarket companies is to figure out how to mount their box. Is the MAF section the same diameter as ours?

The Ford Shelby Cobra has been using a similar design for years, as factory equipment.

Est.July.4.1776 · 08-16-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by strych9

The Ford Shelby Cobra has been using a similar design for years, as factory equipment.

Still terribly inefficient.

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DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	I wouldn't be concerned with this. Yes, it's an open element unit, but it's still stock. Like Chase and others have said, it's still disrupting airflow. That accordion section will cause turbulence in there and won't allow a straight flow of air. It's better than the big, clunky, restrictive boxes on the V6, SS and ZL1's, but there are better aftermarket units out there. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

08-15-2013, 05:11 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	That intake is pretty cool for a stock system but it can still be improved upon. There is still a lot going on there that is disrupting airflow.

08-15-2013, 10:10 AM	#6
flyinlow Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 568	This fits the LS7, don't know if it will exactly line up for the LS3

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RolltideSS Drives: 2018 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,069 View My Garage	I don't see it having any impact on aftermarket parts - the z/28 will comprise the smallest part of the camaro market with a limited number being built and that design doesn't look near as good as the closed box ones from adm and cai

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wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	Nice integrated catch can. Looks like one line each from the valve covers and one from the valley.