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Dropspeed · 02-20-2015, 08:37 PM

I know there are other OEM Z/28 CAI threads, but none had the picture I wanted comparing the stock LS3 air box to the Z/28 box.

This is the 3rd intake on my 1LE and by far the best fitment. Others were SLP and then Roto-Fab.

Here are the pictures and part of the install:

-Matt

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CamaroTom · 02-20-2015, 09:03 PM

Looks great! Do you have a pic of how you tied it into the 1LE separator?

dcpatters · 02-20-2015, 09:06 PM

Have you checked your fuel trims after installing. Looks great. Thanks for posting detailed pics. Like how its open in the front but blocked off from the motor.

Dropspeed · 02-20-2015, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

Looks great! Do you have a pic of how you tied it into the 1LE separator?

If you look at the second to last picture you can see the hose routing...I will take more pictures and update this weekend.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcpatters

Have you checked your fuel trims after installing. Looks great. Thanks for posting detailed pics. Like how its open in the front but blocked off from the motor.

No, it was -23F here today...car had been in storage since November.

Matt

ZWA SS · 02-21-2015, 07:10 AM

If I didn't already have an AirRaid, I would be all over that cold air intake.
Also I really like what you did with your engine cover.

Ron71 · 02-21-2015, 07:57 AM

I like it. Looking forward to additional pictures of the hook up of the lines. Does the 90 degree fitting come with the intake or what did you use for that?

Thanks

Mikamaro · 02-21-2015, 09:36 AM

it's not that bigger than oem! Kinda surprised

Mgizzle · 02-22-2015, 08:35 PM

I cant wait for somebody to dyno this intake..very curious how it does. Would probably make a lot more power with an oiled gauze filter so gona have to keep that on mind when comparing to aftermarket.

Matt, can you put some playdough or something on that intake hood seal to see how it seals with 13 hoods?

revived · 02-22-2015, 11:51 PM

seen these on ebay for 400 or 500 something like that from a chevy dealer.

BAYSIC SS · 02-23-2015, 12:38 AM

Just curious, but why switch from rot-fab to the z28....i wouldn't think that there's that much of a difference between the 2....i have a rot-fab so thats why I'm curious why you switched...

revived · 02-23-2015, 12:40 AM

I think the GM unit is superior, numbers aside. the quality looks much better IHMO.

Roto fab is nice, but it still has that aftermarket look.

Dropspeed · 02-23-2015, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron71

I like it. Looking forward to additional pictures of the hook up of the lines. Does the 90 degree fitting come with the intake or what did you use for that?

Thanks

Didn't make any progress this weekend...With the temps here it may be a couple weeks before I work on this again. No, I had the 90 degree on the car before. I purchased it in the "help" section of the local auto parts store located in the PCV area. EDIT: Also need to mention that there is a male to male connector between the hose and the 90 as neither had a provision to connect to the other. I had to cut a tab off to make it work, but it was also found in the "help" section.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikamaro

it's not that bigger than oem! Kinda surprised

Pictures don't do it justice, it is larger.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mgizzle

I cant wait for somebody to dyno this intake..very curious how it does. Would probably make a lot more power with an oiled gauze filter so gona have to keep that on mind when comparing to aftermarket.

Matt, can you put some playdough or something on that intake hood seal to see how it seals with 13 hoods?

On average oil filters see about 2-3whp over the dry filter. from what I can see the 10-13 and 14+ hoods are the same in the area above the intake even with the wider cowl on the 14+ cars. I can see witness marks on the hood liner from the intake. but I can do clay when it warms up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAYSIC SS

Just curious, but why switch from rot-fab to the z28....i wouldn't think that there's that much of a difference between the 2....i have a rot-fab so thats why I'm curious why you switched...

The intake at Rodgers was $425.00

The Roto-Fab was fine as an aftermarket piece, but it is not OEM quality or fit. I just didn't like the metal shield as it sat close to and rubbed on the metal lines next to the radiator. I also didn't like the MAF sensor housing they provide. It works fine, but the molding tool that molds the two halves is offset. There is a ridge between the two halves.

I guess I have been working in the industry here long enough that I don't like products that don't have an OE fit and finish. The Z/28 intake was removed from the box and test fit in place in under 10 minutes!

I also like the fact that the companies that have modified Z/28s all appear to be using the stock intake on the car and supporting 550+whp....My goal is 450+whp so this will work just fine for me.

-Matt

Denis · 02-23-2015, 08:35 AM

im a huge fan of the fit and finish of OE parts. looks good.

Ron71 · 02-23-2015, 11:14 AM

Didn't make any progress this weekend...With the temps here it may be a couple weeks before I work on this again. No, I had the 90 degree on the car before. I purchased it in the "help" section of the local auto parts store located in the PCV area. EDIT: Also need to mention that there is a male to male connector between the hose and the 90 as neither had a provision to connect to the other. I had to cut a tab off to make it work, but it was also found in the "help" section.

Thanks Dropspeed. Do you by chance have the part numbers that you used.

Additionally looking at the stock Z28 photos, it appears that GM uses a clip to hold the MAF wire to the plastic air intake tube. Anyone know how to locate this clip. I tried to pull up on the Chevy parts website, but could not find the specific detail or parts schematic.

02-20-2015, 08:37 PM	#1
Dropspeed 2013 Camaro SS1LECTSVZ28 Drives: 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Suburbs of Detroit, MI Posts: 2,440	Z/28 CAI picture heavy I know there are other OEM Z/28 CAI threads, but none had the picture I wanted comparing the stock LS3 air box to the Z/28 box. This is the 3rd intake on my 1LE and by far the best fitment. Others were SLP and then Roto-Fab. Here are the pictures and part of the install: -Matt __________________ My 1LE Build/Journal : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=351990

02-20-2015, 09:03 PM	#2
CamaroTom Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,082	Looks great! Do you have a pic of how you tied it into the 1LE separator? __________________

02-21-2015, 07:10 AM	#5
ZWA SS BowtieBelle's SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perry, ok Posts: 1,074	If I didn't already have an AirRaid, I would be all over that cold air intake. Also I really like what you did with your engine cover. __________________ My Z/SS http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=286858 .

02-21-2015, 09:36 AM	#7
Mikamaro MikeNoMaro Drives: A 2016 Challenger R/T M6 STP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,375 View My Garage	it's not that bigger than oem! Kinda surprised __________________ Track Day Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/mrgoodman2000/videos Built #83817, Born January 18th, Christened June 11th 2010, Stolen October 3rd 2016.

02-22-2015, 08:35 PM	#8
Mgizzle Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE 1SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,252	I cant wait for somebody to dyno this intake..very curious how it does. Would probably make a lot more power with an oiled gauze filter so gona have to keep that on mind when comparing to aftermarket. Matt, can you put some playdough or something on that intake hood seal to see how it seals with 13 hoods? __________________ I work for General Motors and am not an official spokes person for General Motors. My views and opinions are my own and not those of General Motors.

02-20-2015, 09:06 PM	#3
dcpatters Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 206	Have you checked your fuel trims after installing. Looks great. Thanks for posting detailed pics. Like how its open in the front but blocked off from the motor.

02-21-2015, 07:57 AM	#6
Ron71 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oswego IL Posts: 140	I like it. Looking forward to additional pictures of the hook up of the lines. Does the 90 degree fitting come with the intake or what did you use for that? Thanks

02-22-2015, 11:51 PM	#9
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	seen these on ebay for 400 or 500 something like that from a chevy dealer. __________________

02-23-2015, 12:38 AM	#10
BAYSIC SS Drives: '12 ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: CoCo.Co. Posts: 74	Just curious, but why switch from rot-fab to the z28....i wouldn't think that there's that much of a difference between the 2....i have a rot-fab so thats why I'm curious why you switched...

02-23-2015, 12:40 AM	#11
revived Vrrrm. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: MA Posts: 1,495	I think the GM unit is superior, numbers aside. the quality looks much better IHMO. Roto fab is nice, but it still has that aftermarket look. __________________

02-23-2015, 08:35 AM	#13
Denis Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Yorktown Heights, NY Posts: 7,695 View My Garage	im a huge fan of the fit and finish of OE parts. looks good. __________________

02-23-2015, 11:14 AM	#14
Ron71 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oswego IL Posts: 140	Didn't make any progress this weekend...With the temps here it may be a couple weeks before I work on this again. No, I had the 90 degree on the car before. I purchased it in the "help" section of the local auto parts store located in the PCV area. EDIT: Also need to mention that there is a male to male connector between the hose and the 90 as neither had a provision to connect to the other. I had to cut a tab off to make it work, but it was also found in the "help" section. Thanks Dropspeed. Do you by chance have the part numbers that you used. Additionally looking at the stock Z28 photos, it appears that GM uses a clip to hold the MAF wire to the plastic air intake tube. Anyone know how to locate this clip. I tried to pull up on the Chevy parts website, but could not find the specific detail or parts schematic.