Will a CAI affect the sound of the car? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Burn Notice24 · 01-03-2014, 11:37 AM

I haven't done any mods to the engine or exhaust so the CAI will be my first mod. Will it affect the sound of the car? If so, how?

mvrekic · 01-03-2014, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Burn Notice24

I haven't done any mods to the engine or exhaust so the CAI will be my first mod. Will it affect the sound of the car? If so, how?

Yes, it will make it more awesome.

Apex Motorsports · 01-03-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mvrekic

Yes, it will make it more awesome.

Pretty much this. You will get a deep howl when you get on the throttle.

LiquidDragon · 01-03-2014, 12:48 PM

Put a CAI on mine and it does make it sound very good under acceleration. Sounds like my 2010 Silverado with the 5.3L did with a K&N CAI.

Diode Dynamics · 01-03-2014, 01:04 PM

It creates a deeper, throatier sound.

Definitely worth the money! I suggest PM'ing one of the vendors on here for more information

Nick C.

Ryan87mets · 01-03-2014, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mvrekic

Yes, it will make it more awesome.

lol yes it sounds really nice i would recommend cold air inductions intake

snymat68 · 01-03-2014, 03:17 PM

Watch this video I made. Hearing is believing!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302280

djcfuzz · 01-03-2014, 03:21 PM

Nice video above. Not only is there a sound difference but if you buy a high quality cold air intake there is an HP gain.

skibik · 01-03-2014, 06:20 PM

You know that sound you hear from under the hood of the V8 when they get on it and it makes the whirring sound like it may have a super charger. I call it the power whine sound. I can hear that sound from under the hood of mine after I installed it.

Dean.

witheringsanity · 01-04-2014, 11:04 AM

YES! i would recommend the K&N with the metal pipe, sounds awesome and doesn't cost nearly as much as some others.

Jenner · 01-04-2014, 01:39 PM

I think the sound the engine makes is louder, but not the exhaust.

AFILMDUDE · 01-05-2014, 12:39 PM

For Christmas I treated myself to a few upgrades. Got the CAI and Vmax ported throttle body put on first. I installed it all myself in about 40 minutes. You hear a loud mean growl when you step on it coming from under the hood. Definite performance boost!

About 5 days later I added the MRT V2 Axleback exhaust. A muffler shop welded it in place in about a half hour for 100 bucks. All I can say is WOW! This car does indeed sound AWESOME! The growl/roar is now heard coming from in front and behind you. And you don't have to step on it to hear it. If I didn't know better I'd swear it was a V8.

By the way, Apex Chase set me up. Great service! Couldn't be happier with my purchase!

Burn Notice24 · 01-06-2014, 06:00 PM

Thanks for your input guys! What CAI do you guys recommend?

Tim_Hamilton · 01-06-2014, 07:07 PM

Cold Air Inductions (CAI) $350 - $400

01-03-2014, 11:37 AM	#1
Burn Notice24 Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 387	Will a CAI affect the sound of the car? I haven't done any mods to the engine or exhaust so the CAI will be my first mod. Will it affect the sound of the car? If so, how?

01-03-2014, 01:04 PM	#5
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	It creates a deeper, throatier sound. Definitely worth the money! I suggest PM'ing one of the vendors on here for more information Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

01-03-2014, 03:17 PM	#7
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	Watch this video I made. Hearing is believing! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302280 __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

01-03-2014, 03:21 PM	#8
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Nice video above. Not only is there a sound difference but if you buy a high quality cold air intake there is an HP gain. __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

01-03-2014, 12:48 PM	#4
LiquidDragon Drives: 2013 1LT RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 308	Put a CAI on mine and it does make it sound very good under acceleration. Sounds like my 2010 Silverado with the 5.3L did with a K&N CAI.

01-03-2014, 06:20 PM	#9
skibik Guest Drives: bbbbbb Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bfe Posts: 713	You know that sound you hear from under the hood of the V8 when they get on it and it makes the whirring sound like it may have a super charger. I call it the power whine sound. I can hear that sound from under the hood of mine after I installed it. Dean.

01-04-2014, 11:04 AM	#10
witheringsanity Drives: 2013 1LS - Victory Red Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Delaware Posts: 47	YES! i would recommend the K&N with the metal pipe, sounds awesome and doesn't cost nearly as much as some others.

01-04-2014, 01:39 PM	#11
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	I think the sound the engine makes is louder, but not the exhaust.

01-05-2014, 12:39 PM	#12
AFILMDUDE Drives: 2013 Camaro RS Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: California Posts: 11	For Christmas I treated myself to a few upgrades. Got the CAI and Vmax ported throttle body put on first. I installed it all myself in about 40 minutes. You hear a loud mean growl when you step on it coming from under the hood. Definite performance boost! About 5 days later I added the MRT V2 Axleback exhaust. A muffler shop welded it in place in about a half hour for 100 bucks. All I can say is WOW! This car does indeed sound AWESOME! The growl/roar is now heard coming from in front and behind you. And you don't have to step on it to hear it. If I didn't know better I'd swear it was a V8. By the way, Apex Chase set me up. Great service! Couldn't be happier with my purchase!

01-06-2014, 06:00 PM	#13
Burn Notice24 Drives: 2012 Camaro Convertible Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 387	Thanks for your input guys! What CAI do you guys recommend?

01-06-2014, 07:07 PM	#14
Tim_Hamilton Drives: 2010 2SS RS, '14 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tega Cay! Posts: 311	Cold Air Inductions (CAI) $350 - $400