Maybe a silly question about CAI - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

St33lsinger · 02-23-2010, 08:33 PM

I have looked through alot of the aftermarket CAI and they all look like they are still drawing air from the engine compartment.

So doesn't that mean they are not really CAI??

Be gentle.....

8ty8 ls1 · 02-23-2010, 08:37 PM

most have a heat shield that seals to the bottom of the hood to minimize sucking in hot air. when i buy my cai, i'm going to get a sealed box type like ADM, CAI inc, volant, etc..

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-23-2010, 08:39 PM

Most draw their air from the stock location. There is a tube that feeds the box. There are a couple that draw their air from in front of the radiator(Vararam and New Era). Finaly there are a couple that have tubing that snakes down pretty low to get it's air.

VADER SS L99 · 02-23-2010, 08:41 PM

You are correct. A true CAI draws air from outside the engine bay like the ADM race CAI. Everyone just calls them a CAI and we all know what they mean. Intakes like the Rotofab block off the engine compartment but they have no direct channel to the outside of the car.

1 BAD RS 2 SS · 02-23-2010, 08:43 PM

look at new era performance thy have a true cold air intake . i love mine

St33lsinger · 02-23-2010, 08:59 PM

Thats what I thought. Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll be going with New Era.

axis · 02-23-2010, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VADER SS L99

You are correct. A true CAI draws air from outside the engine bay like the ADM race CAI. Everyone just calls them a CAI and we all know what they mean. Intakes like the Rotofab block off the engine compartment but they have no direct channel to the outside of the car.

They don't? What are all those holes in the grill for? Where do you think the ADM filter is? It's in the same area as the rest of them, drawing air from the SAME HOLES.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelsinger

Thats what I thought. Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll be going with New Era.

I hope you have a tuner for your car. Many of the New Era CAI's require a tune to keep from surging, and bucking. I say many as there have been a few people that report they didn't need a tune but most i've heard from stated they did. If you are tuning your car, there shouldn't be a problem.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 02-24-2010, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

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I hope you have a tuner for your car. Many of the New Era CAI's require a tune to keep from surging, and bucking. I say many as there have been a few people that report they didn't need a tune but most i've heard from stated they did. If you are tuning your car, there shouldn't be a problem.

I am pretty sure new era has addressed this issue with some
changes so this is not happening anymore.

St33lsinger · 02-24-2010, 08:45 AM

Ya I am going to have alot of work done to the car and then have it tuned afterwords.

Thanks again for the advice.

axis · 02-24-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

I am pretty sure new era has addressed this issue with some
changes so this is not happening anymore.

I haven't heard if they have. This was brought up in a recent thread and "some" are still having problems while others aren't. Hopefully they will get it worked out. The general consensus seemed to be that it's a great intake if you tune it.

MoranoRacing · 02-24-2010, 09:23 PM

If you are looking for a cold air intake that graps air from under the car check out the fastlane pipeline cold air ntake kit.
http://www.************.com/falain20cass.html

Also the ADM Race Kit that we sell works great as well!

St33lsinger · 02-25-2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ************

If you are looking for a cold air intake that graps air from under the car check out the fastlane pipeline cold air ntake kit.
http://www.************.com/falain20cass.html

Also the ADM Race Kit that we sell works great as well!

If your getting air under the car...won't you get water and crud like that as well?

SS/RS NJ · 02-25-2010, 09:33 AM

fastlane kit looks nice!

*mlee* · 02-25-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dalessio Chevy

fastlane kit looks nice!

It's also one of the top performers... but a little more difficult install than most.

02-23-2010, 08:33 PM	#1
St33lsinger Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 1 RS/SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,095 View My Garage	Maybe a silly question about CAI I have looked through alot of the aftermarket CAI and they all look like they are still drawing air from the engine compartment. So doesn't that mean they are not really CAI?? Be gentle..... __________________ Had: 69' RS, 78' Z28, 98' SS Have: 2010 1RS/SS

02-23-2010, 08:37 PM	#2
8ty8 ls1 Resident Engineer Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 1988 GMC S-15 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 766	most have a heat shield that seals to the bottom of the hood to minimize sucking in hot air. when i buy my cai, i'm going to get a sealed box type like ADM, CAI inc, volant, etc.. __________________ 12.68 @ 109: LSR cai, Borla S-type axle-back, Tunes

02-23-2010, 08:41 PM	#4
VADER SS L99 Drives: 2013 A6 GT 5.0 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 2,909	You are correct. A true CAI draws air from outside the engine bay like the ADM race CAI. Everyone just calls them a CAI and we all know what they mean. Intakes like the Rotofab block off the engine compartment but they have no direct channel to the outside of the car. __________________ BLK/BLK 1SS/RS Ordered 11-01-2009 Took delivery 12-22-2009. Heads/cam/converter/bolt ons. SOLD Feb 2015 to fund 6th gen LT1 SS with 8L90E.

02-23-2010, 08:59 PM	#6
St33lsinger Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 1 RS/SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,095 View My Garage	Thats what I thought. Thanks everyone. Looks like I'll be going with New Era. __________________ Had: 69' RS, 78' Z28, 98' SS Have: 2010 1RS/SS

02-24-2010, 08:45 AM	#9
St33lsinger Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 1 RS/SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,095 View My Garage	Ya I am going to have alot of work done to the car and then have it tuned afterwords. Thanks again for the advice. __________________ Had: 69' RS, 78' Z28, 98' SS Have: 2010 1RS/SS

02-23-2010, 08:39 PM	#3
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Most draw their air from the stock location. There is a tube that feeds the box. There are a couple that draw their air from in front of the radiator(Vararam and New Era). Finaly there are a couple that have tubing that snakes down pretty low to get it's air.

02-23-2010, 08:43 PM	#5
1 BAD RS 2 SS Drives: 2010 RS 2 SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: FLEMING COUNTY , KY Posts: 415	look at new era performance thy have a true cold air intake . i love mine

02-24-2010, 09:23 PM	#11
MoranoRacing Account Suspended Drives: 2005 GTO, 1973 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westchester Posts: 460	If you are looking for a cold air intake that graps air from under the car check out the fastlane pipeline cold air ntake kit. http://www.************.com/falain20cass.html Also the ADM Race Kit that we sell works great as well!

02-25-2010, 09:33 AM	#13
SS/RS NJ Chevy/Buick Internet Mgr Drives: 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern, NJ Posts: 78 View My Garage	fastlane kit looks nice! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Victory Red AEM C.A.I. MGW Shifter - tried the Hurst...save your money and get the MGW. MTI Rear dovetail spoiler. Replaced: 2010 Silver Ice A6 2SS/RS

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