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jtzako · 05-27-2010, 07:20 PM

I installed the CAI, Inc. CAI tonight. Easy install, only issue I had was getting the heat shield to sit right so the lid could actually close.

(forgive the less than optimal iphone pics)

Dave2SSRS · 05-27-2010, 07:26 PM

Lookin good!

Apex Motorsports · 05-27-2010, 08:31 PM

Another Camaro breathes better and adds some style! Whats next on the agenda?

CaniacFan · 05-27-2010, 08:38 PM

I'm installing mine this weekend too. Good job. I assume regular tools I have in the garage are all I need.. Did you throw any codes? Looks nice. Thankx for sharing. Lori

Sterling · 05-27-2010, 08:40 PM

In my opinion... these are the best looking CAI's on the market.

jtzako · 05-27-2010, 08:46 PM

No codes during a 10 minute idle. I did have fuse 5 and 20 pulled during the install just in case. I ran out of time and didnt get to take it for a drive yet.

Dave2SSRS · 05-27-2010, 09:23 PM

This CAI will not throw codes if installed correctly.

jtzako · 05-28-2010, 08:22 AM

Next might be Tint due to Tx summer sun... probably no other mods for quite a while after that.

One other oddity of the install of this, I notice the intake pipe does not fit flush against the throttle body. It is at a slight angle so the gap is larger at the passenger side than it is at the driver side of the hole. Anyone else notice this or know what I can do to adjust that?

richard grimsley · 05-28-2010, 08:36 AM

Q: did you have to have to unlock your radio upon reconnection of your battery, due to the anti-theft system?

jtzako · 05-28-2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard grimsley

Q: did you have to have to unlock your radio upon reconnection of your battery, due to the anti-theft system?

I did not disconnect my battery. It doesnt say to do that in the instructions and I generally dont do that unless I'm working on electrical things in the car. I DID take out fuses 5 and 20 so the computer would reset and relearn more quickly though. (also not listed in the instructions.)

cmgolfr212 · 05-28-2010, 04:11 PM

I just installed mine on Wednesday. Shout out to Chase at Apex for doing an awesome job responding to my messages and getting the intake out fast. The intake fit great and breathes better. Highly recommended

ducq · 05-28-2010, 04:43 PM

Just ordered my cainductions from janetty. I was going to get an airaid for 300 bucks because cainductions isn't getting CARB approved, but I said fudge it and bought the one I want. I'll worry about it in 5 years!

Iwantone2 · 05-28-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtzako

I installed the CAI, Inc. CAI tonight. Easy install, only issue I had was getting the heat shield to sit right so the lid could actually close.

(forgive the less than optimal iphone pics)

Looks good!!! Wait til you get on it

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaniacFan

I'm installing mine this weekend too. Good job. I assume regular tools I have in the garage are all I need.. Did you throw any codes? Looks nice. Thankx for sharing. Lori

Regular tools is correct, flat-head screwdriver, 10mm socket, torx screw, and drink of choice

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtzako

Next might be Tint due to Tx summer sun... probably no other mods for quite a while after that.

One other oddity of the install of this, I notice the intake pipe does not fit flush against the throttle body. It is at a slight angle so the gap is larger at the passenger side than it is at the driver side of the hole. Anyone else notice this or know what I can do to adjust that?

I didn't notice this...I'll check mine later on tonight

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducq

Just ordered my cainductions from janetty. I was going to get an airaid for 300 bucks because cainductions isn't getting CARB approved, but I said fudge it and bought the one I want. I'll worry about it in 5 years!

I used to have a non-CARB intake in my truck and when I got it smogged I was never told anything from the smog place...

05-27-2010, 07:20 PM	#1
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	CAI, Inc, CAI Installed! I installed the CAI, Inc. CAI tonight. Easy install, only issue I had was getting the heat shield to sit right so the lid could actually close. (forgive the less than optimal iphone pics)

05-27-2010, 07:26 PM	#2
Dave2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 487	Lookin good! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Imperial Blue \| Grey two-tone Interior \| Silver racing stripes \| Magnaflow Comp Cat-back \| CAI intake \| Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace \| Richmond (Houston), TX

05-27-2010, 08:40 PM	#5
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,885 View My Garage	In my opinion... these are the best looking CAI's on the market. __________________ Trifecta tune, Vararam Intake, VMAX throttle body and manifold insulator, RxPerformance Catch Can, , MRT v1.0 and Louvers, Barton shifter, BMR strut tower brace, RED dome light and Plasma LED DRL's, fieldgoal00's Halo 1 harness, hood spears/side stripes, rain guards, custom bowtie, Team LLT badges, headlight and foglight covers, taillight and side marker covers, backup light covers, WeatherTech floormats

05-27-2010, 08:46 PM	#6
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	No codes during a 10 minute idle. I did have fuse 5 and 20 pulled during the install just in case. I ran out of time and didnt get to take it for a drive yet. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

05-27-2010, 09:23 PM	#7
Dave2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 487	This CAI will not throw codes if installed correctly. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Imperial Blue \| Grey two-tone Interior \| Silver racing stripes \| Magnaflow Comp Cat-back \| CAI intake \| Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace \| Richmond (Houston), TX

05-27-2010, 08:31 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Another Camaro breathes better and adds some style! Whats next on the agenda?

05-27-2010, 08:38 PM	#4
CaniacFan Drives: '10 SS CGM #75,288, '14 Stingray Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,938	I'm installing mine this weekend too. Good job. I assume regular tools I have in the garage are all I need.. Did you throw any codes? Looks nice. Thankx for sharing. Lori

05-28-2010, 08:22 AM	#8
jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	Next might be Tint due to Tx summer sun... probably no other mods for quite a while after that. One other oddity of the install of this, I notice the intake pipe does not fit flush against the throttle body. It is at a slight angle so the gap is larger at the passenger side than it is at the driver side of the hole. Anyone else notice this or know what I can do to adjust that? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

05-28-2010, 08:36 AM	#9
richard grimsley GRIM Drives: 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marlton, NJ. Posts: 158	Q: did you have to have to unlock your radio upon reconnection of your battery, due to the anti-theft system?

05-28-2010, 04:11 PM	#11
cmgolfr212 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS with SLP SC Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jacksonville,FL Posts: 94	I just installed mine on Wednesday. Shout out to Chase at Apex for doing an awesome job responding to my messages and getting the intake out fast. The intake fit great and breathes better. Highly recommended

05-28-2010, 04:43 PM	#12
ducq Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 blck w/ IOM Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 580	Just ordered my cainductions from janetty. I was going to get an airaid for 300 bucks because cainductions isn't getting CARB approved, but I said fudge it and bought the one I want. I'll worry about it in 5 years!

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