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skinman · 06-15-2012, 11:02 PM

Ready for a CAI, and was needing some input on what kind everyone has and what gains you got. Thanks!

stlrammer · 06-15-2012, 11:05 PM

I have had the Airaid for almost 3 years. Highly recommend. I believe they claim +16 ponies.

BAD DAB · 06-16-2012, 05:39 AM

C.A.I.

Apex Motorsports · 06-16-2012, 05:53 AM

The best performing intakes for the SS are going to be CAI Inc (especially when you add a scoop) and Vararam. Either of these setups produce somewhere in the upper teens-low twenties at the rear wheel depending on the conditions. Most other systems come in somewhere in the low teens and a few don't even make it out of the single digits.

Dupontdon24 · 06-16-2012, 06:01 AM

I'am curious. Have the K&N typhoon series, don't hear alot of good about them, I'am guessing because the tube absorbs heat heating the air. Could a guy wrap the tube in some nice heat tape? just curious how that would help if any, other than replacing.

IndeedSS1 · 06-16-2012, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dupontdon24

I'am curious. Have the K&N typhoon series, don't hear alot of good about them, I'am guessing because the tube absorbs heat heating the air. Could a guy wrap the tube in some nice heat tape? just curious how that would help if any, other than replacing.

You could try that and monitor the IAT's to see if it keeps the tube cooler by insulating from the underhood heat. But it could make it hotter by keeping heat in and not allowing disipation. Keep in mind that the IAT sensor is in the MAF sensor housing. A hot tube's actual IAT's could be much highter as it enters the intake than the what is being reported by the sensor near the filter.

BluegraSS · 06-16-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by stlrammer

I have had the Airaid for almost 3 years. Highly recommend. I believe they claim +16 ponies.

I'm pleased with my Airaid CAI.

Maxspeed · 06-16-2012, 07:52 AM

Here are some pics in a post I started. I had my CAI installed with air scoop

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230687

SC2150 · 06-16-2012, 08:11 AM

CAI!

Chiefish · 06-16-2012, 08:32 AM

Vararam for the win

Silverlsinva · 06-16-2012, 08:46 AM

I went with a Adm cold air intake being shipped out monday i believe its on par with CAI and Vram and u can add a scoop as well.

JANNETTYRACING · 06-16-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by skinman

Ready for a CAI, and was needing some input on what kind everyone has and what gains you got. Thanks!

We, JRE did all the testing before we carried a single Cold Air kit, we wanted the truth because the advertised numbers were outrageous and all over the Place.

We ran 3 independent test to find out what works best, 1st in 2009 V8, 2nd 2010 V6, 3rd 2010 V8 when the rest of the kits hit the market.

This spread sheet Tells it all.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...VE&hl=en#gid=0

Maxspeed · 06-16-2012, 09:40 AM

On your spreadsheet are the makers listed from best to least best, top to bottom?

VR Baron · 06-16-2012, 09:45 AM

I did The Halltech.Tied with CAI for hp and a little more torque but really a tie. IATS same as CAI and fuel trims close or same as stock. Quality is o.k. cost around 300-330 shipped, 100 less then CAI but CAI is nicer looking and better quality.The other cai's are a bit less,but less power to.On the street I dont think it matters so get the one you like.

06-15-2012, 11:02 PM	#1
skinman Drives: Convertible Camaro Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 858 View My Garage	Looking for the best CAI Ready for a CAI, and was needing some input on what kind everyone has and what gains you got. Thanks! __________________

06-15-2012, 11:05 PM	#2
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,063 View My Garage	I have had the Airaid for almost 3 years. Highly recommend. I believe they claim +16 ponies. __________________

06-16-2012, 05:39 AM	#3
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	C.A.I. Attached Images

06-16-2012, 07:52 AM	#8
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	Here are some pics in a post I started. I had my CAI installed with air scoop http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=230687 __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

06-16-2012, 08:32 AM	#10
Chiefish Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: northwest n.j. Posts: 437	Vararam for the win Attached Images __________________ Fast cars and Fast computers see my vintage CPU collection www.chiefish.com Last edited by Chiefish; 06-16-2012 at 12:00 PM.

06-16-2012, 05:53 AM	#4
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	The best performing intakes for the SS are going to be CAI Inc (especially when you add a scoop) and Vararam. Either of these setups produce somewhere in the upper teens-low twenties at the rear wheel depending on the conditions. Most other systems come in somewhere in the low teens and a few don't even make it out of the single digits.

06-16-2012, 06:01 AM	#5
Dupontdon24 Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: lexington sc Posts: 226	I'am curious. Have the K&N typhoon series, don't hear alot of good about them, I'am guessing because the tube absorbs heat heating the air. Could a guy wrap the tube in some nice heat tape? just curious how that would help if any, other than replacing.

06-16-2012, 08:11 AM	#9
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	CAI!

06-16-2012, 08:46 AM	#11
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 3,124	I went with a Adm cold air intake being shipped out monday i believe its on par with CAI and Vram and u can add a scoop as well.

06-16-2012, 09:40 AM	#13
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	On your spreadsheet are the makers listed from best to least best, top to bottom? __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

06-16-2012, 09:45 AM	#14
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,288	I did The Halltech.Tied with CAI for hp and a little more torque but really a tie. IATS same as CAI and fuel trims close or same as stock. Quality is o.k. cost around 300-330 shipped, 100 less then CAI but CAI is nicer looking and better quality.The other cai's are a bit less,but less power to.On the street I dont think it matters so get the one you like.