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TaylorRyanSS · 03-27-2011, 03:04 AM

I got a K&N Typhoon because I wanted a polished tube and wanted to go with a well know reputable company. Plus I got it for $175. I do not like the look of the CAI, I like the filter exposed not in a covered box.

dragon22 · 03-27-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RJNavarrete

Just installed it with my Bro-In-Law:

WOW! That was early in the morning! LOL

Looks good!

RJNavarrete · 03-27-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Just installed it with my Bro-In-Law:

WOW! That was early in the morning! LOL

Looks good!

Thanks man

Initial impressions are positive. Sounds a bit louder and feels slightly more responsive. Now I'll be getting a Magnaflow X-Pipe and a muffler delete. Then it'll finally wake up a bit

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NYJets77 · 03-27-2011, 01:36 PM

Only 1 mention of injen, even though it "won" the comparison done by Jannety Racing?

Apex Motorsports · 03-27-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NYJets77

Only 1 mention of injen, even though it "won" the comparison done by Jannety Racing?

For the V6 Camaro the Injen does produce solid results. For the SS the Injen is not as effective, especially in more extensively modified cars.

rdblan2 · 03-27-2011, 03:39 PM

No issues w/ my K&N. Went with the plastic tube. Love it, nice growl.

NYJets77 · 03-27-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

For the V6 Camaro the Injen does produce solid results. For the SS the Injen is not as effective, especially in more extensively modified cars.

thanks for the clarification

caper · 03-28-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

idk how people are about to recommend roto-fab when its been proven CAI has greater gains. and CAI is a better design unit. i just don't understand people these days. i dont even have a C.A.i. and i am recommending it... i would recommend roto rab over K&N but not CAI

exactly why i got CAI. IMO, why pay a couple hundred for something that gives little to no gains (some did IIRC), when for a bit more, you get one with proven results (that are better than the others). as for the look...yep, i dont care for it personally. but you know how many times I've looked at it....oh about 3x, lol...i dont sit there and look at my engine all day, but i do sit behind the wheel and drive it every day, so results mattered more to me.

MillerTime · 03-28-2011, 12:41 AM

K & N makes a great product. I have had them on every vehicle I have owned and have never had an issue! Plus they look fantastic!! Don't mind the heater hoses...they aren't there anymore...

Brianskeet · 03-28-2011, 01:31 AM

I have both. K&N on my truck and a CAI on my Camaro. Owning and comparing both I have to say CAI all the way. Ease of installation, positive seal via the lid, insulated box and tube, sharp looks, gains backed by Jannetty results. Really happy with my CAI.

IndeedSS1 · 03-28-2011, 07:13 AM

Since the OP was specific as to the two intakes on his mind, CAI would be my pick.

ZED SLED · 03-28-2011, 07:16 AM

You can't wrong with CAI, plus you can do this if you want.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 03-28-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kman 2011 ss

I'm going to do this for my next mod, I'd like to hear from owners of both pro & con for each. The K&N is less expensive. Also for CAI why is the powdercoated one more expensive than the chrome one? Usually its the other way around.
Thanks in advance!

Just to clarify, the finish on the intake tube is not chrome. The tube is aluminum with a high luster ceramic coating inside and out (the ceramic acts as a heat barrier to keep the intake air as cool as possible.) The black powdercoat is more because it sill gets the ceramic coating as well as the additional powder coat. Hope this helps!

Also, be sure to check out our website, there is a lot of good info on there as well as some informative videos!

www.coldairinductions.com

Brianskeet · 03-28-2011, 10:40 AM

DAYUMMN! That looks good. Sorry for the thread jack, but who did the work?

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Originally Posted by mclark10

You can't wrong with CAI, plus you can do this if you want.

03-27-2011, 03:04 AM	#29
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	I got a K&N Typhoon because I wanted a polished tube and wanted to go with a well know reputable company. Plus I got it for $175. I do not like the look of the CAI, I like the filter exposed not in a covered box. __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

03-28-2011, 12:41 AM	#37
MillerTime Blowin the doors off! Drives: A 2013 SS RS 6M SR Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,390	K & N makes a great product. I have had them on every vehicle I have owned and have never had an issue! Plus they look fantastic!! Don't mind the heater hoses...they aren't there anymore... __________________ 2G1FS1EWXD9163847

03-28-2011, 01:31 AM	#38
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	I have both. K&N on my truck and a CAI on my Camaro. Owning and comparing both I have to say CAI all the way. Ease of installation, positive seal via the lid, insulated box and tube, sharp looks, gains backed by Jannetty results. Really happy with my CAI. Attached Images __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

03-28-2011, 07:13 AM	#39
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	Since the OP was specific as to the two intakes on his mind, CAI would be my pick. __________________ She is only memory now.

03-28-2011, 07:16 AM	#40
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,477 View My Garage	You can't wrong with CAI, plus you can do this if you want. Attached Images __________________

03-27-2011, 01:36 PM	#32
NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,283	Only 1 mention of injen, even though it "won" the comparison done by Jannety Racing?

03-27-2011, 03:39 PM	#34
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	No issues w/ my K&N. Went with the plastic tube. Love it, nice growl.

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