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jravenfan · 06-26-2013, 07:30 PM

Cold air intake arrived today, late fathers day/ early Birthaday gift from Wife and the kids. Can't wait to install this weekend.

Apex Motorsports · 06-26-2013, 07:31 PM

SSGUNNER · 06-27-2013, 12:06 AM

Nice. Post pics when installed.

2010 SSRS · 06-27-2013, 12:09 AM

more horsepower

Glen e · 06-27-2013, 12:28 AM

tip: fasten the plex top on before you adjust box and tighten it down....

Birm · 06-27-2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jravenfan

Cold air intake arrived today, late fathers day/ early Birthaday gift from Wife and the kids. Can't wait to install this weekend.

Congrats

Just becareful. We all started with a "CAI".....most of us didn't end there lol.

Del's12SS · 06-27-2013, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

tip: fasten the plex top on before you adjust box and tighten it down....

Installing mine this weekend, and saw this tip in the CAI thread.

JDP Sales · 06-27-2013, 10:44 AM

Congrats!

It all starts with just an intake.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

h018871 · 06-27-2013, 05:00 PM

installed my CAI today and the install went smooth until...........
fired it up, the idle stumbled a bit then smoothed out and got the CEL, crud!
called Bill at CAI, he said that he had not seen a CEL unless an installation error. i pride myself on being fairly mechanically inclined. we went through the install and how the clean side was hooked up. i complicated things by saying that i have the 12653073 GM breather and the hose comes from the can.
then he asked if i disconnected the battery, i said "no" because i'm not doing anything electrical.....he chuckled and said it is required because of the increased air flow.
disconnected the battery for 30min, all good now (cycled the windows and entered the time and date), runs good.
thx Bill
i'll install the scoop and washer bottle from Apex next week

QmaroSS · 06-27-2013, 05:57 PM

I haven't started any mods to my 2SS M6 yet and I was thinking that this might be the first one I would do.

I am wondering though, how much more horsepower do you think a CAI adds?

paul84043 · 06-27-2013, 06:15 PM

I didn't really feel any extra power when I did the Araid CAI and the full catback, but my fuel mileage did jump up 2+ mpg.
It's GOT to be a good thing to get her breathing better though.

Do the catch can as soon as you can. It will scare the crap out of you how much oil you're sucking back into the intake.....

QmaroSS · 06-27-2013, 08:07 PM

Yes the catch can is the other one on my short list.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 06-28-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by h018871

installed my CAI today and the install went smooth until...........
fired it up, the idle stumbled a bit then smoothed out and got the CEL, crud!
called Bill at CAI, he said that he had not seen a CEL unless an installation error. i pride myself on being fairly mechanically inclined. we went through the install and how the clean side was hooked up. i complicated things by saying that i have the 12653073 GM breather and the hose comes from the can.
then he asked if i disconnected the battery, i said "no" because i'm not doing anything electrical.....he chuckled and said it is required because of the increased air flow.
disconnected the battery for 30min, all good now (cycled the windows and entered the time and date), runs good.
thx Bill
i'll install the scoop and washer bottle from Apex next week

Looks great man, glad I could help you out! Thanks for choosing Cold Air Inductions Inc.!

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Originally Posted by QmaroSS

I haven't started any mods to my 2SS M6 yet and I was thinking that this might be the first one I would do.

I am wondering though, how much more horsepower do you think a CAI adds?

15 RWHP over stock, up to 18+ RWHP if you add a scoop. Aside from the added HP, the biggest gains you will notice will be improved throttle response, better exhaust tone at WOT, and the obvious fact that it looks really nice under the hood!

Let us know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help!

06-26-2013, 07:30 PM	#1
jravenfan Drives: 2013 2SS Blue Ray Metallic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eldersburg MD Posts: 377	Got my Cai today Cold air intake arrived today, late fathers day/ early Birthaday gift from Wife and the kids. Can't wait to install this weekend. __________________

06-27-2013, 12:06 AM	#3
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Nice. Post pics when installed. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards

06-27-2013, 12:09 AM	#4
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06-27-2013, 05:00 PM	#9
h018871 Geoff Drives: 2020 ZL1 Green Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,720	learned something installed my CAI today and the install went smooth until........... fired it up, the idle stumbled a bit then smoothed out and got the CEL, crud! called Bill at CAI, he said that he had not seen a CEL unless an installation error. i pride myself on being fairly mechanically inclined. we went through the install and how the clean side was hooked up. i complicated things by saying that i have the 12653073 GM breather and the hose comes from the can. then he asked if i disconnected the battery, i said "no" because i'm not doing anything electrical.....he chuckled and said it is required because of the increased air flow. disconnected the battery for 30min, all good now (cycled the windows and entered the time and date), runs good. thx Bill i'll install the scoop and washer bottle from Apex next week Attached Images

06-26-2013, 07:31 PM	#2
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06-27-2013, 10:44 AM	#8
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Congrats! It all starts with just an intake. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

06-27-2013, 05:57 PM	#10
QmaroSS No regrets the red one! Drives: 2012 Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dallastown, PA Posts: 482 View My Garage	I haven't started any mods to my 2SS M6 yet and I was thinking that this might be the first one I would do. I am wondering though, how much more horsepower do you think a CAI adds?

06-27-2013, 06:15 PM	#11
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	I didn't really feel any extra power when I did the Araid CAI and the full catback, but my fuel mileage did jump up 2+ mpg. It's GOT to be a good thing to get her breathing better though. Do the catch can as soon as you can. It will scare the crap out of you how much oil you're sucking back into the intake.....

06-27-2013, 08:07 PM	#12
QmaroSS No regrets the red one! Drives: 2012 Victory Red 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dallastown, PA Posts: 482 View My Garage	Yes the catch can is the other one on my short list.