Any CAI that actually improves mileage? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Bonanza7 · 09-11-2011, 02:09 PM

I know when I put a CAI on my now departed Solstice, MPG went up 3 miles per gallon immediately. Has anyone really checked to see if one on a Camaro ACTUALLY GIVES better mileage?

Apex Motorsports · 09-11-2011, 02:30 PM

While improving performance is the main objective when adding an air intake system, improved fuel economy is a positive side effect. The improved efficiency that creates more power also improves fuel economy. Of course, this is assuming the car is driven in the same manner after the intake is added.

The Stig · 09-11-2011, 02:44 PM

my injen gave me about +2 on the highway, not complaining

Parag · 09-11-2011, 02:51 PM

i didnt buy a camaro for gas mileage lol

ackeight · 09-11-2011, 04:05 PM

I drive mine too hard to notice.

LEADfoot927 · 09-11-2011, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ackeight

I drive mine too hard to notice.

^this

Bonanza7 · 09-11-2011, 04:55 PM

Thanks.. I noticed a power increase in the Solstice plus the MPG increase. Wasn't sure if anyone got BOTH on a Camaro CAI. I had a Fujita F5 on the Solstice...worked very well...unfortunately, they don't make it for the Camaro. Nice CAI for a reasonable price. Guess I'll spring for a different one soon. (to keep peace in the family, after all I spent on the Camaro, I have to try and justify it besides power. Easier than sleeping on the sofa.)

fz6r · 09-11-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ackeight

I drive mine too hard to notice.

I have the V6 with K&N Typhoon. My last average economy, from fill up down to low fuel range was 12.6 mpg. My next mod is to relocate the fuel tank to the roof so an aircraft can meet me on the highway to refuel.

LimaCharlie · 09-11-2011, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Parag

i didnt buy a camaro for gas mileage lol

Exactly.
Any mileage gain from a CAI is negligible. Any significant gain is in your head.

cab2g · 09-12-2011, 11:14 AM

I have noticed no significant gain from my CAI. But, on the plus side, there was no mileage drop whatsoever. There's not much you can do for cheap to increase mileage enough that you'd notice. I suppose a set of gears with a crazy overdrive 6th gear could net you noticeably better mileage on the highway, but who would want to do that to a Camaro!

Sales @ CAI Inc · 09-12-2011, 12:25 PM

We see anywhere from a 2-4 mpg increase. The biggest determining factor is how you drive the vehicle, but if driven conservatively 2 or 3 mpg is defintley not out of the question with our CAI. Let me know if you have any other questions, I would be happy to help.

09-11-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Any CAI that actually improves mileage? I know when I put a CAI on my now departed Solstice, MPG went up 3 miles per gallon immediately. Has anyone really checked to see if one on a Camaro ACTUALLY GIVES better mileage?

09-11-2011, 02:44 PM	#3
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	my injen gave me about +2 on the highway, not complaining __________________

09-11-2011, 04:05 PM	#5
ackeight Drives: 10' 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,389 View My Garage	I drive mine too hard to notice. __________________ ADM tuned 412HP/407RWTQ. Kooks 2" headers w/ cats, ADM race intake, Vmax TB, Pedders XA coilovers and ZL1 sways. 1le clone

09-12-2011, 11:14 AM	#10
cab2g love. my. car. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,372 View My Garage	I have noticed no significant gain from my CAI. But, on the plus side, there was no mileage drop whatsoever. There's not much you can do for cheap to increase mileage enough that you'd notice. I suppose a set of gears with a crazy overdrive 6th gear could net you noticeably better mileage on the highway, but who would want to do that to a Camaro! __________________

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09-11-2011, 02:30 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	While improving performance is the main objective when adding an air intake system, improved fuel economy is a positive side effect. The improved efficiency that creates more power also improves fuel economy. Of course, this is assuming the car is driven in the same manner after the intake is added.

09-11-2011, 02:51 PM	#4
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	i didnt buy a camaro for gas mileage lol

09-11-2011, 04:55 PM	#7
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Thanks.. I noticed a power increase in the Solstice plus the MPG increase. Wasn't sure if anyone got BOTH on a Camaro CAI. I had a Fujita F5 on the Solstice...worked very well...unfortunately, they don't make it for the Camaro. Nice CAI for a reasonable price. Guess I'll spring for a different one soon. (to keep peace in the family, after all I spent on the Camaro, I have to try and justify it besides power. Easier than sleeping on the sofa.)

09-12-2011, 12:25 PM	#11
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	We see anywhere from a 2-4 mpg increase. The biggest determining factor is how you drive the vehicle, but if driven conservatively 2 or 3 mpg is defintley not out of the question with our CAI. Let me know if you have any other questions, I would be happy to help.