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Cpaint9041 · 04-01-2013, 06:35 PM

Looking for a cool air intake $250-$350. Should I buy and install myself? Assuming its not very difficult or take to professional? Also what brands have you found success with.

VEESIKS · 04-01-2013, 07:05 PM

Many people have many brands most of which will offer good reviews. You should be able to pick up almost any brand for that price range. Install can take 15 minutes for short ram versions to about 30 minutes for a full length like the Injen (long version). I personally have the Injen full length CAI and am very pleased. I do run a prefilter on it to keep from water intrusion during rain. Install for any CAI (except Vararam) is extremely simple and even the Vararam is pretty basic but slightly more involved than a standard set up none the less. Good luck and enjoy modding

rtcat600man · 04-01-2013, 07:32 PM

Check this thread for a list of the ones we know of today. Many of them are good, some of them well maybe not so much as not many people have gone with them. Stick with the popularones and you will have a good one. Most of them are in that 300 - 350 dollar range. Can be installed in less than 30 minutes.

good luck, be sure to let us know what you go with for yours.

whamslam3 · 04-01-2013, 08:10 PM

im currently thinking bout gettin one too. i was thinkin maybe the CAI inc or maybe K&N. i just wish the CAI inc one wasnt $400 lol seems pretty ridiculous for a cold air intake

mulehead7 · 04-01-2013, 08:29 PM

A catch can, a new cold air intake and an exhaust will seem like a new car! I went with the Vararam and I'm happy with it but CAI and Injen all have followers. More air in - air out the back faster equals improved performance. The catch can will help your engine last longer and should be your first mod. Enjoy whichever you chooose.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 04-02-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by whamslam3

im currently thinking bout gettin one too. i was thinkin maybe the CAI inc or maybe K&N. i just wish the CAI inc one wasnt $400 lol seems pretty ridiculous for a cold air intake

Our CAI is very different than other CAI's. We offer an enclosed and insulated airbox with a removable lid that has a filter inspection window. Our entire system is aluminum construction and is TIG welded by hand. Our intake tubes are ceramic coated to reduce heat soak, and then the entire tube, box and lid are also powder coated for a great looing and durable finish. We engineer our own filters, do mostly everything in house, and our CAI is 100% made in the USA. By using very high quality materials and processes, and with all the additional insulating factors that we incorporate into our design, the price difference for our CAI compared to others is quite low if you factor in all the additional materials, labor, processes, and quality that we offer.

Sometimes you get what you pay for, and with our product you are getting a very high quality CAI with a Lifetime warranty that was made right here in the USA, excellent fit and finish, and performance gains that have been proven and backed time and time again. Also we have no CEL issues which other brands have been known to cause.

If you have any questions just let me know, I would be happy to help.

Cpaint9041 · 04-02-2013, 04:21 PM

Great thanks guys

Chaotic73 · 04-02-2013, 05:03 PM

I have a Vararam that I'm selling in your price range, arguably the best performance gains with this one. See the thread below.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284497

nine1wing · 04-03-2013, 06:45 PM

Just installed a spectre cai about two hours ago and I can tell a huge difference in first and second gear. Plus it's only $ 150. Don't get sucked into paying a brand name

KaBoom1701 · 04-03-2013, 10:05 PM

The CAI intake is by far the best out there! Couldn't be happier with mine!

Sales @ CAI Inc · 04-04-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

The CAI intake is by far the best out there! Couldn't be happier with mine!

Glad to hear you are so happy, thanks for choosing CAI Inc.!

Forcer · 04-04-2013, 08:16 AM

i agree i love my CAI intake.. i just ordered my radiator shroud cover made for the CAI intake as well.. looking forward to getting that in.

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

The CAI intake is by far the best out there! Couldn't be happier with mine!

Sales @ CAI Inc · 04-04-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Forcer

i agree i love my CAI intake.. i just ordered my radiator shroud cover made for the CAI intake as well.. looking forward to getting that in.

Great to hear, we appreciate your business and support!!

04-01-2013, 06:35 PM	#1
Cpaint9041 Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 107	New cool air intake Looking for a cool air intake $250-$350. Should I buy and install myself? Assuming its not very difficult or take to professional? Also what brands have you found success with.

04-01-2013, 07:05 PM	#2
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	Many people have many brands most of which will offer good reviews. You should be able to pick up almost any brand for that price range. Install can take 15 minutes for short ram versions to about 30 minutes for a full length like the Injen (long version). I personally have the Injen full length CAI and am very pleased. I do run a prefilter on it to keep from water intrusion during rain. Install for any CAI (except Vararam) is extremely simple and even the Vararam is pretty basic but slightly more involved than a standard set up none the less. Good luck and enjoy modding __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

04-01-2013, 07:32 PM	#3
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Check this thread for a list of the ones we know of today. Many of them are good, some of them well maybe not so much as not many people have gone with them. Stick with the popularones and you will have a good one. Most of them are in that 300 - 350 dollar range. Can be installed in less than 30 minutes. good luck, be sure to let us know what you go with for yours. __________________ MY BUILD

04-01-2013, 08:10 PM	#4
whamslam3 Camaro King [^^^] Drives: Apollo 11 Camaro IOM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,754	im currently thinking bout gettin one too. i was thinkin maybe the CAI inc or maybe K&N. i just wish the CAI inc one wasnt $400 lol seems pretty ridiculous for a cold air intake __________________

04-01-2013, 08:29 PM	#5
mulehead7 stubborn as a ... Drives: '94 Trans Am Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: K.C. MO Posts: 464 View My Garage	A catch can, a new cold air intake and an exhaust will seem like a new car! I went with the Vararam and I'm happy with it but CAI and Injen all have followers. More air in - air out the back faster equals improved performance. The catch can will help your engine last longer and should be your first mod. Enjoy whichever you chooose. __________________

04-02-2013, 04:21 PM	#7
Cpaint9041 Drives: 2012 2LT RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 107	Great thanks guys

04-02-2013, 05:03 PM	#8
Chaotic73 BUMBLLB Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yardville, NJ Posts: 1,772 View My Garage	I have a Vararam that I'm selling in your price range, arguably the best performance gains with this one. See the thread below. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284497 __________________

04-03-2013, 06:45 PM	#9
nine1wing Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: wyoming, Michigan Posts: 59	Just installed a spectre cai about two hours ago and I can tell a huge difference in first and second gear. Plus it's only $ 150. Don't get sucked into paying a brand name

04-03-2013, 10:05 PM	#10
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	The CAI intake is by far the best out there! Couldn't be happier with mine! Attached Images __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.