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brantley847 · 02-09-2011, 09:24 AM

Just curious from the current owners of the C.A.I. intake what is required to maintain and service the unit? This will be my first purchase of an after market intake so I was just curious if and how often you are require to clean or replace the cone, etc. etc...

Also, why in the world is the black intake more than the ceramic? Thought it would be vise versa...

IndeedSS1 · 02-09-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brantley847

Just curious from the current owners of the C.A.I. intake what is required to maintain and service the unit? This will be my first purchase of an after market intake so I was just curious if and how often you are require to clean or replace the cone, etc. etc...

Also, why in the world is the black intake more than the ceramic? Thought it would be vise versa...

25K miles on the filter. Some people will just buy new. Or you can use a cleaning/recharge kit.

CAI said the lastest black intakes are ceramic coated then the black put on. But in all fairness to the early ones, the black coating isn't just on the tube it's the whole system. Ceramic is just the tube.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 02-10-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by brantley847

Just curious from the current owners of the C.A.I. intake what is required to maintain and service the unit? This will be my first purchase of an after market intake so I was just curious if and how often you are require to clean or replace the cone, etc. etc...

Also, why in the world is the black intake more than the ceramic? Thought it would be vise versa...

We offer recharge kits for $12.95 how often you clean/recharge it is totally dependent on the amount of driving you do as well as the conditions you drive in. You should be able to do a visual inspection of the filter and see when it's getting real dirty and clogged.

The black powdercoat is more because we do the powdercoat over the ceramic coating. Also the entire box gets coated where the ceramic silver set up gets Jo finish on the box.

I hope this helps, thanks for choosing CAI Inc. I know you will be happy with your choice!!

BAD DAB · 02-11-2011, 09:29 AM

I'm also interested in buying a CAI intake. Does in come pre oiled? Are there any on line specials? When I recieve my income tax check it will be burning a hole in my pocket.

Phase V · 02-11-2011, 10:06 AM

I have the dry version and just brush mine out and rinse with water unless they also sell a wet version

brantley847 · 02-11-2011, 11:09 AM

Last stupid question...

I know with a basic air filter you just remove...clean or replace. With this intake are you just replacing/cleaning or is it required to clean the tube as well?

montreal2010yellow · 02-11-2011, 11:59 AM

My understanding is that there should'nt be any dirt in the tube. If so, the filter is doing it's job.

axis · 02-11-2011, 12:26 PM

With the filter off, run your hand up inside the tube and feel around. There shouldn't be any dirt or oil up inside the tube but if there is, it would be a good time to take if off and rinse it out. Know that there will probably be a little bit of oil from the PCV line between it and the TB, unless you have a catchcan.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 02-11-2011, 01:50 PM

Our filters all come oiled, there should be no need to do any type of cleaning to the intake tube.

IndeedSS1 · 02-11-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Phase V

I have the dry version and just brush mine out and rinse with water unless they also sell a wet version

I didn't think CAI offered a dryflow filter.

daveagogo1 · 02-11-2011, 04:55 PM

I have the black and it is awesome looking. The sound at WOT is amazing. It screams muscle. Excellent and easy install.

brantley847 · 02-12-2011, 08:08 AM

The black does look pretty damn sweet....that is my biggest problem right now, deciding between the two.

mikey8 · 02-12-2011, 10:26 AM

I have the original, with about 10K miles. I haven't done anything. The screws that hold the top on, don't seem to lock anymore, just spin at a closed position. It still fits securely and doesn't feel loose. I'm sure I must have over tightened them. The filter itself still looks clean and new. I'm very happy with the CAI intake. The black one wasn't available, when I bought mine.

Phase V · 02-12-2011, 12:42 PM

I could have sworn when I bought mine last year I had the option to choose wet or dry. im sure im just crazy. I love my CAI either way

02-09-2011, 09:24 AM	#1
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	CAI maintenance / service Just curious from the current owners of the C.A.I. intake what is required to maintain and service the unit? This will be my first purchase of an after market intake so I was just curious if and how often you are require to clean or replace the cone, etc. etc... Also, why in the world is the black intake more than the ceramic? Thought it would be vise versa... __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

02-11-2011, 09:29 AM	#4
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	I'm also interested in buying a CAI intake. Does in come pre oiled? Are there any on line specials? When I recieve my income tax check it will be burning a hole in my pocket. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

02-11-2011, 10:06 AM	#5
Phase V Summer Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM w/ Black Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 423 View My Garage	I have the dry version and just brush mine out and rinse with water unless they also sell a wet version __________________ CAI intake, Rotofab W/W Reservoir, Hurst Shifter, Skip-Shift Eliminator AAC lighting, Kooks LT headers w/ high flow cats and Borla ATAK cat-back Restoring or need parts for a Chevy. Look no further than Don's East Coast Restorations

02-11-2011, 11:09 AM	#6
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	Last stupid question... I know with a basic air filter you just remove...clean or replace. With this intake are you just replacing/cleaning or is it required to clean the tube as well? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

02-11-2011, 12:26 PM	#8
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	With the filter off, run your hand up inside the tube and feel around. There shouldn't be any dirt or oil up inside the tube but if there is, it would be a good time to take if off and rinse it out. Know that there will probably be a little bit of oil from the PCV line between it and the TB, unless you have a catchcan. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

02-11-2011, 11:59 AM	#7
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	My understanding is that there should'nt be any dirt in the tube. If so, the filter is doing it's job.

02-11-2011, 01:50 PM	#9
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,504	Our filters all come oiled, there should be no need to do any type of cleaning to the intake tube.

02-12-2011, 08:08 AM	#12
brantley847 v It bites. Drives: 2011 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,585	The black does look pretty damn sweet....that is my biggest problem right now, deciding between the two. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS Performance: 439 RWHP: 226/236 Comp Cam, Kooks 1-7/8, CAInc, Borla S type, Vmax TB, Rx Catch Can, Trans cooler, SLP 160 termo, Melling high volume, Eibach Springs/Sways 1" drop, Whiteline complete bushing kit.

02-12-2011, 10:26 AM	#13
mikey8 Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 549	I have the original, with about 10K miles. I haven't done anything. The screws that hold the top on, don't seem to lock anymore, just spin at a closed position. It still fits securely and doesn't feel loose. I'm sure I must have over tightened them. The filter itself still looks clean and new. I'm very happy with the CAI intake. The black one wasn't available, when I bought mine. __________________

02-12-2011, 12:42 PM	#14
Phase V Summer Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM w/ Black Stripes Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Angelo, Texas Posts: 423 View My Garage	I could have sworn when I bought mine last year I had the option to choose wet or dry. im sure im just crazy. I love my CAI either way __________________ CAI intake, Rotofab W/W Reservoir, Hurst Shifter, Skip-Shift Eliminator AAC lighting, Kooks LT headers w/ high flow cats and Borla ATAK cat-back Restoring or need parts for a Chevy. Look no further than Don's East Coast Restorations

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