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Old 05-01-2013, 10:51 PM   #1
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Good Cold Air Intake for V6.

Looking to increase 0-60 times with a new Cold Air Intake. I've read that this will help with 0-60 times. Under $400 would be nice but let me know what you think and if you also know how much horsepower and how fast the 0-60 will be let me know after the install.

Also, any other ideas to increase 0-60? I did a few searches on the site but couldn't find anything that really helped. Right now I just have an axle-back and x-pipe but they still tend to keep me at a 6 second time. I can't afford a $5000-$8000 Supercharger or Twin Turbos either. Not really interested in Nitrous either.
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Old 05-02-2013, 12:22 AM   #2
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CAI Inc has my vote + ADM air scoop

Also intake manifold spacers, headers, exhaust(doesnt add much), catch can (protects your engine from wearing down, power loss), and tune.

Also a good tire/wheel setup plus some suspension!
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Old 05-02-2013, 06:49 AM   #3
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Your exhaust mods aren't adding any HP/torque, so they're not going to help.

There are plenty of threads on here discussing intakes, including some with dyno testing. Most of the quality brand aftermarket intakes (RotoFab, CAI, Injen) will be pretty similar in their performance gains (~15HP, maybe), so then it becomes a matter of which you like cosmetically.

Other performance enhancements you could consider are a ported throttle body (slight gains in performance, ~3HP maybe, reduces low-RPM throttle dead spot), intake manifold spacer (since you have an LLT, not sure about HP gain), and a tune (voids your powertrain warranty, but will improve performance, ~15HP gain for an LLT).

You're probably looking at a total of around 30+ RWHP with all of these mods, and the tune will likely add some low RPM torque, which should help with your times.

You can look at headers and/or high flow cats, too, but I'm not familiar with their gains.
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Old 05-02-2013, 06:59 AM   #4
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Technicly exhaust does not add HP but when I changed mine I dropped 30 lbs off the car & it does help them breath better. When you add that cold air intake & get better air in, it is good for it to go out well too. I love my CAI inc. It is a closed, see-through insulated, easy open box for the filter, ceramic coated tube, looks great & good HP gains. Not the cheapest by any means but you get what you pay for. Add a waterbottle relocation kit & scoop for even more gains. Get a catch can to protect that engine, add a Black Iceolator, ported throttle body & get ready for some fun. Then wheels/tires & suspension upgrades and you will have a super permagrin inducer!

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Old 05-02-2013, 06:59 AM   #5
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wheels/tires and suspension will be what helps you the most, besides forced induction.

you want lightweight rims and sticky tires.
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:32 AM   #6
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Holy shit guys... search.

please.

This is turning into a stupid weekly question.
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:33 AM   #7
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I have bought a K&N and love it
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Old 05-02-2013, 07:36 AM   #8
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Check this thread out. If you have any questions afterward feel free to hit me up.

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Old 05-02-2013, 08:57 AM   #9
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Looking to increase 0-60 times with a new Cold Air Intake. I've read that this will help with 0-60 times. Under $400 would be nice but let me know what you think and if you also know how much horsepower and how fast the 0-60 will be let me know after the install.

Also, any other ideas to increase 0-60? I did a few searches on the site but couldn't find anything that really helped. Right now I just have an axle-back and x-pipe but they still tend to keep me at a 6 second time. I can't afford a $5000-$8000 Supercharger or Twin Turbos either. Not really interested in Nitrous either.

On your 2010, a Vararam would be best. Also IM spacer and isolator.

Catch can is good too.
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Old 05-02-2013, 09:37 AM   #10
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Go with K&N, best gains
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Old 05-02-2013, 10:09 AM   #11
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Go with K&N, best gains
I haven't seen a V6 comparison, but for the V8 the K&N definitely did not provide the biggest gains: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2353864
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Old 05-02-2013, 10:14 AM   #12
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My vote goes with the Cold Air Inducitons CAI. In my opinion they are the best looking while still delivering good performance system that is offered for the V6
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Old 05-02-2013, 03:50 PM   #13
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Go with K&N, best gains
K&N has great name recognition because they have been around a long time but there are better systems and filter out there these days.
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Old 05-02-2013, 03:53 PM   #14
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Best intake for a LLT engine (2010) is either Injen or Vararam, they will get you the best results.
I went with Vararam, But really they are all good.
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