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5thGen2LT · 06-09-2012, 05:47 PM

So, in my random (ok, more like methodical) checking of K&N's website...I spotted a brand new, never before offered product: Cold Air Intake kit for 2012 LFX V-6's. The product code is 69-4523TP. Right now it is only offered in the polished aluminum, but still.....finally!! Thank you K&N!!

Lil' Nasty · 06-09-2012, 06:50 PM

Very cool, not to be a downer but I hope they dont have issues like on the 2010's-11's model

5thGen2LT · 06-10-2012, 03:16 PM

What issues did K&N have with the '10 and '11's? I know there was a redesign for the MAF sensor and/or thermostat housing on radiator...anything else?

meissen · 06-10-2012, 05:33 PM

K&N cold air intakes on the LLT were throwing Check Engine lights for awhile until they figured out how to fix it. Honestly, I would never consider a K&N intake. Buying a brand name and that's it.

Henry G. · 06-10-2012, 09:52 PM

Thats too bad I have had good luck with their products. Ok found it:

http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...Prod=69-4523TP

15hp/11 ft lbs torque, estimated (?) then it shows dyno graphs to back it up, that sounds almost too good to be true?
Looks cheap compared to a couple of the others, also no sign of CARB exemption which is a no go here. Ill wait n see.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 06-10-2012, 10:23 PM

Looks cheap to me, too. CAI's is only $75 more and it's top of the line stuff.

This K and N setup appears to be a solid piece of aluminum from the filter to the bend before the throttle body connection. I'll bet heat soak would be a big issue.

The air dam doesn't appear to seal all that well, and it looks to be just plastic of some kind.

And I'm willing to bet their dyno measurements are done "hood-up."

Jus' sayin'.

John B.

5thGen2LT · 06-11-2012, 11:14 AM

Ok, maybe this thread has already been started, but: What have you guys found to be the best all around cold air intake? CAI? Injen? BBK? Roto-Fab? Airaid? I'm just doing a little research before i take the plunge!

Thanks!

meissen · 06-11-2012, 11:47 AM

Really it's whatever YOU want to go with. I went with Cold Air Inductions and couldn't be happier. Others went with Rotofab, others are holding out for Vararam.

Les7311 · 06-11-2012, 12:19 PM

.....hhhhhmmmmm am looking closely at the K&N 63-3074 AIr Intake for $247.......

5thGen2LT · 06-11-2012, 12:51 PM

...only prob is: K&N website says it's for the 6.2L V8, and mine's the 3.6 V6...

Les7311 · 06-11-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5thGen2LT

...only prob is: K&N website says it's for the 6.2L V8, and mine's the 3.6 V6...

http://www.nextag.com/serv/main/buye...26n+air+intake

try this website........

2010SLVRBULIT · 06-11-2012, 12:59 PM

my K&N typhoon has never given me any problems from the get go(the aircharger is what has thrown some CELs)..

sprint17 · 06-11-2012, 01:38 PM

I've had a lot of k&n intakes on our cars and trucks and never had problem but with the Camaro I might try the CAI intake with the wash bottle relocator. I think most short intakes from big names are going to be around the same +\- 1 or two hp

colingordon · 06-11-2012, 02:06 PM

I feel like with K&N you are paying for the name

06-09-2012, 05:47 PM	#1
5thGen2LT Drives: 2012 2LT 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 37	Looks like K&N are finally on board! So, in my random (ok, more like methodical) checking of K&N's website...I spotted a brand new, never before offered product: Cold Air Intake kit for 2012 LFX V-6's. The product code is 69-4523TP. Right now it is only offered in the polished aluminum, but still.....finally!! Thank you K&N!!

06-09-2012, 06:50 PM	#2
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Very cool, not to be a downer but I hope they dont have issues like on the 2010's-11's model __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal Last edited by Lil' Nasty; 06-15-2012 at 07:59 PM.

06-10-2012, 05:33 PM	#4
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	K&N cold air intakes on the LLT were throwing Check Engine lights for awhile until they figured out how to fix it. Honestly, I would never consider a K&N intake. Buying a brand name and that's it. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

06-10-2012, 10:23 PM	#6
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Looks cheap to me, too. CAI's is only $75 more and it's top of the line stuff. This K and N setup appears to be a solid piece of aluminum from the filter to the bend before the throttle body connection. I'll bet heat soak would be a big issue. The air dam doesn't appear to seal all that well, and it looks to be just plastic of some kind. And I'm willing to bet their dyno measurements are done "hood-up." Jus' sayin'. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

06-11-2012, 11:47 AM	#8
meissen Founder - Michigan FBody Drives: 1994 Camaro LT1, 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Haven, MI Posts: 2,599	Really it's whatever YOU want to go with. I went with Cold Air Inductions and couldn't be happier. Others went with Rotofab, others are holding out for Vararam. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 - *"Zooma"* 1994 Camaro LT1 A4 - *"Red Alert"* - v6-to-LT1 Swapped Cruiser; Cammed, Stalled, Enjoyed "Gone But Not Forgotten" 2016 Camaro 1LT A8 - "Elmo" 2014 Camaro 1LT M6 - "Cherry Bomb" 2012 Camaro 1LS M6 - "Clifford" Michigan FBody Association http://www.mifbody.com/

06-10-2012, 03:16 PM	#3
5thGen2LT Drives: 2012 2LT 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 37	What issues did K&N have with the '10 and '11's? I know there was a redesign for the MAF sensor and/or thermostat housing on radiator...anything else?

06-10-2012, 09:52 PM	#5
Henry G. Drives: 2012 Camaro LFX,CAI,DynomaxVT,RX CC Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Mtns Posts: 526	Thats too bad I have had good luck with their products. Ok found it: http://www.knfilters.com/search/prod...Prod=69-4523TP 15hp/11 ft lbs torque, estimated (?) then it shows dyno graphs to back it up, that sounds almost too good to be true? Looks cheap compared to a couple of the others, also no sign of CARB exemption which is a no go here. Ill wait n see.

06-11-2012, 11:14 AM	#7
5thGen2LT Drives: 2012 2LT 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 37	Ok, maybe this thread has already been started, but: What have you guys found to be the best all around cold air intake? CAI? Injen? BBK? Roto-Fab? Airaid? I'm just doing a little research before i take the plunge! Thanks!

06-11-2012, 12:19 PM	#9
Les7311 Drives: 2017 Zl1 (M6) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 611	.....hhhhhmmmmm am looking closely at the K&N 63-3074 AIr Intake for $247.......

06-11-2012, 12:51 PM	#10
5thGen2LT Drives: 2012 2LT 45th Anniversary Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 37	...only prob is: K&N website says it's for the 6.2L V8, and mine's the 3.6 V6...

06-11-2012, 12:59 PM	#12
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	my K&N typhoon has never given me any problems from the get go(the aircharger is what has thrown some CELs)..

06-11-2012, 01:38 PM	#13
sprint17 Drives: 2012 ls Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: nc Posts: 32	I've had a lot of k&n intakes on our cars and trucks and never had problem but with the Camaro I might try the CAI intake with the wash bottle relocator. I think most short intakes from big names are going to be around the same +\- 1 or two hp

06-11-2012, 02:06 PM	#14
colingordon Her Name is Mila Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT A6, 2014 Camaro 1LS Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,322 View My Garage	I feel like with K&N you are paying for the name __________________