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dgreenberg · 07-04-2013, 09:55 PM

Wondering if any other fellow 1LE owners have installed and intake WITHOUT a tune.

Chime in with what you've got and your thoughts as far as fit, finish, noticeable performance increase, driveability concerns, etc.

Jaydog760 · 07-04-2013, 10:16 PM

I bought Cold Air Inductions Inc intake...fit and finish was great and looks nice. No CEL and ended keeping it when I put the Maggie on.

Jaydog760 · 07-04-2013, 10:21 PM

https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?...=1&output=html

dgreenberg · 07-04-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaydog760

https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?...=1&output=html

So CAI seems to be the best all around then. Most HP/TQ gains, least installation time, not too much knock,

Jaydog760 · 07-05-2013, 11:12 AM

Yeah, no knock, little temp climb, ease of install, fitment & looks, and hp gain

dgreenberg · 07-05-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaydog760

Yeah, no knock, little temp climb, ease of install, fitment & looks, and hp gain

Thanks for showing me that table of all those intakes!

JDP Sales · 07-05-2013, 01:06 PM

Yep CAI is pretty much #1 in performance. Roto-Fab is a great system as well and a bit more cost effective. The spread sheet shows the old design but has since been improved upon.

We do have some good specials going. Feel free to call, PM or email me for details.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

RonnieG · 07-05-2013, 01:08 PM

After looking at the chart and searching the forums I went with a CAI intake from Apex Chase. Appearance wise, I don't believe the other intakes have anything on it..

I installed it last Saturday and am satisfied with it. Super easy install and detailed, near dummy proof, instructions.. I found it easier than installing the catch can..

Didn't notice as much of a difference, performance wise, as people on here claim, although there was a difference... maybe I was expecting too much after reading rave reviews.. maybe it'll wake up when I get around to installing the scoop and washer relocate... anyway, I think its worth it from the mpg differences alone.. used to average 16 mpg with spirited driving.. now it sits around 18-19.. but who knows how accurate the computer is.. ill find out what it actually is when I make my trip to NY in sepember

Awill · 07-05-2013, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaydog760

https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?...=1&output=html

Awesome spreadsheet! this is some great info. How does Vararam or Volant compare to CAI?? anyone have experience with either. I'm really thinking of getting Vararam. thanks

jcieutat · 07-05-2013, 01:59 PM

I am looking to possibly add the CAI to my Camaro but was wondering if they have an oil free filter. My last car was a 2012 Mustang GT and I could never get the filter oiled right on the C & L CAI. The car would constantly die on me. I ended up having to remove it.

solo40oz · 07-05-2013, 02:52 PM

Anyone know yet if any of these (current) aftermarket intakes are going to fit the 2014s?

dgreenberg · 07-05-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jcieutat

I am looking to possibly add the CAI to my Camaro but was wondering if they have an oil free filter. My last car was a 2012 Mustang GT and I could never get the filter oiled right on the C & L CAI. The car would constantly die on me. I ended up having to remove it.

I think on the CAI website it's $16 extra for the dry filter

CrystalRedTintcoat · 07-05-2013, 08:25 PM

Here's what I put on mine (see line item 2), no tune and I dyno'd at 411 at the wheel whatever that means ...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262501

Dyno...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...postcount=2063

dgreenberg · 07-05-2013, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CrystalRedTintcoat

Here's what I put on mine (see line item 2), no tune and I dyno'd at 411 at the wheel whatever that means ...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262501

Dyno...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...postcount=2063

Do you happen to know what your afr was?

07-04-2013, 10:16 PM	#2
Jaydog760 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 46	I bought Cold Air Inductions Inc intake...fit and finish was great and looks nice. No CEL and ended keeping it when I put the Maggie on. __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE (black) 630rwhp - 590rwtq (Mustang Dyno) Maggie TVS2300, OD cog, 3.6 pulley, custom (mild) blower cam, ID850 injectors, ADM FPCM, Cold Air Inductions intake, Melling oil pump, ECS tensioner, Kooks headers, Magnaflow X pipe, Mild to Wild, NPP exhaust, Prosport gauges, Pfadt springs and trailing arms...all installed by Mike and tuned by Ryne @ Cunningham Motorsports

07-04-2013, 10:21 PM	#3
Jaydog760 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 46	https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?...=1&output=html __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE (black) 630rwhp - 590rwtq (Mustang Dyno) Maggie TVS2300, OD cog, 3.6 pulley, custom (mild) blower cam, ID850 injectors, ADM FPCM, Cold Air Inductions intake, Melling oil pump, ECS tensioner, Kooks headers, Magnaflow X pipe, Mild to Wild, NPP exhaust, Prosport gauges, Pfadt springs and trailing arms...all installed by Mike and tuned by Ryne @ Cunningham Motorsports

07-05-2013, 11:12 AM	#5
Jaydog760 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 46	Yeah, no knock, little temp climb, ease of install, fitment & looks, and hp gain __________________ 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE (black) 630rwhp - 590rwtq (Mustang Dyno) Maggie TVS2300, OD cog, 3.6 pulley, custom (mild) blower cam, ID850 injectors, ADM FPCM, Cold Air Inductions intake, Melling oil pump, ECS tensioner, Kooks headers, Magnaflow X pipe, Mild to Wild, NPP exhaust, Prosport gauges, Pfadt springs and trailing arms...all installed by Mike and tuned by Ryne @ Cunningham Motorsports

07-05-2013, 01:59 PM	#10
jcieutat Drives: 2013 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 85	I am looking to possibly add the CAI to my Camaro but was wondering if they have an oil free filter. My last car was a 2012 Mustang GT and I could never get the filter oiled right on the C & L CAI. The car would constantly die on me. I ended up having to remove it. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 1LE Inferno Orange

07-05-2013, 08:25 PM	#13
CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	Here's what I put on mine (see line item 2), no tune and I dyno'd at 411 at the wheel whatever that means ... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262501 Dyno... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...postcount=2063 __________________ 2013 1LE NPP GBE Mods Track Days

07-04-2013, 09:55 PM	#1
dgreenberg Drives: ‘14 Z/28 #352, ‘16 ACR, Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CA & ID Posts: 515	Best intake without tune? Wondering if any other fellow 1LE owners have installed and intake WITHOUT a tune. Chime in with what you've got and your thoughts as far as fit, finish, noticeable performance increase, driveability concerns, etc.

07-05-2013, 01:06 PM	#7
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Yep CAI is pretty much #1 in performance. Roto-Fab is a great system as well and a bit more cost effective. The spread sheet shows the old design but has since been improved upon. We do have some good specials going. Feel free to call, PM or email me for details. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

07-05-2013, 01:08 PM	#8
RonnieG Drives: 2013 AGM 1LE/2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 289 View My Garage	After looking at the chart and searching the forums I went with a CAI intake from Apex Chase. Appearance wise, I don't believe the other intakes have anything on it.. I installed it last Saturday and am satisfied with it. Super easy install and detailed, near dummy proof, instructions.. I found it easier than installing the catch can.. Didn't notice as much of a difference, performance wise, as people on here claim, although there was a difference... maybe I was expecting too much after reading rave reviews.. maybe it'll wake up when I get around to installing the scoop and washer relocate... anyway, I think its worth it from the mpg differences alone.. used to average 16 mpg with spirited driving.. now it sits around 18-19.. but who knows how accurate the computer is.. ill find out what it actually is when I make my trip to NY in sepember

07-05-2013, 02:52 PM	#11
solo40oz Drives: My wife crazy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 740 View My Garage	Anyone know yet if any of these (current) aftermarket intakes are going to fit the 2014s?