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08-28-2014, 11:50 AM
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Dunder Mifflin Inc.
Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Cincinnati
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Is a cold air intake worth the money?
I'm considering purchasing a cold air intake for my 2011 V6 Vert, I'm looking for a bit more "umph" when I step on the gas (without spending $1,000). To anyone with a CAI in their V6, do you think it provides a noticeable change? If you guys think that it's worth the money, I'll probably end up buying it this week.
I appreciate all input, Thanks, guys! |
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08-28-2014, 12:10 PM
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Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011
Location: Round Rock, TX
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Yes, it's an easy mod to install and you will immediately notice a difference when you hit the gas. First thing I did to my car!
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08-28-2014, 12:14 PM
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B.O.D. 02/16/10
Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Albia,Iowa
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Every V6 owners first mod. Do some shopping as there are many out there and everyone will tell you there's is the best. You defiantly want to get one though. My Injen is the best lol!!!
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08-28-2014, 12:18 PM
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Dunder Mifflin Inc.
Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2014
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That brings me to my next question; which CAI do you guys think is the best? I want to make sure I pick the best possible model out there.
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08-28-2014, 12:25 PM
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B.O.D. 02/16/10
Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Albia,Iowa
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There is a thread on some HP #'s on some CAI. I would say the Injen is the most labor intensive. I bought it for the reason that it gets more true cold air. CAI makes one with a scoop that is very good also. A lot of guys went with Vararam and love it.
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08-28-2014, 12:52 PM
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Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010
Location: Springfield, TN
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ABSOLUTELY!!!!! Our engines LOVE cold air so anything we can do to keep the air going in cooler really helps. Just do your research as all cold air intake systems are not created equal. Rotofab, Injen, Vararam & Cold Air inductions Inc are the most popular & highest rated (I hope I did not leave one out but I think those are the top ones). Each has it's own pros & cons & it partly depends on where you live & how you use your car as well as personal apperance preferences. I love my CAI inc with added Apex waterbottle relocation & scoop because the box is sealed & not against your felt hood pad (causing an indention) but can be seen through & is easy to open, the box is insulated & the tube ceramic coated helping keep engine bay heat out of the air, the filter is not down close to the ground increasing odds of ingesting water into the engine, I like how it looks & it performs well in independent testing. PM Apex Motorsports & he will post up a chart with all the stats from independent testing on various Cold air systems so you can compare. He is also great at helping you sort out what you want in your build, how you use your car & which system will meet your needs best. Good luck deciding. Here is a pic of mine.
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08-28-2014, 01:00 PM
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Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Utah
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CAI brand with a cold air scoop and washer bottle relocate- hands down biggest bang for your buck!
Contact Chase at Apex-Speed.com for a sweet package price.  http://www.apex-speed.com/camaro/10-...uction-en.html |
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08-28-2014, 01:11 PM
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Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: SLC, UT
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A cold air intake makes a good difference on these cars. If you are looking for the best bang for your buck, I'd argue the Roto-Fab w/ washer bottle relocation is the ticket. The scoops don't do much in my opinion.. the gain really comes from simply relocating the washer bottle reservoir out of the path of air ingestion. Once the reservoir is out of the way, there is a clear opening right to the ground beneath the intake system.
Feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007 |
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08-28-2014, 01:14 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014
Location: Central Texas
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Beyond the engine benefits, adding a nice set up gives the engine compartment a much nicer overall look as well.
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08-28-2014, 01:48 PM
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Drives: 2011 2LT RS VR 2008 Silverado 2500 Join Date: Sep 2010
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Rotofab FTW!! Have had mine for 4 years now and the performance gains, sound and looks have be great!
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08-28-2014, 01:51 PM
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Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631
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Yes, for sure get a cold air intake, they do quite nicely on the V6 models. Search around for the best option for you! Let me know if you need any help!
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08-28-2014, 09:59 PM
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Jus' Cruzin
Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Northeast Oklahoma
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I have the CAI intake and I would go for the CAI or Rotofab intakes.
Here's an older pic of my engine, but it shows how nice the CAI intake looks.
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08-29-2014, 06:53 AM
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Go Vols!
Drives: 2011 Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: FL
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I have a v6 vert also. I installed a CAI like the photo above. It's my only engine mod.
It sounds pretty wicked when accelerating and people look to see what kind of car that is. Is it faster? Not really, to me at at least. But the exhaust has a little more sound too which is nice. |
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08-29-2014, 08:58 AM
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Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011
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I love my Vararam.
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