Factory air intake vs K&N recommendation - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

yellowrs · 09-08-2012, 09:07 PM

So I am thinking about replacing my factory air intake system with a K&N or similar upgrade.

Now I understand that by doing so I will add about another 18+ HP plus a better sounding engine.

My only concern is that by looking at the factory installed air intake it seems that Chevy did everything possible to make this work perfect.

Also by adding a K&N Air intake system will I be voiding the warranty or worse yet harming my resale value.

Everything on my car is stock with very little modifications.
I would not dare mess with my iphone ( i jail broke it before but prefer that way apple designed it!)
Would is your guys input??
Has any of you had issues by installing an aftermarket Air Intake system??
What brand would you recommend?
Thanks for all your inputs in advance.
Yellowrs.

2xSSRS · 09-08-2012, 09:13 PM

Keel your od intake and if you need any warranty work, just put the stck back on.

haulingoods · 09-08-2012, 09:15 PM

I have the K&N typhoon but I cant confirm the horse power gain. It does let the engine breathe easier and definitely lets you hear the engine when you open the throttle. Easy install and looks great. No warranty void that I am aware of

Run4two · 09-08-2012, 09:16 PM

I love yellow! I went CAI partly due to Jannety's results, partly due to looks, and partly due to others on this forum who recommended. I'm glad I did.

STW · 09-08-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Run4two

I love yellow! I went CAI partly due to Jannety's results, partly due to looks, and partly due to others on this forum who recommended. I'm glad I did.

ditto.

STW · 09-08-2012, 10:23 PM

Works great for me.

http://www.coldairinductions.com/

LimaCharlie · 09-08-2012, 10:41 PM

The biggest issue I have with most aftermarket intakes is the exposed air cleaner under the hood. I don't like it exposed, especially on a daily driver. GM spent time and money engineering the stock airbox so there is a good balance between performance, noise, and protection from elements.
I chose the SLP Blackwing because it still uses the stock airbox but replaces the tube between the airbox and throttle body. It also replaces the stock paper filter with a high flow piece. Did it make a difference in power? Negligible. However, it cleaned up the engine compartment and the filter is still protected from water, leaves, bugs, etc.

camaro_RS · 09-08-2012, 11:13 PM

I originally went with the K&N Aircharger and loved it....until it continuously threw a CEL. So they gave me my money back and I got a CAI. Haven't heard of anyone having problems with the K&N Typhoon so that may be the way you wanna go if you want K&N for sure. If not, there are other brands people like to go with such as CAI, Vararam, Roto-fab, SLP, etc.

Prime Time · 09-09-2012, 12:38 AM

I was really paranoid when I bought my camaro 2 months ago about voiding my warranty if i installed the KN intake. i checked with the dealer they said it won't void it, plus KN has the pledge in writing that KN will deal with your dealer if they blame the cause of your engine problem to the CAI.

CrzyGamr2 · 09-09-2012, 12:47 AM

I have a K&N and so do a few friends of mine. It was recommended to me from a vendor on here and I haven't had a single issue. It's a good value with good performance and warranty.

From my Camaro covered iPhone.

yellowrs · 09-09-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by STW

Works great for me.

http://www.coldairinductions.com/

I like that one a lot since it seems identical to the factory installed system.
However will you have to modify your windshield wash fluid container?
Also I live in Phoenix where the average temperature is 120 F in the summer.
I will be sucking in a lot of hot air!

Supercamaro64 · 09-09-2012, 10:58 AM

K&N is not as great as it seems. Yes it provides better airflow. But it does this by doing less filtration, so a lot more crap that you dont want is gonna be getting in you engine. Im not saying theyre bad by any means, but there is a definite downside. Not tryin to rain on your parade!

yellowrs · 09-09-2012, 11:05 AM

Thank you all for your fast replies and inputs!
I can't wait to go an all 5th Gen Camaro event in AZ to check out some of the other Camaro modifications.
Love my Camaro. Nicest car I have ever owned!!

GaBoy25 · 09-09-2012, 11:14 AM

I would think my oiled k&n works better than the factory intake. It is exposed but after checking it time and time again the interior of the filter is spotless.

09-08-2012, 09:07 PM	#1
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	Factory air intake vs K&N recommendation So I am thinking about replacing my factory air intake system with a K&N or similar upgrade. Now I understand that by doing so I will add about another 18+ HP plus a better sounding engine. My only concern is that by looking at the factory installed air intake it seems that Chevy did everything possible to make this work perfect. Also by adding a K&N Air intake system will I be voiding the warranty or worse yet harming my resale value. Everything on my car is stock with very little modifications. I would not dare mess with my iphone ( i jail broke it before but prefer that way apple designed it!) Would is your guys input?? Has any of you had issues by installing an aftermarket Air Intake system?? What brand would you recommend? Thanks for all your inputs in advance. Yellowrs. Attached Images Last edited by yellowrs; 09-08-2012 at 09:08 PM. Reason: typo

09-08-2012, 09:13 PM	#2
2xSSRS Drives: 2017 SS Black on Black A8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 974	Keel your od intake and if you need any warranty work, just put the stck back on. __________________

09-08-2012, 09:15 PM	#3
haulingoods haulingoods Drives: 2011 Camaro 2 SS/RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 53 View My Garage	I have the K&N typhoon but I cant confirm the horse power gain. It does let the engine breathe easier and definitely lets you hear the engine when you open the throttle. Easy install and looks great. No warranty void that I am aware of __________________ 2SS/RS L99 Heritage Grille, Splash guards, GMPP exhaust (off-road) and K&N Typhoon cai Last edited by haulingoods; 09-09-2012 at 11:05 AM.

09-08-2012, 10:23 PM	#6
STW Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 422	Works great for me. http://www.coldairinductions.com/ Attached Images

09-08-2012, 10:41 PM	#7
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	The biggest issue I have with most aftermarket intakes is the exposed air cleaner under the hood. I don't like it exposed, especially on a daily driver. GM spent time and money engineering the stock airbox so there is a good balance between performance, noise, and protection from elements. I chose the SLP Blackwing because it still uses the stock airbox but replaces the tube between the airbox and throttle body. It also replaces the stock paper filter with a high flow piece. Did it make a difference in power? Negligible. However, it cleaned up the engine compartment and the filter is still protected from water, leaves, bugs, etc. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

09-08-2012, 09:16 PM	#4
Run4two Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Transformer Edition Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Temecula, Ca Posts: 451	I love yellow! I went CAI partly due to Jannety's results, partly due to looks, and partly due to others on this forum who recommended. I'm glad I did.

09-08-2012, 11:13 PM	#8
camaro_RS Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: A lot of show, not much go. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Emerald Coast Posts: 3,388	I originally went with the K&N Aircharger and loved it....until it continuously threw a CEL. So they gave me my money back and I got a CAI. Haven't heard of anyone having problems with the K&N Typhoon so that may be the way you wanna go if you want K&N for sure. If not, there are other brands people like to go with such as CAI, Vararam, Roto-fab, SLP, etc. __________________ -White Mary Jane....build thread [COTW 6/11/12] :

09-09-2012, 12:38 AM	#9
Prime Time Drives: 2012 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 71	I was really paranoid when I bought my camaro 2 months ago about voiding my warranty if i installed the KN intake. i checked with the dealer they said it won't void it, plus KN has the pledge in writing that KN will deal with your dealer if they blame the cause of your engine problem to the CAI.

09-09-2012, 12:47 AM	#10
CrzyGamr2 Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,593 View My Garage	I have a K&N and so do a few friends of mine. It was recommended to me from a vendor on here and I haven't had a single issue. It's a good value with good performance and warranty. From my Camaro covered iPhone. __________________ www.MidFloridaCamaroClub.com

09-09-2012, 10:58 AM	#12
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 79 Z28, 86 Camaro, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,350 View My Garage	K&N is not as great as it seems. Yes it provides better airflow. But it does this by doing less filtration, so a lot more crap that you dont want is gonna be getting in you engine. Im not saying theyre bad by any means, but there is a definite downside. Not tryin to rain on your parade! __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" The Creampuff Fleet-

09-09-2012, 11:05 AM	#13
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	Thank you all for your fast replies and inputs! I can't wait to go an all 5th Gen Camaro event in AZ to check out some of the other Camaro modifications. Love my Camaro. Nicest car I have ever owned!!