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robg91z · 01-05-2011, 02:12 PM

ok guys i wanted to know if their was a difference between the wrinkle black and the polished cold air intake??....do they both perform the same considering they are different materials? does one flow better than the other or is it just for looks???....oh and 2010 and 2011 produces are the same am i correct? just making sure before i order this bad boy!!

h2oplay · 01-05-2011, 02:16 PM

no difference other than cosmetic.... I have the long tube, you won't be disappointed.

MAGfuz · 01-05-2011, 02:25 PM

wrinkle black is almost like a black coating similar to rhino lining for truck beds, and polished is well, polished chrome.

No difference in performance, mostly looks. I went wrinkle black as my last car I had an intake on it, polished and looked like ass when it was dirty!

LoneStar · 01-05-2011, 02:30 PM

When I received the wrinke black intake, I found out that it is metal (unlike other intakes that are plastic) with the "wrinkle black" finish. I went with wrinkle black because I've seen polished intakes that end up with scratches.

robg91z · 01-05-2011, 02:30 PM

thanks guys....i see that jannetty racing performance parts has it for 299..cheaper than auto anything.com...u all would probly recommend the hydroshield am i correct?

Demon Hunter · 01-05-2011, 02:32 PM

Hydroshield is a must.

h2oplay · 01-05-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by robg91z

thanks guys....i see that jannetty racing performance parts has it for 299..cheaper than auto anything.com...u all would probly recommend the hydroshield am i correct?

Mine came with the shield, it's probably good insurance to get even if not included. You only need it IMO if you get the long tube.

robg91z · 01-05-2011, 02:33 PM

thanks guys for the help!!.. i know this is off topic but do u know where i can order the oil catch can for the intake??

h2oplay · 01-05-2011, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robg91z

thanks guys for the help!!.. i know this is off topic but do u know where i can order the oil catch can for the intake??

From member SC2150, I got the matte black, it matches the injen (sort of)......

jagan323 · 01-05-2011, 05:14 PM

hmm i thought the wrinkle black and the polished absorb heat differently... something to do with the wrinkling lol... forgot where i read it though, it was over the summer when i just got mine.

a red maro · 01-05-2011, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon Hunter

Hydroshield is a must.

but the hydroshield won't have any effect when submerged right? That's why i opted for a short ram intake. I'm not disappionted with my decision. I've had my engine hydrolocked before, on the car i previously owned, that's with the by-pass valve installed so i want to do anything and everthing to stop that from happening again.

PoorMansCamaro · 01-05-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by a red maro

but the hydroshield won't have any effect when submerged right? That's why i opted for a short ram intake. I'm not disappionted with my decision. I've had my engine hydrolocked before, on the car i previously owned, that's with the by-pass valve installed so i want to do anything and everthing to stop that from happening again.

did you run your car into a lake? lol

I've had long tube cold air intakes for as long as i can remember. never used a hydroshield or bypass valve and have had zero problems.

Shadow Camaro · 01-05-2011, 06:38 PM

yeah, not sure how you managed to submerge the intake. obviously a bypass valve couldnt possibly filter out all the water coming in if the intake is totally submerged. im pretty sure bypass valves are only good for keeping droplets out if its raining, if it recently rained, or if you hit small puddles.

RazorWolf417 · 01-05-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by robg91z

thanks guys for the help!!.. i know this is off topic but do u know where i can order the oil catch can for the intake??

As always with me... noob question: What is an "oil catch can for the intake"??

Thanks guys

01-05-2011, 02:12 PM	#1
robg91z Drives: 1991 z28 & 2011 2LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 186	stupid question about injen intake??!??!?? ok guys i wanted to know if their was a difference between the wrinkle black and the polished cold air intake??....do they both perform the same considering they are different materials? does one flow better than the other or is it just for looks???....oh and 2010 and 2011 produces are the same am i correct? just making sure before i order this bad boy!! __________________

01-05-2011, 02:25 PM	#3
MAGfuz Drives: VR 2SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,157 View My Garage	wrinkle black is almost like a black coating similar to rhino lining for truck beds, and polished is well, polished chrome. No difference in performance, mostly looks. I went wrinkle black as my last car I had an intake on it, polished and looked like ass when it was dirty! __________________ 6/19/10 - PERMA-GRIN obtained! 9/10/12 - Lost previous PERMA-GRIN only to have a bigger one! 5/15/17 - PERMA-GRIN increased! TEAM LS3!

01-05-2011, 02:30 PM	#5
robg91z Drives: 1991 z28 & 2011 2LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 186	thanks guys....i see that jannetty racing performance parts has it for 299..cheaper than auto anything.com...u all would probly recommend the hydroshield am i correct? __________________

01-05-2011, 02:32 PM	#6
Demon Hunter Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 675 View My Garage	Hydroshield is a must. __________________

01-05-2011, 02:33 PM	#8
robg91z Drives: 1991 z28 & 2011 2LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laredo, TX Posts: 186	thanks guys for the help!!.. i know this is off topic but do u know where i can order the oil catch can for the intake?? __________________

01-05-2011, 02:16 PM	#2
h2oplay Winners find a way Drives: 2010 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,137	no difference other than cosmetic.... I have the long tube, you won't be disappointed.

01-05-2011, 02:30 PM	#4
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	When I received the wrinke black intake, I found out that it is metal (unlike other intakes that are plastic) with the "wrinkle black" finish. I went with wrinkle black because I've seen polished intakes that end up with scratches.

01-05-2011, 05:14 PM	#10
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	hmm i thought the wrinkle black and the polished absorb heat differently... something to do with the wrinkling lol... forgot where i read it though, it was over the summer when i just got mine. __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

01-05-2011, 06:38 PM	#13
Shadow Camaro Drives: Rally Yellow 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairhope, Alabama Posts: 341	yeah, not sure how you managed to submerge the intake. obviously a bypass valve couldnt possibly filter out all the water coming in if the intake is totally submerged. im pretty sure bypass valves are only good for keeping droplets out if its raining, if it recently rained, or if you hit small puddles.

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