Which CAI should I get? So many to choose from! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

nickswe · 05-26-2013, 08:06 PM

I have a Camaro SS 2012 V8 (45th anniv.) which I want to give some more air!

I've been browsing around on eBay and other sites trying to figure out which Cold Air Intake I should choose for my baby.

Which one should I get and what is a reasonable price for it?

I've seen a few here is using some boxed solution with some transparent lid, whilst others are using a K&N open filter with no boxing, just isolation wall with a
rubber seal on top to seal it off when the hood is closed. That one looks best IMO.

Thanks!

Ryanbabz71 · 05-26-2013, 08:13 PM

CAI

tcalh1 · 05-26-2013, 08:16 PM

I'll second that. CAI!

AbsoluteMayheM · 05-26-2013, 08:20 PM

I see screws on the top plate, I was wondering if that CAI made you move the washer fluid fill cap pipe. Or do you just need to remove the top to add washer fluid?

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Ryanbabz71 · 05-26-2013, 08:23 PM

just remove the lid, no relocation needed unless you add the air scoop then you have to relocate

Aubrey64 · 05-26-2013, 08:25 PM

I'll third the CAI!

RubyCamaro · 05-26-2013, 08:28 PM

It adds a little more HP if you relocate the waterbottle & add the scoop, but it works fine without too. The top opens really easily to fill it if you don't move it. I love my CAI inc............. & even more since I did the waterbottle relocation & scoop.

Apex Motorsports · 05-26-2013, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickswe

I have a Camaro SS 2012 V8 (45th anniv.) which I want to give some more air!

I've been browsing around on eBay and other sites trying to figure out which Cold Air Intake I should choose for my baby.

Which one should I get and what is a reasonable price for it?

I've seen a few here is using some boxed solution with some transparent lid, whilst others are using a K&N open filter with no boxing, just isolation wall with a
rubber seal on top to seal it off when the hood is closed. That one looks best IMO.

Thanks!

Give the thread below a look. It has a lot of information on the pros and cons of the different types of intakes available for these cars. If you have any questions afterwards feel free to hit me up.

THE Air Intake Thread

DagoCountyGee · 05-26-2013, 08:34 PM

I have Roto-Fab on my v6.

yellowrs · 05-26-2013, 08:51 PM

Don't get the K&N. I just uninstalled mine!
The CAI looks great and seems it will eliminate unnecessary dust from entering your engine compartment.

angie7 · 05-26-2013, 10:19 PM

I love my RotoFab. Great sound, better response and sexy looks

OHIOSS · 05-26-2013, 10:27 PM

I bought a G5CR, got nothing to complain about. I would have no reason to buy any other brand. Very easy to install, no engine codes, and still looks like it did when I put it on the car 4 years ago.

Russ

05-26-2013, 10:30 PM

Roto fab IF i had to choose. Otherwise stock is just fine, or at least a slp elbow just to clean it up a bit.

bw26ss · 05-26-2013, 10:35 PM

that g5cr has to be one of the cheesiest, right next to the CAI, i would choose the roto fab for the money, I bought the hennessey mostly for the looks aspect, they are all going to sound good, the hennessey is overpriced at 500 dollars

05-26-2013, 08:06 PM	#1
nickswe A Swede lost in Texas Drives: Camaro ZL1 2014 Black M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 489	Which CAI should I get? So many to choose from! I have a Camaro SS 2012 V8 (45th anniv.) which I want to give some more air! I've been browsing around on eBay and other sites trying to figure out which Cold Air Intake I should choose for my baby. Which one should I get and what is a reasonable price for it? I've seen a few here is using some boxed solution with some transparent lid, whilst others are using a K&N open filter with no boxing, just isolation wall with a rubber seal on top to seal it off when the hood is closed. That one looks best IMO. Thanks! __________________ Former owner of a 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edition. Currently driving a 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe.

05-26-2013, 08:13 PM	#2
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	CAI Attached Images __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

05-26-2013, 08:16 PM	#3
tcalh1 Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Daphne, AL Posts: 381 View My Garage	I'll second that. CAI! Attached Images

05-26-2013, 08:20 PM	#4
AbsoluteMayheM LongTimeLurker Drives: 2011 SIM 2SS/RS Convertible L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Napanee, Ontario Posts: 434 View My Garage	I see screws on the top plate, I was wondering if that CAI made you move the washer fluid fill cap pipe. Or do you just need to remove the top to add washer fluid? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD __________________ 2011 2SS/RS

05-26-2013, 08:23 PM	#5
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	just remove the lid, no relocation needed unless you add the air scoop then you have to relocate __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

05-26-2013, 08:25 PM	#6
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	I'll third the CAI! __________________

05-26-2013, 08:28 PM	#7
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,225 View My Garage	It adds a little more HP if you relocate the waterbottle & add the scoop, but it works fine without too. The top opens really easily to fill it if you don't move it. I love my CAI inc............. & even more since I did the waterbottle relocation & scoop. __________________

05-26-2013, 08:34 PM	#9
DagoCountyGee Drives: '15 SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: North County Posts: 1,235	I have Roto-Fab on my v6.

05-26-2013, 08:51 PM	#10
yellowrs Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS 426 V8 M/T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scottsdale AZ Posts: 1,376	Don't get the K&N. I just uninstalled mine! The CAI looks great and seems it will eliminate unnecessary dust from entering your engine compartment.

05-26-2013, 10:19 PM	#11
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	I love my RotoFab. Great sound, better response and sexy looks Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

05-26-2013, 10:27 PM	#12
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I bought a G5CR, got nothing to complain about. I would have no reason to buy any other brand. Very easy to install, no engine codes, and still looks like it did when I put it on the car 4 years ago. Russ Attached Images

05-26-2013, 10:30 PM	#13
KlugSS Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	Roto fab IF i had to choose. Otherwise stock is just fine, or at least a slp elbow just to clean it up a bit.

05-26-2013, 10:35 PM	#14
bw26ss Banned Drives: ss camaro Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: usa Posts: 876	that g5cr has to be one of the cheesiest, right next to the CAI, i would choose the roto fab for the money, I bought the hennessey mostly for the looks aspect, they are all going to sound good, the hennessey is overpriced at 500 dollars Attached Images