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2SS2010 · 01-23-2014, 06:07 PM

I'm getting mixed answers about CAI's some say they aren't worth the money and don't make enough power to justify the $400 others say they are necessary and make power with a tune. Tell me what you feel and think.

45thAnniversary2SS · 01-23-2014, 06:10 PM

Maybe 5 - 10 hp. Noticeable, but could get more out of long tubes for a little more (around 30).

I think it definitely looks way better than that huge factory box, and that in itself is worth it IMO.

Apex Motorsports · 01-23-2014, 06:15 PM

Your engine is basically an air pump. The more air you can get in and then back out the more power you can make. The first step in getting more air in the engine is a more efficient intake tract and then you build from there.

chozn4service · 01-23-2014, 06:19 PM

Definitely can't beat the look compared to the OEM air box as 45Th said. I went with the Cold Air Inductions box and love the look and it definitely has noticeable improvement in performance to me. CAI suggests 15 RWHP with the unit and if you have the air scoop which I use in conjunction with it, they say 18 RWHP.
I don't think you can go wrong with it.

2SS2010 · 01-23-2014, 07:13 PM

My plan is to do headers and a tune but was told the CAI isn't worth it. Heard it from a few different people

chozn4service · 01-23-2014, 07:16 PM

Everyone I know and have seen add a CAI to their motor for additional forced air into the intake, in addition to headers which I plan to do as well. The tune is automatic once you add the headers to a L99/LS3.

scott's45 · 01-23-2014, 08:39 PM

No one has mentioned the sound yet. The sound from under the hood is also worth it!

mikeyg36 · 01-23-2014, 08:42 PM

It is the most basic engine mod and is basically required for anything you do after that.

PalmerGA · 01-23-2014, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by scott's45

No one has mentioned the sound yet. The sound from under the hood is also worth it!

Indeed. I have a CAI Inc. intake and it works great, looks great, sounds great. I don't know about official numbers, but the Butt dyno feels more umph!

Infidel67 · 01-23-2014, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyg36

It is the most basic engine mod and is basically required for anything you do after that.

AG1LE · 01-23-2014, 09:08 PM

Installed my CAI Inc intake last weekend - definitely worth the cost IMO. I have the ADM scoop, just need to install it.

blake2010ss · 01-23-2014, 09:44 PM

A CAI is a gateway mod. You'll end up doing more later and it will accent your other mods well. Worth it.

Nutro · 01-24-2014, 12:11 AM

Roto-Fab is the best out there

RS/SSCAMARO · 01-24-2014, 01:11 AM

I know many ppl will agree with me on this, I have the CAI from cold air inductions and it is top notch.

Get ahold of Ted From Jannetty Racing and he will help you out with a nice intake/exhaust package AND a spot on tune

01-23-2014, 06:07 PM	#1
2SS2010 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 594	CAI's I need the details I'm getting mixed answers about CAI's some say they aren't worth the money and don't make enough power to justify the $400 others say they are necessary and make power with a tune. Tell me what you feel and think.

01-23-2014, 06:10 PM	#2
45thAnniversary2SS Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,812 View My Garage	Maybe 5 - 10 hp. Noticeable, but could get more out of long tubes for a little more (around 30). I think it definitely looks way better than that huge factory box, and that in itself is worth it IMO. __________________

01-23-2014, 06:19 PM	#4
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Definitely can't beat the look compared to the OEM air box as 45Th said. I went with the Cold Air Inductions box and love the look and it definitely has noticeable improvement in performance to me. CAI suggests 15 RWHP with the unit and if you have the air scoop which I use in conjunction with it, they say 18 RWHP. I don't think you can go wrong with it. Attached Images __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

01-23-2014, 07:16 PM	#6
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Everyone I know and have seen add a CAI to their motor for additional forced air into the intake, in addition to headers which I plan to do as well. The tune is automatic once you add the headers to a L99/LS3. __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

01-23-2014, 08:39 PM	#7
scott's45 Scott's45 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 557 View My Garage	No one has mentioned the sound yet. The sound from under the hood is also worth it! __________________ 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary, Hurst short throw shifter, Stainless Power LT headers, high flow cats, SW Retro Chambered 3" cat back, CAI, Heritage grill, tinted windows, red/silver hash stripes, AAC LED sidemarkers, blacked out turn signals/tail lights, splash guards. 402RWHP

01-23-2014, 06:15 PM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	Your engine is basically an air pump. The more air you can get in and then back out the more power you can make. The first step in getting more air in the engine is a more efficient intake tract and then you build from there.

01-23-2014, 07:13 PM	#5
2SS2010 Drives: 2010 2 SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 594	My plan is to do headers and a tune but was told the CAI isn't worth it. Heard it from a few different people

01-23-2014, 08:42 PM	#8
mikeyg36 Drives: 2015 Z/28 #533 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6,731	It is the most basic engine mod and is basically required for anything you do after that.

01-23-2014, 09:08 PM	#11
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Installed my CAI Inc intake last weekend - definitely worth the cost IMO. I have the ADM scoop, just need to install it.

01-23-2014, 09:44 PM	#12
blake2010ss Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stone mountain, GA Posts: 2,228	A CAI is a gateway mod. You'll end up doing more later and it will accent your other mods well. Worth it. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 1093/1066 416, AGP 6262, E85, Cam

01-24-2014, 12:11 AM	#13
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	Roto-Fab is the best out there __________________ L99 With a Maggie

01-24-2014, 01:11 AM	#14
RS/SSCAMARO Drives: 2012 AGM Camaro RS/SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NY Posts: 110	Cold Air Inductions I know many ppl will agree with me on this, I have the CAI from cold air inductions and it is top notch. Get ahold of Ted From Jannetty Racing and he will help you out with a nice intake/exhaust package AND a spot on tune __________________ Matte black Forgestar F14's 20x9/20x11,Matte Black ZL1 Splitter/Heritage grill/taillight bezels,mail slot vinyl and SS Badge, Blacked out Lights/markers, Tinted, CAI Cold air intake, Stainless Power Longtubes, HFC's, SLP LMII axle back, JRE Tune, BMR 1'' Lowering Springs/Rear Sub Frame Connectors/Tunnel Brace,Trailing arms.Granatelli front sub frame connector, GM Strut Tower Brace.