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airmancz · 08-28-2012, 01:57 PM

I have a 2012 2LT and I can not decide on what CAI setup to install. I was wondering what anyone likes or dislikes and if any performance gains. I was looking at the Injen or the Spectre. Any opinions? Thanks.

BNB · 08-28-2012, 02:13 PM

Drop a green filter off in there!

Lil' Nasty · 08-28-2012, 02:32 PM

Cold air inc has my vote

Calikenn · 08-28-2012, 02:41 PM

Airman...I am in the same boat. I've done research here and it appears most members are for CAI, Inc. Those run about $400, a bit steep for my budget right now. I can either wait a few months or go with another one. Injen also gets alot of raves and Ive found those for the LFX for $250. I know you can't put a price tag on quality but $150 is a big deal for me.

Apex Motorsports · 08-28-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Franklin's Bee

Cold air inc has my vote

By far our most popular option and for good reason. Great looks, strong gains, and outstanding quality.

323RSTX · 08-28-2012, 05:28 PM

I also have a 2012 2LT/RS conv. & I am trying to decide. Does anyone have a pic of an CAI installed on a 2012 V6 with the engine cover off. Thank you.

awfarley · 08-28-2012, 05:31 PM

If money was an issue Injen got some good performance numbers. CAI has everyone mesmerized here for good reason.

Apex Motorsports · 08-28-2012, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 323RSTX

I also have a 2012 2LT/RS conv. & I am trying to decide. Does anyone have a pic of an CAI installed on a 2012 V6 with the engine cover off. Thank you.

etmx183 · 08-28-2012, 06:04 PM

It's easy, it's quality and it works.

323RSTX · 08-28-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Wow, that was fast. That is what I thought but wasnt sure with the one hose coming off the crome hose running back to the back of the engine on the r/h side looking at the engine. If that is the type of service that I will recieve I am in with CAI. By the way that catch looks good in that engine bay

Henry G. · 08-28-2012, 06:17 PM

Spend the $$ and get a CAI. The product is top notch quality, its car bling too. The other stuff looks (to me) like something made in someones else's garage. The CAI fits and looks perfect.

Apex Motorsports · 08-28-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 323RSTX

Wow, that was fast. That is what I thought but wasnt sure with the one hose coming off the crome hose running back to the back of the engine on the r/h side looking at the engine. If that is the type of service that I will recieve I am in with CAI. By the way that catch looks good in that engine bay

Fast is how we do it at Apex.

PalmerGA · 08-28-2012, 06:18 PM

Agree with CAI, Inc.

323RSTX · 08-28-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Agree with CAI, Inc.

Your engine bay looks great & clean.

08-28-2012, 01:57 PM	#1
airmancz Drives: 2012 2LT/RS 45th Ed. Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 10 View My Garage	Cold Air Intake Options? Dont know what to get? I have a 2012 2LT and I can not decide on what CAI setup to install. I was wondering what anyone likes or dislikes and if any performance gains. I was looking at the Injen or the Spectre. Any opinions? Thanks.

08-28-2012, 02:32 PM	#3
Lil' Nasty [COTW 4/13/15] Drives: Supercharged LLT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 5,957	Cold air inc has my vote __________________ LiL' Nasty's Build Journal

08-28-2012, 06:18 PM	#13
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Agree with CAI, Inc. Attached Images __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

08-28-2012, 02:13 PM	#2
BNB Rollin' The Lunchbox Drives: 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 473	Drop a green filter off in there!

08-28-2012, 02:41 PM	#4
Calikenn Drives: 2012 Corvette GS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sunny California Posts: 620	Airman...I am in the same boat. I've done research here and it appears most members are for CAI, Inc. Those run about $400, a bit steep for my budget right now. I can either wait a few months or go with another one. Injen also gets alot of raves and Ive found those for the LFX for $250. I know you can't put a price tag on quality but $150 is a big deal for me.

08-28-2012, 05:28 PM	#6
323RSTX Drives: 2012 2LT/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 35 View My Garage	I also have a 2012 2LT/RS conv. & I am trying to decide. Does anyone have a pic of an CAI installed on a 2012 V6 with the engine cover off. Thank you.

08-28-2012, 05:31 PM	#7
awfarley Drives: 2011 5.7L Tundra Double-Cab X-SP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,031	If money was an issue Injen got some good performance numbers. CAI has everyone mesmerized here for good reason.

08-28-2012, 06:04 PM	#9
etmx183 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,633 View My Garage	It's easy, it's quality and it works.

08-28-2012, 06:17 PM	#11
Henry G. Drives: 2012 Camaro LFX,CAI,DynomaxVT,RX CC Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So Cal Mtns Posts: 526	Spend the $$ and get a CAI. The product is top notch quality, its car bling too. The other stuff looks (to me) like something made in someones else's garage. The CAI fits and looks perfect.