AIR INTAKE ADVICE - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

gdl029 · 05-22-2014, 12:07 PM

I received a Spectre Performance air intake kit as a gift. Is this any good or should I return it? I was never planning on putting one on but I keep getting asked by the gift giver if I put it on yet so they can see how it looks. Since I have this I might as well use it, I just don't want any problems. I was wondering if anybody has one and how do you like it.

intensifi · 05-22-2014, 01:25 PM

Too bad it's a gift. That puts you in a spot. Opposite sex gift? Even harder.

If it were me, I'd return it for money.

It appears that GM may make the Z/28 intake available for aftermarket purchase given the SEMA displays. I'm waiting for that one.

Airmaster · 05-22-2014, 09:49 PM

It honestly can't be THAT bad. Show us a pic or provide a link to it if you could. I think you'd be safe with it. There's a few people on here that are running with one, hopefully they'll chime in.

What was the price of the gift btw? If its in the 200s then maybe it'd be wise to return and snag a K&N at the same price....

gdl029 · 05-23-2014, 07:48 AM

Here is a link to it on Amazon and also Spectre Performance site. It's not that expensive and I don't need the money so I might as well give it a try.

http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Perfor...8HW58RK290HX7N

http://www.spectreperformance.com/se...spx?prod=9981W

Apex Motorsports · 05-23-2014, 10:54 AM

It is not a very good system but you are in a tough spot.

gdl029 · 05-23-2014, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

It is not a very good system but you are in a tough spot.

Yes I am, like I said I was never planning on getting one so it doesn't matter to me if I have it or not. I just don't want to put it on and lose performance or mileage. She would be happy to see it on.

DSX_Camaro · 05-23-2014, 12:59 PM

I don't know why everyone says the Z/28 is going to be available... that doesn't matter for the V6 guys. The LS7 is actually comparable to the LS3, same block, etc. The V6 has a very different position.

The spectre intake will help, it just doesn't have the same gains as the more expensive intakes. You won't lose anything, you'll just gain less.

rgrmoreira13 · 05-23-2014, 01:07 PM

the thought was there I guess.
If I were you install it and then remove it. Or you can tell her that it will void your warranty
(Hopefully she doesn't know that)

Airmaster · 05-24-2014, 03:39 AM

Just do it, it doesn't look that horrible. You'll get a better throttle response and probably a few ponies up top. It won't hurt.

What would be cool is if you do a before and after dyno. Most places charge 75 bucks for 3 runs, maybe go that route. This way you can truly see if you added power and then you can show the forum if that spectre intake has some guts. That's what I would do personally.

ratfinkharley · 05-24-2014, 05:50 AM

Just be honest and tell the gift giver that the part is not to your liking. Express gratitude for the thoughtfulness. Then pick out something together for the car, like an Apex Catch Can.

Install it together and you, the gift giver and your car will be happy.

intensifi · 05-24-2014, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gdl029

Yes I am, like I said I was never planning on getting one so it doesn't matter to me if I have it or not. I just don't want to put it on and lose performance or mileage. She would be happy to see it on.

A thought comes to mind. If she doesn't actually know what it looks like (i.e. no picture on the box) you could get a "better" one from Chase at Apex and then return the Spectre unit.

Lacpac · 05-24-2014, 09:36 PM

Try it and if it throws a code you have a legit excuse to return it. I like the previous comment about no picture on the box, then upgrade it to one suggested on the camaro 5 forum.

6bangerBOOM · 05-24-2014, 10:14 PM

Just do it. Specter is pretty generic, but it'll be ok. Before you buy a better aftermarket kit make sure to buy a specter sticker. Do you see where I'm going with that?

05-22-2014, 12:07 PM	#1
gdl029 CAROMARO Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 125	AIR INTAKE ADVICE I received a Spectre Performance air intake kit as a gift. Is this any good or should I return it? I was never planning on putting one on but I keep getting asked by the gift giver if I put it on yet so they can see how it looks. Since I have this I might as well use it, I just don't want any problems. I was wondering if anybody has one and how do you like it.

05-22-2014, 01:25 PM	#2
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Too bad it's a gift. That puts you in a spot. Opposite sex gift? Even harder. If it were me, I'd return it for money. It appears that GM may make the Z/28 intake available for aftermarket purchase given the SEMA displays. I'm waiting for that one. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

05-22-2014, 09:49 PM	#3
Airmaster Go Gators! Drives: Camaro Jeep Abarth 944 325i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT Posts: 844	It honestly can't be THAT bad. Show us a pic or provide a link to it if you could. I think you'd be safe with it. There's a few people on here that are running with one, hopefully they'll chime in. What was the price of the gift btw? If its in the 200s then maybe it'd be wise to return and snag a K&N at the same price.... __________________ '13 Camaro, '97 Wrangler, '12 500 Abarth, '85.5 944, '06 325i Suspension Mods: BMR and JPSS Sways, BMR Poly Bushings, BMR strut tower brace, BMR control arms, BMR toe arms, stock springs and struts Engine Mods: All bolt ons (haha) Brake Mods: Brembo SS caliper swap front and rear

05-23-2014, 12:59 PM	#7
DSX_Camaro Drives: 2013 SW 2LT/RS LFX/AY6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,741	I don't know why everyone says the Z/28 is going to be available... that doesn't matter for the V6 guys. The LS7 is actually comparable to the LS3, same block, etc. The V6 has a very different position. The spectre intake will help, it just doesn't have the same gains as the more expensive intakes. You won't lose anything, you'll just gain less. __________________ K&N CAI, 1LE Strut Tower Brace, Elite Engineering Catch Can and Clean Side Separator, Apex Scoop w/ Washer Relocation Kit, CTS Front Calipers and Rotors, JacFab Ported Intake Manifold, JacFab Intake Manifold Spacer, 80mm Overkill Throttle Body, SS Brake Lines, Ideal Garage Master Cylinder, Monster Twin Disc Clutch, NPP Retrofit w/ Magnaflow Resonated X, ARH Catless Downpipes, JRE Built 3.45 Diff, 1LE Axles, 1LE Hubs, Overkill Tuned, BMR Anti Wheel-hop Kit Stage I, ACS TL1 Hood Insert, ZL1 Spoiler

05-23-2014, 01:07 PM	#8
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	the thought was there I guess. If I were you install it and then remove it. Or you can tell her that it will void your warranty (Hopefully she doesn't know that) __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

05-23-2014, 07:48 AM	#4
gdl029 CAROMARO Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray 1LT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Charlotte Posts: 125	Here is a link to it on Amazon and also Spectre Performance site. It's not that expensive and I don't need the money so I might as well give it a try. http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Perfor...8HW58RK290HX7N http://www.spectreperformance.com/se...spx?prod=9981W

05-23-2014, 10:54 AM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	It is not a very good system but you are in a tough spot.

05-24-2014, 03:39 AM	#9
Airmaster Go Gators! Drives: Camaro Jeep Abarth 944 325i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT Posts: 844	Just do it, it doesn't look that horrible. You'll get a better throttle response and probably a few ponies up top. It won't hurt. What would be cool is if you do a before and after dyno. Most places charge 75 bucks for 3 runs, maybe go that route. This way you can truly see if you added power and then you can show the forum if that spectre intake has some guts. That's what I would do personally. __________________ '13 Camaro, '97 Wrangler, '12 500 Abarth, '85.5 944, '06 325i Suspension Mods: BMR and JPSS Sways, BMR Poly Bushings, BMR strut tower brace, BMR control arms, BMR toe arms, stock springs and struts Engine Mods: All bolt ons (haha) Brake Mods: Brembo SS caliper swap front and rear

05-24-2014, 05:50 AM	#10
ratfinkharley Drives: 15 JKU, 00 S10, 73 Vette, 12 JK Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: garage Posts: 370	Just be honest and tell the gift giver that the part is not to your liking. Express gratitude for the thoughtfulness. Then pick out something together for the car, like an Apex Catch Can. Install it together and you, the gift giver and your car will be happy. __________________ RotoFab CAI - VMaxx Ported TB - Apex Catch Can - CFD Shifter - Choppers Inc Loaded Dice Shift Knob

05-24-2014, 09:36 PM	#12
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 485 View My Garage	Try it and if it throws a code you have a legit excuse to return it. I like the previous comment about no picture on the box, then upgrade it to one suggested on the camaro 5 forum.

05-24-2014, 10:14 PM	#13
6bangerBOOM Drives: 2016 1SS SW Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 1,443	Just do it. Specter is pretty generic, but it'll be ok. Before you buy a better aftermarket kit make sure to buy a specter sticker. Do you see where I'm going with that?