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ZL W0N · 02-23-2015, 11:39 AM

I just purchased a barely used ZL1 earlier this month and have been checking out a lot of performance mods. I'd like to start with a CAI and then exhaust, headers, etc. I came across a CAI made by JLT and they claim to have huge hp gains like 40-45hp just from the intake and a tune. I watched their video and everything. Seems legit. Does anyone else use their CAI, and have you been able to acheive their claimed hp gains? Also, I'd like to know what you all have and why you got it. Just trying to do some research before I make a purchase. Thanks!

BattleScarredSoldier · 02-23-2015, 12:51 PM

Congrats. I went with the Roto Fab, most ZL1 owners have either the Roto Fab or the Cold Air Inductions intake. There are plenty of other options out there. Mine made 18 rwhp without a tune if that helps any. Honestly, you can make 20 rwhp on these cars with a good tuner making the adjustments, so 40 rwhp with an intake and tune should be feasible with any quality intake. Congrats and enjoy.

ZL W0N · 02-23-2015, 01:38 PM

Yeah most of the talk I've been seeing are around 20hp with no tune. Do you experience any computer issues or errors when not tuning? I know sometimes the traction control goes whack.

Ksacamaro · 02-23-2015, 01:58 PM

I am going to get the Jlt intake too since it has impressive gains then comes the Airaid and the K&n and other brands such as Cai & rotofab , But my tuner told me that you have to put a tune as soon as you install that intake since it needs a tune however some other intakes dont , But also the Jlt has a really wide tube & opening 5 inch or 4.5 inch i think . I think ill be going for Jlt too...

JANNETTYRACING · 02-23-2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL W0N

I just purchased a barely used ZL1 earlier this month and have been checking out a lot of performance mods. I'd like to start with a CAI and then exhaust, headers, etc. I came across a CAI made by JLT and they claim to have huge hp gains like 40-45hp just from the intake and a tune. I watched their video and everything. Seems legit. Does anyone else use their CAI, and have you been able to acheive their claimed hp gains? Also, I'd like to know what you all have and why you got it. Just trying to do some research before I make a purchase. Thanks!

Welcome aboard.

We offer a 75 RWHP tune package that is a lot of power for the money and very popular first mod for these cars.

Then we can build on that kit and move up through our 125 RWHP and 200 RWHP and so on.

Be sure and give us a call before you buy and we will guide you through what is best for you.

Ted.

1ZL4FUN · 02-23-2015, 03:50 PM

Let us know how it works out.

1ZL4FUN · 02-23-2015, 03:58 PM

Ted, I don't see your kits on the website.

1ZL4FUN · 02-23-2015, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Welcome aboard.

We offer a 75 RWHP tune package that is a lot of power for the money and very popular first mod for these cars.

Then we can build on that kit and move up through our 125 RWHP and 200 RWHP and so on.

Be sure and give us a call before you buy and we will guide you through what is best for you.

Ted.

Need more info on these packages. What's included and how much etc.

JD-ZL1 · 02-23-2015, 04:39 PM

I would highly recommend talking with Ted at JRE before doing anything.. I'm talking from experience by using his 75 RWHP and tune.

JDP Sales · 02-23-2015, 04:50 PM

Most here go with Roto-fab or Cold Air inductions. From what we've seen, the Roto-Fab makes a little more power, so we use it in all of our packages.

If I can offer any assistance, feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

1ZL4FUN · 02-23-2015, 05:38 PM

I do like the packages JDP offers but I'm also exploring my options here. The Jannetty intake appears to be very good and costs less than others making it attractive. The tune requirement doesn't bother me a bit especially if they have some tunes to go with it. Ted just needs to have someone put more info about their ZL1 packages on the website so I can continue researching and comparing. Looking for the best bang for the buck.

Stephen12ZL1 · 02-23-2015, 06:21 PM

ADM makes a great CAI too.

smokum · 02-23-2015, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

ADM makes a great CAI too.

Yes they do.

nivek · 02-24-2015, 12:37 PM

Does the ADM CAI need a tune? I thought I read somewhere that it did.

02-23-2015, 11:39 AM	#1
ZL W0N GuitarmageddonZL1 Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 432	The best CAI for a ZL1? I just purchased a barely used ZL1 earlier this month and have been checking out a lot of performance mods. I'd like to start with a CAI and then exhaust, headers, etc. I came across a CAI made by JLT and they claim to have huge hp gains like 40-45hp just from the intake and a tune. I watched their video and everything. Seems legit. Does anyone else use their CAI, and have you been able to acheive their claimed hp gains? Also, I'd like to know what you all have and why you got it. Just trying to do some research before I make a purchase. Thanks!

02-23-2015, 12:51 PM	#2
BattleScarredSoldier Drives: 14 Camaro ZL1, 87 Grand National Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 131	Congrats. I went with the Roto Fab, most ZL1 owners have either the Roto Fab or the Cold Air Inductions intake. There are plenty of other options out there. Mine made 18 rwhp without a tune if that helps any. Honestly, you can make 20 rwhp on these cars with a good tuner making the adjustments, so 40 rwhp with an intake and tune should be feasible with any quality intake. Congrats and enjoy. __________________ Vengeance Racing + Cat and Muffler Delete > Viagra

02-23-2015, 03:50 PM	#6
1ZL4FUN Drives: Red Beast X2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norcal Posts: 177 View My Garage	Let us know how it works out. __________________ New ride 2017 Cadillac CTS V-Sport. High Tech Twin Turbo Cruiser. (sold then stolen) 2015 Red ZL1 M6 VIN: G1FL1EP5F9800197 FOR SALE 1995 Patriot Red 95Z28 M6 Project car. Less than 100k miles. 95 corvette motor. All good parts, too much to list. Just needs someone to put it together. (sold) 2002 CHP camaro B4C (sold) White 95Z A4 best 11.891 @ 114.269 boltons & weight reduction. Yes, it was a record. 11/13/02

02-23-2015, 03:58 PM	#7
1ZL4FUN Drives: Red Beast X2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norcal Posts: 177 View My Garage	Ted, I don't see your kits on the website. __________________ New ride 2017 Cadillac CTS V-Sport. High Tech Twin Turbo Cruiser. (sold then stolen) 2015 Red ZL1 M6 VIN: G1FL1EP5F9800197 FOR SALE 1995 Patriot Red 95Z28 M6 Project car. Less than 100k miles. 95 corvette motor. All good parts, too much to list. Just needs someone to put it together. (sold) 2002 CHP camaro B4C (sold) White 95Z A4 best 11.891 @ 114.269 boltons & weight reduction. Yes, it was a record. 11/13/02

02-23-2015, 04:39 PM	#9
JD-ZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dinwiddie, Virginia Posts: 157 View My Garage	I would highly recommend talking with Ted at JRE before doing anything.. I'm talking from experience by using his 75 RWHP and tune. __________________ JRE 135 RWHP & 93 tune, SCT-4, ATI Superdamper, CAI, Elite2 CC , ID850 injectors, NGK TR7IX NAPA Green Belt Lingenfelter 9.55” L220290709 (23%) pulley Lingenfelter LPE idler relocation bracket DynaTech SupperMaxx LT headers/Supercats BMR 1" lowering springs BMR toe rods, BMR trailing arms, Z/28 wicker bill extension. HAWK HPS, MRR228's, M/T ET SS's P305/35-20

02-23-2015, 01:38 PM	#3
ZL W0N GuitarmageddonZL1 Drives: ‘13 ZL1, ‘17 TT ZL1, ‘17 Silverado Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 432	Yeah most of the talk I've been seeing are around 20hp with no tune. Do you experience any computer issues or errors when not tuning? I know sometimes the traction control goes whack.

02-23-2015, 01:58 PM	#4
Ksacamaro Drives: 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Saudi arabia Posts: 102	I am going to get the Jlt intake too since it has impressive gains then comes the Airaid and the K&n and other brands such as Cai & rotofab , But my tuner told me that you have to put a tune as soon as you install that intake since it needs a tune however some other intakes dont , But also the Jlt has a really wide tube & opening 5 inch or 4.5 inch i think . I think ill be going for Jlt too...

02-23-2015, 04:50 PM	#10
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Most here go with Roto-fab or Cold Air inductions. From what we've seen, the Roto-Fab makes a little more power, so we use it in all of our packages. If I can offer any assistance, feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

02-23-2015, 05:38 PM	#11
1ZL4FUN Drives: Red Beast X2 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Norcal Posts: 177 View My Garage	I do like the packages JDP offers but I'm also exploring my options here. The Jannetty intake appears to be very good and costs less than others making it attractive. The tune requirement doesn't bother me a bit especially if they have some tunes to go with it. Ted just needs to have someone put more info about their ZL1 packages on the website so I can continue researching and comparing. Looking for the best bang for the buck. __________________ New ride 2017 Cadillac CTS V-Sport. High Tech Twin Turbo Cruiser. (sold then stolen) 2015 Red ZL1 M6 VIN: G1FL1EP5F9800197 FOR SALE 1995 Patriot Red 95Z28 M6 Project car. Less than 100k miles. 95 corvette motor. All good parts, too much to list. Just needs someone to put it together. (sold) 2002 CHP camaro B4C (sold) White 95Z A4 best 11.891 @ 114.269 boltons & weight reduction. Yes, it was a record. 11/13/02

02-23-2015, 06:21 PM	#12
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,811	ADM makes a great CAI too. __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

02-24-2015, 12:37 PM	#14
nivek Drives: 2015 ZL1 Black #100 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The Colony, TX Posts: 102	Does the ADM CAI need a tune? I thought I read somewhere that it did.