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ZZcamaro · 07-20-2009, 09:10 PM

Well I finally received our CAI from New Era today....

Yes we do sell them!!! and we will be placing a large order this week, so if you want one, get a hold of me!!

First let me say this....The intake is extremely well built, and the fit is perfect. I purchased this in "raw" finish because I plan to fully polish it to match the engine covers in the future....but the raw finish looks sweet!

So here are my thoughts:

When I first opened the box I was impressed with how well the product was packaged to prevent shipping damage. It was in perfect shape. I was pleasantly suprised to find illustrated instructions that made this install very simple.

The install took me under 45 minutes and that included me having trouble with one part, the valve breather tube. I then realized that it spins and is very easy to remove WHEN YOU DO IT RIGHT!! HAHA.

After that, everything goes into place very easily, and it really cleans up the engine bay. I took the car for a quick drive...nothing hard, it was raining really bad. But I did notice that the throttle response is much better than the stock airbox, and it was obvious that the "ram air" effect is there. I am very happy with the intake.

As for the thought of the filter getting wet in the rain...No problem, the kit comes with a shield that is to be installed for street driving...It keeps any water out of the filter...it can be removed for track driving if you really wanted to.

With all of this being said...here are the pictures of it installed on my car:

thecamaroguy · 07-20-2009, 09:16 PM

Great write up.
Cant wait to see the numbers on these.

Jdh02 · 07-20-2009, 09:20 PM

What kind of numbers r u getting. dyno 371 stock. Recently added AR headers/ corsa ex. and tune 405hp. thats was mostly exhaust and headers tune didnt pick up anything. might need cai

c0rsa180 · 07-20-2009, 11:04 PM

Price?

davidj · 07-20-2009, 11:15 PM

Any pics of CAI before install? So we can see where the filter is arranged. Also, kinda weird how the plug is straight up instead of on the side.

Thanks

ZZcamaro · 07-20-2009, 11:18 PM

Sorry I do not have a before picture. If you see the two small allen screws on the side of the intake.....they hold on the face of the intake. That face holds in the air filter which is an oiled type filter. Great quality product.

I was also turned off by the placement of the MAF....I was told that there was a functional reason it had to be placed there.

wirebender · 07-21-2009, 09:01 AM

Looks nice!
so how difficult is it going to be to change/clean the filter????
Is the "rain shield" installed? if so where & can you get a better shot that shows its placement?? Would like to see pics of everything before install...
Thanx for the post

Rikarus · 07-21-2009, 09:04 AM

Is the radiator jsut held in place with the forwad pressure of the CAI, and the tabs then?

ZZcamaro · 07-21-2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wirebender

Looks nice!
so how difficult is it going to be to change/clean the filter????
Is the "rain shield" installed? if so where & can you get a better shot that shows its placement?? Would like to see pics of everything before install...
Thanx for the post

The filter can be changed by pulling the unit out, and then removing 4 screws...No big deal at all.

As for the rain shield it is installed. It is the small piece of aluminum that is the forward most part. It is bolted to the front of the engine bay and extends downward. The intake then pushes up against it.

ZZcamaro · 07-21-2009, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikarus

Is the radiator jsut held in place with the forwad pressure of the CAI, and the tabs then?

Yes....But it is extremely secure...trust me, i tried to move it around, and the entire car moves!!!

CWI · 07-21-2009, 10:33 AM

What's the group buy cost? When would it ship? Dyno #s?

ZZcamaro · 07-21-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CWIweldace

What's the group buy cost? When would it ship? Dyno #s?

You can find the dyno numbers in the vendor thread...they had an introductory sale, and that is where they posted a dyno printout....great stuff!!

As for a group buy, I am going to wait until production ramps up so I get a good price...Right now I am going to be placing a large order this week...retail is just over 500 bucks, and worth every penny. if you would like one from this order they will be about 2 weeks out. Get in touch if you want one!!!

FTI-EDC · 07-21-2009, 03:28 PM

Nice write up.

New Era Performance Parts has always provided very high quality pieces.

Santos · 07-21-2009, 04:27 PM

i want this intake but its a little pricey, i would love to see numbers

07-20-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	New Era CAI installed on ZZ Motorsports Camaro Well I finally received our CAI from New Era today.... Yes we do sell them!!! and we will be placing a large order this week, so if you want one, get a hold of me!! First let me say this....The intake is extremely well built, and the fit is perfect. I purchased this in "raw" finish because I plan to fully polish it to match the engine covers in the future....but the raw finish looks sweet! So here are my thoughts: When I first opened the box I was impressed with how well the product was packaged to prevent shipping damage. It was in perfect shape. I was pleasantly suprised to find illustrated instructions that made this install very simple. The install took me under 45 minutes and that included me having trouble with one part, the valve breather tube. I then realized that it spins and is very easy to remove WHEN YOU DO IT RIGHT!! HAHA. After that, everything goes into place very easily, and it really cleans up the engine bay. I took the car for a quick drive...nothing hard, it was raining really bad. But I did notice that the throttle response is much better than the stock airbox, and it was obvious that the "ram air" effect is there. I am very happy with the intake. As for the thought of the filter getting wet in the rain...No problem, the kit comes with a shield that is to be installed for street driving...It keeps any water out of the filter...it can be removed for track driving if you really wanted to. With all of this being said...here are the pictures of it installed on my car: Attached Images

07-20-2009, 11:04 PM	#4
c0rsa180 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 214	Price? __________________ Inferno Orange Metallic 2SS RS M6 ordered 2/17/09

07-20-2009, 11:15 PM	#5
davidj Drives: . Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca Posts: 327	Any pics of CAI before install? So we can see where the filter is arranged. Also, kinda weird how the plug is straight up instead of on the side. Thanks __________________

07-21-2009, 10:33 AM	#11
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,839 View My Garage	What's the group buy cost? When would it ship? Dyno #s? __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

07-21-2009, 03:28 PM	#13
FTI-EDC The stick man Drives: 2004 GTO - C5 'vert - SRX Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the new shop... working 24/7 Posts: 151	Nice write up. New Era Performance Parts has always provided very high quality pieces. __________________ PONY WARS

07-20-2009, 09:16 PM	#2
thecamaroguy Drives: 2020 ZLE 67 SS350 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 537	Great write up. Cant wait to see the numbers on these.

07-20-2009, 09:20 PM	#3
Jdh02 Drives: 07Tundra,07cadi esv,102ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7	What kind of numbers r u getting. dyno 371 stock. Recently added AR headers/ corsa ex. and tune 405hp. thats was mostly exhaust and headers tune didnt pick up anything. might need cai

07-20-2009, 11:18 PM	#6
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	Sorry I do not have a before picture. If you see the two small allen screws on the side of the intake.....they hold on the face of the intake. That face holds in the air filter which is an oiled type filter. Great quality product. I was also turned off by the placement of the MAF....I was told that there was a functional reason it had to be placed there.

07-21-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
wirebender Drives: 2017 ZL1, A10, White, sunroof, nav Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 720 View My Garage	Looks nice! so how difficult is it going to be to change/clean the filter???? Is the "rain shield" installed? if so where & can you get a better shot that shows its placement?? Would like to see pics of everything before install... Thanx for the post

07-21-2009, 09:04 AM	#8
Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 580 View My Garage	Is the radiator jsut held in place with the forwad pressure of the CAI, and the tabs then?

07-21-2009, 04:27 PM	#14
Santos Santos Drives: 1SS Blk 6M ECS 1500 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 606 View My Garage	i want this intake but its a little pricey, i would love to see numbers __________________

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