Cold air intake questions - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

alexdc · 11-22-2009, 02:48 PM

ive had my 2ss/rs for about 2000 miles now and am looking to add some performance that will not void warranty...ive already decided to wait to buy a catback but am looking into a cold air intake...dealer said depends on what intake because some of them require an oiled filter that can mess with sensors... whats the best cold air intake that doesnt require an oiled filter or any type of tuning that will void the warranty?

alexdc · 11-22-2009, 02:50 PM

also in anyone's opinion should i wait to have my car for a while longer before i begin to add anything performance wise?

mjlash22 · 11-22-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by alexdc

ive had my 2ss/rs for about 2000 miles now and am looking to add some performance that will not void warranty...ive already decided to wait to buy a catback but am looking into a cold air intake...dealer said depends on what intake because some of them require an oiled filter that can mess with sensors... whats the best cold air intake that doesnt require an oiled filter or any type of tuning that will void the warranty?

Don't know about the oiled/warranty aspect, but I know the airaid CAI is pretty popular if not the only one available right now for the Camaro.

canadian ss · 11-22-2009, 02:56 PM

There was a test done on a bunch of different cold air systems about a couple of weeks ago on here. Try searching it. Great comparisons. You can use oiled filters, just don't oil the crap out of it. Let it absorb into the cotton overnight and then install it. Never had problems doing it that way. You can buy a mass air flow cleaner to spray into the MAF sensor if it gets contaminated anyways. I think the Airraid was the better one for what you need. When you add aftermarket parts, you run the risk of voiding warranty. If the oil messes up the MAF and you bring it to the dealer, guess what... no warranty.

CamaroFemme · 11-22-2009, 03:03 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48202

If I get one, I think I'll go w/ Cold Air Inductions. Looks like the best gains and fit without having to move stuff around or tune. Anyone know if it needs the aforementioned oiled filter?

alexdc · 11-22-2009, 03:07 PM

i heard a lot of good things about roto fab....anyone know if it comes with dry filter?

CWI · 11-22-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mjlash22

Don't know about the oiled/warranty aspect, but I know the airaid CAI is pretty popular if not the only one available right now for the Camaro.

Take another look. There are probably 2 dozen available now.

ShowTime · 11-22-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFemme

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48202

If I get one, I think I'll go w/ Cold Air Inductions. Looks like the best gains and fit without having to move stuff around or tune. Anyone know if it needs the aforementioned oiled filter?

+1

mscaggs · 11-22-2009, 03:51 PM

http://www.hennesseyperformancestore...oairinkit.html

This one at least looks nice. Not sure about the specs. Worth checking out...

mscaggs · 11-22-2009, 03:52 PM

One more

http://www.jreperformanceparts.com/c...38f3624b09276d

ShowTime · 11-22-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mscaggs

One more

http://www.jreperformanceparts.com/c...38f3624b09276d

That's the Cold Air Inductions. Any idea whether it requires the oil for the filter?

06MonteSS · 11-22-2009, 04:23 PM

yes, it comes with a filter that needs to be cleaned/re-oiled periodically... just like a K&N filter...

I have the C.A.I. cai in my Monte... and have cleaned/re-oiled the filter a couple times and have had no issues whatsoever with oil getting sucked through to the MAF sensor..

CamaroFemme · 11-22-2009, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 06MonteSS

I have the C.A.I. cai in my Monte... and have cleaned/re-oiled the filter a couple times and have had no issues whatsoever with oil getting sucked through to the MAF sensor..

How often do you have to clean/re-oil? If you aren't car savvy should you take it somewhere, or is it something anyone can do? How long does it take? What oil do you use?

alexdc · 11-22-2009, 04:56 PM

crap i need a dry filter...was really liking the cai too!!!!!...best dry filter cold air intake anyone?

11-22-2009, 02:48 PM	#1
alexdc Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 62	Cold air intake questions ive had my 2ss/rs for about 2000 miles now and am looking to add some performance that will not void warranty...ive already decided to wait to buy a catback but am looking into a cold air intake...dealer said depends on what intake because some of them require an oiled filter that can mess with sensors... whats the best cold air intake that doesnt require an oiled filter or any type of tuning that will void the warranty?

11-22-2009, 03:03 PM	#5
CamaroFemme Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,879	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48202 If I get one, I think I'll go w/ Cold Air Inductions. Looks like the best gains and fit without having to move stuff around or tune. Anyone know if it needs the aforementioned oiled filter? __________________ -- My boyfriend don't mind it.

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11-22-2009, 02:50 PM	#2
alexdc Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 62	also in anyone's opinion should i wait to have my car for a while longer before i begin to add anything performance wise?

11-22-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	There was a test done on a bunch of different cold air systems about a couple of weeks ago on here. Try searching it. Great comparisons. You can use oiled filters, just don't oil the crap out of it. Let it absorb into the cotton overnight and then install it. Never had problems doing it that way. You can buy a mass air flow cleaner to spray into the MAF sensor if it gets contaminated anyways. I think the Airraid was the better one for what you need. When you add aftermarket parts, you run the risk of voiding warranty. If the oil messes up the MAF and you bring it to the dealer, guess what... no warranty.

11-22-2009, 03:07 PM	#6
alexdc Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 62	i heard a lot of good things about roto fab....anyone know if it comes with dry filter?

11-22-2009, 03:51 PM	#9
mscaggs Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 207 View My Garage	http://www.hennesseyperformancestore...oairinkit.html This one at least looks nice. Not sure about the specs. Worth checking out...

11-22-2009, 03:52 PM	#10
mscaggs Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 207 View My Garage	One more http://www.jreperformanceparts.com/c...38f3624b09276d

11-22-2009, 04:23 PM	#12
06MonteSS Account Suspended Drives: 2006 Monte Carlo SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: CT Posts: 226	yes, it comes with a filter that needs to be cleaned/re-oiled periodically... just like a K&N filter... I have the C.A.I. cai in my Monte... and have cleaned/re-oiled the filter a couple times and have had no issues whatsoever with oil getting sucked through to the MAF sensor..

11-22-2009, 04:56 PM	#14
alexdc Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 62	crap i need a dry filter...was really liking the cai too!!!!!...best dry filter cold air intake anyone?