WHICH CAI TO CHOOSE? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BLACKOUT28 · 03-13-2014, 09:32 AM

I have a 2011 LLT and I am choosing between a used spectre cai for $90 or a brand new g5cr intake for $140.

What would be the best option for the money and which ones offers the better performance.

1KillerSS · 03-13-2014, 09:41 AM

id go with a CAI inc or ADM...but the real question is what do you want out of it? looks? or performance? you'll get all kinds of opinions here. personally i would not touch either one. but thats just me...imo splurge and get something else

best thing you can do is SEARCH the forums and form your own opinion

Apex Motorsports · 03-13-2014, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACKOUT28

I have a 2011 LLT and I am choosing between a used spectre cai for $90 or a brand new g5cr intake for $140.

What would be the best option for the money and which ones offers the better performance.

Save your money. Neither of those systems are very good.

TooCool5 · 03-13-2014, 10:47 AM

Filter media means a lot also, for the life of your engine.

1KillerSS · 03-13-2014, 10:49 AM

your going to notice better torque and hp no matter what...the stock air box is terrible....but i would save my money for someting better ...either that or upgrade it later and spend your money twice....i made the same mistake with my K&N

ryanb910 · 03-13-2014, 11:26 AM

I started off with a K&N intake as my first mod, not knowing very much about Camaros and what else was out there. Since my car was stock I felt a decent gain and was happy, for awhile. After putting long tube headers, tune, the Ice-Olator and Ported Throttle Body the Vararam caught my eye. Even after having all those I mods I felt a bigger difference with the Vararam than with the K&N. Now that I have nitrous installed the Vararam will no longer fit for me so I have a Injen Power Flow coming through the mail so I'll see how this goes.

bignaz · 03-13-2014, 11:57 AM

I got a vararam. Looks good soon as it warms up I'll install it. Performance is pretty nice on them from what Ican see.

KFH · 03-13-2014, 01:59 PM

I went with the Injen Long Tube for true cold air intake.

rtcat600man · 03-13-2014, 04:11 PM

INJEN long tube is what I bought 4 years ago, based on the following info at the time. At the time shipped to the house for $273. There are some used ones for sale every now and then in the for sale section of the forums. Besides, then you can paint it and create a unique engine bay.

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rtcat600man · 03-13-2014, 04:28 PM

Here you go, check this one out.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346966

rtcat600man · 03-13-2014, 04:29 PM

Another one for you to check out.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347005

scrming · 03-13-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by CreativeDawn

@Apex Chase

When I first got my V6 Camaro, I wanted to purchase a CAI as soon as possible. I went with Spectre because of the price factor, and the user-reviews. Normally I would shy away from the super duper cheap stuff, but a lot of guys who had K&M's all their life said the Spectre was the best bang for your buck and comparable to the K&N.

After installation Chase, I was very pleased with the increase in TORQUE and HP. Now if you're saying this system is not very good, what system would be a huge difference in your viewpoint?

Also if you work for Apex, will the Technostalgia tail lights ever go down in price?

Did you do a before and after dyno to verify your increased HP/TQ with the Spectre.... or you going by manufacturer's claim or your butt dyno???

CAIs have a very strong placebo effect...

AllBlckChvy · 03-14-2014, 03:30 PM

I'd like to see Vararam numbers up against the others...

Roto-fab 1 · 03-14-2014, 06:03 PM

Here's a few pics from Roto-Fab to help with your decision!

Roto-fab's 2010-14 Camaro CAI for your V6 equipped Camaro. *Air Box custom made to keep engine/radiator heat away from your filter. *Molded air box adapter tube incorporates the MAF (mass air flow) sensor. *Large 6" filter mounting flange. *Inlet elbow is made of custom molded cross link poly (plastic). *High quality silicone hoses. *Air Box available in a variety of colors. *Installs easily using factory mounting points.

*Doesn't set any codes/no tuning required. *Oil or dry filter available. The price below includes black plastic tube, black hoses, high gloss black airbox, and oiled air filter. Air Box can be custom painted any color. Please call for details and pricing. Our powder coat finish is durable and provides a close color match however varies slightly from run to run. Also the surface isn’t quite as smooth as our automotive finish. Please allow a 2 week lead time for automotive painted finishes. All oil filters come pre-oiled and ready for use. This filter requires 56 grams of oil when servicing.

Here's a link for more pics and specs! http://roto-fab.com/Camaro_V6.html

03-13-2014, 09:32 AM	#1
BLACKOUT28 Drives: 2011 camaro ls Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 49	WHICH CAI TO CHOOSE? I have a 2011 LLT and I am choosing between a used spectre cai for $90 or a brand new g5cr intake for $140. What would be the best option for the money and which ones offers the better performance.

03-13-2014, 09:41 AM	#2
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	id go with a CAI inc or ADM...but the real question is what do you want out of it? looks? or performance? you'll get all kinds of opinions here. personally i would not touch either one. but thats just me...imo splurge and get something else best thing you can do is SEARCH the forums and form your own opinion __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

03-13-2014, 10:47 AM	#4
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Filter media means a lot also, for the life of your engine. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

03-13-2014, 10:49 AM	#5
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	your going to notice better torque and hp no matter what...the stock air box is terrible....but i would save my money for someting better ...either that or upgrade it later and spend your money twice....i made the same mistake with my K&N __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

03-13-2014, 11:26 AM	#6
ryanb910 Drives: Black 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 350	I started off with a K&N intake as my first mod, not knowing very much about Camaros and what else was out there. Since my car was stock I felt a decent gain and was happy, for awhile. After putting long tube headers, tune, the Ice-Olator and Ported Throttle Body the Vararam caught my eye. Even after having all those I mods I felt a bigger difference with the Vararam than with the K&N. Now that I have nitrous installed the Vararam will no longer fit for me so I have a Injen Power Flow coming through the mail so I'll see how this goes. __________________ Just a few mods...

03-13-2014, 11:57 AM	#7
bignaz Drives: 2019 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 182	I got a vararam. Looks good soon as it warms up I'll install it. Performance is pretty nice on them from what Ican see.

03-13-2014, 01:59 PM	#8
KFH 1SS Victory Red Manual Drives: 2010 1SS 6 Speed Manual Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oakville, ON, Canada Posts: 215	I went with the Injen Long Tube for true cold air intake. Attached Images __________________ 1st Camaro - 77 Type LT Rally Sport, 3 Speed Manual, Inline 6 2nd - 94 Z28, 6 Speed Manual LT1 V8 3rd - 2010 1LT, 6 Speed Manual LLT V6 4th - 2010 1SS, 6 Speed Manual LS3 V8, RX Catch Can, Holley iNTECH CAI, Flowmaster Force II Exhaust

03-13-2014, 04:11 PM	#9
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	INJEN long tube is what I bought 4 years ago, based on the following info at the time. At the time shipped to the house for $273. There are some used ones for sale every now and then in the for sale section of the forums. Besides, then you can paint it and create a unique engine bay. __________________ MY BUILD

03-13-2014, 04:28 PM	#10
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Here you go, check this one out. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=346966 __________________ MY BUILD

03-13-2014, 04:29 PM	#11
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Another one for you to check out. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347005 __________________ MY BUILD

03-14-2014, 03:30 PM	#13
AllBlckChvy Drives: Black 2LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SW Posts: 345	I'd like to see Vararam numbers up against the others... __________________ MRT V2.0 \| VMax CNC Ported TB \| BMR 1.25" drop springs \| Staggered 22x9/10.5 Limited Edition Black Giovanna Dalar 5 Wheels \| MGP Calipers \| Halo Projector Headlights \| Blinglights Dual Color Foglights \| Gun Smoke tail, side markers, reverse light tint \| 5% Tint all around

03-14-2014, 06:03 PM	#14
Roto-fab 1 Drives: 16 Camaro SS w/ Roto-fab CAI Join Date: May 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,682	Here's a few pics from Roto-Fab to help with your decision! Roto-fab's 2010-14 Camaro CAI for your V6 equipped Camaro. Air Box custom made to keep engine/radiator heat away from your filter. Molded air box adapter tube incorporates the MAF (mass air flow) sensor. Large 6" filter mounting flange. Inlet elbow is made of custom molded cross link poly (plastic). High quality silicone hoses. Air Box available in a variety of colors. Installs easily using factory mounting points. Doesn't set any codes/no tuning required. *Oil or dry filter available. The price below includes black plastic tube, black hoses, high gloss black airbox, and oiled air filter. Air Box can be custom painted any color. Please call for details and pricing. Our powder coat finish is durable and provides a close color match however varies slightly from run to run. Also the surface isn’t quite as smooth as our automotive finish. Please allow a 2 week lead time for automotive painted finishes. All oil filters come pre-oiled and ready for use. This filter requires 56 grams of oil when servicing. Here's a link for more pics and specs! http://roto-fab.com/Camaro_V6.html