Why no K&N Cold Air Intake yet? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

STRIKE ZONE · 12-05-2009, 02:36 PM

What is taking K&N so long to come out with a CAI. They are the biggest name in air filters with the best of resources and testing facilities yet they are not yet out with any product. Emailed them the other day but just got a basic reply that CAI not currently available. They make these intakes for more cars then any other company, seems odd that it would take this long when they have them already for G8s and other similiar vehicles.

SGOS252382 · 12-05-2009, 02:48 PM

Maybe they're being real careful to get it right. The original K&N Intakes for the LS2 GTO's rubbed on a belt pulley. K&N had to change the design after everyone started complaining (Including myself) about their intakes getting holes cut in them.

But I'm sure they'll put one out pretty soon.

POWERFREAK · 12-05-2009, 02:48 PM

There's certainly enough other choices...why are you waiting for K&N? I don't see them being that much (if any) better than all the others.

2SSjack · 12-05-2009, 02:50 PM

Yeah, I did the same thing. I got my 2SS M6 the last week of June. I think I was home for about 20 minutes and went to the K&N web site and they did not have a kit listed so I sent an email inquiring about one. They responded the next day, telling me that there was one in development but they had no timetable for delivery. I emailed again in the middle of October; same reply. I have been a loyal K&N user for the last 15 years, but I did not wait. I had been looking at what was available while waiting and bought a BWoody kit off EBAY. Easy to install, and it does use a K&N cone shaped filter. So far so good!!!

STRIKE ZONE · 12-05-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

There's certainly enough other choices...why are you waiting for K&N? I don't see them being that much (if any) better than all the others.

Very reputable name in aftermarket filters and CAI, although there are some great systems out there, I wanted to see what they were coming out with before purchasing. I would assume they would take their time and produce something that works well but it surprises me that they have not offered a CAI for such a popular vehicle especially since I'm pretty sure they have the resources$$$$ to thoroughly design and test this type of product. I do like some other products out there, just figured they would be out already so I could include in final decision.

MadMav · 12-05-2009, 03:38 PM

K&N is subpar and uses old filter designs. Your car deserves better.

Mav

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-05-2009, 03:56 PM

Guys it will be out after the first of the year i know as i was one of there test fit cars.

rex113 · 12-05-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Guys it will be out after the first of the year i know as i was one of there test fit cars.

Did you drive the car with their set-up,or did they just use your car for measuring purposes?

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 12-05-2009, 04:51 PM

No i did not drive the car but i will get the unit end of next week.
So yes they just use your car for measuring purposes.

12-05-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
STRIKE ZONE Drives: 2010 ss/rs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ny Posts: 67	Why no K&N Cold Air Intake yet? What is taking K&N so long to come out with a CAI. They are the biggest name in air filters with the best of resources and testing facilities yet they are not yet out with any product. Emailed them the other day but just got a basic reply that CAI not currently available. They make these intakes for more cars then any other company, seems odd that it would take this long when they have them already for G8s and other similiar vehicles.

12-05-2009, 02:48 PM	#3
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	There's certainly enough other choices...why are you waiting for K&N? I don't see them being that much (if any) better than all the others. __________________ NY5thgen.com

12-05-2009, 03:38 PM	#6
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	K&N is subpar and uses old filter designs. Your car deserves better. Mav __________________ SS/RS M6, SIM, CGM stripes, Barton S/T, BMR trailing arms, ADM Race intake(no scoop), Texas Speed 1 7/8" headers and full 3" exhaust, RMCR custom tune.

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12-05-2009, 02:48 PM	#2
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Maybe they're being real careful to get it right. The original K&N Intakes for the LS2 GTO's rubbed on a belt pulley. K&N had to change the design after everyone started complaining (Including myself) about their intakes getting holes cut in them. But I'm sure they'll put one out pretty soon.

12-05-2009, 02:50 PM	#4
2SSjack Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro; Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank, Illinois Posts: 49	Yeah, I did the same thing. I got my 2SS M6 the last week of June. I think I was home for about 20 minutes and went to the K&N web site and they did not have a kit listed so I sent an email inquiring about one. They responded the next day, telling me that there was one in development but they had no timetable for delivery. I emailed again in the middle of October; same reply. I have been a loyal K&N user for the last 15 years, but I did not wait. I had been looking at what was available while waiting and bought a BWoody kit off EBAY. Easy to install, and it does use a K&N cone shaped filter. So far so good!!!

12-05-2009, 03:56 PM	#7
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	Guys it will be out after the first of the year i know as i was one of there test fit cars.

12-05-2009, 04:51 PM	#9
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	No i did not drive the car but i will get the unit end of next week. So yes they just use your car for measuring purposes.