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damiiaaannn · 08-24-2011, 11:57 PM

I think I'm going to order this cai for my SS. I never hear about this one, any bad stories about it? Thanks.
http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hpecoairinwh.html

ayceman · 08-25-2011, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damiiaaannn

I think I'm going to order this cai for my SS. I never hear about this one, any bad stories about it? Thanks.
http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hpecoairinwh.html

There is allot of choices out there, I went with the Hennessey and could not be happier, it sounds good and looks really good.

CyberDan · 08-25-2011, 12:06 AM

Looks tight.... But I think there's one bend too many in the intake tube, I could be wrong though. There's a thread that Ted Janetty did containing detailed results of many of the aftermarket CAI's.

mikeSS · 08-25-2011, 12:15 AM

thats the CAI i was going to get also. thankfully i found camaro5 and got better ides !

damiiaaannn · 08-25-2011, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

thats the CAI i was going to get also. thankfully i found camaro5 and got better ides !

Which CAI did you end up getting?

PIPE · 08-25-2011, 07:33 AM

That was the 1st CAI I put on my 1st camaro. Needless to say it didnt go on my 2nd after finding C5. The one that I have the MAF sensor bung is on the wrong side of the tube. Never really noticed to care at 1st. I have the vararam now. Alot better to me. There are many other better choices I think than the Hennessey , but It's whatever YOU want not us.

Kwik · 08-25-2011, 08:12 AM

Cold Air Inductions.

ssmike · 08-25-2011, 09:55 AM

The Hennessey was going to be my first choice till I started reading infromation here on C5 about heat soak and keeping the intake air temp as close to ambient as possible. The problem I see with the Hennessey is no heat shield, unless they have changed their design and added a shield, I don't know, so all that engine compartment heat can cause high intake temps.

I ended up going with a Roto-Fab which I liked but eventually I ended up with a Vararam! It's really up to personnal taste in looks and what you want for performance. Do the research and make your choice. Looks are important but just remember to buy the one that will keep the intake temps as low as possible!

Powhusku · 08-25-2011, 10:48 AM

I heard about the heat soak as well on the Hennessy CAI. I also read about bad workmanship in the products (apparently their heat shield is really flimsy and cheap. I saw that thread posted by Jannety, he found that of all the CAI's in the test, the Hennessy CAI showed the least improvement in all categories. I have, however, heard good things about Roto Fab (because it works well and you can color match) as well at Vararam (because it fictions very well, but doesn't look as good as other CAIs in my opinion). I bought the Cold Air Inductions Inc. CAI and could not be happier. It looks awesome, was a cinch to install (took about 15 minutes) and made my exhaust sound better and made my engine noticeably more responsive. Also, it showed the most improvement on Jannety's test as far as I can remember. Plus its a hundred bucks cheaper than the Hennessy CAI. Good luck with your decision. Here's a pic of mine:

Juiced1 · 08-25-2011, 12:41 PM

CAI, Roto-Fab and Vararam seem to be the most popular intakes on this forum and for good reason. I'd look into them before pulling the trigger on anything else.

Kwik · 08-25-2011, 05:54 PM

Here is mine!

Sales@Hennessey · 08-25-2011, 09:07 PM

Thank you for your consideration of our product. When the Camaro was officially released, we developed our Intake System to work on the Factory Engine and the Engine with the Magnuson Superchargers. At the time the Heatshields weren't even available. As we began refining our product offerings, a better verison of the Intake was developed to move the MAF to the other side of the Tube to eliminate any rubbing issues on the Radiator. While this redesign was completed and tested, we also changed our Heat Shield for more rigidness and better seal to offer an even better product to our customers. See images of our current intake with heatshield below.

Kit comes complete with the following:
- Polished Intake Piping (2pcs)
- Black Couplers with Hennessey Logo
- Worm Clamps
- Flat Black Heatshield with all Hardware
- KN Air Filter Element
- Instructions

Price of this kit is $495 and ships same day.

Kwik · 08-26-2011, 12:18 PM

The one from Cold Air Inductions is $399.99. They have them in stock and are currently offering free shipping. What a Country!

HumanWiki · 08-26-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kwik

What a Country!

In Soviet Russia, Intake installs YOU!

08-24-2011, 11:57 PM	#1
damiiaaannn Drives: Range Rover Supercharged, TSX Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 406	Hennessey CAI I think I'm going to order this cai for my SS. I never hear about this one, any bad stories about it? Thanks. http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hpecoairinwh.html

08-25-2011, 12:06 AM	#3
CyberDan Drives: 1SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 661	Looks tight.... But I think there's one bend too many in the intake tube, I could be wrong though. There's a thread that Ted Janetty did containing detailed results of many of the aftermarket CAI's. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, VMax CNC TB, Borla Sport Catback Exhaust, EE Oil Catch Can, Eibach Sway Bars and Drop Springs, AAC concept side markers, stealth signal bulbs, Heritage grille, Sparks Restorations front and rear modern SS emblems

08-25-2011, 07:33 AM	#6
PIPE Hating prius's since 1997 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS (JENNA) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,039	That was the 1st CAI I put on my 1st camaro. Needless to say it didnt go on my 2nd after finding C5. The one that I have the MAF sensor bung is on the wrong side of the tube. Never really noticed to care at 1st. I have the vararam now. Alot better to me. There are many other better choices I think than the Hennessey , but It's whatever YOU want not us. __________________ PIPE

08-25-2011, 08:12 AM	#7
Kwik Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 801	Cold Air Inductions. __________________ Upgrades to suspension, brakes, motor and appearance. 482.7 RWHP- 434.2 RWT - All motor.

08-25-2011, 10:48 AM	#9
Powhusku Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Laramie/Cody, WY Posts: 1,743 View My Garage	I heard about the heat soak as well on the Hennessy CAI. I also read about bad workmanship in the products (apparently their heat shield is really flimsy and cheap. I saw that thread posted by Jannety, he found that of all the CAI's in the test, the Hennessy CAI showed the least improvement in all categories. I have, however, heard good things about Roto Fab (because it works well and you can color match) as well at Vararam (because it fictions very well, but doesn't look as good as other CAIs in my opinion). I bought the Cold Air Inductions Inc. CAI and could not be happier. It looks awesome, was a cinch to install (took about 15 minutes) and made my exhaust sound better and made my engine noticeably more responsive. Also, it showed the most improvement on Jannety's test as far as I can remember. Plus its a hundred bucks cheaper than the Hennessy CAI. Good luck with your decision. Here's a pic of mine: __________________

08-25-2011, 12:15 AM	#4
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	thats the CAI i was going to get also. thankfully i found camaro5 and got better ides !

08-25-2011, 09:55 AM	#8
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,840	The Hennessey was going to be my first choice till I started reading infromation here on C5 about heat soak and keeping the intake air temp as close to ambient as possible. The problem I see with the Hennessey is no heat shield, unless they have changed their design and added a shield, I don't know, so all that engine compartment heat can cause high intake temps. I ended up going with a Roto-Fab which I liked but eventually I ended up with a Vararam! It's really up to personnal taste in looks and what you want for performance. Do the research and make your choice. Looks are important but just remember to buy the one that will keep the intake temps as low as possible!

08-25-2011, 12:41 PM	#10
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	CAI, Roto-Fab and Vararam seem to be the most popular intakes on this forum and for good reason. I'd look into them before pulling the trigger on anything else.

08-25-2011, 05:54 PM	#11
Kwik Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 801	Here is mine! Attached Images __________________ Upgrades to suspension, brakes, motor and appearance. 482.7 RWHP- 434.2 RWT - All motor.

08-25-2011, 09:07 PM	#12
Sales@Hennessey Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 599	Thank you for your consideration of our product. When the Camaro was officially released, we developed our Intake System to work on the Factory Engine and the Engine with the Magnuson Superchargers. At the time the Heatshields weren't even available. As we began refining our product offerings, a better verison of the Intake was developed to move the MAF to the other side of the Tube to eliminate any rubbing issues on the Radiator. While this redesign was completed and tested, we also changed our Heat Shield for more rigidness and better seal to offer an even better product to our customers. See images of our current intake with heatshield below. Kit comes complete with the following: - Polished Intake Piping (2pcs) - Black Couplers with Hennessey Logo - Worm Clamps - Flat Black Heatshield with all Hardware - KN Air Filter Element - Instructions Price of this kit is $495 and ships same day.

08-26-2011, 12:18 PM	#13
Kwik Drives: car Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 801	The one from Cold Air Inductions is $399.99. They have them in stock and are currently offering free shipping. What a Country! __________________ Upgrades to suspension, brakes, motor and appearance. 482.7 RWHP- 434.2 RWT - All motor.

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