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MoCamaro20 · 02-11-2012, 07:35 PM

my CAI will get her feb 15 and was wondering if it would make a big difference wihtout the scoop?

IndeedSS1 · 02-11-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoCamaro20

my CAI will get her feb 15 and was wondering if it would make a big difference wihtout the scoop?

Yes. No way would I run one again without a scoop, and there are other many other threads asking this same thing. Know what I'm sayin

Apex Chase · 02-11-2012, 08:04 PM

According to our customers, yes.

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Originally Posted by clg_98ta

I installed the Cold Air Inductions CAI two weeks ago. I did not notice any performance difference over the following week. The following weekend I installed the (APEX) scoop and washer relocation kit. The difference was amazing, especially at around 3000 rpms and up. Car pulls much harder now, and sounds different too...

So I definitely recommend it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by chichi

I just installed a CAI, scoop, and a windshield washer relocate kit that I bought from APEX. The install went smooth with no problems. When I was done I took my car for a spin and WOW what a difference. It seemed to run a lot smoother and faster.

I would like to say APEX has super fast shipping, I placed my order on Friday evening and received it on Wednesday.

MoCamaro20 · 02-11-2012, 08:29 PM

so your telling me this intake is pointless without a scoop?

infernostripes! · 02-11-2012, 08:30 PM

No! lol you'll get an extra boost with it

RANGERGOD · 02-11-2012, 08:30 PM

The CAI offers a lot without a scoop but more with it.

MoCamaro20 · 02-11-2012, 08:59 PM

thanks guys i guess i will find out feb 15th. i hope i feel a difference.

MoCamaro20 · 02-11-2012, 09:00 PM

one more thing. how do you think the CAI will react to my resonator delete? i deleted it and put straight pipes

jsharp · 02-11-2012, 09:02 PM

DO THE SCOOP!!!

IROCanSS · 02-11-2012, 09:04 PM

I got the scoop sitting in my garage waiting to go on, along with my one piece driveshaft. Come on spring...

Sent as a message in a bottle.

MoCamaro20 · 02-11-2012, 09:06 PM

i will probably eventually get the scoop. just not anytime in this month

1FAST SS · 02-11-2012, 09:23 PM

The scoop allows for more air flow to the CAI. The more air you can get the better it will run.

MoCamaro20 · 02-11-2012, 09:25 PM

did any of you guys feel a difference without the scoop?

infernostripes! · 02-11-2012, 09:29 PM

I felt a big difference in sound and power. Don't worry about the power your going to get from a 50 dollar scoop there IS going to be gains but nothing huge. I guess its for people who like to get all the hp they can get. Im ordering my scoop from adm and washer relocater from apex. Im also getting a vmax throttle body for spring break so I should notice some good gains

MoCamaro20 · 02-11-2012, 09:33 PM

really good question. i am trying to learn as much as i can. what does a throttle body do? how much does an average one cost? and would it void a warranty in your opinion? thanks

caverman · 02-11-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoCamaro20

what does a throttle body do? how much does an average one cost? and would it void a warranty in your opinion? thanks

It will give you better throttle response most of all. It's also supposed to give you a few extra HP but what I mostly noticed was better response.

Get the VMax ported TB. They are CNC ported which means they will be consitantly ported. Done by computer/machine...not by hand. It will cost you about $150 + exchange. Do a search on VMax and read what everyone says.

Warranty....yes, the factory warranty on your TB will probably be no good. Other than that there shouldn't be an issue.

caverman · 02-11-2012, 11:34 PM

BTW: plan to add the scoop when you can. Once you see how the air space infront of your intake is clogged up by your washer bottle and then the way the scoop grabs air from the front of the grill you'll realize there is no way it can't help.

IndeedSS1 · 02-12-2012, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

BTW: plan to add the scoop when you can. Once you see how the air space infront of your intake is clogged up by your washer bottle and then the way the scoop grabs air from the front of the grill you'll realize there is no way it can't help.

This

02-11-2012, 07:35 PM	#1
MoCamaro20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon florida Posts: 289	does scoop make a big difference? my CAI will get her feb 15 and was wondering if it would make a big difference wihtout the scoop?

02-11-2012, 08:30 PM	#6
RANGERGOD IDBZ M.C. Drives: 12' IOM, 2SS, LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Columbus, Ga. Posts: 563	The CAI offers a lot without a scoop but more with it. __________________

02-11-2012, 09:02 PM	#9
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,335	DO THE SCOOP!!! __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Nitto 555R@25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

02-11-2012, 09:23 PM	#12
1FAST SS Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 567	The scoop allows for more air flow to the CAI. The more air you can get the better it will run. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS Synergy Green CAI Cold Air Induction, ADM Race Scoop, Apex Washer Bottle Kit, Doug Thorley Shorty Headers, JBA Hi Flow Cats, Borla S-Type Catback, o2 Sensor Extensions, AAC Plasma DRL's, Showstopper LED Sidemarkers,Carbon FIber Bow Ties, 35% Window Tint, Llyod's Floor Mats, JBL MS-8 Sound Processor, 2 Alpine PDX-1.600, Alpine PDX-4.100, JL Audio C5-650, JL Audio C5-650x, Alpine T10 Type R Shallow Mount, Stinger Dry Cell Battery

02-11-2012, 11:34 PM	#17
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 6,312	BTW: plan to add the scoop when you can. Once you see how the air space infront of your intake is clogged up by your washer bottle and then the way the scoop grabs air from the front of the grill you'll realize there is no way it can't help. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

02-11-2012, 08:29 PM	#4
MoCamaro20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon florida Posts: 289	so your telling me this intake is pointless without a scoop?

02-11-2012, 08:30 PM	#5
infernostripes! Drives: 2010 1ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburg Texas Posts: 496	No! lol you'll get an extra boost with it

02-11-2012, 08:59 PM	#7
MoCamaro20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon florida Posts: 289	thanks guys i guess i will find out feb 15th. i hope i feel a difference.

02-11-2012, 09:00 PM	#8
MoCamaro20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon florida Posts: 289	one more thing. how do you think the CAI will react to my resonator delete? i deleted it and put straight pipes

02-11-2012, 09:04 PM	#10
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,521 View My Garage	I got the scoop sitting in my garage waiting to go on, along with my one piece driveshaft. Come on spring... Sent as a message in a bottle.

02-11-2012, 09:06 PM	#11
MoCamaro20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon florida Posts: 289	i will probably eventually get the scoop. just not anytime in this month

02-11-2012, 09:25 PM	#13
MoCamaro20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon florida Posts: 289	did any of you guys feel a difference without the scoop?

02-11-2012, 09:29 PM	#14
infernostripes! Drives: 2010 1ssrs Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburg Texas Posts: 496	I felt a big difference in sound and power. Don't worry about the power your going to get from a 50 dollar scoop there IS going to be gains but nothing huge. I guess its for people who like to get all the hp they can get. Im ordering my scoop from adm and washer relocater from apex. Im also getting a vmax throttle body for spring break so I should notice some good gains

02-11-2012, 09:33 PM	#15
MoCamaro20 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon florida Posts: 289	really good question. i am trying to learn as much as i can. what does a throttle body do? how much does an average one cost? and would it void a warranty in your opinion? thanks

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