Does the Zl1 have cold air intake? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SSSylentZL1 · 02-15-2012, 12:21 AM

If not I'm thinking about adding it plus other mods to gain HP and milage

IROCanSS · 02-15-2012, 12:24 AM

Gain mileage? Who buys a $60,000, 580hp muscle car and cares about mileage.

To answer your question, no it does not come equipped with a cold air intake system. It's a box like an ss has. An aftermarket unit my yield a few hp.

Sent from the delivery room!!!

*radz28* · 02-15-2012, 12:24 PM

ZL1 has an improved dual-inlet air box and a resonator-less inlet tube. I don't know that I would consider it cold-air, though, I believe at least one inlet is not in the hot engine compartment. There are no pictures, as of yet, detailing the new system. Traditionally - I believe when someone sees CAI, they think and open-element filter outside of the engine compartment, or one that is in the engine compartment, but sealed to an outside source. ZL1 doesn't have this because of the carbon trap (if I'm not mistaken).

Now... wether-or-not a true CAI would be beneficial remains to be seen. As long as the OEM inlets start from outside of the engine compartment, and so long as the inlet size supports the volume LSA requires for maxium efficiency, I can really see no benefit. Many CAIs aren't tested to the standards GM, and the other OEMs test their systems for water, among other things; noise is the other. I'd be careful of any open-element CAI or otherwise-system.

Where I think there might be a benefit is in the inlet elbow. So long as the airbox and filter volume are sufficient, I'd monitor that tube and make sure it won't suck closed under throttle. There are reports of CTS-Vs that have sucked closed, and I'm sure many ZL1s are going to get pulleys, among other mods', increasing the volume into the motor. I'm going to consider a rigid elbow so I can eliminate this possibility. This is really the biggest concern of the entire intake system I have at this time. Once we get more pictures and details, and ultimately comparisons, I can develop a better opinion.

Mr.R · 02-16-2012, 12:42 PM

I would love a CAI on the ZL1. I couldn't find anyone that makes it yet. I had a K&N on a previous car and it's worth all the money. It improves power, torque and makes the exhaust/intake louder/racier sounding. I was hoping the K&N CAI for the SS will work (+18HP at the wheel) but it doesn't (I spoke with K&N directly). If you look carefully, the box looks the same but the inlet is at an angle on the ZL1 engine, vs. straight out on the SS. Henessey makes a kit but it comes with other changes that I don't want to make. http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/camaro-zl1.html. I'm trying to keep it as stock as possible.

I really hope K&N comes out with one soon. Let us know if you know of any other ones please. Maybe Hennessey will sell just the CAI soon. They do it for the CTS-V.

ADM PERFORMANCE · 02-19-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.R

I would love a CAI on the ZL1. I couldn't find anyone that makes it yet. I had a K&N on a previous car and it's worth all the money. It improves power, torque and makes the exhaust/intake louder/racier sounding. I was hoping the K&N CAI for the SS will work (+18HP at the wheel) but it doesn't (I spoke with K&N directly). If you look carefully, the box looks the same but the inlet is at an angle on the ZL1 engine, vs. straight out on the SS. Henessey makes a kit but it comes with other changes that I don't want to make. http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/camaro-zl1.html. I'm trying to keep it as stock as possible.

I really hope K&N comes out with one soon. Let us know if you know of any other ones please. Maybe Hennessey will sell just the CAI soon. They do it for the CTS-V.

We have plenty in stock for the new ZL1.We also have The New ADM Race scoop that pulls air from outside to the filter......We do not get our air from under the hood.

You must call to place your orders.

Google - ADM ZL1

Here is a link when I google ADM ZL1 under images -

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&g...OKa02gXv0pT-Bw

*radz28* · 02-21-2012, 01:24 PM

Excuse me, please, Andy, but I don't recall if you guys went with a 2300 or 1900... I ask, because in one of the images, it looks like the snout off a 2300. Why that's relavent, is because I believe the angle of the dangle for the TB is different for the 1900. I gotta' have another look at that build

ADM PERFORMANCE · 02-23-2012, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by radz28

Excuse me, please, Andy, but I don't recall if you guys went with a 2300 or 1900... I ask, because in one of the images, it looks like the snout off a 2300. Why that's relavent, is because I believe the angle of the dangle for the TB is different for the 1900. I gotta' have another look at that build

1900 from the ZL1

02-15-2012, 12:21 AM	#1
SSSylentZL1 Aggressive ZL1 Driver Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 454	Does the Zl1 have cold air intake? If not I'm thinking about adding it plus other mods to gain HP and milage __________________ Young ZL1 owner eating Mustangs, Challengers, and Chargers daily for nutritious value. Owner of Star, The Grey War Eagle

02-15-2012, 12:24 PM	#3
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crapramento, Crapifornia Posts: 12,951 View My Garage	ZL1 has an improved dual-inlet air box and a resonator-less inlet tube. I don't know that I would consider it cold-air, though, I believe at least one inlet is not in the hot engine compartment. There are no pictures, as of yet, detailing the new system. Traditionally - I believe when someone sees CAI, they think and open-element filter outside of the engine compartment, or one that is in the engine compartment, but sealed to an outside source. ZL1 doesn't have this because of the carbon trap (if I'm not mistaken). Now... wether-or-not a true CAI would be beneficial remains to be seen. As long as the OEM inlets start from outside of the engine compartment, and so long as the inlet size supports the volume LSA requires for maxium efficiency, I can really see no benefit. Many CAIs aren't tested to the standards GM, and the other OEMs test their systems for water, among other things; noise is the other. I'd be careful of any open-element CAI or otherwise-system. Where I think there might be a benefit is in the inlet elbow. So long as the airbox and filter volume are sufficient, I'd monitor that tube and make sure it won't suck closed under throttle. There are reports of CTS-Vs that have sucked closed, and I'm sure many ZL1s are going to get pulleys, among other mods', increasing the volume into the motor. I'm going to consider a rigid elbow so I can eliminate this possibility. This is really the biggest concern of the entire intake system I have at this time. Once we get more pictures and details, and ultimately comparisons, I can develop a better opinion. __________________ "...What IS true: We anticipated that this would happen - we are never finished - and yes, Ford DOES deserve to win now and then. To think that GM can come out with a car to make ford throw in the towel is simply foolhardy..." - fbodfather

02-16-2012, 12:42 PM	#4
Mr.R Drives: ZL1, Genesis, Grand Cherokee Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 233	cold air intake I would love a CAI on the ZL1. I couldn't find anyone that makes it yet. I had a K&N on a previous car and it's worth all the money. It improves power, torque and makes the exhaust/intake louder/racier sounding. I was hoping the K&N CAI for the SS will work (+18HP at the wheel) but it doesn't (I spoke with K&N directly). If you look carefully, the box looks the same but the inlet is at an angle on the ZL1 engine, vs. straight out on the SS. Henessey makes a kit but it comes with other changes that I don't want to make. http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/camaro-zl1.html. I'm trying to keep it as stock as possible. I really hope K&N comes out with one soon. Let us know if you know of any other ones please. Maybe Hennessey will sell just the CAI soon. They do it for the CTS-V.

02-21-2012, 01:24 PM	#6
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crapramento, Crapifornia Posts: 12,951 View My Garage	Excuse me, please, Andy, but I don't recall if you guys went with a 2300 or 1900... I ask, because in one of the images, it looks like the snout off a 2300. Why that's relavent, is because I believe the angle of the dangle for the TB is different for the 1900. I gotta' have another look at that build __________________ "...What IS true: We anticipated that this would happen - we are never finished - and yes, Ford DOES deserve to win now and then. To think that GM can come out with a car to make ford throw in the towel is simply foolhardy..." - fbodfather

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02-15-2012, 12:24 AM	#2
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,521 View My Garage	Gain mileage? Who buys a $60,000, 580hp muscle car and cares about mileage. To answer your question, no it does not come equipped with a cold air intake system. It's a box like an ss has. An aftermarket unit my yield a few hp. Sent from the delivery room!!!