Need a lil help On air intake decision. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Silverlsinva · 06-02-2012, 12:09 AM

I plan on buy a Cold air intake with in a couple weeks and i cannot decide between the many that are offered on here but there are some that have stood out above most. The C.A.I brand one looks the best and from what i have read is very popular and seems to perform the best, but the draw back is that it seems to be about 100 bucks more exspensive than others in black powdercoat. I also like the roto-fab as well looks good and can custom it and offers a dry filter option and price is pretty good same with the BBk good price and looks good. But Is the Cai one worth the extra money over a rotofab or bbk. I would like a lil advice from the wise people on here.

rberns · 06-02-2012, 12:49 AM

Definitely go with Cold Air Inductions. It has a ceramic intake tube to keep the air cooler. The glass box top looks sexy too for car shows. Also, you can get the ADM or Apex air scoop that will help direct air flow to the intake. JRE has done dyno test and their results show that Cold Air Inductions with air scoop is one of the leading intakes with the best hp gains.

axis · 06-02-2012, 02:02 AM

The Halltech Yellowjacket was tied with CAI for the highest gaining CAI's and it's priced cheaper.

CAMAROssRS · 06-02-2012, 02:09 AM

I am really happy with my K&N and so are many others on this forum. It's an awesome piece and noticed a difference in sound and performance immediately. You can really here that WOTTTTTT. Look into them and for around $300.00 i think us the going rate, they are hard to beat.

litle88 · 06-02-2012, 07:09 AM

What works on the dyno and the real world are two different things, if it was me I'd go with the VAraram, and of course the tuner version. My brother ran a 12.4 with an L99 and full bolt ons and that was pretty impressive to me being such a heavy car and it be his very first run at the drag strip lol

IndeedSS1 · 06-02-2012, 08:36 AM

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hotcamaro5ss2010 · 06-02-2012, 08:40 AM

go with this one looks nice and efficent

installed it on mine and very satisfied

http://www.coldairinductions.com/sto...FUOo4Aod_z1iUg

litle88 · 06-02-2012, 09:12 AM

I would not be too interested of something that is "nice" or how it's "packaged". I would want something with good customer service (if I needed it, but highly unlikely) and something that "performs". Period

hawk02 · 06-02-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rberns

Definitely go with Cold Air Inductions. It has a ceramic intake tube to keep the air cooler. The glass box top looks sexy too for car shows. Also, you can get the ADM or Apex air scoop that will help direct air flow to the intake. JRE has done dyno test and their results show that Cold Air Inductions with air scoop is one of the leading intakes with the best hp gains.

That's a big +1 from me.

If you do decide to go with the CAI, I would recommend ordering from a 3rd party reseller and check first to make sure they have them in stock. The CAI intakes are so popular this time of year that supply doesn't always keep up with demand. They're definitely worth any wait though...

Avenging Orange · 06-02-2012, 11:13 AM

All of them will be an improvement. Some will look better than others....some will cost more....some will perform better with a tune.
Keep reading and researching, then pick what is best for YOU.
I picked up 21hp and 19tq with a Halltech (hood up and hood down on the dyno).

May_Roe_SS · 06-02-2012, 11:25 AM

I am pretty happy with my Vararam

GunnyG · 06-02-2012, 11:28 AM

I went with the AirAid. Works pretty well for me, but doesn't get the respect because of the design. The box is sorta funky looking. Whichever you choose, enjoy!

Silverlsinva · 06-02-2012, 11:54 AM

Wow alot of nice responses, I forgot to say is that i need something that is pretty easy to install as well im not super handy with tools and mods, And not a great fan of Oiled filters cause i know ill mess up when clean and reoil time is up. I also have more mods planned as well Vmax ported TB that i am in the process of ording and exhaust and of course a tune stupid AFM is quite annoying. I plan to go Frost Tuning. Im also debating on getting Long tubes or aftermarket wheels cause i know i dont wanna drive the Pzeros at winter time.

IndeedSS1 · 06-02-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverlsinva

Wow alot of nice responses, I forgot to say is that i need something that is pretty easy to install as well im not super handy with tools and mods, And not a great fan of Oiled filters cause i know ill mess up when clean and reoil time is up. I also have more mods planned as well Vmax ported TB that i am in the process of ording and exhaust and of course a tune stupid AFM is quite annoying. I plan to go Frost Tuning. Im also debating on getting Long tubes or aftermarket wheels cause i know i dont wanna drive the Pzeros at winter time.

None of the intakes mentioned are difficult to install, so that shouldn't be a concern. Also any of those intakes will work well with your future mod list. If Frost is doing your tuning ask them what they recommend as they've seen how well different cais perform.

Just know that if you start asking different tuners, they each have a differing options on this. The top ones that I can think of though is Roto-Fab, Halltech, CAI and Vararam.

bmbbl be · 06-02-2012, 01:27 PM

here is mine....love my roto-fab...lots of options for cosmetics

Cody6.2 · 06-02-2012, 03:10 PM

I still don't see what people like about the CAI unit, not only does the tube coating not matter at all but the box/lid look like an aquarium.

VR Baron · 06-02-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

The Halltech Yellowjacket was tied with CAI for the highest gaining CAI's and it's priced cheaper.

Apex Chase · 06-02-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

I would not be too interested of something that is "nice" or how it's "packaged". I would want something with good customer service (if I needed it, but highly unlikely) and something that "performs". Period

With CAI Inc systems you check off "All Of The Above". Great looks, great performance, and great customer service. They are by far the most popular intake systems we carry.

Bo White · 06-02-2012, 04:58 PM

Get the one that looks the best to you when ya pop the hood, thats what it boils down to in the end. All of the top players will give ya about the same gains.
I gained over 20rwhp/rwtq with my Rotofab on the dyno on the stock tune.
Oiled filter or not, doesnt matter. I run oiled only because that all Ive ever had since back in the day.

k2jones · 06-02-2012, 05:32 PM

Very happy with my CAI... a great install and really fits well. I also like it because it looks different then all the rest.

Avenging Orange · 06-02-2012, 05:36 PM

aFe has a nice unit and offers oiled or dry filters

CCbusa09 · 06-02-2012, 05:52 PM

Another CAI, Inc. fan here, love it!!

Maxspeed · 06-02-2012, 06:33 PM

I bought the CAI Black Powder CAI, washer relocate kit and Apex scoop from Chase. Had it in less than a week. It was on the truck from APex with in 2 hours of my paying.

Here is a cold air induction spread sheet

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spre...ZNVI5aVE&hl=en

While I am at it does anyone have any pictures of their scoops installed?

Apex Chase · 06-02-2012, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxspeed

I bought the CAI Black Powder CAI, washer relocate kit and Apex scoop from Chase. Had it in less than a week. It was on the truck from APex with in 2 hours of my paying.

Here is a cold air induction spread sheet

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spre...ZNVI5aVE&hl=en

While I am at it does anyone have any pictures of their scoops installed?

Thank you for your order. Here are a few threads with pictures and a lot of good info on the install of our scoop and washer tank relocation package.

DIY - ADM Scoop & Apex Washer Tank Installed with a CAI intake
By: ClutchKargo

Apex Motorsports Washer Tank Relocation Kit & Air Scoop
By: edgar3

Apex Motorsports Washer Fluid Tank Replacement Kit Now Available!!!
By: Darth_Emma

Maxspeed · 06-02-2012, 06:39 PM

Thanks Chase.

06-02-2012, 12:09 AM	#1
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 1,738	Need a lil help On air intake decision. I plan on buy a Cold air intake with in a couple weeks and i cannot decide between the many that are offered on here but there are some that have stood out above most. The C.A.I brand one looks the best and from what i have read is very popular and seems to perform the best, but the draw back is that it seems to be about 100 bucks more exspensive than others in black powdercoat. I also like the roto-fab as well looks good and can custom it and offers a dry filter option and price is pretty good same with the BBk good price and looks good. But Is the Cai one worth the extra money over a rotofab or bbk. I would like a lil advice from the wise people on here.

06-02-2012, 12:49 AM	#2
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CR, IA Posts: 2,021 View My Garage	Definitely go with Cold Air Inductions. It has a ceramic intake tube to keep the air cooler. The glass box top looks sexy too for car shows. Also, you can get the ADM or Apex air scoop that will help direct air flow to the intake. JRE has done dyno test and their results show that Cold Air Inductions with air scoop is one of the leading intakes with the best hp gains. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, GFX, Subs, RX CC, ARH 1 7/8, Cold Air Inductions w/Apex scoop.

06-02-2012, 02:02 AM	#3
axis Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 4,524	The Halltech Yellowjacket was tied with CAI for the highest gaining CAI's and it's priced cheaper. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech Yellowjacket fed Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) JRE tuned Aint nobody got time for that

06-02-2012, 02:09 AM	#4
CAMAROssRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Bloomfield, Mi Posts: 105 View My Garage	I am really happy with my K&N and so are many others on this forum. It's an awesome piece and noticed a difference in sound and performance immediately. You can really here that WOTTTTTT. Look into them and for around $300.00 i think us the going rate, they are hard to beat. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS Black on Black American Thunder Flowmaster 817481 K&N CAI

06-02-2012, 07:09 AM	#5
litle88 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 3,337	What works on the dyno and the real world are two different things, if it was me I'd go with the VAraram, and of course the tuner version. My brother ran a 12.4 with an L99 and full bolt ons and that was pretty impressive to me being such a heavy car and it be his very first run at the drag strip lol __________________ 01 Ws6, m6, ASC#618 of 1583,40k Miles,shortblock built by AES the rest built by me,Ls3 416,FAST 102, NW102,LPE Ls3 heads,LsR 243/259 .624 114+3 ,C5r T/c,all ARP'd,12-1 comp,morel L/b lifters,melling O/P, kooks 2" headers,FTP 104mm lid,JAAM RamAir Kit,PB 10% UDP,UMI K-member,UMI T/A relocator,UMI SFC's, UMI upper and lower c/a,SLP T/A,UMI LCA's,UMI adj. PHB,Racetronix f/p,sjm abs delete,katech tensioner, dhm dual cutouts,magnaflow CB,Koni adj shocks,BMR springs,Moser 9in w/35 spline axles,4.11's and spooled, viperized T56,tuned @Straightline's mustang dyno 545hp/524tq

06-02-2012, 08:36 AM	#6
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,849	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...highlight=ride __________________ She is only memory now.

06-02-2012, 08:40 AM	#7
hotcamaro5ss2010 Drives: camaro 2SS/RS 2010 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Laval Posts: 14	go with this one looks nice and efficent installed it on mine and very satisfied http://www.coldairinductions.com/sto...FUOo4Aod_z1iUg

06-02-2012, 09:12 AM	#8
litle88 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 3,337	I would not be too interested of something that is "nice" or how it's "packaged". I would want something with good customer service (if I needed it, but highly unlikely) and something that "performs". Period __________________ 01 Ws6, m6, ASC#618 of 1583,40k Miles,shortblock built by AES the rest built by me,Ls3 416,FAST 102, NW102,LPE Ls3 heads,LsR 243/259 .624 114+3 ,C5r T/c,all ARP'd,12-1 comp,morel L/b lifters,melling O/P, kooks 2" headers,FTP 104mm lid,JAAM RamAir Kit,PB 10% UDP,UMI K-member,UMI T/A relocator,UMI SFC's, UMI upper and lower c/a,SLP T/A,UMI LCA's,UMI adj. PHB,Racetronix f/p,sjm abs delete,katech tensioner, dhm dual cutouts,magnaflow CB,Koni adj shocks,BMR springs,Moser 9in w/35 spline axles,4.11's and spooled, viperized T56,tuned @Straightline's mustang dyno 545hp/524tq

06-02-2012, 11:13 AM	#10
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 518	All of them will be an improvement. Some will look better than others....some will cost more....some will perform better with a tune. Keep reading and researching, then pick what is best for YOU. I picked up 21hp and 19tq with a Halltech (hood up and hood down on the dyno). __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather,Sun Roof, Halltech cai, Delo 400 15w40, Ebay LED p13w DL, Lucas oil 80w90 gear oil, OBX LT's, Ebay gill decals, Shell Spirax ATF, Mike Norris tuned 413/419 Avenging Orange: 35 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!!

06-02-2012, 11:25 AM	#11
May_Roe_SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Black LS3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manor,Tx Posts: 60	I am pretty happy with my Vararam __________________ Will Vararam CAI Borla ATAK cat back, Elite Engineering Catch Can, VMAX throttle body (white), Cam, valve train upgrade (springs, retainers, rods), Kooks 1 7/8" long tube, custom tune, and full Royal Purple fluids

06-02-2012, 11:28 AM	#12
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2010 Satin Black 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 7,623 View My Garage	I went with the AirAid. Works pretty well for me, but doesn't get the respect because of the design. The box is sorta funky looking. Whichever you choose, enjoy! __________________

06-02-2012, 11:54 AM	#13
Silverlsinva Drives: 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth Grigio Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manassas, Va Posts: 1,738	Wow alot of nice responses, I forgot to say is that i need something that is pretty easy to install as well im not super handy with tools and mods, And not a great fan of Oiled filters cause i know ill mess up when clean and reoil time is up. I also have more mods planned as well Vmax ported TB that i am in the process of ording and exhaust and of course a tune stupid AFM is quite annoying. I plan to go Frost Tuning. Im also debating on getting Long tubes or aftermarket wheels cause i know i dont wanna drive the Pzeros at winter time. Last edited by Silverlsinva; 06-02-2012 at 11:55 AM. Reason: misspell

06-02-2012, 01:27 PM	#15
bmbbl be Drives: camaro ss-05chopper-13-street glide Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: tallmadge, ohio Posts: 984	here is mine....love my roto-fab...lots of options for cosmetics Attached Images

06-02-2012, 03:10 PM	#16
Cody6.2 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 207	I still don't see what people like about the CAI unit, not only does the tube coating not matter at all but the box/lid look like an aquarium.

06-02-2012, 04:58 PM	#19
Bo White Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tuscaloosa County Alabama Posts: 1,124	Get the one that looks the best to you when ya pop the hood, thats what it boils down to in the end. All of the top players will give ya about the same gains. I gained over 20rwhp/rwtq with my Rotofab on the dyno on the stock tune. Oiled filter or not, doesnt matter. I run oiled only because that all Ive ever had since back in the day. __________________ 2009 PBM G8 GXP M6 #196 of 1829 JBA LT headers Spectre intake

06-02-2012, 05:32 PM	#20
k2jones Drives: 2010 Camaro 2/SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 52 View My Garage	Very happy with my CAI... a great install and really fits well. I also like it because it looks different then all the rest. __________________ Never Shall I Fail My Brother:flag1:

06-02-2012, 05:36 PM	#21
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 518	aFe has a nice unit and offers oiled or dry filters __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather,Sun Roof, Halltech cai, Delo 400 15w40, Ebay LED p13w DL, Lucas oil 80w90 gear oil, OBX LT's, Ebay gill decals, Shell Spirax ATF, Mike Norris tuned 413/419 Avenging Orange: 35 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!!

06-02-2012, 05:52 PM	#22
CCbusa09 Drives: '06 Tacoma, '11 Durango, '12 SW 1SS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Carson City Posts: 403 View My Garage	Another CAI, Inc. fan here, love it!! Attached Images __________________ 2012 1SS LS3; Borla S type axle back and CAI, Inc. cold air induction.

06-02-2012, 06:33 PM	#23
Maxspeed Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,141	I bought the CAI Black Powder CAI, washer relocate kit and Apex scoop from Chase. Had it in less than a week. It was on the truck from APex with in 2 hours of my paying. Here is a cold air induction spread sheet https://spreadsheets.google.com/spre...ZNVI5aVE&hl=en While I am at it does anyone have any pictures of their scoops installed?

06-02-2012, 06:39 PM	#25
Maxspeed Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,141	Thanks Chase.