I am surprised that every forum does not have one. It seems there is a limit to what I can find online, especially with specific questions. I searched this forum and couldn't find what I was looking for. If I see general question threads, I will edit and append to this thread, with the questions and summary of the answers in bold. I have some questions, hopefully without going too much into forced induction forum topics.
1. Is it worthwhile to have dual CAI for v6?
More air = more HP... to a point. I know some late 3rd generation Camaros had dual cold air intakes. I would imagine that's a good thing. But you would have to wire the new Camaros to do so, which I wouldn't think is a easy chore. So I think it's a great idea in theory, but you don't want to do it. Go with the Injen True CAI. I think it's the best. - Brownie
2. Since it is possible to have dual cold air intake, is it possible to have Air Ram and Air intake at the same time similar to how a sequential turbo would work.
It's possible, but see above response. The "ram" air, like the 4th generation Firebirds (if that is what you are referring to), has been proven to only work at ridiculous speeds. The ram air really acts as a cold air intake. So once again, I would just go with the Injen True CAI. If you are talking about short ram, then you need to think about heat soak. In which case you would get something that blocks the heat off from the rest of the engine bay. Of the current short ram set-ups, the Injen True CAI outperformed them all on the dyno. - Brownie
no intake can make boost like any kind of FI. Sequential turbos are a stupid plan in my opinion. and have never seen any setups like it except online. - Sincity
3. Would an electric AC, which would reduce car weight and power loss to engine, be considered a bolt on? Would they be as efficient?
4. Is CAI worthless without having uninterrupted and/or new exhaust system
The CAI is still worth it, even without an exhaust system. Although, I do recommend getting a sweet exhaust system - Brownie
4. Does just converting to long headers dramatically increase HP?
Yes. But you want to increase airflow with the CAI, axel/cat-back exhaust, and a TUNE if you are doing LT headers. - Brownie
Yes, according to the Manufacturer dyno's and show good gains on independent dynos also. - Sin city
5. I think I read somewhere, on this site, that CAI is a waste of money if one plans to get a turbocharger. When one has a turbocharger does the CAI become obsolete?
But the turbo will likely change the configuration of the intake set-up. Thus, making it useless - Brownie
6. How is one supposed to choose where they get their bolt ons from? Any one can recommend what they use, but is there a best combo/set of bolt ons, even if each would be from a different company?
I say Injen true CAI, and beyond that, I don't know. For performance, you would go LT headers, high flow cats, cat-back exhaust, and a necessary tune. - Brownie
There are many forum sponsors that sell V6 upgrades, I have an Airaid intake V2 BBK longtubes and a catback and will be tuning the car for basic power mod, no best combo has been found, nor will it ever be thats just the way the car modifying world works - Sincity
7. Does diameter make exhaust pipes better performance pipes?
Yes, to a point. You still want backpressure. So don't open it too much. - Brownie
yes it can be too big or too small. - Sincity
8. Why doesn't any one discuss functional hood scoop for v6's? Are they not worth it?
They are. But no one has designed an intake/hood set-up, yet? I think? I haven't found one yet? Anyone do this, yet? - Brownie
9. If aftermarket bolt ons increase fuel economy and performance, why doesn't GM invest in making better parts, or using a company for the bolt ons?
Because they want to keep things simple on a mass production level. It keeps cost down. Not all of the Camaro buyers want the sound, etc. Plus we want to be able to customize for personal preference, and because there is no definite "correct" answer. - Brownie
Keep noise down, emissions, $$$$, all sorts of reasons. - Sincity
10. Why isn't Christina Hendricks my wife?
Because she's my wife - Brownie
lol... I don't think I'll bother answering. - Jag
- Sincity