Help for a nooby - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

slakjak1215 · 06-12-2014, 10:58 AM

So I recently got a 2014 1Ls with the 3.6 V6 motor. I am in the process of obtaining the catch can. After that, i was thinking of CAI but then realized would that even do anything without getting a ported throttle body to help the air flow better? Anyone else have suggestions on what can be done? not looking to spend a ton. BTW I got the car brand new from the dealer with around 60mi on it, just wondering if the "True" Break in period where the pistons learn to sit is now over? I read the break in thread here about doing hard accelerations for the first 500 or so miles. I'm at mile 215 in two days so was wondering if anyone had input on that. Thanks!

Lacpac · 06-12-2014, 11:04 AM

Catch can is a great move especially as your first mod.
CAI would be my second and I could tell a difference even before adding my ported TB. It would be my next mod though. I drive a 2012 LFX. V6.

slakjak1215 · 06-12-2014, 11:11 AM

Yeah I was thinking of getting This for a CAI
http://www.coldairinductions.com/che...oated-black-60
But I only really understand the basics of a TB so I don't really know what i'm looking for in that. What size, company or anything really. Would anyone have a recommendation?
Thanks!

KaBoom1701 · 06-12-2014, 12:17 PM

You can do either one first, TB or CAI, I did them at the same time and it made a huge difference in throttle response and exhaust sound.

The CAI sounds awesome at WOT.

You may want to check the V6 LFX sub forums. There is some great info in there.

Lacpac · 06-12-2014, 12:34 PM

Vmax TB seems very popular. It's the one I bought. Lots of threads here about it.

Vespula2012 · 06-12-2014, 12:41 PM

Mine's an 8, but I'll second the "CAI sounds awesome at WOT" comment.
Super awesome in fact...

Pathogen · 06-12-2014, 01:13 PM

I have the Volant and love it. (2014 LFX)

xnuyokr · 06-12-2014, 01:48 PM

Many many opinions here, especially in favor of the CAI brand which is a bit pricey at $400. For $230 I installed the INJEN short tube cai and am very satisfied and I just installed the Vmax ported throttle body which most owners seem to favor. Two must have mods! If you can do the cai and the throttle body at the same time you will save yourself a few minutes of work, they are both a quick installs regardless. Good luck!

slakjak1215 · 06-12-2014, 01:48 PM

That looks super clean and nice, only thing i'm worried about is that tight elbow in the pipe, wouldn't that cause a lot of turbulence and mess with sensors?

Lacpac · 06-12-2014, 02:05 PM

Re: Volant. I have one and the bend is decieving. No problems, No codes, and if you choose the Donaldson Powercore filter, no oil, or replacement for 50-100k. Read up on the filter technology in the Donaldson Web site. It filters better than stock and had less restriction. Difficult to get both.

Pathogen · 06-12-2014, 02:37 PM

Agreed. The bend is not nearly as pronounced as it looks.

slakjak1215 · 06-12-2014, 02:52 PM

Awesome Thanks so much for your inputs. I keep coming up with thoughts. I was talking with a buddy that has a GT500 and he said that he obtained all of his parts through the ford dealer and had someone else put them on. None of these parts would void the warranty either because it was done through ford and ford racing. I was wondering does Chevy have anything similar? And also, If I do add the Ported TB and the CAI along with a possible tune, will the transmission/drive train handle the added power along with the clutch? Thanks again!

Detroit Muscle · 06-12-2014, 03:04 PM

get rid of those OEM trashcans bro!, Exhaust FTW.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 06-12-2014, 03:10 PM

OP - Lots of Chevy Dealers sell and install our CAI for the Camaro, as well as other vehicles. A CAI, no matter what brand, will not affect your warranty, they simply will not warranty the CAI or any damage caused by it. Our CAI keeps the filter in the stock location, so water intrusion is not a concern which dealers like to see. As far as your TB, its not needed to add the CAI, and you'll see plenty of difference just with the CAI. If you do choose to get the TB ported/polished, I've read a lot of good feedback after doing so, especially when coupled with our CAI. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help.

And btw, we are made 100% in the USA, have a lifetime warranty, and have thousands of happy Camaro Customers

06-12-2014, 10:58 AM	#1
slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	Help for a nooby So I recently got a 2014 1Ls with the 3.6 V6 motor. I am in the process of obtaining the catch can. After that, i was thinking of CAI but then realized would that even do anything without getting a ported throttle body to help the air flow better? Anyone else have suggestions on what can be done? not looking to spend a ton. BTW I got the car brand new from the dealer with around 60mi on it, just wondering if the "True" Break in period where the pistons learn to sit is now over? I read the break in thread here about doing hard accelerations for the first 500 or so miles. I'm at mile 215 in two days so was wondering if anyone had input on that. Thanks!

06-12-2014, 12:17 PM	#4
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	You can do either one first, TB or CAI, I did them at the same time and it made a huge difference in throttle response and exhaust sound. The CAI sounds awesome at WOT. You may want to check the V6 LFX sub forums. There is some great info in there. __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

06-12-2014, 12:41 PM	#6
Vespula2012 Drives: 2012 Camaro RS/SS LS3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 105 View My Garage	Mine's an 8, but I'll second the "CAI sounds awesome at WOT" comment. Super awesome in fact... __________________ The Super-Devil is at least 6 inches taller, has a flying motorcycle and a jar of marmalade that we believe forces you to commit adultery.

06-12-2014, 01:13 PM	#7
Pathogen Drives: 2014 1LS Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 653	I have the Volant and love it. (2014 LFX) __________________ Nobody with a good car needs to be justified. -Flannery O'Connor

06-12-2014, 01:48 PM	#8
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 743	Many many opinions here, especially in favor of the CAI brand which is a bit pricey at $400. For $230 I installed the INJEN short tube cai and am very satisfied and I just installed the Vmax ported throttle body which most owners seem to favor. Two must have mods! If you can do the cai and the throttle body at the same time you will save yourself a few minutes of work, they are both a quick installs regardless. Good luck! __________________

06-12-2014, 11:04 AM	#2
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 491 View My Garage	Catch can is a great move especially as your first mod. CAI would be my second and I could tell a difference even before adding my ported TB. It would be my next mod though. I drive a 2012 LFX. V6.

06-12-2014, 11:11 AM	#3
slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	Yeah I was thinking of getting This for a CAI http://www.coldairinductions.com/che...oated-black-60 But I only really understand the basics of a TB so I don't really know what i'm looking for in that. What size, company or anything really. Would anyone have a recommendation? Thanks!

06-12-2014, 12:34 PM	#5
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 491 View My Garage	Vmax TB seems very popular. It's the one I bought. Lots of threads here about it.

06-12-2014, 02:05 PM	#10
Lacpac Drives: 2012 Crystal Red Tintcoat RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 491 View My Garage	Re: Volant. I have one and the bend is decieving. No problems, No codes, and if you choose the Donaldson Powercore filter, no oil, or replacement for 50-100k. Read up on the filter technology in the Donaldson Web site. It filters better than stock and had less restriction. Difficult to get both.

06-12-2014, 02:37 PM	#11
Pathogen Drives: 2014 1LS Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 653	Agreed. The bend is not nearly as pronounced as it looks. __________________ Nobody with a good car needs to be justified. -Flannery O'Connor

06-12-2014, 02:52 PM	#12
slakjak1215 Drives: 2014 1LS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Derby CT Posts: 409	Awesome Thanks so much for your inputs. I keep coming up with thoughts. I was talking with a buddy that has a GT500 and he said that he obtained all of his parts through the ford dealer and had someone else put them on. None of these parts would void the warranty either because it was done through ford and ford racing. I was wondering does Chevy have anything similar? And also, If I do add the Ported TB and the CAI along with a possible tune, will the transmission/drive train handle the added power along with the clutch? Thanks again!

06-12-2014, 03:04 PM	#13
Detroit Muscle Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 659	get rid of those OEM trashcans bro!, Exhaust FTW. __________________ Stainless Power Headers, High Flow Cats, CAI intake, SLP Loudmouth 1 exhaust, Dyno tune from Alternative Performance

06-12-2014, 03:10 PM	#14
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	OP - Lots of Chevy Dealers sell and install our CAI for the Camaro, as well as other vehicles. A CAI, no matter what brand, will not affect your warranty, they simply will not warranty the CAI or any damage caused by it. Our CAI keeps the filter in the stock location, so water intrusion is not a concern which dealers like to see. As far as your TB, its not needed to add the CAI, and you'll see plenty of difference just with the CAI. If you do choose to get the TB ported/polished, I've read a lot of good feedback after doing so, especially when coupled with our CAI. Let me know if you have any questions, I would be happy to help. And btw, we are made 100% in the USA, have a lifetime warranty, and have thousands of happy Camaro Customers