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Tricksta · 03-31-2014, 11:15 AM

Will a cold air intake effect gas mileage? If so in a negative or positive way?

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CamaroKid300 · 03-31-2014, 11:17 AM

Generally a positive effect to the tune of 2-4 MPG on a good intake such as air raid or CAI...but the cheaper models expect it to be the same.

However I didn't notice any change in milage positive or negatively when I added my CAI.

Apex Motorsports · 03-31-2014, 11:19 AM

Theoretically your should see a small improvement due to eliminating restriction and adding efficiency. In reality you will probably see no change whatsoever. Maybe a slight decrease if you use more throttle because you like the sound of the intake howling.

Tricksta · 03-31-2014, 11:21 AM

And what do you think the best intake of choice is for a 2SS? I see a lot of people talking about air raid. And will the car need any tune change for use of a cold air intake?

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Balue · 03-31-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Maybe a slight decrease if you use more throttle because you like the sound of the intake howling.

This +1, once that LS3 starts breathing at 3500+ it sounds like its growling.

DRKS1D3 · 03-31-2014, 11:29 AM

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bandier · 03-31-2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Maybe a slight decrease if you use more throttle because you like the sound of the intake howling.

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RubberChicken · 03-31-2014, 11:52 AM

You can also expect to hear a high pitched whistling sound when you give it gas. I've been told this is normal with CAIs. It's a bit annoying but I've gotten used to it.

FWIW, I put in a K&N CAI about 5 months ago. The car definitely sounds meaner though I have not seen an improvement in gas mileage.

Indydriver · 03-31-2014, 12:01 PM

As my tuner put it regarding needing a tune with CAIs, "Air going to the MAF is everything".

If you're not going with headers, I'd add a ported TB then get it tuned.

DaemonGPF · 03-31-2014, 12:12 PM

For people like me who take long road trips on cruise control - you'd see a fair gain in MPG. The rest of the time, not so much LOL.

firedrop · 03-31-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberChicken

You can also expect to hear a high pitched whistling sound when you give it gas. I've been told this is normal with CAIs. It's a bit annoying but I've gotten used to it.

FWIW, I put in a K&N CAI about 5 months ago. The car definitely sounds meaner though I have not seen an improvement in gas mileage.

Maybe something is loose? My cold air inductions has no whistle.

DFWZ28 · 03-31-2014, 03:07 PM

i put a cai cold air intake on my SS. i dont drive it enough to gauge gas mileage savings. but i love the improved throttle response and sound!! plus you can beat the looks.

RubberChicken · 03-31-2014, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by firedrop

Maybe something is loose? My cold air inductions has no whistle.

Odd. I even posted the question here on Camaro5 and was told that the high pitched whistle was to be expected with the CAI. Here's the link to the thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324418

thkfast · 03-31-2014, 06:35 PM

My MPG went down 2 MPG after installing the Airaid c.a.i., but I also performed the #5 and #20 fuse pull to reset the computer to run premium fuel performance again. And I floor it a lot more now.

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RubberChicken Drives: 2011 IBM 1LT w white Rally Stripes Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 396 View My Garage	You can also expect to hear a high pitched whistling sound when you give it gas. I've been told this is normal with CAIs. It's a bit annoying but I've gotten used to it. FWIW, I put in a K&N CAI about 5 months ago. The car definitely sounds meaner though I have not seen an improvement in gas mileage. __________________

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Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	As my tuner put it regarding needing a tune with CAIs, "Air going to the MAF is everything". If you're not going with headers, I'd add a ported TB then get it tuned. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

03-31-2014, 11:17 AM	#2
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,143 View My Garage	Generally a positive effect to the tune of 2-4 MPG on a good intake such as air raid or CAI...but the cheaper models expect it to be the same. However I didn't notice any change in milage positive or negatively when I added my CAI. __________________ Stock...For Now.

03-31-2014, 11:19 AM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Theoretically your should see a small improvement due to eliminating restriction and adding efficiency. In reality you will probably see no change whatsoever. Maybe a slight decrease if you use more throttle because you like the sound of the intake howling.

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DaemonGPF Redonkulous Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States Posts: 306	For people like me who take long road trips on cruise control - you'd see a fair gain in MPG. The rest of the time, not so much LOL.

03-31-2014, 03:07 PM	#12
DFWZ28 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,603 View My Garage	i put a cai cold air intake on my SS. i dont drive it enough to gauge gas mileage savings. but i love the improved throttle response and sound!! plus you can beat the looks. Attached Images __________________

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thkfast Drives: '14 Red 2SS/RS/LS3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 692	My MPG went down 2 MPG after installing the Airaid c.a.i., but I also performed the #5 and #20 fuse pull to reset the computer to run premium fuel performance again. And I floor it a lot more now.