Reason #433 CAI Inc is the best intake - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

failshift · 03-04-2016, 09:51 AM

JerTM · 03-04-2016, 10:01 AM

So, the intake is taking in ambient air like it's supposed to? I think I'm missing something.

TooCool5 · 03-04-2016, 10:08 AM

Maybe an employee.

Moto-Mojo · 03-04-2016, 10:24 AM

What's that translate to in standard deviation of the two temperatures, about .02% HP per degree?

dmginc · 03-04-2016, 11:15 AM

cheap intakes will have intake air temps well above ambient due to heat soak of the intake tube. K&N's intake that has the chrome intake tube will have much higher temps cause that metal tube is going to get hot. there are other intakes that will have similar issues. the cooler the air going in is the better the car will run.

ZED SLED · 03-04-2016, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TooCool5

Maybe an employee.

See that sticker on the windshield? Michigan doesn't have that.

AG1LE · 03-04-2016, 11:22 AM

What was your engine temp at the time, and for how long?

xc_SS/RS · 03-04-2016, 11:48 AM

Bet I could get similar readings with my vararam...

WoodBoss · 03-04-2016, 11:55 AM

Good info really, thanks !!

1Coopgt · 03-04-2016, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dmginc

cheap intakes will have intake air temps well above ambient due to heat soak of the intake tube. K&N's intake that has the chrome intake tube will have much higher temps cause that metal tube is going to get hot. there are other intakes that will have similar issues. the cooler the air going in is the better the car will run.

Where is the proof ? Has anyone actually done testing while the car is moving ? I agree when a car is sitting still and Idling you will get heat soak . Once you start moving again things start to cool back down to ambient temps .

The K&N seals to the hood of the car where the air filter is , not sure how well but that is why they have a top gasket, that and to keep peeps from cutting themselves on the metal surround .

It drive me crazy when people spout stuff with out proof. Sorry. If you have it post it. I know you were just using K&N as a example but They are not a cheap Intake.

TX_ED_SS · 03-04-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

See that sticker on the windshield? Michigan doesn't have that.

That's a Texas registration sticker.

failshift · 03-04-2016, 12:28 PM

Was at operating temperature. Not moving. Highest I've seen it vary is 3-4*

Welker2 · 03-04-2016, 12:39 PM

Not saying CAI Inc isn't good or possibly the best; however, I haven't seen or heard anything here one way or the other to prove it is or isn't. Where's the comparison data? I would need to see the results of other CIA systems tested under the same exact conditions.

In regards to the temps shown, where is the sensor for air intake flow? Is it pre or post filter (mounted in the box with the filter or in the tube close to the TB)? If it's mounted in the box with the filter, my guess is you would get similar readings regardless of the CIA.

Glad you're happy with your CIA and that it is performing they way you want

Mr. Stacy · 03-04-2016, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by failshift

Was at operating temperature. Not moving. Highest I've seen it vary is 3-4*

Why would it ever be higher? Heat soak?

03-04-2016, 09:51 AM	#1
failshift Banned Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,089	Reason #433 CAI Inc is the best intake

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TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,244 View My Garage	Maybe an employee. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

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dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	cheap intakes will have intake air temps well above ambient due to heat soak of the intake tube. K&N's intake that has the chrome intake tube will have much higher temps cause that metal tube is going to get hot. there are other intakes that will have similar issues. the cooler the air going in is the better the car will run. __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

03-04-2016, 11:48 AM	#8
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Bet I could get similar readings with my vararam... __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

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Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Not saying CAI Inc isn't good or possibly the best; however, I haven't seen or heard anything here one way or the other to prove it is or isn't. Where's the comparison data? I would need to see the results of other CIA systems tested under the same exact conditions. In regards to the temps shown, where is the sensor for air intake flow? Is it pre or post filter (mounted in the box with the filter or in the tube close to the TB)? If it's mounted in the box with the filter, my guess is you would get similar readings regardless of the CIA. Glad you're happy with your CIA and that it is performing they way you want __________________

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JerTM Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 1,940	So, the intake is taking in ambient air like it's supposed to? I think I'm missing something.

03-04-2016, 10:24 AM	#4
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 4,210	What's that translate to in standard deviation of the two temperatures, about .02% HP per degree? __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

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AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,438	What was your engine temp at the time, and for how long?

03-04-2016, 11:55 AM	#9
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,294	Good info really, thanks !!

03-04-2016, 12:28 PM	#12
failshift Banned Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 1,089	Was at operating temperature. Not moving. Highest I've seen it vary is 3-4*