Cold air intake question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SteveFrench · 03-20-2012, 12:38 AM

I know there has been tons of threads about this but i was wondering if anyone knew the actual numbers as to which CAI gives the best gains?

chicagobulls · 03-20-2012, 12:58 AM

injen cold air or vararam

SteveFrench · 03-20-2012, 01:27 AM

you got the numbers for any of them by chance??

11SynergyGr&Bl · 03-20-2012, 06:09 PM

Has anyone posted numbers for the VR yet? I was thinking about getting the INJEN long tube instead of the VR. I've heard they are the same as far as gains, so I wanted to see if this has been verified ^.^. Thanks!

lscamaro · 03-20-2012, 06:46 PM

The Vararam has never been dyno proven to perform like the Injen. There have been members who have tested 0-60 and got identical numbers between the two. The injen gives 16hp as is the highest proven intake per the Janetty Racing Test

ModBargains.com · 03-20-2012, 06:48 PM

I've heard some great things about the AFE intake from my customers, you might want to throw that into the mix as well. AFE works on OEM equipment cars like they design all the Toyota TRD intakes just FYI

SteveFrench · 03-20-2012, 09:59 PM

What do you guys think of the K&N CAI? heard good things but how does it compare? also K&N has a 63 series and a 69 typhoon series. whats the difference??

VR Baron · 03-20-2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveFrench

What do you guys think of the K&N CAI? heard good things but how does it compare? also K&N has a 63 series and a 69 typhoon series. whats the difference??

69 is the polished tube, 63 is black plastic. I heard maf issues or cel with the 63 but I cant confirm. Made power in the lower ranges of cai's.

Read all the dozens of threads, lots of feedback. Thats how I got the Injen.

chevyfan#1 · 03-21-2012, 10:20 AM

I have a CAI INC CAI and am very happy, also it was one of the top performers on the Janetty test I believe.

PAUL SS · 03-21-2012, 10:31 AM

CAI has features others don't. Insulated air box, ceramic coated tube inside and out. It also has a nice snug fit in under the hood, looks good and is customizable.

TastyBake · 03-21-2012, 11:07 AM

Here you go:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=test+v6

Note Vararam isn't on this test.

This doesn't tell the whole story as the dyno charts would. Its all about the increase in the rpm range you're driving. A higher peak HP @ 5500 RPM doesn't mean its higher at 3000 RPM.

Overall, 1-3 hp between them isn't going to make much difference especially due to other factors like air temp.

Just pick the one that looks good.

I'm currently at a toss up between Vararam and CAI. I like the Vararam look but I don't want any fitment issues to occur. CAI insulation and parts professional but the cost is pretty high.

SteveFrench · 03-26-2012, 05:02 PM

So i have narrowed my selection down to either Injen or CAI. Anyone have anything bad to say about either? or which they perfer?

also i didn't seen injen on that list. Anyone have the gains for both to compare?

Taintedveins · 03-26-2012, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

I've heard some great things about the AFE intake from my customers, you might want to throw that into the mix as well. AFE works on OEM equipment cars like they design all the Toyota TRD intakes just FYI

Could you possibly explain that a bit more? That is an interesting thing to hear and if it works I wouldn't mind having it.

SirMike · 03-26-2012, 05:43 PM

INJEN FTW

03-20-2012, 06:09 PM	#4
11SynergyGr&Bl JZ Drives: 2011 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 175	Has anyone posted numbers for the VR yet? I was thinking about getting the INJEN long tube instead of the VR. I've heard they are the same as far as gains, so I wanted to see if this has been verified ^.^. Thanks! __________________ 2011 SGM Camaro Hi/low 8k HID kit, Injen WB long tube, Pfadt stage 2, Rx black ice-olator, Rx catch can (color matched =D).

03-20-2012, 06:46 PM	#5
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	The Vararam has never been dyno proven to perform like the Injen. There have been members who have tested 0-60 and got identical numbers between the two. The injen gives 16hp as is the highest proven intake per the Janetty Racing Test __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

03-21-2012, 10:31 AM	#10
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	CAI has features others don't. Insulated air box, ceramic coated tube inside and out. It also has a nice snug fit in under the hood, looks good and is customizable. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein Last edited by PAUL SS; 03-26-2012 at 09:58 PM.

03-26-2012, 05:02 PM	#12
SteveFrench Drives: Summit White 2018 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 101 View My Garage	So i have narrowed my selection down to either Injen or CAI. Anyone have anything bad to say about either? or which they perfer? also i didn't seen injen on that list. Anyone have the gains for both to compare? Last edited by SteveFrench; 03-26-2012 at 05:04 PM. Reason: forgot to add something

03-26-2012, 05:43 PM	#14
SirMike Inland Empire Camaro Club Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS, 2015 Challenger Join Date: May 2010 Location: So. Cal Posts: 647 View My Garage	INJEN FTW __________________

03-20-2012, 12:38 AM	#1
SteveFrench Drives: Summit White 2018 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 101 View My Garage	Cold air intake question I know there has been tons of threads about this but i was wondering if anyone knew the actual numbers as to which CAI gives the best gains?

03-20-2012, 12:58 AM	#2
chicagobulls one car wolfpack Drives: 2010 Camaro V6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,226	injen cold air or vararam

03-20-2012, 01:27 AM	#3
SteveFrench Drives: Summit White 2018 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 101 View My Garage	you got the numbers for any of them by chance??

03-20-2012, 06:48 PM	#6
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,845	I've heard some great things about the AFE intake from my customers, you might want to throw that into the mix as well. AFE works on OEM equipment cars like they design all the Toyota TRD intakes just FYI

03-20-2012, 09:59 PM	#7
SteveFrench Drives: Summit White 2018 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 101 View My Garage	What do you guys think of the K&N CAI? heard good things but how does it compare? also K&N has a 63 series and a 69 typhoon series. whats the difference??

03-21-2012, 10:20 AM	#9
chevyfan#1 I Love my new Camaro!! Drives: Hyper Blue 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 296	I have a CAI INC CAI and am very happy, also it was one of the top performers on the Janetty test I believe.

03-21-2012, 11:07 AM	#11
TastyBake Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT/RS Black Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 980	Here you go: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=test+v6 Note Vararam isn't on this test. This doesn't tell the whole story as the dyno charts would. Its all about the increase in the rpm range you're driving. A higher peak HP @ 5500 RPM doesn't mean its higher at 3000 RPM. Overall, 1-3 hp between them isn't going to make much difference especially due to other factors like air temp. Just pick the one that looks good. I'm currently at a toss up between Vararam and CAI. I like the Vararam look but I don't want any fitment issues to occur. CAI insulation and parts professional but the cost is pretty high.

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