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Witchdoctor92 · 08-07-2011, 07:51 PM

OK, I couln't find any of this in the Bolt-On Discussions, but does anyone have a comparison/strong opinion on the CAI kits out there for the V-8? I know K&N is the big name, but I am looking for anyone who has tried it and other systems. Ease of install is a factor, as is performance, looks and filter effectiveness. Fire away everybody.

Kahdir · 08-07-2011, 07:59 PM

Cold Air Intake Independent Testing Results by Jannetty Racing

I went with Airaid Intake (250-243) for price and previous experience with that brand.

Install was easy with the exception of the ground post relocation.

MattMan · 08-08-2011, 11:56 PM

I've been wondering the same thing - I hear great things about K&N, CAI, and Roto-Fab. I'm debating which to get myself. Any idea if you need a tune after the install or if an intake voids the warranty?

axis · 08-09-2011, 03:37 AM

This is the test that you want to look at. It's still Jannetty but it's the last one he did and it's got all the major players that wanted to compete, in it.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...endent+testing

Bay Area SS · 08-09-2011, 03:41 AM

Just installed my Rotofab. It looks great, install was easy, good quality, made my car sound meaner, and performance was boosted a bit. Very happy. You dont have to get a tune with it. However once you start modding you are going to get so much more bang for your buck when you get tuned. It seems to complete everyting and make everything run stronger and smoother.

TSSUNAMI · 08-09-2011, 11:03 AM

Installed the New Era OTR on my SS last night. Great improvement in low end throttle response, sounded mean as hell. (Deeper through the higher RPM range)

Not one driveability issue on the stock tune. No surging, no bucking, no herky jerky.

Looks badass too.

Dznyfn · 08-09-2011, 11:17 AM

Installed a LMR yesterday and I am thoroughly pleased with the performance and the new sound. LMR comes with the K & N filter. Bought it on this site used for $135 and is a fabulous find. Great find on here as others are changing their mods and reselling what they had on their cars.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 08-09-2011, 11:24 AM

www.vararam.com

BowlingSS · 08-09-2011, 12:19 PM

My CAI, Inc was easy to install and it works great. Filter after 8K was not very dirty but I did clean it.

Good luck.
Bill

2010orange_ss · 08-09-2011, 02:02 PM

I'd go with the LG cold air. It's an easy straightforward install.

Give Anthony 972.429.1963 a call and I bet he'd make you a deal on one.

hangfly · 08-13-2011, 03:07 PM

Saw someone up above asked if the CAI void any of the factory warranty. I was also wondering this, anyone have any idea?

stiletto7 · 08-13-2011, 03:53 PM

CAI won't void your warranty unless it does something like such water into your engine or over oil your filter and get that all up in the engine.

Apex Motorsports · 08-13-2011, 04:02 PM

Give this article a read:

What Is The Best Air Intake System For The Camaro SS?

It discusses what makes a good intakes the pros and cons of several of the more popular intake designs. If you have any questions afterwards feel free to hit me up.

bannonm · 08-13-2011, 06:37 PM

After seeing a co-workers Air Raid CAI, I decided that a sealed box was a better way to go. The seal on top of his air box became distorted after a while and I wondered how it was supposed to even seal any longer. Other manufacturers use the same type of design. My decision was to go with a CAI brand intake because of the sealed box design. I'm pretty happy with it. Only took me 45 minutes to install once I first read the instruction books.

08-07-2011, 07:51 PM	#1
Witchdoctor92 Drives: 2012 1SS Black with white rally str Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 611	CAI System comparison OK, I couln't find any of this in the Bolt-On Discussions, but does anyone have a comparison/strong opinion on the CAI kits out there for the V-8? I know K&N is the big name, but I am looking for anyone who has tried it and other systems. Ease of install is a factor, as is performance, looks and filter effectiveness. Fire away everybody.

08-07-2011, 07:59 PM	#2
Kahdir Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,178 View My Garage	Cold Air Intake Independent Testing Results by Jannetty Racing I went with Airaid Intake (250-243) for price and previous experience with that brand. Install was easy with the exception of the ground post relocation. __________________ SEPA5.COM – South East Pennsylvania Camaro Owners

08-09-2011, 03:37 AM	#4
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	This is the test that you want to look at. It's still Jannetty but it's the last one he did and it's got all the major players that wanted to compete, in it. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...endent+testing __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

08-09-2011, 11:03 AM	#6
TSSUNAMI It was ninety nine cents! Drives: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,714 View My Garage	Installed the New Era OTR on my SS last night. Great improvement in low end throttle response, sounded mean as hell. (Deeper through the higher RPM range) Not one driveability issue on the stock tune. No surging, no bucking, no herky jerky. Looks badass too. __________________ My Build Thread

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08-08-2011, 11:56 PM	#3
MattMan Drives: Cyber Gray 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 18	I've been wondering the same thing - I hear great things about K&N, CAI, and Roto-Fab. I'm debating which to get myself. Any idea if you need a tune after the install or if an intake voids the warranty?

08-09-2011, 03:41 AM	#5
Bay Area SS Drives: 2010 rs/2ss Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ca bay area Posts: 669 View My Garage	Just installed my Rotofab. It looks great, install was easy, good quality, made my car sound meaner, and performance was boosted a bit. Very happy. You dont have to get a tune with it. However once you start modding you are going to get so much more bang for your buck when you get tuned. It seems to complete everyting and make everything run stronger and smoother.

08-09-2011, 11:17 AM	#7
Dznyfn Drives: 13 1SS Vert, 05 Tahoe Z71, 67 RS/SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 387	Installed a LMR yesterday and I am thoroughly pleased with the performance and the new sound. LMR comes with the K & N filter. Bought it on this site used for $135 and is a fabulous find. Great find on here as others are changing their mods and reselling what they had on their cars.

08-09-2011, 11:24 AM	#8
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	www.vararam.com

08-09-2011, 12:19 PM	#9
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	My CAI, Inc was easy to install and it works great. Filter after 8K was not very dirty but I did clean it. Good luck. Bill

08-09-2011, 02:02 PM	#10
2010orange_ss Drives: 2010 orange ss Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: DFW Posts: 9	I'd go with the LG cold air. It's an easy straightforward install. Give Anthony 972.429.1963 a call and I bet he'd make you a deal on one.

08-13-2011, 03:07 PM	#11
hangfly Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: NC Posts: 24	Saw someone up above asked if the CAI void any of the factory warranty. I was also wondering this, anyone have any idea?

08-13-2011, 03:53 PM	#12
stiletto7 Drives: 2011 SS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 53	CAI won't void your warranty unless it does something like such water into your engine or over oil your filter and get that all up in the engine.

08-13-2011, 04:02 PM	#13
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Give this article a read: What Is The Best Air Intake System For The Camaro SS? It discusses what makes a good intakes the pros and cons of several of the more popular intake designs. If you have any questions afterwards feel free to hit me up.

08-13-2011, 06:37 PM	#14
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	After seeing a co-workers Air Raid CAI, I decided that a sealed box was a better way to go. The seal on top of his air box became distorted after a while and I wondered how it was supposed to even seal any longer. Other manufacturers use the same type of design. My decision was to go with a CAI brand intake because of the sealed box design. I'm pretty happy with it. Only took me 45 minutes to install once I first read the instruction books.