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Sales @ CAI Inc · 03-17-2011, 03:29 PM

Hey C5 members! Things have really been picking up again for the spring season, and we have been getting a lot of PM's and calls regarding the same question so I though I would post the answer here for you all to see.

Q:"Does your intake require a tune? What are your performance gains with/without a tune?"

A: CAI Inc. Intake systems do not require a tune. We see an avg RWHP gain (HP to the wheels, not the crank, hood closed during testing) of about 14 HP on a stock V8 and 15HP on a stock V6 Camaro. These #"s are on a stock car no tune.

Of course, you can get a tune with our system if you so choose. We see an Avg of 25-30 HP with our system and a tune on an LS3 and an Avg of 30-35 HP with our system and a tune on an L99.

Every tune is obviously different, and if your vehicle has other performance upgrades such as headers, exhaust, etc. then the gains could obviously be higher. But I think these #'s give you an idea about the gains you could be getting if you chose to get a tune with the system.

Again, our systems do not require a tune and the HP gains, throttle respone, and sound at WOT are going to be much better even if you never get a tune. I hope this helps you guys out when doing your research on your CAI Intake.

As always, feel free to PM me or call me should you have any further questions. I really look forward to meeting some of you at the C5F in AZ coming up!!

RubyCamaro · 03-17-2011, 04:07 PM

He speaks the truth! I love my CAI inc intake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010 L99 · 03-17-2011, 04:10 PM

Just ordered mine today.

willyd · 03-17-2011, 04:11 PM

These numbers seemed drastically inflated compared to the actual dyno results I've seen conducted by many different performance shops.

2010 L99 · 03-17-2011, 04:19 PM

Here we go again...

rolnslo · 03-17-2011, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willyd

These numbers seemed drastically inflated compared to the actual dyno results I've seen conducted by many different performance shops.

Even though this is the V6 forum, most of those gains posted were for the V8. It says the V6 gained 15hp.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 03-18-2011, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolnslo

Even though this is the V6 forum, most of those gains posted were for the V8. It says the V6 gained 15hp.

Correct, our CAI on a stock V6 will get you 15 RWHP, the HP #'s listed with the tune are for the V8 model.

Cyber Gray · 03-19-2011, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill @ CAI Inc

Correct, our CAI on a stock V6 will get you 15 RWHP, the HP #'s listed with the tune are for the V8 model.

Take my word for it.

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CruznSS · 03-19-2011, 08:21 AM

See you at the fest! CAI is awesome, have not tuned as of yet but will be soon. Could tell a difference as soon as mine was installed over a year ago, no complaints.

Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

jagan323 · 03-19-2011, 08:31 AM

Any dyno results to prove it? Don't remember if Jannety Racing had the CAI intake as one of their tests. I think they did... not sure

EDIT - Nevermind, I found it =D
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...mc&hl=en#gid=0

15HP gain at Peak! I think that should be mentioned. Good gain though =D

happycamper · 03-19-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

He speaks the truth! I love my CAI inc intake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm thinking about getting one of these.
What do you like the most; significantly different sound, or extra power?

Does it sound different under normal acceleration, WOT, or both?

Thanks

Sales @ CAI Inc · 03-19-2011, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happycamper

I'm thinking about getting one of these.
What do you like the most; significantly different sound, or extra power?

Does it sound different under normal acceleration, WOT, or both?

Thanks

At idle and normal acceleration it will sound relatively the same. At WOT you will hear a noticeable difference. You will feel the additional power, more than that your throttle respond should feel quite a bit better. Feel free to pm with any questions you have, thanks!!

Reaper1a · 03-19-2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill @ CAI Inc

At idle and normal acceleration it will sound relatively the same. At WOT you will hear a noticeable difference. You will feel the additional power, more than that your throttle respond should feel quite a bit better. Feel free to pm with any questions you have, thanks!!

Exactly!
I love my CAI!

Cyber Gray · 03-20-2011, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by happycamper

I'm thinking about getting one of these.
What do you like the most; significantly different sound, or extra power?

Does it sound different under normal acceleration, WOT, or both?

Thanks

Sound with your flowmaster will be deeper and the power is much higher than stock.

03-17-2011, 03:29 PM	#1
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	Cold Air Inductions (CAI) Intake info Hey C5 members! Things have really been picking up again for the spring season, and we have been getting a lot of PM's and calls regarding the same question so I though I would post the answer here for you all to see. Q:"Does your intake require a tune? What are your performance gains with/without a tune?" A: CAI Inc. Intake systems do not require a tune. We see an avg RWHP gain (HP to the wheels, not the crank, hood closed during testing) of about 14 HP on a stock V8 and 15HP on a stock V6 Camaro. These #"s are on a stock car no tune. Of course, you can get a tune with our system if you so choose. We see an Avg of 25-30 HP with our system and a tune on an LS3 and an Avg of 30-35 HP with our system and a tune on an L99. Every tune is obviously different, and if your vehicle has other performance upgrades such as headers, exhaust, etc. then the gains could obviously be higher. But I think these #'s give you an idea about the gains you could be getting if you chose to get a tune with the system. Again, our systems do not require a tune and the HP gains, throttle respone, and sound at WOT are going to be much better even if you never get a tune. I hope this helps you guys out when doing your research on your CAI Intake. As always, feel free to PM me or call me should you have any further questions. I really look forward to meeting some of you at the C5F in AZ coming up!!

03-17-2011, 04:07 PM	#2
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,240 View My Garage	He speaks the truth! I love my CAI inc intake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

03-19-2011, 08:21 AM	#9
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	See you at the fest! CAI is awesome, have not tuned as of yet but will be soon. Could tell a difference as soon as mine was installed over a year ago, no complaints. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk __________________

03-19-2011, 08:31 AM	#10
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	Any dyno results to prove it? Don't remember if Jannety Racing had the CAI intake as one of their tests. I think they did... not sure EDIT - Nevermind, I found it =D http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...mc&hl=en#gid=0 15HP gain at Peak! I think that should be mentioned. Good gain though =D __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

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