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NewCamaroRider · 07-19-2011, 02:37 PM

I'm new to Mod scene... I recently purchased new 2011 v6 Camaro and would like to install K&N CAI. I read somewhere that I might need to enter anti-theft code after reconnecting the battery? and would disconnecting and reconnecting the battery affect my radio/xm/onstar?

Sorry for the inconvenience guys!
-n00b!
Charlie!

clav1n · 07-19-2011, 03:07 PM

Not completely sure but I don't believe you need to disconnect the battery for an intake install.

ga0358 · 07-19-2011, 03:29 PM

Well, I never disconnected MY battery for my K&N CAI install, but I have disconnected it SEVERAL times for my headlight/HID mods, never had any issues with codes or ANYTHING, just reattached it and good to go-The COMPASS has to realign, but that's all..it even kept my radio settings...

NewCamaroRider · 07-20-2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ga0358

Well, I never disconnected MY battery for my K&N CAI install, but I have disconnected it SEVERAL times for my headlight/HID mods, never had any issues with codes or ANYTHING, just reattached it and good to go-The COMPASS has to realign, but that's all..it even kept my radio settings...

Ahhh..glad to hear..It's just when I researched it online/youtube/google..the battery being disconnected always came up.

however...any of you guys have any problem with onstar diagnostics after doing mods on the car?? logically in my head everything in diagnostics is designed for OEM parts, though not necessarily...just wondering..

thanks for your time..

310Driver · 07-20-2011, 03:20 AM

You Do NOT have to disconnect the battery. They say that just as a cover their a$$ precaution. Slap it on...spray some water...and let her ripp!!!

310Driver · 07-20-2011, 03:22 AM

PS..have you looked under the hood? Our cars don't have batteries....LMAO!!! Great beer drinking topic with friends who don't know the camaro!!! Baaahaaahaaaa

NewCamaroRider · 07-20-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 310Driver

PS..have you looked under the hood? Our cars don't have batteries....LMAO!!! Great beer drinking topic with friends who don't know the camaro!!! Baaahaaahaaaa

you are right no battery under the hood...but it is in the trunk, right? lolz

kr juice 1 · 07-20-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by NewCamaroRider

I'm new to Mod scene... I recently purchased new 2011 v6 Camaro and would like to install K&N CAI. I read somewhere that I might need to enter anti-theft code after reconnecting the battery? and would disconnecting and reconnecting the battery affect my radio/xm/onstar?

Sorry for the inconvenience guys!
-n00b!
Charlie!

Dude just got with the cai from cai inc. I just installed mine day before yesterday. It was mega easy my 12 year old sister in law could have done it on her own. All i had to do was take out the old intake no battery disconnecting.

heRS · 07-20-2011, 10:12 AM

I added a roto-fab cai no problem no alerts and no disconnect of battery.

menendez1293 · 07-20-2011, 10:15 AM

Its recommended to take out the battery so that the computer can learn the new settings. But it doesn't need to be done. now personally I would go with cold air inductions for a cai. I considered the k&n intake but I liked the cold air inductions much more

CROOPS34 · 07-20-2011, 10:25 AM

Wouldn't worry about dissconnecting the battery. I've done it at least 5 times now for different mods (didn't dissconnect it for the CAI though. No need to) and I have never had a problem after reconnect.
Also I would agree with what KRJUICE and MENENDEZ said... Cold Air Inductions Inc would be my recomendation. A bit pricier but seemed sturdier than K&N and adds a nice look to the engine compartment.

jmhenry5150 · 07-20-2011, 11:10 AM

Hey guys is there a DIY writeup or vids that you can recommend that show how to do a CAI install?

kr juice 1 · 07-20-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jmhenry5150

Hey guys is there a DIY writeup or vids that you can recommend that show how to do a CAI install?

With cold air inductions inc cai there really is no need to watch a vid. All you need is a socket set a screwdriver and if you don't have a heat gun a lighter! It is really really easy. I have had other cai's in trucks i had and i tell you what no cutting no messing around this is really made for the camaro. perfect fit!

NewCamaroRider · 07-20-2011, 11:41 AM

thanks for all the advice guys.. I really appreciate it. Though I must say I'm sticking to the K&N for now.. but I'm considering induction in near future.

Croops.. engine compartment indeed!

07-19-2011, 02:37 PM	#1
NewCamaroRider The Fallen Bee Drives: 2011 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 27	Need guidance I'm new to Mod scene... I recently purchased new 2011 v6 Camaro and would like to install K&N CAI. I read somewhere that I might need to enter anti-theft code after reconnecting the battery? and would disconnecting and reconnecting the battery affect my radio/xm/onstar? Sorry for the inconvenience guys! -n00b! Charlie!

07-19-2011, 03:29 PM	#3
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	Well, I never disconnected MY battery for my K&N CAI install, but I have disconnected it SEVERAL times for my headlight/HID mods, never had any issues with codes or ANYTHING, just reattached it and good to go-The COMPASS has to realign, but that's all..it even kept my radio settings... __________________

07-20-2011, 03:20 AM	#5
310Driver John Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Texas, United States of America Posts: 39 View My Garage	You Do NOT have to disconnect the battery. They say that just as a cover their a$$ precaution. Slap it on...spray some water...and let her ripp!!! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/ Inferno Orange/ Inferno Orange Interior/ 6 Speed Hurst Short Throw/ Halltech Cold Air Intake/ RX Catch-Can/ Rear Cat Delete & Muffler Delete.

07-20-2011, 03:22 AM	#6
310Driver John Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Spring, Texas, United States of America Posts: 39 View My Garage	PS..have you looked under the hood? Our cars don't have batteries....LMAO!!! Great beer drinking topic with friends who don't know the camaro!!! Baaahaaahaaaa __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/ Inferno Orange/ Inferno Orange Interior/ 6 Speed Hurst Short Throw/ Halltech Cold Air Intake/ RX Catch-Can/ Rear Cat Delete & Muffler Delete.

07-20-2011, 10:12 AM	#9
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	I added a roto-fab cai no problem no alerts and no disconnect of battery. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

07-19-2011, 03:07 PM	#2
clav1n Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 59	Not completely sure but I don't believe you need to disconnect the battery for an intake install.

07-20-2011, 10:15 AM	#10
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	Its recommended to take out the battery so that the computer can learn the new settings. But it doesn't need to be done. now personally I would go with cold air inductions for a cai. I considered the k&n intake but I liked the cold air inductions much more

07-20-2011, 10:25 AM	#11
CROOPS34 Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metalic 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 198 View My Garage	Wouldn't worry about dissconnecting the battery. I've done it at least 5 times now for different mods (didn't dissconnect it for the CAI though. No need to) and I have never had a problem after reconnect. Also I would agree with what KRJUICE and MENENDEZ said... Cold Air Inductions Inc would be my recomendation. A bit pricier but seemed sturdier than K&N and adds a nice look to the engine compartment. Attached Images

07-20-2011, 11:10 AM	#12
jmhenry5150 2011 Camaro Newbie Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS (With RS package) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 120	Hey guys is there a DIY writeup or vids that you can recommend that show how to do a CAI install? __________________ - J. Michael Henry

07-20-2011, 11:41 AM	#14
NewCamaroRider The Fallen Bee Drives: 2011 1LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 27	thanks for all the advice guys.. I really appreciate it. Though I must say I'm sticking to the K&N for now.. but I'm considering induction in near future. Croops.. engine compartment indeed!

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