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Scalbur14 · 12-12-2012, 09:04 PM

There are so many name brand for intake, but which one is the best one for the SS?

PalmerGA · 12-12-2012, 09:13 PM

Vararam makes big claims of out-performing all the others.

I had a CAI Inc on my 1LT and had no complaints, but no significant difference in performance either (I guess that might be considered a complaint). My gas mileage did not improve as they claimed it would.

I've only had the SS a few days and have only looked a Vararam, so far.

Scalbur14 · 12-12-2012, 09:15 PM

I have read many goo thing about vararam but also some bad thing, it's a hard decision

Scalbur14 · 12-12-2012, 09:17 PM

What intake do you currently have on yours?

slick rick · 12-12-2012, 09:19 PM

With or without a tune?

PalmerGA · 12-12-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Vararam makes big claims of out-performing all the others.

I had a CAI Inc on my 1LT and had no complaints, but no significant difference in performance either (I guess that might be considered a complaint). My gas mileage did not improve as they claimed it would.

I've only had the SS a few days and have only looked a Vararam, so far.

Let me add that I do like the look of the CAI best and there were certainly no negatives about it on my V6. AND... I have heard that the 6.2L engines (vice 3.6L) gain more in power, sound, and mpgs. Again - just hearsay - not user experience.

Bradrulz · 12-12-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Scalbur14

I have read many goo thing about vararam but also some bad thing, it's a hard decision

What negatives have you heard for Vararam? I was trying to decide between CAI and Vararam a few weeks ago for my 1LT and the only negative I could find for Vararam was having to mod the radiator brackets on the 1LT. I ended up going with Vararam based on my research and comments/threads and so far have been very happy.

Scalbur14 · 12-12-2012, 09:41 PM

Well I just order my cat back kooks exhaust, and I was planing on tuning my car after the intake, would it matter?

bajamoon · 12-12-2012, 09:42 PM

Here are two threads that tested most of the major intakes available to us

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48202

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002

mikeSS · 12-12-2012, 09:47 PM

if i could do it again, i wouldn't have even bothered with intakes until you tune.

Scalbur14 · 12-12-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bajamoon

Here are two threads that tested most of the major intakes available to us

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48202

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002

That was very helpful bajamoon, so the CAI with ADM scoop and fastlane are the best according the this test, but has anyone test vararam?

OHIOSS · 12-12-2012, 10:19 PM

I have a G5CR, I like the looks of it. It didn't throw any codes to the cars computer. I've heard some of the intakes create error codes in the cars computer. The install was super easy and the intake is very high quality.

Russ

Scalbur14 · 12-12-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

if i could do it again, i wouldn't have even bothered with intakes until you tune.

Shouldn't you tune the car after every modification in the car?

Scalbur14 · 12-12-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OHIOSS

I have a G5CR, I like the looks of it. It didn't throw any codes to the cars computer. I've heard some of the intakes create error codes in the cars computer. The install was super easy and the intake is very high quality.

Russ

Is it plastic or aluminum ?

12-12-2012, 09:04 PM	#1
Scalbur14 Drives: Camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 39 View My Garage	Best intake for the SS There are so many name brand for intake, but which one is the best one for the SS?

12-12-2012, 09:13 PM	#2
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Vararam makes big claims of out-performing all the others. I had a CAI Inc on my 1LT and had no complaints, but no significant difference in performance either (I guess that might be considered a complaint). My gas mileage did not improve as they claimed it would. I've only had the SS a few days and have only looked a Vararam, so far. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

12-12-2012, 09:19 PM	#5
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	With or without a tune? __________________

12-12-2012, 09:42 PM	#9
bajamoon Drives: 2014 Subaru WRX Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Whittier CA Posts: 13,730 View My Garage	Here are two threads that tested most of the major intakes available to us http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48202 http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002 __________________ My Build Thread http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread...=1#post5036900 Maureen@Rodgers Chevrolet...The best prices and customer service period!!(734)676-9600 Gen5Diy.com.....http://www.gen5diy.com/ Wretched Motorsports..www.wretchedms.com/ Pedders USA...http://www.peddersusa.com/

12-12-2012, 10:19 PM	#12
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	I have a G5CR, I like the looks of it. It didn't throw any codes to the cars computer. I've heard some of the intakes create error codes in the cars computer. The install was super easy and the intake is very high quality. Russ Attached Images

12-12-2012, 09:15 PM	#3
Scalbur14 Drives: Camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 39 View My Garage	I have read many goo thing about vararam but also some bad thing, it's a hard decision

12-12-2012, 09:17 PM	#4
Scalbur14 Drives: Camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 39 View My Garage	What intake do you currently have on yours?

12-12-2012, 09:41 PM	#8
Scalbur14 Drives: Camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 39 View My Garage	Well I just order my cat back kooks exhaust, and I was planing on tuning my car after the intake, would it matter?

12-12-2012, 09:47 PM	#10
mikeSS Drives: 2015 c7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: MI Posts: 7,462	if i could do it again, i wouldn't have even bothered with intakes until you tune.