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Dankmeme · 10-17-2020, 10:39 PM

So i have a 2012 camaro rs v6, after looking at the forums and reviews, i realized that Cold air inductions are most likely the best for camaros. However, I want the perspective of those who live in New york.

As you know, the weather in New York is unpredictable, there can be intense rain or snow. I have no garage to store the car in but i will be covering it as much as a i can during harsh winter months. So my question is, should i get a cold air intake if i live here? Or can this weather ruin the intake thus ruining my engine?

Chrisman1992 · 10-17-2020, 11:20 PM

I live on LI and most of my buddies own sports car with CAI. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of any issues with weather. I’m planning on getting the Roto Fab CAI for Xmas this year and I plan on swapping my factor one the next day. The only thing I can think of that might be an issue is for example an aftermarket hood or I think 14s had a vent. Not sure if those were utility or for aesthetics only but open vents might cause problems if water were able to get in the engine area. Otherwise I can’t really see any problem.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 10-18-2020, 03:42 AM

Been using one longer than I care to admit. You'll be ok .

DMan918 · 10-18-2020, 08:41 AM

No issues with weather at all. Rotofab and cold air inductions are probably the two most popular.

vinman · 10-18-2020, 10:41 AM

You'll be fine, I've had one on mine since almost day 1, plus have the hood vent and the water never drains that way

vinman · 10-18-2020, 10:49 AM

Here's another pic

Sparko · 10-18-2020, 05:15 PM

I don't know anyone that has had any issues with a CAI, as long as it isn't a filterless pipe.

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-18-2020, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vinman

You'll be fine, I've had one on mine since almost day 1, plus have the hood vent and the water never drains that way

Wow bro!!! That is a really cool color combo on your under hood pieces!! Love it, nice job...

1JEWLDSSRS · 10-18-2020, 07:06 PM

I live in Fl and have to say, this has been one of the WETTEST spring/summers we have had in several years and no issues at all with my CAI!! You will be fine for sure.. There is NO way any water or moisture can get into your engine unless you pour it in yourself.

10-17-2020, 10:39 PM	#1
Dankmeme Drives: 2012 Camaro RS 1lt Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: New York Posts: 18 View My Garage	Cold Air Intake New York? So i have a 2012 camaro rs v6, after looking at the forums and reviews, i realized that Cold air inductions are most likely the best for camaros. However, I want the perspective of those who live in New york. As you know, the weather in New York is unpredictable, there can be intense rain or snow. I have no garage to store the car in but i will be covering it as much as a i can during harsh winter months. So my question is, should i get a cold air intake if i live here? Or can this weather ruin the intake thus ruining my engine?

10-18-2020, 03:42 AM	#3
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	Been using one longer than I care to admit. You'll be ok . __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

10-18-2020, 10:41 AM	#5
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,471 View My Garage	You'll be fine, I've had one on mine since almost day 1, plus have the hood vent and the water never drains that way Attached Images __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

10-18-2020, 10:49 AM	#6
vinman The BBOMG fill-in husband Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE AKA V1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 4,471 View My Garage	Here's another pic Attached Images __________________ UPSTATE C5 MEMBER

10-18-2020, 05:15 PM	#7
Sparko Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2019 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 152 View My Garage	I don't know anyone that has had any issues with a CAI, as long as it isn't a filterless pipe. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS 2018 Charger GT+ 2005 Cavailer LS S/C - Sold '87 HD FXRT - Wrecked pending repair

10-17-2020, 11:20 PM	#2
Chrisman1992 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Dusk Edition Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 1 View My Garage	I live on LI and most of my buddies own sports car with CAI. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of any issues with weather. I’m planning on getting the Roto Fab CAI for Xmas this year and I plan on swapping my factor one the next day. The only thing I can think of that might be an issue is for example an aftermarket hood or I think 14s had a vent. Not sure if those were utility or for aesthetics only but open vents might cause problems if water were able to get in the engine area. Otherwise I can’t really see any problem.

10-18-2020, 08:41 AM	#4
DMan918 Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Algonquin, IL Posts: 258	No issues with weather at all. Rotofab and cold air inductions are probably the two most popular.

10-18-2020, 07:06 PM	#9
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,819	I live in Fl and have to say, this has been one of the WETTEST spring/summers we have had in several years and no issues at all with my CAI!! You will be fine for sure.. There is NO way any water or moisture can get into your engine unless you pour it in yourself. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.