Feedback on AIRRAID (or other) intakes - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JesseJames · 11-07-2009, 03:50 PM

Before I pull the trigger buying an ebay airraid intake, can I have personal feedback by "L" series Camaro owners? ( Saying "V6" never feels like i'm give the car fair props).

There have been mixed reveiws scattered on this forums:

Some say it eliminates the acceleration lag. Other say that an exhaust change does that. Some say that they have gotten no or less results with their track times. Other say their butt dyno review gives it two cheeks up!
I wanna hear your experiences, thanks!

zebra · 11-07-2009, 04:01 PM

i bought one for my truck a while back. even with the underpowered-for-that-size-vehicle 4.3 V6, it still gained a little low end. no numbers to prove it, but i gave it at least one cheek up

mine's just the filter & heat shield

67 GTO · 11-07-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JesseJames

Before I pull the trigger buying an ebay airraid intake, can I have personal feedback by "L" series Camaro owners? ( Saying "V6" never feels like i'm give the car fair props).

There have been mixed reveiws scattered on this forums:

Some say it eliminates the acceleration lag. Other say that an exhaust change does that. Some say that they have gotten no or less results with their track times. Other say their butt dyno review gives it two cheeks up!
I wanna hear your experiences, thanks!

Two cheeks up on the Airaid.

It's a quality made unit, easy install and the price is right. Any performance gains are open for debate but it sure sounds good when ya hit the gas. No acceleration lag here.

FISHTAIL · 11-07-2009, 04:41 PM

Im on the fence myself about getting one. 3 months later my car is still 100% original. the only thing that its bothering the heck out of me its those exhaust tips that look kind of small compared to the plastic opening that surounds them. If I can get a tip that snaps over them with a 4" diameter and looks factory, I'll be all over it. I verry picky about making my car look as original as posible. Sorry about getting off topic a bit. Lol

i007spectre · 11-07-2009, 06:42 PM

If I ever get the tools I need ill install mine and let you know what I think.

revron · 11-07-2009, 08:08 PM

I'm one of those that seemed to have the lag on hard excel. Tires break loose for a foot or so, then the half sec of lag and then goes great. I'm going to try different take off mehhods. I have gained a couple tenths according to my accelerometor with the magnaflow mufs and cai. I also live at a 2600 ft. elevation, and that might be part of it. The airaid is made well and I don't have a problem with it, maybe just alittle disapointed.
Ron

kga10734 · 11-07-2009, 10:57 PM

I give the Airaid a thumbs up.

I could tell a little bit of a difference when I put it on. Some of that may have been just the thought of something new on the car made it feel faster and sounded a lot better from under the hood. Well, I have my Airaid intake tube being coated right now, so I had to put the stock intake back on so I can drive it. Now I know there is a difference. You can tell it has less power when you do it this way. I miss my Airaid intake and can't wait to get it back on the car.

It is well built and easy to install with very good instructions on how to install it. This was the first aftermarket CAI I ever bought. I am getting ready to order another one for my wife's 2008 Charger after this.

ckaram · 11-08-2009, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revron

I'm one of those that seemed to have the lag on hard excel. Tires break loose for a foot or so, then the half sec of lag and then goes great. I'm going to try different take off mehhods. I have gained a couple tenths according to my accelerometor with the magnaflow mufs and cai. I also live at a 2600 ft. elevation, and that might be part of it. The airaid is made well and I don't have a problem with it, maybe just alittle disapointed.
Ron

For those with a lag, are you doing standing starts with traction control on? Try turning it off. There's no lag then.

97one · 11-08-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckaram

For those with a lag, are you doing standing starts with traction control on? Try turning it off. There's no lag then.

I have no lag on take offs with traction control on.

BOETIE · 11-08-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FISHTAIL

Im on the fence myself about getting one. 3 months later my car is still 100% original. the only thing that its bothering the heck out of me its those exhaust tips that look kind of small compared to the plastic opening that surounds them. If I can get a tip that snaps over them with a 4" diameter and looks factory, I'll be all over it. I verry picky about making my car look as original as posible. Sorry about getting off topic a bit. Lol

Just buy an axle back exaust kit....problem solved...that wont violate your cars virginity will it ?..

Iam just kiddin man,if your are a purist about your car I understand.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-08-2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i007spectre

If I ever get the tools I need ill install mine and let you know what I think.

I have installed many a CAI kits. You don't need much. Srewdriver and socket
set.

mydreamcar · 11-08-2009, 08:30 PM

I have the airaid. Install was easy, took about 2 hrs. Can def feel teh difference and not as sluggish upon acceleration

buddylok · 11-09-2009, 03:06 PM

Got my AIRAID kit installed yesterday.
And yes, I can really feel the difference! more torque and more hp for sure

Sound under the hood matches the sound of my exhaust now... totally awesome!

I LOVE MY CAR !

thanks AIRAID

Susantroy1 · 11-09-2009, 03:52 PM

Can't tell you if I had a performance gain or not with the Airaid CAI. I put it on with 15 miles on the car

Biggest PITA was putting the upper seal around the top of the box:( also ground bolt hole had a different thread count than the bolt they supplied. ended up tossing that bolt and going without the Neg cable pin. no one jumping this car anyway

"Hello AAA"

11-07-2009, 03:50 PM	#1
JesseJames Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 129	Feedback on AIRRAID (or other) intakes Before I pull the trigger buying an ebay airraid intake, can I have personal feedback by "L" series Camaro owners? ( Saying "V6" never feels like i'm give the car fair props). There have been mixed reveiws scattered on this forums: Some say it eliminates the acceleration lag. Other say that an exhaust change does that. Some say that they have gotten no or less results with their track times. Other say their butt dyno review gives it two cheeks up! I wanna hear your experiences, thanks!

11-07-2009, 04:01 PM	#2
zebra just can't seem to leave Drives: your mom wild!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: cold & windy Posts: 10,625 View My Garage	i bought one for my truck a while back. even with the underpowered-for-that-size-vehicle 4.3 V6, it still gained a little low end. no numbers to prove it, but i gave it at least one cheek up mine's just the filter & heat shield __________________ Eve ('00 FRC): hot-air intake Rowan ('09 H3): 5spd mom-mobile Penny ('99 Sierra): 5.3 / HD 5spd... gone but not forgotten Samson ('18 HD): compounded 408

11-07-2009, 04:41 PM	#4
FISHTAIL Drives: Sedan & 2SS / RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 377	Im on the fence myself about getting one. 3 months later my car is still 100% original. the only thing that its bothering the heck out of me its those exhaust tips that look kind of small compared to the plastic opening that surounds them. If I can get a tip that snaps over them with a 4" diameter and looks factory, I'll be all over it. I verry picky about making my car look as original as posible. Sorry about getting off topic a bit. Lol __________________ Drives: 2012 2SS/Black/RS/A6

11-09-2009, 03:06 PM	#13
buddylok Drives: - Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: - Posts: 458 View My Garage	Got my AIRAID kit installed yesterday. And yes, I can really feel the difference! more torque and more hp for sure Sound under the hood matches the sound of my exhaust now... totally awesome! I LOVE MY CAR ! thanks AIRAID Attached Images

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revron Drives: camaro 2lt rs auto silver Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 172	I'm one of those that seemed to have the lag on hard excel. Tires break loose for a foot or so, then the half sec of lag and then goes great. I'm going to try different take off mehhods. I have gained a couple tenths according to my accelerometor with the magnaflow mufs and cai. I also live at a 2600 ft. elevation, and that might be part of it. The airaid is made well and I don't have a problem with it, maybe just alittle disapointed. Ron

11-07-2009, 10:57 PM	#7
kga10734 Don't Feed the Troll Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS & 1999 Corvette Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 774	I give the Airaid a thumbs up. I could tell a little bit of a difference when I put it on. Some of that may have been just the thought of something new on the car made it feel faster and sounded a lot better from under the hood. Well, I have my Airaid intake tube being coated right now, so I had to put the stock intake back on so I can drive it. Now I know there is a difference. You can tell it has less power when you do it this way. I miss my Airaid intake and can't wait to get it back on the car. It is well built and easy to install with very good instructions on how to install it. This was the first aftermarket CAI I ever bought. I am getting ready to order another one for my wife's 2008 Charger after this.

11-08-2009, 08:30 PM	#12
mydreamcar My Dream Car Drives: 2011 SIM LS3 1SS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: staten island Posts: 1,534	I have the airaid. Install was easy, took about 2 hrs. Can def feel teh difference and not as sluggish upon acceleration

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Susantroy1 To All Veterans Drives: 2010 2LT RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Port Richey Posts: 471	Can't tell you if I had a performance gain or not with the Airaid CAI. I put it on with 15 miles on the car Biggest PITA was putting the upper seal around the top of the box:( also ground bolt hole had a different thread count than the bolt they supplied. ended up tossing that bolt and going without the Neg cable pin. no one jumping this car anyway "Hello AAA"