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Nailbender · 04-06-2025, 06:20 PM

Hi guys and gals,
I’m finally getting around to doing a cold air intake and I would appreciate your advice on which one is best. Thanks in advance.

swisscheese · 04-07-2025, 01:20 AM

Ted Jannetty tested a lot of them: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002

in the end you wont feel a lot of it. It sure helps when you are planning further mods. I have a K&N because a friend sold me his' for a few bucks. It sound great at wot...

102SS · 04-07-2025, 06:28 AM

The best looking one is the CAI covered unit.

I had a K/N with the polished tube and it doesn't hold a candle to the CAI in appearance.

Barnald · 04-07-2025, 10:10 AM

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The best looking one is the CAI covered unit.

I had a K/N with the polished tube and it doesn't hold a candle to the CAI in appearance.

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SS_Dave · 04-07-2025, 10:18 AM

The test mentioned above is the most useful info. Most everything else is anecdotal as everyone can basically tell you about the one they have or have tried. On that note, I have the CAI and am happy with it.

1JEWLDSSRS · 04-07-2025, 12:38 PM

K&N Typhoon for me. When I bought it 14 years ago, not sure the CAI one was out or not yet. If it was, I didn't get it because I didn't want to spend that kind of money, but I believe most of the guys/gals are using the CAI unit, it does look cool! Mine sounds really cool with the high rise manifold I am running.

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pyroguy · 04-07-2025, 03:24 PM

My personal preference is Roto-fab. I had one of theirs on my G8 back in the day and have had mine on my Camaro for 10+ years with zero regrets.

Great information on the Jannetty test. Interestingly enough I didn't see a Vararam test, which I've always heard was the greatest increase in a NA application.

Joe.G · 04-07-2025, 05:50 PM

CAI Brand here with the fresh air scoop and I believe it is a great combo.

CamaroDreams76 · 04-07-2025, 06:37 PM

Ill be the odd ball out. I did a Halltech. Which in Ted's testing was a top performing intake without a scoop. It isn't the most visually appealing but it works and works good. I'd probably do the black CAI unit if I had to do it all over again though.

1LE_Justin · 04-07-2025, 06:52 PM

Rotofab, do it right the first time and don't think twice.

Nailbender · 04-07-2025, 10:39 PM

I’m thinking of going with the Cai unit I like a covered one.Thanks for all your advice!! Always love this forum everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable!

Joe.G · 04-08-2025, 06:24 AM

I would add the scoop at the same time, it's a good combo with the CAI brand.

SS_Dave · 04-08-2025, 10:51 AM

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I would add the scoop at the same time, it's a good combo with the CAI brand.

Yep. I got the scoop and rotofab washer relocate for my CAI. Great combo.

Joe.G · 04-08-2025, 11:01 AM

I had an issue fitting relocation kit from rotor fab, I was going to try the other style that goes up by Master cylinder.

04-06-2025, 06:20 PM	#1
Nailbender Drives: Chevy Camaro hwse 2018 GMC Sierra 1 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Moline Illinois Posts: 131 View My Garage	Cold air intake Hi guys and gals, I’m finally getting around to doing a cold air intake and I would appreciate your advice on which one is best. Thanks in advance.

04-07-2025, 01:20 AM	#2
swisscheese Drives: '91 Z28, '11 2SS L99 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: somewhere over the pond Posts: 128	Ted Jannetty tested a lot of them: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107002 in the end you wont feel a lot of it. It sure helps when you are planning further mods. I have a K&N because a friend sold me his' for a few bucks. It sound great at wot... __________________ new: '11 Camaro SS, L99, black, iom-stripes, io-interior, GMPP-mufflers, catch can, tinted windows, tune by Ted, gone: '10 Camaro SS, LS3, black, iom-stripes, io-interior, custom-shifter, Hotchkis lowering springs, GMPP-mufflers, tinted windows, Vararam-ed and Jannetty-tuned, RX Catch Can '91 Camaro Z28, 305TPI, black, iom-stripes, some goodies

04-07-2025, 06:28 AM	#3
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 4,297	The best looking one is the CAI covered unit. I had a K/N with the polished tube and it doesn't hold a candle to the CAI in appearance. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 Just a few bolt-ons and appearance doo dads

04-07-2025, 12:38 PM	#6
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 13,687	K&N Typhoon for me. When I bought it 14 years ago, not sure the CAI one was out or not yet. If it was, I didn't get it because I didn't want to spend that kind of money, but I believe most of the guys/gals are using the CAI unit, it does look cool! Mine sounds really cool with the high rise manifold I am running. __________________ 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.

04-07-2025, 03:24 PM	#7
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #832 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 7,071 View My Garage	My personal preference is Roto-fab. I had one of theirs on my G8 back in the day and have had mine on my Camaro for 10+ years with zero regrets. Great information on the Jannetty test. Interestingly enough I didn't see a Vararam test, which I've always heard was the greatest increase in a NA application. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #832 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

04-07-2025, 10:18 AM	#5
SS_Dave Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 501	The test mentioned above is the most useful info. Most everything else is anecdotal as everyone can basically tell you about the one they have or have tried. On that note, I have the CAI and am happy with it.

04-07-2025, 05:50 PM	#8
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,655	CAI Brand here with the fresh air scoop and I believe it is a great combo. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

04-07-2025, 06:37 PM	#9
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,334 View My Garage	Ill be the odd ball out. I did a Halltech. Which in Ted's testing was a top performing intake without a scoop. It isn't the most visually appealing but it works and works good. I'd probably do the black CAI unit if I had to do it all over again though. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

04-07-2025, 06:52 PM	#10
1LE_Justin Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: South Carolina Posts: 20 View My Garage	Rotofab, do it right the first time and don't think twice.

04-07-2025, 10:39 PM	#11
Nailbender Drives: Chevy Camaro hwse 2018 GMC Sierra 1 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Moline Illinois Posts: 131 View My Garage	I’m thinking of going with the Cai unit I like a covered one.Thanks for all your advice!! Always love this forum everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable!

04-08-2025, 06:24 AM	#12
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,655	I would add the scoop at the same time, it's a good combo with the CAI brand. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

04-08-2025, 11:01 AM	#14
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,655	I had an issue fitting relocation kit from rotor fab, I was going to try the other style that goes up by Master cylinder. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.