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MaroMike94 · 10-17-2012, 02:29 AM

Alright so I had someone order me a CAI awhile back and it didn't hook up because the Mass airflow sensor bolt holes didn't line up with the ones on the intake. I thought it was because the intake was for a 10-11 camaro (thanks to the guy at pep boys who obviously couldn't read.) But as I was looking at a new CAI to order, I noticed the holes still don't line up. Someone shed some light on my situation please

rberns · 10-17-2012, 02:36 AM

Are you ordering a CAI that fits your specific year and model? What systems are you looking at that are not matching up?

MaroMike94 · 10-17-2012, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by rberns

Are you ordering a CAI that fits your specific year and model? What systems are you looking at that are not matching up?

Yessir, here's a link to the intake I was looking at... http://www.apex-speed.com/injen-powe...d-pf7012p.html
Notice the holes are even with each other. On my '12 v6 camaro the holes line up diagonal from each other, almost identical to this one... https://www.google.com/search?q=2012...jvRVbebcWBklM:

RSloth · 10-17-2012, 02:50 AM

...could it be upside down?
literally have you tried turning it...
cause i remember my BBK fit one way, then it fit fine the other way.

MaroMike94 · 10-17-2012, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DataWave

...could it be upside down?
literally have you tried turning it...
cause i remember my BBK fit one way, then it fit fine the other way.

It will only bolt up the one way, I wish it would be that easy! Lol

RSloth · 10-17-2012, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MaroMike94

It will only bolt up the one way, I wish it would be that easy! Lol

Worth a try!
what company are you buying it from?

MaroMike94 · 10-17-2012, 03:31 AM

I had someone in the pep boys speed shop order the original one for me. I'm not worried as much about where its bought from, I just want it to line up.

RSloth · 10-17-2012, 04:05 AM

well.. what brand is the actual intake??
BBK? volant? airade? god awful K&N? cold air inductions?
.... and why pep boys?
they're usually over priced, and you can just buy one off amazon and install it.

MaroMike94 · 10-17-2012, 04:44 AM

It was injen. But the pep boys speed shop could get it there next day, seemed like a good idea. Definitely over paid, along with the worst customer service. But what's "god awful" about k&n?

rberns · 10-17-2012, 04:51 AM

I have a K&N on my DD. Thought it was a good idea at the time for a chevy impala. However, now I realize it was a waste of money. I personally don't care for K&N. To me they are cheaply made and not very well constructed. I would never recommend them to anyone.

MaroMike94 · 10-17-2012, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by rberns

I have a K&N on my DD. Thought it was a good idea at the time for a chevy impala. However, now I realize it was a waste of money. I personally don't care for K&N. To me they are cheaply made and not very well constructed. I would never recommend them to anyone.

Seems like the k&n one is the only one that looks like it would match up correctly, just my luck.

Apex Motorsports · 10-17-2012, 05:27 AM

Many of the images manufacturers provide for product descriptions have a disclaimer that says something like, "representative image, actual product may not match exactly". In other words, there is a very good chance that is not a picture of the exact intake so I would not get too hung up on it. If you order a 2012 intake from us you will get an intake that fits.

rberns · 10-17-2012, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

Many of the images manufacturers provide for product descriptions have a disclaimer that says something like, "representative image, actual product may not match exactly". In other words, there is a very good chance that is not a picture of the exact intake so I would not get to hung up on it. If you order a 2012 intake from us you will get an intake that fits.

I have ordered from Chase with Apex and I got one word. Amazing. Actually I got many words. Great customer service, quick shipping, products shipped safely. If you go with Apex...you can't go wrong.

chevy 3 · 10-17-2012, 06:01 AM

Get a vararam and end this.

10-17-2012, 02:29 AM	#1
MaroMike94 Drives: 2012 camaro lt Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MD Posts: 125 View My Garage	Mind boggled Alright so I had someone order me a CAI awhile back and it didn't hook up because the Mass airflow sensor bolt holes didn't line up with the ones on the intake. I thought it was because the intake was for a 10-11 camaro (thanks to the guy at pep boys who obviously couldn't read.) But as I was looking at a new CAI to order, I noticed the holes still don't line up. Someone shed some light on my situation please

10-17-2012, 02:36 AM	#2
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Are you ordering a CAI that fits your specific year and model? What systems are you looking at that are not matching up? __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

10-17-2012, 04:51 AM	#10
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	I have a K&N on my DD. Thought it was a good idea at the time for a chevy impala. However, now I realize it was a waste of money. I personally don't care for K&N. To me they are cheaply made and not very well constructed. I would never recommend them to anyone. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

10-17-2012, 05:27 AM	#12
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Many of the images manufacturers provide for product descriptions have a disclaimer that says something like, "representative image, actual product may not match exactly". In other words, there is a very good chance that is not a picture of the exact intake so I would not get too hung up on it. If you order a 2012 intake from us you will get an intake that fits. Last edited by Apex Motorsports; 10-17-2012 at 06:01 AM.

10-17-2012, 02:50 AM	#4
RSloth [COTW- Never!] Drives: Slothy; Sloth-like Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 831	...could it be upside down? literally have you tried turning it... cause i remember my BBK fit one way, then it fit fine the other way.

10-17-2012, 03:31 AM	#7
MaroMike94 Drives: 2012 camaro lt Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MD Posts: 125 View My Garage	I had someone in the pep boys speed shop order the original one for me. I'm not worried as much about where its bought from, I just want it to line up.

10-17-2012, 04:05 AM	#8
RSloth [COTW- Never!] Drives: Slothy; Sloth-like Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 831	well.. what brand is the actual intake?? BBK? volant? airade? god awful K&N? cold air inductions? .... and why pep boys? they're usually over priced, and you can just buy one off amazon and install it.

10-17-2012, 04:44 AM	#9
MaroMike94 Drives: 2012 camaro lt Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: MD Posts: 125 View My Garage	It was injen. But the pep boys speed shop could get it there next day, seemed like a good idea. Definitely over paid, along with the worst customer service. But what's "god awful" about k&n?

10-17-2012, 06:01 AM	#14
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,329 View My Garage	Get a vararam and end this.