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bajamoon · 12-15-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by axis

Everyone makes a no tune version and a few make a tune version. The tune version needs the tune to remap the MAF since they typically make the area around the MAF bigger. The MAF calcuations are based on a precise diameter tube surrounding the MAF and how far the MAF sticks down inside the tube. You have to remember that this car uses a blade MAF and not a screen MAF as was used before. If you change either of the those, the MAF won't read the incoming air correctly and won't be able to fuel properly. The Halltech yellowjacket shows this in the design. If you look at one, you'll notice that the area around the MAF is set in just a little to accomodate the stock tune but bigger on either side. A picture is worth a thousand words.

Had a halltech and didnt have a problem with it. I have a kn intake now which is ok but ill switch again at some soint lol. Cai im sure

davidcroft · 12-15-2012, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axis

Everyone makes a no tune version and a few make a tune version. The tune version needs the tune to remap the MAF since they typically make the area around the MAF bigger. The MAF calcuations are based on a precise diameter tube surrounding the MAF and how far the MAF sticks down inside the tube. You have to remember that this car uses a blade MAF and not a screen MAF as was used before. If you change either of the those, the MAF won't read the incoming air correctly and won't be able to fuel properly. The Halltech yellowjacket shows this in the design. If you look at one, you'll notice that the area around the MAF is set in just a little to accomodate the stock tune but bigger on either side. A picture is worth a thousand words.

That makes a lot more sense. I guess my real problem is asking why would anyone want one that requires a tune though? When will people realize that a cold air intake is not the end all mod. Why would you spend $500 on an intake that needs a $400-$500 tune? That's some serious coin.

Fact: cold air intakes improve throttle response, clean up the engine bay, and are a supporting mod/building block mod. Once you have LTs or forced induction their gains are exponential.

I guess my other problem is people focus on them so much when that is their only mod or their main mod. That's just silly!

SS ORANGE CRUSH SS · 12-15-2012, 07:55 PM

Air Raid ,,,,,, No tune ,,,works great also and a nice sound from intake.

Ponykiller511 · 12-16-2012, 02:12 AM

CAI and scoop! should tune but do not have too. When you add air you add fuel requirements the OEM is only going to add so much. Tune will give you the best results. buy the tuner and parts and all the tunes a free from Ted @ Jannety. Did mine with a set of Dyatech LT's, WOW! Ted's great.

simon.w · 12-16-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bajamoon

Cai with scoop seems to be the best. Personally I like the adm race intake but it's not cheap

Happy with my choice ... CAI and ADM Race scoop.

Apart from the proven performance gains as per Ted's comparison, I get as many comments about the air box as I do my polished whipple.

SGOS252382 · 12-16-2012, 11:01 AM

These "Best Intake" threads pop up every week.

So I guess I'll play the game. For a 2010 - 2011 Camaro SS, I'd go with Vararam. You can't beat the simple design of the Vararm. It might not be the most beautiful intake, but it works really well.

kiteman · 12-31-2012, 06:30 PM

i have the halltech...it performed the same as the CAI at the top of the list and was significantly cheaper. doesn't look as sleek, but i couldn't care less about that.

only issue i've had is that the rubber trim that sits between the plastic housing and the hood had lousy adhesive that eventually came loose. i just used some plastic epoxy and reattached in about 10 minutes though. so far so good.

Scalbur14 · 01-01-2013, 12:03 AM

Does anyone knows if the vararam intake works with the supercharger?

toycamaro · 01-01-2013, 12:21 AM

wastin time on v-6

IndeedSS1 · 01-01-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Scalbur14

Does anyone knows if the vararam intake works with the supercharger?

It does not.

viper blue · 01-01-2013, 07:11 PM

anyone hear good or bad about BBK crome cai please let me know

bajamoon · 01-01-2013, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by viper blue

anyone hear good or bad about BBK crome cai please let me know

Don't really hear much about that one at all.

CamaroI · 01-01-2013, 07:29 PM

Adm for me along with zl1 conversion on my ss

Cincy10SSRS · 01-02-2013, 09:55 AM

I know there are other brands that supposedly produce a few more added hp for alot more $$ but IMHO the K&N Series 69 Typhoon is by far the best bang for the buck and they look great. I paid $175 shipped brand new for mine. Excellent butt dyno results and no tune needed and no CEL's thrown. To help hold down the intake temps I bought/installed some self-adhering insulation from JEGS and lined the inside of the air box.

12-15-2012, 07:55 PM	#45
SS ORANGE CRUSH SS Drives: Inferno Orange 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton Canada Posts: 636	Air Raid ,,,,,, No tune ,,,works great also and a nice sound from intake. __________________ Likes to Cruise!!!!

12-16-2012, 02:12 AM	#46
Ponykiller511 OCD Solutions Drives: 2012 RS/SS L99 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 44 View My Garage	CAI and scoop! should tune but do not have too. When you add air you add fuel requirements the OEM is only going to add so much. Tune will give you the best results. buy the tuner and parts and all the tunes a free from Ted @ Jannety. Did mine with a set of Dyatech LT's, WOW! Ted's great. __________________ COLOR="Gray"]2012 RS/SS L99 Silver Ice Metallic[/COLOR] Texas Speed custom cam and Whipple 2.9 Work in progress stay tuned Pfadt Stage 2 kit with ZL-SPEC sway bars and rear arm kit Pfadt Coilovers Pedders Stage 1 bushings / BMR Subframe connectors and tunnel brace American Racing long tubes w/ high flow cats CAI Intake / Rotofab washer bottle / Roto Fab engine covers/JRE race scoop/Forgestar F-16 /Oracle LED side markers, backup lamps and DRL DYI 5 DRL harness / Heritage Grill

01-01-2013, 12:03 AM	#50
Scalbur14 Drives: Camaro ss Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Stamford CT Posts: 39 View My Garage	Does anyone knows if the vararam intake works with the supercharger? __________________ Tune Vararam, American Racing heathers, American racing cats, kooks cat back muffler

01-02-2013, 09:55 AM	#56
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	I know there are other brands that supposedly produce a few more added hp for alot more $$ but IMHO the K&N Series 69 Typhoon is by far the best bang for the buck and they look great. I paid $175 shipped brand new for mine. Excellent butt dyno results and no tune needed and no CEL's thrown. To help hold down the intake temps I bought/installed some self-adhering insulation from JEGS and lined the inside of the air box. __________________ Traded-in car: K&N Typhoon intake, JBA Shorty headers, Solo mid-pipes/hi-flow cats, GMPP Track Pack axle-back, Vmax ported TB, Billet Custom catch can, billet tensioner pulley, Hines Hex Vents, Z/TA rear spoiler, ProCustom headlight covers, Drake black/riveted quarter window covers, GM satin fuel door, chrome and brushed caps/covers under the hood, EmblemPros underhood bowtie & fuel rail "Camaro" plates, chrome "SS" door kick-panels, chrome trunk latch plate & strut rods, Street Scene lower grille ducts w/LED lights, front bowtie-delete, Yates Performance pedals, 35% tint, etc.

12-16-2012, 11:01 AM	#48
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	These "Best Intake" threads pop up every week. So I guess I'll play the game. For a 2010 - 2011 Camaro SS, I'd go with Vararam. You can't beat the simple design of the Vararm. It might not be the most beautiful intake, but it works really well.

12-31-2012, 06:30 PM	#49
kiteman Drives: 2012 45th Camaro, 2SS/M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: At my computer Posts: 1,327	i have the halltech...it performed the same as the CAI at the top of the list and was significantly cheaper. doesn't look as sleek, but i couldn't care less about that. only issue i've had is that the rubber trim that sits between the plastic housing and the hood had lousy adhesive that eventually came loose. i just used some plastic epoxy and reattached in about 10 minutes though. so far so good.

01-01-2013, 12:21 AM	#51
toycamaro Drives: 2013 Crystal Red SS RS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: az Posts: 26	wastin time on v-6

01-01-2013, 07:11 PM	#53
viper blue Troy Drives: 2010 2ss/rs custom viper blue Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Elmore,Ohio Posts: 106 View My Garage	anyone hear good or bad about BBK crome cai please let me know

01-01-2013, 07:29 PM	#55
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	Adm for me along with zl1 conversion on my ss