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Magilla gorilla · 03-04-2013, 09:35 PM

Roto Fab.....my 2 cents....

c_cook94 · 03-04-2013, 09:36 PM

Injen, Cold Air Inductions, Vararam. They all have about the same gains. I have injen and love it.

spyderbuddy · 03-04-2013, 09:45 PM

I Got the VARARAM intake.

I watched the tests on all the other CAI, and out of those the Injen did the best for the V6 2010.
Then Vararam Came out with their CAI. To me out of the two (Injen and Vararam) the Vararam made more sense.

RubyCamaro · 03-04-2013, 10:14 PM

I love my CAI inc. Like Chase said everyone is going to recommend their own choice or product. I like the CAI because it has an insulated see through easy access filter box, ceramic coated tube & looks great among other reasons. PM Apex Chase. He is really good at talking to you about what you want in your build for your car on your budget & helping you find what works best for you. You'll get a good price & great service too. IMHO

Bonanza7 · 03-04-2013, 10:43 PM

I have a Spectre. Works just fine

hworth18 · 03-05-2013, 06:04 AM

I don't think you could go wrong with either the CAI or Vararam. I chose the Vararam Ram Air Intake and I am very happy with it. HP gains are anywhere from 15-18 HP.

tabshire95 · 03-05-2013, 12:26 PM

I have an injen on my V6 and I have no complaints.

NYJets77 · 03-05-2013, 12:31 PM

Pre 2012 V6: Vararam
2012+: CAI

montreal2010yellow · 03-05-2013, 12:34 PM

Since I have a Nickey Chicago Stinger Hood with a functional Ram Air system, I went different and installed a G5CR air intake. Works great and looks great also. Materials is top top quality. As for closed air filter, IMO the air entry is too small to let enough air in, same with Heat Shield.
Long tube might be the best but I did'nt wanted to relocate the windshield water bottle. As for Vararam, I do quite a lot of city stop and go and I was affraid the the filter would ingest the hot air from the radiator.

That is me and my 2 cents.

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Sales @ CAI Inc · 03-05-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DFWZ28

I love my cold air inductions CAI. I think it was 4 bills. My car has a ls3, but I think it would work as well in a 6.

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Originally Posted by MR.Sarge

Cold Air Inductions CAI hands down (my personal preference) both silver or black powder coated version is $399, and gives an increase of around 15 HP I believe.

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Originally Posted by Hobgoblin42

Agreed. The best by far

Paul

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Originally Posted by soloknight6

The increase is noticeable. But the sound... The sound is why you buy an intake.

CAI all the way.

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Originally Posted by SNK

CAI for me

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Originally Posted by steel insane

C...A...I...

Get it from Apex Chase. He will cut you a good deal.

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Originally Posted by GnyaTek

The V8 one has a different tube than the V6, so it is a slightly different package, but pretty sure priced the same.

Uncertain about performance improvements on the V6's. On the V8's, both the Vararam and the CAI have solid (and virtually the same) improvements.

I went with the CAI for my SS for two reasons. First, while they were not the absolute best at any one RPM, they were close to the top at all RPM's (via 3rd party testing)... the ones that were better at high RPM's were worse at lower and vice versa (with Vararam being similar). Second, I liked the look of the box best and was slightly concerned about Vararam drawing water into engine (though that concern is likely a non-issue).

Follow Chase's link and figure out what you are wanting to get out of it (sound vs performance vs appearance) and have a ball with whatever ya get!

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Originally Posted by RubyCamaro

I love my CAI inc. Like Chase said everyone is going to recommend their own choice or product. I like the CAI because it has an insulated see through easy access filter box, ceramic coated tube & looks great among other reasons. PM Apex Chase. He is really good at talking to you about what you want in your build for your car on your budget & helping you find what works best for you. You'll get a good price & great service too. IMHO

Thank you everyone, we really appreciate your support and are very pleased to hear how happy that you all are with our Cold Air Intake on your Camaro! Thanks for choosing Cold Air Inductions Inc.!

Tweiten · 05-01-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DFWZ28

I love my cold air inductions CAI. I think it was 4 bills. My car has a ls3, but I think it would work as well in a 6.

Got a link for me?

Tweiten · 05-01-2013, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

I Got the VARARAM intake.

I watched the tests on all the other CAI, and out of those the Injen did the best for the V6 2010.
Then Vararam Came out with their CAI. To me out of the two (Injen and Vararam) the Vararam made more sense.

what was your 0-60 after the install?

USMCSSGT-RET · 05-02-2013, 04:14 PM

Injen for a true cold air intake. If the filter is next to the hot engine, you're not getting air as cold as it could be. Injen filter is located behind the driver side fog light.

devildoc · 05-06-2013, 12:28 PM

It comes down to who you like better and how much you truly are willing to spend. Top 3 in no order is Injen, CAI, Varram

03-04-2013, 09:45 PM	#17
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,410 View My Garage	VAR A RAM Says it all I Got the VARARAM intake. I watched the tests on all the other CAI, and out of those the Injen did the best for the V6 2010. Then Vararam Came out with their CAI. To me out of the two (Injen and Vararam) the Vararam made more sense. Attached Images __________________ Hot Wheels Emblems and Floor Mats, Morimoto Fog Lights, PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting & My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller & Paddle Shifter Heritage Grill, Manual Shifter Boot, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Hot Wheels door Sills.

03-04-2013, 10:14 PM	#18
RubyCamaro Jan Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT Red Jewel tintcoat Join Date: May 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 16,226 View My Garage	I love my CAI inc. Like Chase said everyone is going to recommend their own choice or product. I like the CAI because it has an insulated see through easy access filter box, ceramic coated tube & looks great among other reasons. PM Apex Chase. He is really good at talking to you about what you want in your build for your car on your budget & helping you find what works best for you. You'll get a good price & great service too. IMHO __________________

03-05-2013, 06:04 AM	#20
hworth18 Jus' Cruzin Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Krypton Green Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northeast Oklahoma Posts: 1,108 View My Garage	I don't think you could go wrong with either the CAI or Vararam. I chose the Vararam Ram Air Intake and I am very happy with it. HP gains are anywhere from 15-18 HP. Attached Images __________________ “The moment you think you know what’s going on in a women’s head, is the moment your goose is well and truly cooked” -Howard Stark

03-05-2013, 12:34 PM	#23
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Ram Air Since I have a Nickey Chicago Stinger Hood with a functional Ram Air system, I went different and installed a G5CR air intake. Works great and looks great also. Materials is top top quality. As for closed air filter, IMO the air entry is too small to let enough air in, same with Heat Shield. Long tube might be the best but I did'nt wanted to relocate the windshield water bottle. As for Vararam, I do quite a lot of city stop and go and I was affraid the the filter would ingest the hot air from the radiator. That is me and my 2 cents. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

05-02-2013, 04:14 PM	#27
USMCSSGT-RET Drives: '14 SIM 2LT/RS Vert Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,412	Injen for a true cold air intake. If the filter is next to the hot engine, you're not getting air as cold as it could be. Injen filter is located behind the driver side fog light. __________________

03-04-2013, 09:35 PM	#15
Magilla gorilla Drives: 2012 45th Edition 2LT RS,2005 Tahoe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Henderson Nevada Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	Roto Fab.....my 2 cents....

03-04-2013, 09:36 PM	#16
c_cook94 Drives: 2011 Rally Yellow 1LT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vicksburg, MS Posts: 182 View My Garage	Injen, Cold Air Inductions, Vararam. They all have about the same gains. I have injen and love it.

03-04-2013, 10:43 PM	#19
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	I have a Spectre. Works just fine

03-05-2013, 12:26 PM	#21
tabshire95 Texas Raised Drives: 2012 RS Grey 2LT Camaro Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Beaumont, Texas Posts: 49	I have an injen on my V6 and I have no complaints.

03-05-2013, 12:31 PM	#22
NYJets77 Drives: 2013 2LT/RS Summit White Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 1,283	Pre 2012 V6: Vararam 2012+: CAI

05-06-2013, 12:28 PM	#28
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	It comes down to who you like better and how much you truly are willing to spend. Top 3 in no order is Injen, CAI, Varram __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)