cold-air intake recommendations?

[Baltimorejohn1]

Originally Posted by NK

Been looking around and deciding between 2 K&N ones but still unsure what to get. Anyone have recommendations based on ones they have?

The key is to get what you want because you are splitting hairs on makes of similar designs.....
There are many good ones out there.....

Here is what you are looking to buy in action on the dyno..... K&N






At the track

[mikeyg36]

BaltimoreJohn works for Pep Boys and gets paid to support K&N products

[grocerygetter]

for a cold air...I'd go ECS or Vortech.

[SWAG1LE]

I like the R2C design personally. The intake tube design is larger than most other pipes I have seen.

[Smirnoff]

Bump for the Jac-Fab.

[RS/SSCAMARO]

Cold air Inductions!!

[JDP Sales]

CAI, Roto-Fab and Airaid are my personal favorites.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

[Del's12SS]

I am pretty happy with my CAI, it took me 3 months to research and decide.
Fit, quality and sound are right on. Install was a breeze.
As for price... SHOP AROUND. DO NOT PAY $399.

First time I mashed the throttle I loved the new growl.

Next is the bottle relocation/scoop and then headers and exhaust.

I have enough reading material that this will take me to next summer
Then Cam and headwork..... it will never end. Or maybe a ZL1....

[Outlaw77]

I have a k&n chrome style intake and I would recommend the CAI system. I think the closed box design is smart as these engines give a lot of heat.

[ThaCamaroKid]

Everybody knocks on the K&N one because of the JRE results from the dyno... And I've heard people were upset because it let oil into the intake? That is just because they don't know how to freaking clean it.... Go with what you feel comfortable with. But certain intakes like Hennessey are not worth the extra dollar you pay.... Just my opinion

On a side note I have the K&N typhoon... And I love the thing. I could definitely tell a difference and it wasn't over priced like some intakes. K&N has always had quality products IMO and I am not just saying that because it is a huge name brand. I plan to adapt my intake for my super/turbo when that day comes I like it that much. But to each their own I guess

[wally mayfield]

Originally Posted by MightymouseSS

thanks tbone, do u know what 5-10 horsepower increase does for 1/4 mile performance?

Not a thing. Your splitting hairs on hp numbers that won't have much of any affect on a 4000lbs car.

thats what i thought...

[NK]

Originally Posted by t&t moyer

Do you have a specific budget to work with? I had a CAI on my 12' 45th SS, currently have a Rotofab on my 1LE and of the two I like the Rotofab but if I was going to do it over again I'd spent a bit extra and give New Era a try.

Just my opinion.....

Trying not to spend over 500 for an intake.

[Camarojt]

Originally Posted by wally mayfield

thats what i thought...

Originally Posted by ThaCamaroKid

Everybody knocks on the K&N one because of the JRE results from the dyno... And I've heard people were upset because it let oil into the intake? That is just because they don't know how to freaking clean it.... Go with what you feel comfortable with. But certain intakes like Hennessey are not worth the extra dollar you pay.... Just my opinion

On a side note I have the K&N typhoon... And I love the thing. I could definitely tell a difference and it wasn't over priced like some intakes. K&N has always had quality products IMO and I am not just saying that because it is a huge name brand. I plan to adapt my intake for my super/turbo when that day comes I like it that much. But to each their own I guess

Here is my opinion, if you just want a feel good mod so that you can grin when you push the gas pedal down, then Like some others have said, it really doesn't matter. The JRE test is just to give an idea of how they compare to each other on the dyno with no changes to tune.

However, if you plan to race your car, then absolutely it matters Bc I chase down every possible HP I can! But that's just me. Most all the top brands deliver HP gains for the extra dollar. Your not just buying a name. I am not familiar with a Hennessy CAI so I can't comment on it.

So make your decision based on what you plan to get out of your car. If you really don't race, and probably won't ever mod your car, then hey K&N up and enjoy the mod and the fact that it didn't cost much.

If you fall into the group most guys do and you don't wanna come in 2nd on a race, then you will want to consider a top brand CAI.

I use the ADM Race CAI w/scoop! It killed the K&N and outperformed the CAI inc and it made my car perform to it's maximum!
If I were gonna decide on a 2nd intake, I would try Vararam, Roto Fab, or maybe RacnJason's Cold Rush CAI.

[axis]

Originally Posted by Rohdeo16

I actually have a 3 month old Cold Air Inductions system that I am getting ready to switch over to a Vararam. Why? I was recommended the Vararam and after much research, it appears to be the real deal. It greatly lowers IAT and they've put a lot of research and development into the intake flow.

You do know that the top CAI's deliver air at or within a degree or two of ambient. You can't get any lower than ambient so i'm not sure where the VR can greatly lower IAT's. Also, CAI, Halltech, and RF all put in a LOT of research and developement into their intakes as well.