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NJScorpio · 02-23-2015, 09:25 AM

This question may vary depending on the model, I'd imagine.

But I was wondering, lets say you have a CAI, is there anything you should avoid (or do in particular)?

There was one I saw that appeared to have an intake tube aimed downward, with a cone filter (not in a box to the side like other CAIs), and I thought that'd be a problem if you end up going through high water.

Spartan01 · 02-23-2015, 09:28 AM

Most of the submersion issues have been solved. For example, the racing scoops made by Apex, JRE, and others have special holes in the bottom to let out any water before it hits the intake.
You can also add an Injen Hydro-Shield, a water resistant cover that slips over the filter.

19car69 · 02-23-2015, 09:35 AM

Only negative I have seen is the stupid goofy grin on my face all the time. If you can get past that, it is all good.

pickwithaustin · 02-23-2015, 09:41 AM

Just the same old rule of thumb for everything else in life: "You get what you pay for."

On a side note, don't take your Camaro through "high water," regardless.

NJScorpio · 02-23-2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

Just the same old rule of thumb for everything else in life: "You get what you pay for."

On a side note, don't take your Camaro through "high water," regardless.

Ah, that's very true.

While I have no expectations that my stock Camaro is Jeep Trail Rated or anything, I just didn't know if changing the stock intake just made it more likely that an inadvertent undercarriage soaking would get into the air intake.

pickwithaustin · 02-23-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NJScorpio

Ah, that's very true.

While I have no expectations that my stock Camaro is Jeep Trail Rated or anything, I just didn't know if changing the stock intake just made it more likely that an inadvertent undercarriage soaking would get into the air intake.

IDK. My CAI is enclosed.

stoopid · 02-23-2015, 10:12 AM

The oiled filters let in more particles, jury's out on whether that matters much in the long term/life of the vehicle.

Not sure how loud a CAI on a Camaro would be, but my experience is that it's a pretty loud add-on so you better like the noise it makes.

Water, even splashes, won't likely make it up that far in the engine bay to matter. Look at your engine bay right now. Do you see evidence of water getting anywhere near the current intake box?

NJScorpio · 02-23-2015, 11:45 AM

Is it the Injen intake that I'm thinking of that seems to just stick downward?

bowtiesonly · 02-23-2015, 11:59 AM

Yes you are correct. The filter sits directly behind the fog light area on the injen longtube intake.

snymat68 · 02-23-2015, 03:10 PM

Downside = less money in wallet

NJScorpio · 02-23-2015, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtiesonly

Yes you are correct. The filter sits directly behind the fog light area on the injen longtube intake.

Ah, thanks! With that name, I was able to find it, and see that it has water guards for it.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 02-23-2015, 04:44 PM

Downsides, no way!

Speaking of water intrusion, many people do not know that our Cold Air Intake goes through extensive water intrusion testing, where droplets of moisture are tested for on a microscopic level. They don't actually look for droplets with a microscope, they have teting equipment that measures any water intrusion, but I think you get my point

All of our intakes are designed so that water intrusion will not be an issue under normal driving conditions. There are intakes that place the filter in areas that are not the best location, and there have been stories of hydro-lock involving some of those styles, with our CAI that issue is non-existent.

newb · 02-24-2015, 02:08 PM

I have seen a noticeable decrease in my gas mileage. This may be due to the uncontrolled urge to get on the gas but I blame the intake. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 02-25-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by pickwithaustin

IDK. My CAI is enclosed.

Thank you for choosing Cold Air Inductions Inc.! Nice looking engine bay!

02-23-2015, 09:25 AM	#1
NJScorpio Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,122	Any negatives to a CAI? This question may vary depending on the model, I'd imagine. But I was wondering, lets say you have a CAI, is there anything you should avoid (or do in particular)? There was one I saw that appeared to have an intake tube aimed downward, with a cone filter (not in a box to the side like other CAIs), and I thought that'd be a problem if you end up going through high water. __________________ I may be 100% wrong.

02-23-2015, 09:28 AM	#2
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	Most of the submersion issues have been solved. For example, the racing scoops made by Apex, JRE, and others have special holes in the bottom to let out any water before it hits the intake. You can also add an Injen Hydro-Shield, a water resistant cover that slips over the filter. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

02-23-2015, 09:35 AM	#3
19car69 Drives: 2012 1LS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 257	Only negative I have seen is the stupid goofy grin on my face all the time. If you can get past that, it is all good. __________________ 2012 1LS, Cold Air Inductions CAI, Apex scoop, Apex water bottle relocation, VMax Ported TB, Vitesse Throttle Controller, BMR Sway bars, BMR 1.2" drop springs, Koni rear shocks, Elite catch can, Solo Performance V6 Mach X-LFX Cat-Back Exhaust, Hex Vents, 1LE strut tower brace, Barton short throw, separate clutch reservoir, American Racing TORQ THRUST M 18X9, HiTS radio with reverse camera, GM Blade Dovetail spoiler, 2010 leather wrap steering wheel, vented engine cover, added Homelink to overhead console.

02-23-2015, 09:41 AM	#4
pickwithaustin Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible and: Join Date: May 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,863	Just the same old rule of thumb for everything else in life: "You get what you pay for." On a side note, don't take your Camaro through "high water," regardless. __________________ --------------------------- Currently in my Garage: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible \| 1980 Corvette Stingray \| 1981 Firebird \| 1968 El Camino \| 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor \| 2001 Silverado \| 2001 Blazer \| 1965 Chevy C-10 \| 2007 Harley Softail Custom \| 2013 MX-5 in Copper Red Mica \| 2000 Corvette Convertible \| 2010 Corvette Grand Sport \| 2006 Audi A3 Turbo \| 2008 BMW 328i

02-23-2015, 11:45 AM	#8
NJScorpio Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,122	Is it the Injen intake that I'm thinking of that seems to just stick downward? __________________ I may be 100% wrong.

02-23-2015, 10:12 AM	#7
stoopid Drives: 4 wheels Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: anyplace, USA Posts: 1,177	The oiled filters let in more particles, jury's out on whether that matters much in the long term/life of the vehicle. Not sure how loud a CAI on a Camaro would be, but my experience is that it's a pretty loud add-on so you better like the noise it makes. Water, even splashes, won't likely make it up that far in the engine bay to matter. Look at your engine bay right now. Do you see evidence of water getting anywhere near the current intake box?

02-23-2015, 11:59 AM	#9
bowtiesonly Drives: 2012 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 225 View My Garage	Yes you are correct. The filter sits directly behind the fog light area on the injen longtube intake. __________________ 2012 2ss , long tube headers , summit x pipe ,borla mufflers, vararam intake, vmax ported throttle body rdp motorsports dynosteve tuned, BMR trailing arms and bushings elite engineering catch can. [Ifirst camaro ]2012 LT LFX, nytrex wet system ,GPI dyno tune, Injen longtube intake, Dynomax axle back exhaust, Vmax ported throttle body, elite engineering catch can.

02-23-2015, 03:10 PM	#10
snymat68 Drives: 2013 Blue Ray 1LS M6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,227 View My Garage	Downside = less money in wallet __________________ Performance Mods Elite Catch Can \| CAI Intake with Scoop & Washer Bottle Relocation \| MRT v2 Axle-Back Exhaust \| MagnaFlow Resonated X-Pipe \| Resonator Delete \| Vmax Ported Throttle Body \| GM Strut Tower Brace \| JDP Tow Hook \| Vitesse Throttle Controller Aesthetic Mods Chrome Peek-A-Boo Door Handles \| Interior Accessories Kit \| OEM RS HIDs w/ 6000k Bulbs & 5000k LED Fogs \| Tail Light, Marker Light, & Turn Signal Tint \| Tru-Sequence Sequential Turn Signals & Brake Lights \| Silver Fade Gill Stripes \| Carbon Fiber Bowties \| Various Chrome/Painted/Carbon Fiber Items

02-23-2015, 04:44 PM	#12
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	Downsides, no way! Speaking of water intrusion, many people do not know that our Cold Air Intake goes through extensive water intrusion testing, where droplets of moisture are tested for on a microscopic level. They don't actually look for droplets with a microscope, they have teting equipment that measures any water intrusion, but I think you get my point All of our intakes are designed so that water intrusion will not be an issue under normal driving conditions. There are intakes that place the filter in areas that are not the best location, and there have been stories of hydro-lock involving some of those styles, with our CAI that issue is non-existent.

02-24-2015, 02:08 PM	#13
newb Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: DMV Posts: 1,548	I have seen a noticeable decrease in my gas mileage. This may be due to the uncontrolled urge to get on the gas but I blame the intake. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. __________________ It's a Dingledarm. It's there to dampen side fumbling. If your marzelvanes fumble too much they can cause total protonic reversal. It gets ugly from there. This is really the biggest problem with the new Camaro. That and the tri-pronged blivot. Delivered 21 Jan 2013