Intake Kit Question - K&N Part No. 69-4523TP - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

NJScorpio · 02-26-2015, 11:52 AM

It will be at least a month before I make the purchase of a new air intake.

I was leaning toward the CAI kit, for ~$400. It seems like everyone loves it.

I was playing around with what coupons I could find for Advance Auto Parts and for Autozone, and I was able to "get" the K&N intake kit for ~$235 shipped. Who knows if I'll find comparable coupons when I decide to actually make the purchase.

My questions are...

(1)What are the communities thoughts on this K&N kit? (And K&N filters in general)

(2)Is the CAI kit worth the $165 difference?

Thanks in advance!

Spartan01 · 02-26-2015, 11:55 AM

Yes, the CAI is better over the K&N,

Look up the thread that Ted Jannetty did a while back, he took a stock Camaro, installed just a CAI form all the major brands, and dyno'd them, then posted the results

NJScorpio · 02-26-2015, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan01

Yes, the CAI is better over the K&N,

Look up the thread that Ted Jannetty did a while back, he took a stock Camaro, installed just a CAI form all the major brands, and dyno'd them, then posted the results

Hmmm....will do, thanks!

judkins75 · 02-26-2015, 01:15 PM

Its not worth the extra 165 brotha. Cant tell about other Cai, but I have the k&n cold air typhoon and it works great. Talking to folks who do a lot racing that $400 CAI is the same as an $300 cold air intake. Not to much of a difference.

ChibiBlackSheep · 02-26-2015, 01:43 PM

Link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48202

NJScorpio · 02-26-2015, 02:26 PM

I couldn't open the spreadsheet at work, I did on my phone though and just glanced at it...I didn't notice one listed as K&N, is it listed under something else? (It was hard to see on my tiny phone)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChibiBlackSheep

Link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48202

Thanks!

hzisfrom1994 · 02-26-2015, 02:36 PM

ROTOFAB!!

Spartan01 · 02-26-2015, 02:36 PM

My bad, I thought it had K&N listed.

I can tell you others have tested the K&N, with less than stellar results, but hey, if that's the CAI you dig then enjoy.

I bought my Camaro used, already had the CAI, I just added the Apex scoop, and the Injen Hydroshield.

rgrmoreira13 · 02-26-2015, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hzisfrom1994

ROTOFAB!!

My thoughts exactly. I love the more aggressive tone this intake give my car. But again it is just a preference at this point. You spend a little more and you get what you payed for. Cheaper isn't always better.

Sales @ CAI Inc · 02-26-2015, 03:40 PM

Thank you for considering our CAI for your vehicle, we appreciate it very much. As far as price goes, with the case of our product you get what you pay for, which is the highest quality and most highly engineered CAI available for the 5th Gen Camaro.

Our CAI comes with a fully insulated airbox that stays sealed from the heat of the engine bay, with a removable lid featuring stainless spring loaded 1/4 turn fasteners. The lid has a filter inspection window so you can see the filter at all times. The intake tube is also thermal coated to reduce heat soak even more. The entire system is aluminum, TIG welded by hand, and powder coated for a durable and professional looking finish. It is made 100% here in the USA, and is backed with a lifetime warranty and excellent customer service. We engineer and make our own filters as well, so the whole system is 100% designed around your engine and vehicle, nothing is just a standard part from a shelf. There is no tuning required, no CEL to worry about, and no other modifications required, it is truly 100% bolt-on ready.

If you have any questions feel free to call, email, or message us and we would be happy to help you. We have sponsored this forum since the beginning, and are here when you need us!

DSX_Camaro · 02-26-2015, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by judkins75

Its not worth the extra 165 brotha. Cant tell about other Cai, but I have the k&n cold air typhoon and it works great. Talking to folks who do a lot racing that $400 CAI is the same as an $300 cold air intake. Not to much of a difference.

This. If, what is it, 12hp is worth 235 and the other 4-6hp is worth 165, then sure, go for it. Or just use those funds and get the intake scoop from Apex.

pinoyscorpion951 · 02-26-2015, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NJScorpio

It will be at least a month before I make the purchase of a new air intake.

I was leaning toward the CAI kit, for ~$400. It seems like everyone loves it.

I was playing around with what coupons I could find for Advance Auto Parts and for Autozone, and I was able to "get" the K&N intake kit for ~$235 shipped. Who knows if I'll find comparable coupons when I decide to actually make the purchase.

My questions are...

(1)What are the communities thoughts on this K&N kit? (And K&N filters in general)

(2)Is the CAI kit worth the $165 difference?

Thanks in advance!

I had both and can tell you that the CAI at least from my perspective is just the much better intake. I had the K and N Typhoon "donated" to me by a friend who upgraded to the SS. He never installed it. I installed it in my vehicle and it took me about an hour to install it. Lot's of parts to put together. Loved the sound and can say that it did have a noticeable improvement at least on the butt dyno. Had my hood up at a few meets and showed it to a few friends and it seemed just like an afterthought as far as looks was concerned. Fast forward 1500 miles later and I decided based on the information in these forums to go with the CAI intake (independent testing done by Janetty and JRE). As far as the butt dyno goes, I would say it is no different than the K and N but the ease of installation was so much better. I had it on in 15 minutes compared to 1 hour. Fit and finish is spectacular. Now when I lift my hood up at meets or am with friends, I get all kinds of compliments on how it looks and have had several buddies switch also. I was lucky because I got the K and N for free but if I were to do it again, no question I would go with CAI. They are also a forum sponsor and have a very strong presence on these forums. If you PM them they respond very quickly. Is it worth the extra money? For me, based on the numbers, the fit and finish, the compliments and the support...YES! In the end its up to you and your individual preference but I just wanted to put this information out there to you. Good luck whatever your decision.

dmginc · 02-26-2015, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSX_Camaro

This. If, what is it, 12hp is worth 235 and the other 4-6hp is worth 165, then sure, go for it. Or just use those funds and get the intake scoop from Apex.

part of that 165 is having a clean hood liner...if you show your car that matters and all the intakes that seal to the hood leave a lot of dirt in that area.

pinoyscorpion951 · 02-26-2015, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmginc

part of that 165 is having a clean hood liner...if you show your car that matters and all the intakes that seal to the hood leave a lot of dirt in that area.

This is true. When I had the K&N, the imprint of the weather seal along with the dust that entered the enclosed area was clearly visible and was an eyesore when I had my hood up. One more thing about the K&N that I noticed, my car's performance felt like it was back to stock when it got really hot here in SoCal in stop and go driving. Part of the reason why I ditched it. Didn't have that feeling with the CAI no matter what the temperature. I had it installed when I did a cruise with 34 other Camaro's in the desert during the yearly Borrego Springs cruise that we have here. 110-115 degree heat through winding, hilly roads and open desert engaging in very "spirited driving" and it performed like a champ.

02-26-2015, 11:52 AM	#1
NJScorpio Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Hyper Blue Metallic Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,122	Intake Kit Question - K&N Part No. 69-4523TP It will be at least a month before I make the purchase of a new air intake. I was leaning toward the CAI kit, for ~$400. It seems like everyone loves it. I was playing around with what coupons I could find for Advance Auto Parts and for Autozone, and I was able to "get" the K&N intake kit for ~$235 shipped. Who knows if I'll find comparable coupons when I decide to actually make the purchase. My questions are... (1)What are the communities thoughts on this K&N kit? (And K&N filters in general) (2)Is the CAI kit worth the $165 difference? Thanks in advance! __________________ I may be 100% wrong.

02-26-2015, 11:55 AM	#2
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	Yes, the CAI is better over the K&N, Look up the thread that Ted Jannetty did a while back, he took a stock Camaro, installed just a CAI form all the major brands, and dyno'd them, then posted the results __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

02-26-2015, 01:43 PM	#5
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,117	Link: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48202 __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

02-26-2015, 02:36 PM	#8
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	My bad, I thought it had K&N listed. I can tell you others have tested the K&N, with less than stellar results, but hey, if that's the CAI you dig then enjoy. I bought my Camaro used, already had the CAI, I just added the Apex scoop, and the Injen Hydroshield. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

02-26-2015, 01:15 PM	#4
judkins75 Silver Shark Drives: 2014 2SS GM Npp 6 speed manual Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Wyoming Posts: 131 View My Garage	Its not worth the extra 165 brotha. Cant tell about other Cai, but I have the k&n cold air typhoon and it works great. Talking to folks who do a lot racing that $400 CAI is the same as an $300 cold air intake. Not to much of a difference.

02-26-2015, 02:36 PM	#7
hzisfrom1994 ZYJ Drives: 2017 1SS Camaro/6 speed Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,346	ROTOFAB!!

02-26-2015, 03:40 PM	#10
Sales @ CAI Inc Drives: 2010 SS/RS Supercharged 427 Build Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,503	Thank you for considering our CAI for your vehicle, we appreciate it very much. As far as price goes, with the case of our product you get what you pay for, which is the highest quality and most highly engineered CAI available for the 5th Gen Camaro. Our CAI comes with a fully insulated airbox that stays sealed from the heat of the engine bay, with a removable lid featuring stainless spring loaded 1/4 turn fasteners. The lid has a filter inspection window so you can see the filter at all times. The intake tube is also thermal coated to reduce heat soak even more. The entire system is aluminum, TIG welded by hand, and powder coated for a durable and professional looking finish. It is made 100% here in the USA, and is backed with a lifetime warranty and excellent customer service. We engineer and make our own filters as well, so the whole system is 100% designed around your engine and vehicle, nothing is just a standard part from a shelf. There is no tuning required, no CEL to worry about, and no other modifications required, it is truly 100% bolt-on ready. If you have any questions feel free to call, email, or message us and we would be happy to help you. We have sponsored this forum since the beginning, and are here when you need us!