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PalmerGA · 12-31-2016, 09:42 AM

Cold Air Induction here, with washer bottle relocate and Apex air scoop. Love the gain, love the improved response, love the "whoooosh".

Also had a Cold Air Induction CAI on my first Gen 5, a 2012 1LT. Definitely improved performance on the V6.

1Coopgt · 12-31-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Camaro

Don't know which one is best , cause I only have the K+N Typhoon. Love the sound and performance gains, more pull and better gas mileage. Install was straight forward and easy. The seal against the hood takes some adjustment to get a good seal. The price was good. Overall ,I like the Typhoon!

Same here .

Ir0nM4n · 12-31-2016, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Buschman

CAI. You can't beat the quality, and it's Made in the USA. They are a Michigan small business, great group of people!

Just don't drink the water and you will be fine.

Jazzzed · 12-31-2016, 01:56 PM

I have a Cold Air Inductions, and I'm only moderately happy with it.

First, I bought the chrome and paid extra for it. I don't know what I was thinking. I should have gotten the black.

Next, the top cover has these awful spring-loaded allen screws that flip flop around while you're trying to get them to engage and tighten. Scratched my box when the allen key slipped out of the screw due to the instability.

While I do like the throaty sound of the intake, I feel that the box rattles when you're at WOT or close to it. Again, I think its those awful fasteners on the lid that contribute to that.

The intake pipe requires that the MAF sensor points straight up. I spent alot of time that first day making sure it didn't scrape the underside of the hood when closed. It doesn't, but still not a fan of that design.

Just my opinions. It's an expensive piece compared to the other options out there, and I thought it could have been better.

Kenny Camaro · 12-31-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ir0nM4n

Just don't drink the water and you will be fine.

I don't think there located in Flint are they?

Kenny Camaro · 12-31-2016, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ir0nM4n

Is it this?

http://www.chevypartscentral.com/p/C.../22966600.html

No, that's not it. Check out summit or auto anything. I think they run about$400? What did the people who have them pay?

Spec · 12-31-2016, 03:59 PM

Had the K&N for a couple of years before swapping to the Vararam. Whole nother level...

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-31-2016, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Had the K&N for a couple of years before swapping to the Vararam. Whole nother level...

Is that the new one that they redesigned?

Spec · 12-31-2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayjellyfish212

Is that the new one that they redesigned?

Negative... its the original for the 2010. I love it... a little bit of a process to clean, but worth it if its something you can really feel.

Gunmetal Speedster · 12-31-2016, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Negative... its the original for the 2010. I love it... a little bit of a process to clean, but worth it if its something you can really feel.

I just cant justify the horrible looks over the slight power gain

I cant stand the way they look

rontammy0 · 12-31-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

I just cant justify the horrible looks over the slight power gain

I cant stand the way they look

I agree....dont like the look of clear cover on the CAI brand either. If I was to replace mine it would be with a Roto Fab or the z/28. Everybody has a preference.

Gunmetal Speedster · 12-31-2016, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

I agree....dont like the look of clear cover on the CAI brand either. If I was to replace mine it would be with a Roto Fab or the z/28. Everybody has a preference.

+1 on the Z28. Like the way those look a lot as well

Jayjellyfish212 · 12-31-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Negative... its the original for the 2010. I love it... a little bit of a process to clean, but worth it if its something you can really feel.

I'm curious on the redesign vararam.. I like my CAI but it blocks the view of the polished alternator I have, more than I want and been waiting to see what the new vararam ones look like. There is a intake very very similar made by a local company here in NY called New Era and it looks really good. They are made from aluminum. I did not go with the New Era one just because of where the air flow sensor was placed on top center of the tube.

Buschman · 01-01-2017, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Ir0nM4n

Just don't drink the water and you will be fine.

Funny how you mention Michigan and everyone knows about the "water", when it actually only caused issues in less than 1000 homes in one city.

CAI is in Riley MI, about an hour away from Flint.

12-31-2016, 09:42 AM	#29
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,754 View My Garage	Cold Air Induction here, with washer bottle relocate and Apex air scoop. Love the gain, love the improved response, love the "whoooosh". Also had a Cold Air Induction CAI on my first Gen 5, a 2012 1LT. Definitely improved performance on the V6. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

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Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Had the K&N for a couple of years before swapping to the Vararam. Whole nother level... Attached Images Last edited by Spec; 12-31-2016 at 04:10 PM.

12-31-2016, 01:56 PM	#32
Jazzzed Drives: 2015 Camaro LT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Fox Lake, IL Posts: 393	I have a Cold Air Inductions, and I'm only moderately happy with it. First, I bought the chrome and paid extra for it. I don't know what I was thinking. I should have gotten the black. Next, the top cover has these awful spring-loaded allen screws that flip flop around while you're trying to get them to engage and tighten. Scratched my box when the allen key slipped out of the screw due to the instability. While I do like the throaty sound of the intake, I feel that the box rattles when you're at WOT or close to it. Again, I think its those awful fasteners on the lid that contribute to that. The intake pipe requires that the MAF sensor points straight up. I spent alot of time that first day making sure it didn't scrape the underside of the hood when closed. It doesn't, but still not a fan of that design. Just my opinions. It's an expensive piece compared to the other options out there, and I thought it could have been better.