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1Sail0r · 04-11-2017, 09:04 PM

Hi all,

Buying a used CAI for my 2010 SS this week. Anyone have any opinions on these two brands? These are what are available near me ($120 for air aid & $175 for CAI used).

Looking for best bang for buck in terms of power and sound.

8balldeluxe · 04-11-2017, 09:11 PM

Use the search function, you will find more info than you will ever care to read

1Sail0r · 04-11-2017, 09:32 PM

Yes I read some threads about them respectively but haven't seen one directly comparing the two. At this point it just feels like whatever intake someone owns is the best.

ElkySS · 04-11-2017, 09:38 PM

After researching the same thing on this site, I've concluded there isn't a huge difference in the performance of one intake over another. That being said, I'll be buying a CAI because that one seems better by a slight margin.

Spec · 04-11-2017, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ElkySS

After researching the same thing on this site, I've concluded there isn't a huge difference in the performance of one intake over another. That being said, I'll be buying a CAI because that one seems better by a slight margin.

Agreed in regards to going from CAI to CAI... the difference is negligible. There is a bump from the stock box to a CAI for sure, but just go with the one you think compliments your bay and you'll be happy for sure.

Elky, If you're looking for that 'narrow margin' on a 2011, go ram air otr that will give you a bit more than the cone/tube CAI's. If your radiator cap is in the center instead of off to the side on your radiator, then you can get a ram air Vararam. This will give you the best bang for your buck.

Gunmetal Speedster · 04-11-2017, 10:13 PM

Cold Air Inductions is usually the winner of the Janetty independent test

Lil' Nasty · 04-12-2017, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

Cold Air Inductions is usually the winner of the Janetty independent test

+1 loved the fit, finish, and performance when I had mine.

1Sail0r · 04-12-2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lil' Nasty

+1 loved the fit, finish, and performance when I had mine.

looks like it's worth the extra $50 then. thx guys

JLSuperfly · 04-12-2017, 11:29 AM

Either way, it looks like you will be getting a deal for the prices you posted.

ElkySS · 04-12-2017, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Agreed in regards to going from CAI to CAI... the difference is negligible. There is a bump from the stock box to a CAI for sure, but just go with the one you think compliments your bay and you'll be happy for sure.

Elky, If you're looking for that 'narrow margin' on a 2011, go ram air otr that will give you a bit more than the cone/tube CAI's. If your radiator cap is in the center instead of off to the side on your radiator, then you can get a ram air Vararam. This will give you the best bang for your buck.

After you said this, I spent some time researching it. I think you're right.

rontammy0 · 04-12-2017, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ElkySS

After you said this, I spent some time researching it. I think you're right.

There has never been a real life comparison done to test any cai. Everybody suggests what they have. The Z/28 cai has been dynoed by a few members with great results. But since nobody sells it on here you wont find anyone talking about it.

PeteD · 04-12-2017, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 8balldeluxe

Use the search function, you will find more info than you will ever care to read

You do know this is against the forum rules right?

PeteD · 04-12-2017, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

There has never been a real life comparison done to test any cai. Everybody suggests what they have. The Z/28 cai has been dynoed by a few members with great results. But since nobody sells it on here you wont find anyone talking about it.

Actually LethalCamaro has dynode quite a few with the dyno results posted on his youtube channel. not the Z28 one buts Mishimoto, Cold Air and so on

theragtopguy · 04-12-2017, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal Speedster

Cold Air Inductions is usually the winner of the Janetty independent test

This is very true. Plus they just look really cool under the hood. It's what I have on my Green Flash.

04-11-2017, 09:04 PM	#1
1Sail0r Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 27	Air Aid vs Cold Air Inductions ? Hi all, Buying a used CAI for my 2010 SS this week. Anyone have any opinions on these two brands? These are what are available near me ($120 for air aid & $175 for CAI used). Looking for best bang for buck in terms of power and sound.

04-11-2017, 09:11 PM	#2
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ElkySS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS M6 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 22	After researching the same thing on this site, I've concluded there isn't a huge difference in the performance of one intake over another. That being said, I'll be buying a CAI because that one seems better by a slight margin. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS LS3/M6 1995 Formula 396 LT4/M6

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04-11-2017, 09:32 PM	#3
1Sail0r Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 27	Yes I read some threads about them respectively but haven't seen one directly comparing the two. At this point it just feels like whatever intake someone owns is the best.

04-12-2017, 11:29 AM	#9
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Either way, it looks like you will be getting a deal for the prices you posted.