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SS Performance · 07-17-2017, 07:56 PM

Who's air scoop do you guys suggest and why?

I'm installing the Z/28 CAI pretty soon.

PapaKlutch · 07-18-2017, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Performance

Who's air scoop do you guys suggest and why?

I'm installing the Z/28 CAI pretty soon.

No scoops that I know of are really compatible with the Z/28 CAI kit. Maybe one is and someone will chime in.

CapeCruisin · 07-20-2017, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveZ28

No scoops that I know of are really compatible with the Z/28 CAI kit. Maybe one is and someone will chime in.

I don't know of one either buddy. This is my setup and it would be great to buy, but we might need to go custom route instead.

Matty Ice · 07-20-2017, 03:12 PM

I have the Z28 CAI on mine, I removed the baffle/diverter in front of the radiator support. Not sure if it made a difference, but looking at it, it definitely gives it more of a direct path to the air filter. I don't drive it in the rain, so that could be a consideration if you do. I seen a post/thread of a guy who made his own using black corrugated drain tubing, looked kind of cool.

1leron · 07-21-2017, 09:13 PM

Roto-Fab best ever!

Hilflos · 07-22-2017, 10:07 AM

Another Z28 CAI and PTB here, couldn't be happier with them.

Truth be told though, CAI, Rotofab, Z28, are all good choices.

There's a link to Ted Jannetty's testing of a bunch of different CAI's over in the V8 forum, if you dig around a bit. I've just linked directlky to the spreadsheet of the results. It's on google docs, and I've got it saved in my bookmarks from back when I was researching this. It's a bit dated, but my main take away from it is, the best engineered ones perform pretty similarly to one another.

I just went with the Z28 because I'm trying to use OEM parts on this car wherever possible. Just the theme I've decided to go with. The aftermarket suppliers make some incredible parts too, and I've no aversion to them when GM hasn't given us a viable upgrade alternative for the part in question, solid sub-frame bushings as an example.

WINGNUT1 · 02-12-2018, 10:59 AM

Just finished my Z/28 CAI install. Only minor cosmetic change I made was I drilled a half moon in the front left side of the engine cover to route the hose underneath the cover.

sixty9fordkiller · 02-12-2018, 04:51 PM

AIRAID and PTB here. Smooth as silk!

PACamaro85 · 02-13-2018, 10:41 AM

Did everyone simply bolt on the CAI or was there a tune involved as well?

sixty9fordkiller · 02-13-2018, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PACamaro85

Did everyone simply bolt on the CAI or was there a tune involved as well?

i bought an SCT X3 when i bought the CAI and and MBRP catback and Jannetty sent me a tune for it. Not sure it is or was really necessary but i got uploaded it anyways

sherob · 02-13-2018, 12:00 PM

CAI by itself, no tune is needed.

PapaKlutch · 02-13-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PACamaro85

Did everyone simply bolt on the CAI or was there a tune involved as well?

Tuning is not necessary for the vast majority of cold air kits. Bolt it on and go. The computer will adjust.

Tuning after your cold air kit is installed would likely get you some power, improved drivability, and even MPG improvements.

But, tuning can lead to voiding your powertrain warranty if your local dealership is not mod friendly.

07-17-2017, 07:56 PM	#15
SS Performance Drives: 02 Camaro B4C Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cape May County NJ Posts: 749	Who's air scoop do you guys suggest and why? I'm installing the Z/28 CAI pretty soon. __________________ A man's garage is his castle 1969 Camaro SS 1970 Camaro SS 2002 Camaro B4C 2014 Camaro SS Dedicated Track Car 2015 Camaro 1SS 1LE 2008 HHR SS 1996 Silverado Crew Cab Long Bed Dual Rear Wheel

02-12-2018, 10:59 AM	#21
WINGNUT1 Drives: 2013 SW 1LE 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 35	Just finished my Z/28 CAI install. Only minor cosmetic change I made was I drilled a half moon in the front left side of the engine cover to route the hose underneath the cover. __________________ ‘13 1LE 2SS/RS W/ NPP: Billet Aluminum Racing Pedals from SRPracing / ZL1 Rocket Panels from Gary’s Customs / LED Fog Lights from Diode Dynamics / Matte Black Bow Ties from Summit Racing / BMR 1” Lowering Springs from JDP Motorsports / XPEL Paint Protection from Music City Window Tint / GM Performance Z/28 CAI from Summit Racing Last edited by WINGNUT1; 02-12-2018 at 11:02 PM.

02-12-2018, 04:51 PM	#22
sixty9fordkiller Donkey Dick Cam Camaro Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,998	AIRAID and PTB here. Smooth as silk! __________________ Bone Stock

02-13-2018, 12:00 PM	#25
sherob Drives: 2015 SW 1SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brighton, CO Posts: 2,736	CAI by itself, no tune is needed. __________________ “The Eagles and the Captain and Tennille ruled the airwaves, and we were the answer to it.” - Joey Ramone

07-20-2017, 03:12 PM	#18
Matty Ice Drives: 2015 SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 537	I have the Z28 CAI on mine, I removed the baffle/diverter in front of the radiator support. Not sure if it made a difference, but looking at it, it definitely gives it more of a direct path to the air filter. I don't drive it in the rain, so that could be a consideration if you do. I seen a post/thread of a guy who made his own using black corrugated drain tubing, looked kind of cool.

07-21-2017, 09:13 PM	#19
1leron Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: AZ Posts: 12	Roto-Fab best ever!

07-22-2017, 10:07 AM	#20
Hilflos Drives: 2015 1SS / RS NPP Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 353	Another Z28 CAI and PTB here, couldn't be happier with them. Truth be told though, CAI, Rotofab, Z28, are all good choices. There's a link to Ted Jannetty's testing of a bunch of different CAI's over in the V8 forum, if you dig around a bit. I've just linked directlky to the spreadsheet of the results. It's on google docs, and I've got it saved in my bookmarks from back when I was researching this. It's a bit dated, but my main take away from it is, the best engineered ones perform pretty similarly to one another. I just went with the Z28 because I'm trying to use OEM parts on this car wherever possible. Just the theme I've decided to go with. The aftermarket suppliers make some incredible parts too, and I've no aversion to them when GM hasn't given us a viable upgrade alternative for the part in question, solid sub-frame bushings as an example.

02-13-2018, 10:41 AM	#23
PACamaro85 Drives: 2014 + 2023 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 68	Did everyone simply bolt on the CAI or was there a tune involved as well?