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96SS10SS · 09-23-2014, 02:34 PM

According to FedEx, it has been delivered to my house. I will be installing it tonight and will report my results.

DRKS1D3 · 09-23-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro Dude

For that price, and considering it's mass produced plastic mold, I'm not impressed at all, sorry.

Exactly. There are better options.

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Originally Posted by MaxKamai

Made by K&N for GM. K&N wasn't allowed to use the red oil per GM's request as to not be associated with being a K&N product. Will increase performance, though likely not as much as other aftermarket offerings. They are stating that it will not negatively affect engine performance (will not harm the vehicle)

Quite funny really. Everyone always bashes K&N on here, but since this part is associated with the Z/28...it's the best.

Midnight Rat · 09-23-2014, 08:27 PM

Can't wait

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Originally Posted by 96SS10SS

According to FedEx, it has been delivered to my house. I will be installing it tonight and will report my results.

Demon War Horse · 09-23-2014, 08:31 PM

Get it installed yet?

96SS10SS · 09-23-2014, 08:52 PM

Just finished. No problems installing on a 2010.

It has a new MAF sensor installed in it so you don't need your old one.

The only funkiness was attaching the hose they supply for the PCV connection. The old connection was a rigid tube that pressed into the plastic. I just put the hose on the end of that connection and routed it under the elbow to connect to the PCV connection on the intake (looks like a little canister).

My engine bay is filthy, I know...

It's just black plastic, nothing fancy, but I like the stock look of it.

Vast improvement looks wise, will see if it makes a difference with performance or mileage.

Midnight Rat · 09-23-2014, 09:47 PM

Does it seal pretty good against the hood?

96SS10SS · 09-23-2014, 10:02 PM

Seems like it does...it's right in line with the weatherstripping for the regular hood seal.

Midnight Rat · 09-23-2014, 10:22 PM

Not sure what hose end of the hard plastic line goes to but couldn't it be fully replaced with pvc hose? Nice set up will be visiting the dealer this weekend and ordering

96SS10SS · 09-23-2014, 10:28 PM

I didn't see an easy way to reroute without the molded plastic line. If you come up with something, let me know. Also, the molded plastic line directs the hose away from the accessory belt on the front.

They mention a retention clip for the MAFS connection on the radiator hose underneath the elbow but my car doesn't have it. I just tucked it into the PCV area on the elbow to keep it away from the power steering pump. You electric steering guys don't have to worry about that though.

Camarojt · 09-24-2014, 02:57 AM

Never mind.... I'm way to late on this thread. All I can say is DOHH!

96SS10SS · 09-25-2014, 12:03 PM

Too late for what?

Fish-man · 09-25-2014, 03:34 PM

Interesting they included the sensor... wonder if its a different part number than our stock ones?

96SS10SS · 09-26-2014, 08:45 PM

It's the same part number as the one I already had.

cdb95z28 · 09-28-2014, 12:37 AM

I just ordered one on Friday. Don't really know why some people bring up the fact that it voids our warranty. All the aftermarket CAIs "could" void the warranty, dealer can't just void it based on the mere sight of it. IMO, best looking CAI

09-23-2014, 02:34 PM	#57
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	According to FedEx, it has been delivered to my house. I will be installing it tonight and will report my results. __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter.

09-23-2014, 08:31 PM	#60
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09-23-2014, 08:52 PM	#61
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	Just finished. No problems installing on a 2010. It has a new MAF sensor installed in it so you don't need your old one. The only funkiness was attaching the hose they supply for the PCV connection. The old connection was a rigid tube that pressed into the plastic. I just put the hose on the end of that connection and routed it under the elbow to connect to the PCV connection on the intake (looks like a little canister). My engine bay is filthy, I know... It's just black plastic, nothing fancy, but I like the stock look of it. Vast improvement looks wise, will see if it makes a difference with performance or mileage. Attached Images __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter. Last edited by 96SS10SS; 09-23-2014 at 09:51 PM.

09-23-2014, 10:02 PM	#63
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	Seems like it does...it's right in line with the weatherstripping for the regular hood seal. __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter.

09-23-2014, 10:28 PM	#65
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	I didn't see an easy way to reroute without the molded plastic line. If you come up with something, let me know. Also, the molded plastic line directs the hose away from the accessory belt on the front. They mention a retention clip for the MAFS connection on the radiator hose underneath the elbow but my car doesn't have it. I just tucked it into the PCV area on the elbow to keep it away from the power steering pump. You electric steering guys don't have to worry about that though. __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter.

09-23-2014, 09:47 PM	#62
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	Does it seal pretty good against the hood?

09-23-2014, 10:22 PM	#64
Midnight Rat Drives: SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 1,829	Not sure what hose end of the hard plastic line goes to but couldn't it be fully replaced with pvc hose? Nice set up will be visiting the dealer this weekend and ordering

09-24-2014, 02:57 AM	#66
Camarojt Drives: 2011camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Allen, Tx Posts: 2,202	Never mind.... I'm way to late on this thread. All I can say is DOHH!

09-25-2014, 12:03 PM	#67
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	Too late for what? __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter.

09-25-2014, 03:34 PM	#68
Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,015	Interesting they included the sensor... wonder if its a different part number than our stock ones?

09-26-2014, 08:45 PM	#69
96SS10SS hates winter Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 136	It's the same part number as the one I already had. __________________ Traded car Aug 2019. 2010 2SS/RS LS3 built October 30, 2009; 416ci/6.8L forged LS3 with 495 RWHP@6k/470 TQ@4.4k; Lunati 235/243 .626"/.634" 114LSA +3; Monster LT-1S twin disc, SLP retro badges, MGW shifter/knob, Hotchkis TVS Stage 1, Pedders Street Z bushings, 3.91 Gear swap, red calipers, Z28 CAI, ZL1 side skirts/rock guards, Kooks 1 7/8" headers, SLP front splitter.

09-28-2014, 12:37 AM	#70
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,731	I just ordered one on Friday. Don't really know why some people bring up the fact that it voids our warranty. All the aftermarket CAIs "could" void the warranty, dealer can't just void it based on the mere sight of it. IMO, best looking CAI __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD "KEEP THE FAITH"-Fbodfather