CAI Sound In Single Digit Weather? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ChrisThornes · 12-14-2017, 02:59 PM

i have had my CAI on my car for some time now... today i got on the throttle hard and the cai sounded almost like rasp and i know its not my solo performance exhaust system i hear it coming from under the hood where the cai is. it has not done this before but yesterday and today have been the coldest its been since iv had it 10-14 degrees with wind chill in single digits and you figure moving at 50+ mph the air will probably be even cooler? i know that the colder the air is the louder the car is which is normal with cai but this sound just has me going crazy. your thoughts and experience is appreciated thank you.

Moto-Mojo · 12-14-2017, 04:02 PM

I’m glad you like the sound of your CAI. I like mine too. But wind chill is something only related to humans. If it’s 14 degrees outside, your car is feeling 14 degrees at ANY speed. 0-200+mph. (unless you’re moving through the atmosphere at rocket reentry speeds whereby friction from the air would melt your camaro) You on the other hand, may perceive it to be colder than it actually is at speed. But not your CAI or engine. Just sayin...

InFiD3ViL · 12-14-2017, 04:36 PM

The only thing I miss with my Vararam is that intake noise.

I have fun though using DashCommand to see my IAT's while driving.

When moving I am 1-2 degrees above ambient air temp, which is freakin' awesome.

12-14-2017, 02:59 PM	#1
ChrisThornes Drives: 2010 5th Gen Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Depew, New York Posts: 145 View My Garage	CAI Sound In Single Digit Weather? i have had my CAI on my car for some time now... today i got on the throttle hard and the cai sounded almost like rasp and i know its not my solo performance exhaust system i hear it coming from under the hood where the cai is. it has not done this before but yesterday and today have been the coldest its been since iv had it 10-14 degrees with wind chill in single digits and you figure moving at 50+ mph the air will probably be even cooler? i know that the colder the air is the louder the car is which is normal with cai but this sound just has me going crazy. your thoughts and experience is appreciated thank you. __________________ That Mustang Was Fast! It Was Really Hauling Ass When I Passed It!

12-14-2017, 04:02 PM	#2
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	I’m glad you like the sound of your CAI. I like mine too. But wind chill is something only related to humans. If it’s 14 degrees outside, your car is feeling 14 degrees at ANY speed. 0-200+mph. (unless you’re moving through the atmosphere at rocket reentry speeds whereby friction from the air would melt your camaro) You on the other hand, may perceive it to be colder than it actually is at speed. But not your CAI or engine. Just sayin... __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx Last edited by Moto-Mojo; 12-14-2017 at 04:14 PM.

12-14-2017, 04:36 PM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	The only thing I miss with my Vararam is that intake noise. I have fun though using DashCommand to see my IAT's while driving. When moving I am 1-2 degrees above ambient air temp, which is freakin' awesome. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI