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pyroguy · 01-03-2016, 08:04 AM

So by your own definition of waste of money, any exhaust upgrade behind the catalytic converters is a waste of money. There's virtually no power gain, the only reason to upgrade the exhaust is sound (possibly weight reduction if you're running down the drag strip to gain at most 0.1 second), and for a typical catback system they cost $900+. So why not rip on catback exhausts because they're a bigger power to dollar waste than cold air intakes? Let people modify their car the way they want to and quit hating on them because they chose something you wouldn't have done.

BlueN20Camaro · 01-03-2016, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

So by your own definition of waste of money, any exhaust upgrade behind the catalytic converters is a waste of money. There's virtually no power gain, the only reason to upgrade the exhaust is sound (possibly weight reduction if you're running down the drag strip to gain at most 0.1 second), and for a typical catback system they cost $900+. So why not rip on catback exhausts because they're a bigger power to dollar waste than cold air intakes? Let people modify their car the way they want to and quit hating on them because they chose something you wouldn't have done.

No sir I use the classic muffler delete for 75$ to get my 3HP. Read my first sentence. It's NOT ABOUT ME SAYING THEY SUCK, or are a waste of money. It's that the search button needs to be used. We have enough pointless threads on CAI including this one.

flyer08 · 01-03-2016, 10:12 AM

With this logic you shouldn't have bought a 1le since you could have bought a more powerful used zl1. Why did you waste your money?

CreeperRS · 01-03-2016, 10:22 AM

He forgot to search.

Jasper · 01-03-2016, 10:33 AM

Best bang for buck is the Vitesse

It doesn't even increase power but feels like it does!!

I've only done intake, axleback, tune, and vitesse. Out of the four, I "feel" on a day to day basis a bigger change with my car after the Vitesse. The tune also made a big difference but cost twice as much and same with the intake.

It depends what you're after though. Better times, best dollar spent, or just better "feel"/responsiveness.

J

BlueN20Camaro · 01-03-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CreeperRS

He forgot to search.

The hardest part is I think they don't even read anything but the thread title. We need another plague.

keith.wilkinson.10 · 01-03-2016, 11:13 AM

I'd save my money unless you like to show off the engine bay.

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Even Varraram has drop in Green High Performace filter flowing thw same amount of air as Roto Fab. http://www.vararam.com/camaro-vs-comp.html

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Homeless Man · 01-03-2016, 11:16 AM

Most cold air intakes don't even cost $500

olblue75 · 01-03-2016, 11:19 AM

The basis of the thread is to use the search function not just start a thread "because".

BlueN20Camaro · 01-03-2016, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

The basis of the thread is to use the search function not just start a thread "because".

You are way too smart man. You must have went to college.

SPCBA · 01-03-2016, 11:33 AM

I love the made up internet facts by the OP, while telling you to not trust other facts...

BlueN20Camaro · 01-03-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Homeless Man

Most cold air intakes don't even cost $500

Most catbacks and headers don't cost 1K. Some guys here have that BBK headers and like it. vs using the Spectre air intake which we all know is a big no-no for that same price. But it's a "learn to search thread" not bash you for picking 3HP for 400$ thread.

BlueN20Camaro · 01-03-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SPCBA

I love the made up internet facts by the OP, while telling you to not trust other facts...

Yeah the facts on a vendors site. Crazy a vendor wouldn't lie to us about CAI now would they..?

rontammy0 · 01-03-2016, 11:55 AM

ĶSome of these cai that are mentioned are not very common on other brands and makes of cars I've seen. So how is a cai so wonderful if its only really popular on one site for one make of car. By dyno numbers alone the z/28 cai is now king. But.....can you buy it through this site like other cai ? Plastic tube...open ended and k@n branded. ....sheet don't jive��

01-03-2016, 08:04 AM	#15
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,919 View My Garage	So by your own definition of waste of money, any exhaust upgrade behind the catalytic converters is a waste of money. There's virtually no power gain, the only reason to upgrade the exhaust is sound (possibly weight reduction if you're running down the drag strip to gain at most 0.1 second), and for a typical catback system they cost $900+. So why not rip on catback exhausts because they're a bigger power to dollar waste than cold air intakes? Let people modify their car the way they want to and quit hating on them because they chose something you wouldn't have done. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

01-03-2016, 10:22 AM	#18
CreeperRS Drives: 20’ Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,577	He forgot to search. __________________

01-03-2016, 11:13 AM	#21
keith.wilkinson.10 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Moncks Corner SC Posts: 204 View My Garage	I'd save my money unless you like to show off the engine bay. Even Varraram has drop in Green High Performace filter flowing thw same amount of air as Roto Fab. http://www.vararam.com/camaro-vs-comp.html Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

01-03-2016, 11:16 AM	#22
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,650	Most cold air intakes don't even cost $500 __________________ Pity a man in familiar places, who yet feels like a stranger.

01-03-2016, 11:33 AM	#25
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	I love the made up internet facts by the OP, while telling you to not trust other facts... __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

01-03-2016, 10:12 AM	#17
flyer08 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 3,418	With this logic you shouldn't have bought a 1le since you could have bought a more powerful used zl1. Why did you waste your money?

01-03-2016, 10:33 AM	#19
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 542	Best bang for buck is the Vitesse It doesn't even increase power but feels like it does!! I've only done intake, axleback, tune, and vitesse. Out of the four, I "feel" on a day to day basis a bigger change with my car after the Vitesse. The tune also made a big difference but cost twice as much and same with the intake. It depends what you're after though. Better times, best dollar spent, or just better "feel"/responsiveness. J

01-03-2016, 11:19 AM	#23
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	The basis of the thread is to use the search function not just start a thread "because".

01-03-2016, 11:55 AM	#28
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	ĶSome of these cai that are mentioned are not very common on other brands and makes of cars I've seen. So how is a cai so wonderful if its only really popular on one site for one make of car. By dyno numbers alone the z/28 cai is now king. But.....can you buy it through this site like other cai ? Plastic tube...open ended and k@n branded. ....sheet don't jive�� Last edited by rontammy0; 01-03-2016 at 12:19 PM.