HALLTECH CAI INSTALLED

[IndeedSS1]

Some perspective on the filter size. Halltech on the left and CAI on the right.

[axis]

Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

Some perspective on the filter size. Halltech on the left and CAI on the right.

I think the bigger filter, along with the bigger box, is a advantage in the "avaliable air" dept. Add in the big radius'd intake mouth and one piece tube to make one of the top two intakes.

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by axis

I think the bigger filter, along with the bigger box, is a advantage in the "avaliable air" dept. Add in the big radius'd intake mouth and one piece tube to make one of the top two intakes.

And now need the scoop and washer bottle from Apex. But I wonder how much performance feel is had from the scoop, or just from unblocking the air path and cutting the splash shield to let in more air?. Friend noticed the scoop at freeway speeds in 6th gear but not around town or lower speeds. Of course if supposed to be a ram air device usually 60+ is where they start.

Any thoughts?

[IndeedSS1]

Originally Posted by VR Baron

And now need the scoop and washer bottle from Apex. But I wonder how much performance feel is had from the scoop, or just from unblocking the air path and cutting the splash shield to let in more air?. Friend noticed the scoop at freeway speeds in 6th gear but not around town or lower speeds. Of course if supposed to be a ram air device usually 60+ is where they start.

Any thoughts?

When I tried the Halltech the first time around it was ok. Adding the scoop made a big difference in daily driving.

This afternoon I pulled the Halltech off and installed a CAI. My intention was to put my scoop and washer bottle kit on as well. Before starting work, I shined a light in through the grille area that I previously cut out for my first scoop. There was more access to air than I figured. I'm trying it without the scoop but the stock bottle in place. So far I'm liking what I'm finding. That said, when I get ready to put my summer wheels/tires back on the scoop will be installed.

In stock form, there is limited access to air no matter the intake. At minimum, removing that piece behind the grille is helpful.imo

Here is my dyno. For all practical purposes it's a Halltech with scoop.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ight=back+dyno

[axis]

Originally Posted by VR Baron

And now need the scoop and washer bottle from Apex. But I wonder how much performance feel is had from the scoop, or just from unblocking the air path and cutting the splash shield to let in more air?. Friend noticed the scoop at freeway speeds in 6th gear but not around town or lower speeds. Of course if supposed to be a ram air device usually 60+ is where they start.

Any thoughts?

I"m not a fan of the phrase "ram air" since it can be taken a number of way. Yes it will ram air in the sense that it will direct airflow towards the intake filter. It will absolutely NOT ram air into your engine. That being said, the added availability of air around the filter can do nothing but help, at any speed. The higher the speed, the more air the engine needs, and the more air is being directed to the intake filter. It all goes together.

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by axis

I"m not a fan of the phrase "ram air" since it can be taken a number of way. Yes it will ram air in the sense that it will direct airflow towards the intake filter. It will absolutely NOT ram air into your engine. That being said, the added availability of air around the filter can do nothing but help, at any speed. The higher the speed, the more air the engine needs, and the more air is being directed to the intake filter. It all goes together.

I agree, everyone advertizes "ram air" or turbo that to sell. the scoop more of a directional duct, but yeah, no ram there.

[SHWA]

Originally Posted by SSMickey

I have the same one. The filter hits the hood blanket and has caused damage to it because it sticks up above the air box. Might want to check yours as it looks like it's going to do the same thing as mine. don't know what I'm going to do to fix it yet. Still overseas. Other than that, I think it's a great intake. Congrats.

I have the same issue and have had the CAI for a year and a half. I can not figure out how to adjust the top of the filter from hitting the hood liner. Can someone share what they did to adjust the fitment?

My issue is purley whith the filter and it seems that the box fitment is perfect.

Thanks

[IndeedSS1]

Originally Posted by SHWA

I have the same issue and have had the CAI for a year and a half. I can not figure out how to adjust the top of the filter from hitting the hood liner. Can someone share what they did to adjust the fitment?

My issue is purley whith the filter and it seems that the box fitment is perfect.

Thanks

There is a lot of adjustment. Just loosen the clamp on the tube end and rotate the filter until it is where you want it and tighten the clamp. But if your filter is hitting the hood blanket, my guess is you don't have the heatshield postioned correctly.

[caverman]

Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

There is a lot of adjustment. Just loosen the clamp on the tube end and rotate the filter until it is where you want it and tighten the clamp. But if your filter is hitting the hood blanket, my guess is you don't have the heatshield postioned correctly.

My guess is the heatshield is hitting something or on top of something causing it to be slightly higher than it's designed to be. That higher heatshield is causting the tube and the filter to angle upwards thus causing it to hit the hood blanket.

Check the heatshield and/or post some pics of how you have the heatshield and/or filter installed.

[axis]

Originally Posted by IndeedSS1

There is a lot of adjustment. Just loosen the clamp on the tube end and rotate the filter until it is where you want it and tighten the clamp. But if your filter is hitting the hood blanket, my guess is you don't have the heatshield postioned correctly.

Originally Posted by caverman

My guess is the heatshield is hitting something or on top of something causing it to be slightly higher than it's designed to be. That higher heatshield is causting the tube and the filter to angle upwards thus causing it to hit the hood blanket.

Check the heatshield and/or post some pics of how you have the heatshield and/or filter installed.

Absolutely agree with both these gentleman (using the word loosely )

Make sure the lower edge of the shield isn't hitting anything it shouldn't be hitting. It should be on the outside of the car rail and the AC lines should be running through their perspective cutouts. If it isn't doing both of the above, it will sit too high and cause the filter to hit the lining. As Indeed mentioned, make sure the tube isn't rotated up causing it to pull the shield up as well. Loosening at the TB and pushing down on the tube will tell you if that's the issue.


Caverman:
Did you make through the tornado's without any damage?

[caverman]

Originally Posted by axis

Caverman:
Did you make through the tornado's without any damage?

Yes....no issues other than heavy rain in my area. I'm about 20 min from DFW airport which got hit hard with hail but it didn't hit here thankfully. Last August I got hit my a major hailstorm that caused $30k in damage to my house. I was keeping my fingers crossed to not go through that again.

Funny Camaro story though....I ran up to pull my kids out of school before the storm hit just in case. I had to drive my Camaro to get them. At that point there was no rain or anything. Just a bunch of nasty looking clouds. As I was waiting for my last son to walk up they were putting the school in lock down. Not releasing any kids and trying to make the parents go to a safe room. The whole time I was like Damnit!, they are going to keep me here and my car is going to be stuck out in the open. I was honestly sweating bullets about my car being outside and gettign hammered by hail. That's when my son came around the corner. I grabbed him up, ran out and was able to get home just in time before the strom hit.

I was lucky. No hail and the tornados touched down a good 40 - 60 miles from me.

[SHWA]

Thanks for all of the input. I will look at everything again and try to take pictures this weekend if I dont figure it out in the mean time.

A big issue seems to be the front end of the air filter hitting a raised portion of the wheel well. Have you all had that issue?

Thanks again!

[VR Baron]

Originally Posted by SHWA

Thanks for all of the input. I will look at everything again and try to take pictures this weekend if I dont figure it out in the mean time.

A big issue seems to be the front end of the air filter hitting a raised portion of the wheel well. Have you all had that issue?

Thanks again!

Yep, mine rests on the fendor cover.But still shouldnt rub on hood if the box is sitting down on the frame as intended.All cai's filters are close to the hood but dont touch.