CAIs in general

tiberius183 · 03-11-2018, 04:19 PM

Ok, the consensus I'm getting here is they're all really the same. While they do provide a light increase in performance, none of them truly deliver on the HP they promise. Is it really true? Am I better off getting a relatively cheap CAI (such as a K&N 63-3105) vs. an Injen 7300?

Evil-Bee-NH · 03-11-2018, 04:31 PM

They offer varying degrees of improvement you need to decide personal preference. When doing so there's a few simple things. Open Box or Closed Box.

Open Pro's:

Blow off noise
Better airflow then stock by far.

Open Con's:

It's open to the engine bay so unless sealed with other options it will take in some warmer engine compartment air.

Closed Pros:

Sealed structure little to no warm engine bay air.
Better airflow then stock by far.

Closed Con's:

Closed you won't be able to hear turbo blow off if that's your thing.

There's probably more but remember the age old adage more airflow to the turbski the better for the turbski.

b0bsaget007 · 03-11-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil-Bee-NH

Closed Con's:

Closed you won't be able to hear turbo blow off

I hear the bypass valve with my EVO7300.

tiberius183 · 03-11-2018, 06:21 PM

Well, made my decision (for the time being): since none of the CAIs on the market have 100% been able to convince me that they're worth it for the gain that they promise vs the gain they actually get (without a tune), I think for now I'm just going to go with a ZZP Performance silicone intake tube paired with my K&N drop-in (I've heard good things about the combo). Perhaps down the road I may reconsider and upgrade from there...

cooper1965 · 03-11-2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tiberius183

Well, made my decision (for the time being): since none of the CAIs on the market have 100% been able to convince me that they're worth it for the gain that they promise vs the gain they actually get (without a tune), I think for now I'm just going to go with a ZZP Performance silicone intake tube paired with my K&N drop-in (I've heard good things about the combo). Perhaps down the road I may reconsider and upgrade from there...

I think thats a good, educated decision!

Michigan1LTRS · 03-12-2018, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tiberius183

Well, made my decision (for the time being): since none of the CAIs on the market have 100% been able to convince me that they're worth it for the gain that they promise vs the gain they actually get (without a tune), I think for now I'm just going to go with a ZZP Performance silicone intake tube paired with my K&N drop-in (I've heard good things about the combo). Perhaps down the road I may reconsider and upgrade from there...

Exactly what I did minus the drop-in. Tube looks fantastic and got rid if that stock bottleneck and eyesore.

Papa Smurf · 03-13-2018, 07:40 AM

Do they really increase any Horsepower or Torque like some intakes advertise. It seems it can be a little false leading. I liked to do this to my camaro but will it just gain in sound and not performance?

Michigan1LTRS · 03-13-2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Papa Smurf

Do they really increase any Horsepower or Torque like some intakes advertise. It seems it can be a little false leading. I liked to do this to my camaro but will it just gain in sound and not performance?

You are not going to be able to tell you did anything. Combined with a tune and downpipe you will for sure notice.

Papa Smurf · 03-13-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Michigan1LTRS

You are not going to be able to tell you did anything. Combined with a tune and downpipe you will for sure notice.

ChicagoTommy · 03-13-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tiberius183

Well, made my decision (for the time being): since none of the CAIs on the market have 100% been able to convince me that they're worth it for the gain that they promise vs the gain they actually get (without a tune), I think for now I'm just going to go with a ZZP Performance silicone intake tube paired with my K&N drop-in (I've heard good things about the combo). Perhaps down the road I may reconsider and upgrade from there...

I've got a slightly used ZZP silicone tube. I bought it slightly used and never installed it. I'm going up to the Injen 7300.

03-11-2018, 04:19 PM	#1
tiberius183 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California Posts: 47	CAIs in general Ok, the consensus I'm getting here is they're all really the same. While they do provide a light increase in performance, none of them truly deliver on the HP they promise. Is it really true? Am I better off getting a relatively cheap CAI (such as a K&N 63-3105) vs. an Injen 7300?

03-11-2018, 04:31 PM	#2
Evil-Bee-NH 603 Camaros Drives: 2017 NGM I4 1LT Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Manchester, NH Posts: 6,779 View My Garage	They offer varying degrees of improvement you need to decide personal preference. When doing so there's a few simple things. Open Box or Closed Box. Open Pro's: Blow off noise Better airflow then stock by far. Open Con's: It's open to the engine bay so unless sealed with other options it will take in some warmer engine compartment air. Closed Pros: Sealed structure little to no warm engine bay air. Better airflow then stock by far. Closed Con's: Closed you won't be able to hear turbo blow off if that's your thing. There's probably more but remember the age old adage more airflow to the turbski the better for the turbski. __________________ MY 2017 I4 CAMARO BUILD JOURNAL \| YOUTUBE \| INSTAGRAM \| 316RWHP - 385 RWTQ HPTUNERS DYNO TUNE \| 12.693s @ 105MPH 1/4 Mile

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Papa Smurf Cobalt SS Owner to Camaro Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro 2.0L Turbo Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: East Coast Posts: 76	Do they really increase any Horsepower or Torque like some intakes advertise. It seems it can be a little false leading. I liked to do this to my camaro but will it just gain in sound and not performance? __________________ -17 Chevy Camaro 2.0T-Own -07 Chevy cobalt ss supercharged-traded -99 Chevy Cavalier Z28-traded

03-11-2018, 06:21 PM	#4
tiberius183 Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: California Posts: 47	Well, made my decision (for the time being): since none of the CAIs on the market have 100% been able to convince me that they're worth it for the gain that they promise vs the gain they actually get (without a tune), I think for now I'm just going to go with a ZZP Performance silicone intake tube paired with my K&N drop-in (I've heard good things about the combo). Perhaps down the road I may reconsider and upgrade from there...

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