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starman · 12-08-2010, 11:00 AM

Well, this past weekend my brother and I installed the full-length Injen CAI on my LS3. The instructions were very straightforward and I feel pretty confident I could install a CAI by myself in the future.

As for performance, this thing is a beast! The acceleration feels smooth and consistent, and the power increase is highly noticeable, especially in 4th and 5th. Give it a little gas, and you can hear the intake taking a huge breath of air!

Sadly I don't have official numbers, but I am completely satisfied (even without a dyno tune.) Injen FTW!!!

1. Loosening and removing the front-left tire.

2. Tire is off. Remove the wheel-well guard (not pictured.)

3. Removing the factory air box.

4. Inside the air box after the filter is removed.

5. Stock intake removed.

6. Stock Windshield Wiper Fluid Reservoir removed.

7. Injen Windshield Wiper Fluid Reservoir installed. This step was very simple and only took about 10 minutes.

8. Closeup of the intake clamp on the engine.

9. Intake tube installed and clamped on.

10. Air filter installed and clamped.

11. Install complete with engine cover back on.

I forgot to make a "before" video of what it sounds like stock, but I'll be making an "after" video later.

Next mod: Flowmaster American Thunder catback exhaust!

The Stig · 12-08-2010, 11:02 AM

Great install. I put my injen in a few months back. Been loving the sound ever since.

SlowSS · 12-08-2010, 11:08 AM

I have been trying to decide on an intake, but there are so many out there...with this on do you need to worry about any water or anything? I assume no, because if you are in that much water you would be screwed anyway

starman · 12-08-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SlowSS

I have been trying to decide on an intake, but there are so many out there...with this on do you need to worry about any water or anything? I assume no, because if you are in that much water you would be screwed anyway

Well the day after I installed it, we had a pretty huge downpour. No issues whatsoever. From what I keep reading, the filter would have to pretty much be submerged in water to cause any kind of problem.

Plus I ordered from Janetty Racing and they included a free hydro-shield in case you want to be really careful.

CamaroSkooter · 01-06-2011, 04:34 PM

Can someone please explain to me what the purpose of the object circled below is...

CamaroSkooter · 01-07-2011, 09:05 AM

Nobody?

IndeedSS1 · 01-07-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Nobody?

I believe someone said it was to catch any oil that may get blown backwards throught the PCV system, do to reversion upon heavy decel.

If Ingen is CARB certified it could be the hydocarbon filtering, or something like that, like the stock box. I looked at the box a few months ago, but can't remember what it looked like inside.

Mark Myles · 01-07-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

Can someone please explain to me what the purpose of the object circled below is...

Electric water pump...??

Sorry......just noticed it was hooked to the new intake...

....lol

M

JANNETTYRACING · 01-07-2011, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by starman

Well, this past weekend my brother and I installed the full-length Injen CAI on my LS3. The instructions were very straightforward and I feel pretty confident I could install a CAI by myself in the future.

As for performance, this thing is a beast! The acceleration feels smooth and consistent, and the power increase is highly noticeable, especially in 4th and 5th. Give it a little gas, and you can hear the intake taking a huge breath of air!

Sadly I don't have official numbers, but I am completely satisfied (even without a dyno tune.) Injen FTW!!!

Nice Write up Starman, These systems are Pretty Nice, Now all you need is one of my custom Tunes to really make is shine and Unleash the Beast within.

Ted.

starman · 01-07-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Nice Write up Starman, These systems are Pretty Nice, Now all you need is one of my custom Tunes to really make is shine and Unleash the Beast within.

Ted.

Thank you, thank you. And thanks for the awesome deal on the system. Janetty FTW! Too bad I live in California, though.

JANNETTYRACING · 01-07-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by starman

Thank you, thank you. And thanks for the awesome deal on the system. Janetty FTW! Too bad I live in California, though.

No Problem, Thanks to the WWW and SCT we can tune everyone everywhere.

Ted.

12-08-2010, 11:00 AM	#1
starman Drives: 2010 SS - LS3 - CGM Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: CA Posts: 175	Injen CAI Install (full-length system) on LS3 Well, this past weekend my brother and I installed the full-length Injen CAI on my LS3. The instructions were very straightforward and I feel pretty confident I could install a CAI by myself in the future. As for performance, this thing is a beast! The acceleration feels smooth and consistent, and the power increase is highly noticeable, especially in 4th and 5th. Give it a little gas, and you can hear the intake taking a huge breath of air! Sadly I don't have official numbers, but I am completely satisfied (even without a dyno tune.) Injen FTW!!! 1. Loosening and removing the front-left tire. 2. Tire is off. Remove the wheel-well guard (not pictured.) 3. Removing the factory air box. 4. Inside the air box after the filter is removed. 5. Stock intake removed. 6. Stock Windshield Wiper Fluid Reservoir removed. 7. Injen Windshield Wiper Fluid Reservoir installed. This step was very simple and only took about 10 minutes. 8. Closeup of the intake clamp on the engine. 9. Intake tube installed and clamped on. 10. Air filter installed and clamped. 11. Install complete with engine cover back on. I forgot to make a "before" video of what it sounds like stock, but I'll be making an "after" video later. Next mod: Flowmaster American Thunder catback exhaust! __________________ Injen Long-tube CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder Catback, Eagle Eye Headlights w/HIDs, Sparks SS emblems, Unrestricted Motorsports Gen1 Spoiler, Vossen CV3 Wheels, Nitto Invos (275/40-20)x4

12-08-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	Great install. I put my injen in a few months back. Been loving the sound ever since. __________________

01-06-2011, 04:34 PM	#5
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Can someone please explain to me what the purpose of the object circled below is... Attached Images __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

01-07-2011, 09:05 AM	#6
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	Nobody? __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

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12-08-2010, 11:08 AM	#3
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	I have been trying to decide on an intake, but there are so many out there...with this on do you need to worry about any water or anything? I assume no, because if you are in that much water you would be screwed anyway