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Duke · 05-31-2010, 05:40 PM

Ok, ladies and gentlemen, its officially hot in Texas. But I digress.

I installed the New Era intake pipe yesterday. It took about an hour. Don't expect it to fit right up. The daughter and I couldn't get it to fit right out of the box. She wanted me to mention her to improve her street cred.

Finally, we loosened the clamps on the pipe and then the boots slipped on the throttle body and the air box. Everything is tightened up but you can see that the alignment is'nt quite right.

Anyway, I didn't know whether to post here or in the Cosmetics section. It looks really good...I know aluminum heat soaks worse than plastic. I ran around for awhile (see above), then opened the hood and felt the pipe. It was hot, but the air box was almost as hot.

I went with the New Era pipe because I think the stock air box is pretty good and any improvement would be between the air box and the throttle body. And I looks good. And BTW, its only $90.

So, here are the pics. Buck is taking a nap now, I pulled his #5 and #20 fuses.

PsshPlzz · 05-31-2010, 05:44 PM

looks good

why did u stick with the stock airbox? jw
nvm, just reread the end of your post.

at least change out the stock filter?

LS3SSRS · 05-31-2010, 06:02 PM

looks good Duke! is the intake any louder now? or not really?

PsshPlzz that's a funny sig u got there

PsshPlzz · 05-31-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LS3SSRS

PsshPlzz that's a funny sig u got there

lol, why thank you. Im still looking for a better one if i can find one.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-31-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsshPlzz

at least change out the stock filter?

No need too. Testing has showed the drop in KN flows no better than stock.

PsshPlzz · 05-31-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

No need too. Testing has showed the drop in KN flows no better than stock.

ah, did not know that. ty for the info

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-31-2010, 06:09 PM

That looks really good. Nice job!!!

2010 SSRS · 05-31-2010, 07:07 PM

looks awesome

Duke · 05-31-2010, 08:24 PM

Thanks guys, the Borla ATAK axleback goes on tomorrow. The daughter says she is the next Danica Patrick...please Lord let it be true.

Duke · 05-31-2010, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS3SSRS

looks good Duke! is the intake any louder now? or not really?

I didn't really notice a change in sound, but I'm 61 and my wife says I'm deaf...too much heavy metal I guess.

ron10 · 05-31-2010, 09:27 PM

install looks great,but i think i would have gone with a complete new system.i'm 67 and about 4/3 deaf,but i could sure hear the differance in the CAI,inc.i put in.

SMGSS · 06-01-2010, 11:46 AM

Thanks for the write up and good words! Any intentions on getting it dynoed? we like to get as much feedback as possible, also if you feel the fit isn't correct, try turning the silicone a bit, they are angle cut pieces and will fit better if moved.

sgseward · 07-19-2010, 09:10 PM

Ordered mine tonight! I've been looking at CAI's and can't decide, but I do know I hate the stock tube! For the money this is a nice step and may just be as much as I do. Looks good!

Steve

JS · 07-19-2010, 11:58 PM

Just becuase one test was done on the stock box and a filter doesnt mean it's bad
I have cut the ribs out of my stock upper lid and smoothed it in a few area's..

I sealed off the intake tube better on the lower scoop, then added the black wing kit to the setup..

I really like the IAT's I'm seeing from the stock setup and tube..
Is it the best cai, nope but it doesn help.

Airaid CAI design is pretty good...
I figure adding alittle better foam around the top of the box should seal it shut when the hoods closed..

Gonna do one on a buddies car with the better foam around the top of the box
Will have pics soon.

I really want the JBA Cat pipes and a PT2800 so I just might keep my blackwing kit and live with it

Decisions,decisions

05-31-2010, 05:40 PM	#1
Duke Drives: 2010 Red SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lake Jackson, TX Posts: 476	New Era Intake Pipe Installed (pics) Ok, ladies and gentlemen, its officially hot in Texas. But I digress. I installed the New Era intake pipe yesterday. It took about an hour. Don't expect it to fit right up. The daughter and I couldn't get it to fit right out of the box. She wanted me to mention her to improve her street cred. Finally, we loosened the clamps on the pipe and then the boots slipped on the throttle body and the air box. Everything is tightened up but you can see that the alignment is'nt quite right. Anyway, I didn't know whether to post here or in the Cosmetics section. It looks really good...I know aluminum heat soaks worse than plastic. I ran around for awhile (see above), then opened the hood and felt the pipe. It was hot, but the air box was almost as hot. I went with the New Era pipe because I think the stock air box is pretty good and any improvement would be between the air box and the throttle body. And I looks good. And BTW, its only $90. So, here are the pics. Buck is taking a nap now, I pulled his #5 and #20 fuses. Attached Images

05-31-2010, 06:02 PM	#3
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	looks good Duke! is the intake any louder now? or not really? PsshPlzz that's a funny sig u got there __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

05-31-2010, 07:07 PM	#8
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	looks awesome __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-19-2010, 11:58 PM	#14
JS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phila,Pa. Posts: 557	Just becuase one test was done on the stock box and a filter doesnt mean it's bad I have cut the ribs out of my stock upper lid and smoothed it in a few area's.. I sealed off the intake tube better on the lower scoop, then added the black wing kit to the setup.. I really like the IAT's I'm seeing from the stock setup and tube.. Is it the best cai, nope but it doesn help. Airaid CAI design is pretty good... I figure adding alittle better foam around the top of the box should seal it shut when the hoods closed.. Gonna do one on a buddies car with the better foam around the top of the box Will have pics soon. I really want the JBA Cat pipes and a PT2800 so I just might keep my blackwing kit and live with it Decisions,decisions __________________ SOLD 2010 Camaro 1SS/A6 12.59@111.31 Magnaflow Magnapack Axleback & Resonated X-Pipe/OBX LT Headers/Airaid Cold Air Kit/Injection Connection Tuned

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PsshPlzz I'm so JDM I have SARS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: North NJ Posts: 151	looks good why did u stick with the stock airbox? jw nvm, just reread the end of your post. at least change out the stock filter? __________________ RotoFab Intake, ARH Long Tube Headers, SLP Loudmouth I Axle Back, Custom 273 Cam from Cartek, Valve springs+seats etc etc....Dyno Tune from Cartek Performance: 480whp 426tq Last edited by PsshPlzz; 05-31-2010 at 06:03 PM.

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BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	That looks really good. Nice job!!!

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SMGSS Drives: 00 SS, 67 SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 251	Thanks for the write up and good words! Any intentions on getting it dynoed? we like to get as much feedback as possible, also if you feel the fit isn't correct, try turning the silicone a bit, they are angle cut pieces and will fit better if moved.

07-19-2010, 09:10 PM	#13
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