04-21-2018, 12:55 AM | #15 |
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I think I remember reading that one of the CAI makers have a doodad they can put somewhere in the CAI/filter that gives the sound of a supercharger. Anyone know anything about this product.....or was I just drunk & never really heard this?
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The LS7 in the Z/28 is built to run on a racetrack. I'm sure it is all built and tuned from intake to exhaust to be most efficient at race track speeds. Anyway, I think we have dispelled the rumor that the resonator hampers performance for the sake of noise suppression.
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I fell for this bs with my Challenger k&n made no difference except draining $45 outta my pocket
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I watched a video of Chevrolet engineers that designed the Camaro and they were talking about CAI's they tested. They said that the stock air box actually outperformed some CAI's. The only reason I would put a CAI on my car is if I opened up the exhaust too. The power gains that manufacturers advertise are pretty much all B.S. and the K&N filters are over hyped if you ask me. Not to mention they let a ton of dirt through and if you're not careful with the amount of oil you can cause yourself problems with your car.
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I also realize that tests have shown regular paper filters to filter better. This may be true. However, the question everyone should be asking is NOT whether a K&N style filter is worth it, but rather IS THE EXTRA COST FOR A PAPER FILTER OVER THE LIFE OF MY CAR WORTH IT? I pay once for my K&N. Over the life of a car, on average, a user will pay about $280 to $300 for paper air filters. IS THAT WORTH THE EXTRA $225 TO HAVE SLIGHTLY BETTER FILTRATION? Now that's the question you should be asking yourself! |
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04-24-2018, 11:50 PM | #24 |
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A drop in k&n May get 1hp. My old Halltech got about 13 on the dyno, my rotofab 15. But car has what is in my dig so take it for what it’s worth. Car is tuned also. the 5-15 hp gains seem to be from several things, freer flowing filter, larger and smoother flowing tube and larger air box. The rest seems to be how well the Cai keeps the a/f and if it advances or retards timing based on air temps.
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50,000 miles??? I believe you are really stretching that out a wee bit. I suppose it all depends on your environment, but the average for a paper filter is more like 10,000 miles. I, for one, refuse to be penny wise and pound foolish when it comes to my Camaro. Letting your filter go for 50,000 miles just to save a few bucks is really not wise.
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04-25-2018, 01:24 PM | #27 |
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Does anyone else have a G5CR CAI like mine? No check engine light ever and no other problems with it. I got this one because I had never seen another one on any Camaro's.
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