Best Cold Air Intake/Air Filter for V6 Camaro? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Tweiten · 03-04-2013, 06:40 PM

Ok, I probably won't add it for a while due to $$$. But, I was wondering what the best Cold Air Intake /Air Filter would be for a V6 Camaro. Please keep the price under $400. $500 at MAX. Let me know how much Horsepower is will add to.

P.S. I have an SLP Loudmouth 1 Axle-Back. Not sure if that matters or not...

DFWZ28 · 03-04-2013, 06:47 PM

I love my cold air inductions CAI. I think it was 4 bills. My car has a ls3, but I think it would work as well in a 6.

MR.Sarge · 03-04-2013, 06:48 PM

Cold Air Inductions CAI hands down (my personal preference) both silver or black powder coated version is $399, and gives an increase of around 15 HP I believe.

Hobgoblin42 · 03-04-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MR.Sarge

Cold Air Inductions CAI hands down (my personal preference) both silver or black powder coated version is $399, and gives an increase of around 15 HP I believe.

Agreed. The best by far

Paul

Chevyman2 · 03-04-2013, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MR.Sarge

Cold Air Inductions CAI hands down (my personal preference) both silver or black powder coated version is $399, and gives an increase of around 15 HP I believe.

So was the increase HP even noticeable?

gahammerle · 03-04-2013, 07:03 PM

On an independent test by JRE, the Injen came out on top. However, since that test was completed, the Vararam came out and that has proven to be equal or slightly better than the Injen.

RPI Designs · 03-04-2013, 07:17 PM

Vararam for sure!

Apex Motorsports · 03-04-2013, 07:25 PM

On the forums most people are going to recommend either what they have or what they want to sell. Give the thread below a read and it will arm you with some information to help you make your own decision. It was posted in the V8 section but is mostly relevant to all modern air intakes. If you have any questions afterwards feel free to hit me up.

THE Air Intake Thread

soloknight6 · 03-04-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman2

So was the increase HP even noticeable?

The increase is noticeable. But the sound... The sound is why you buy an intake.

CAI all the way.

z28racer · 03-04-2013, 07:50 PM

Airaid!!!!

SNK · 03-04-2013, 07:52 PM

CAI for me

jkupa10 · 03-04-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by z28racer

Airaid!!!!

I have a CAI brand intake and if I had to make the decision again I think I would try out the Airaid.

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

On the forums most people are going to recommend either what they have or what they want to sell. Give the thread below a read and it will arm you with some information to help you make your own decision. It was posted in the V8 section but is mostly relevant to all modern air intakes. If you have any questions afterwards feel free to hit me up.

THE Air Intake Thread

There was a v6 version of that testing thread somewhere I know it... I haven't been able to find it since I was looking to buy one though!

steel insane · 03-04-2013, 07:55 PM

C...A...I...

Get it from Apex Chase. He will cut you a good deal.

GnyaTek · 03-04-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DFWZ28

I love my cold air inductions CAI. I think it was 4 bills. My car has a ls3, but I think it would work as well in a 6.

The V8 one has a different tube than the V6, so it is a slightly different package, but pretty sure priced the same.

Uncertain about performance improvements on the V6's. On the V8's, both the Vararam and the CAI have solid (and virtually the same) improvements.

I went with the CAI for my SS for two reasons. First, while they were not the absolute best at any one RPM, they were close to the top at all RPM's (via 3rd party testing)... the ones that were better at high RPM's were worse at lower and vice versa (with Vararam being similar). Second, I liked the look of the box best and was slightly concerned about Vararam drawing water into engine (though that concern is likely a non-issue).

Follow Chase's link and figure out what you are wanting to get out of it (sound vs performance vs appearance) and have a ball with whatever ya get!

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Tweiten Tweety Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 246	Best Cold Air Intake/Air Filter for V6 Camaro? Ok, I probably won't add it for a while due to $$$. But, I was wondering what the best Cold Air Intake /Air Filter would be for a V6 Camaro. Please keep the price under $400. $500 at MAX. Let me know how much Horsepower is will add to. P.S. I have an SLP Loudmouth 1 Axle-Back. Not sure if that matters or not... __________________

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DFWZ28 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Rockwall, TX Posts: 1,605 View My Garage	I love my cold air inductions CAI. I think it was 4 bills. My car has a ls3, but I think it would work as well in a 6. Attached Images __________________

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gahammerle Drives: 2010 Camaro LS M6 Inferno Orange Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lebanon, OH Posts: 1,672	On an independent test by JRE, the Injen came out on top. However, since that test was completed, the Vararam came out and that has proven to be equal or slightly better than the Injen. __________________ Gordy Injen CAI / Solo Mach-X LLT / Solo High-flow res-cats / Barton short shifter / RX Catch Can / RPI Gills / 35% tint / LED Footwell Lighting Front & Rear / Pedders Street 1 / Pedders steering rack bushing / SS struts / Pfadt drop springs / VMax Ported Throttle Body / Spohn Toe Rods / Spohn Trailing Arms / Trifecta Tune / MACE 25mm Intake Spacers Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/gahammerle

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SNK Drives: 2010 2LT...Black Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chevy Chase, MD Posts: 298	CAI for me __________________

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MR.Sarge Drives: 2015 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 511 View My Garage	Cold Air Inductions CAI hands down (my personal preference) both silver or black powder coated version is $399, and gives an increase of around 15 HP I believe.

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RPI Designs Drives: 2016 SS 6 Spd Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ohio - www.rpidesigns.com Posts: 3,055	Vararam for sure!

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Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	On the forums most people are going to recommend either what they have or what they want to sell. Give the thread below a read and it will arm you with some information to help you make your own decision. It was posted in the V8 section but is mostly relevant to all modern air intakes. If you have any questions afterwards feel free to hit me up. THE Air Intake Thread

03-04-2013, 07:50 PM	#10
z28racer Drives: 12 SIM 2SS/ RS Sinergy M6,GMC2500HD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	Airaid!!!!

03-04-2013, 07:55 PM	#13
steel insane Drives: 2012 2LT Black (Vengeance) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: pa Posts: 637	C...A...I... Get it from Apex Chase. He will cut you a good deal.