COLD AIR INT for CA Residence - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

estekeboi · 05-20-2016, 10:26 AM

Good day ya'll

I was thinking on getting a CAI or Roto-fab cold air intake but yes its not legal in CA.

Is it a good idea if I still get one and just replaced back to stock when smog test comes?

Or if not, what are some legal, best Cold air intake for CA residence?

Jimbabwe · 05-20-2016, 11:39 AM

I have the CAI intake. It took me about an hour to swap it out with the stock parts before my smog. It only took about 15 minutes to put it back in after.

I did buy an extra PVC hose (~$12) so that I wouldn't need to redo the heat shrink.

all in all, well worth it.

Stewart · 05-20-2016, 12:45 PM

I too will have the same problem as I am moving to Cali. I kept my OEM air box and will be switching it out with the CAI. As did Jimbabwe did I picked up a spare PVC hose for the same reason, but my only cost 9.00 from MaureenM@RodgersChevrolet (they are a sponsor) free shipping as well.

SSJ455 · 05-20-2016, 03:09 PM

If you go for an inspection in CA with a CAI, will they automatically fail it? Or will the CAI not be able to pass because of the way it functions?

HAMBO · 05-20-2016, 04:31 PM

Here you go:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437263

Stewart · 05-21-2016, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAMBO

Here you go:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437263

Thank you very much for all the research that you have done and shared with us.

05-20-2016, 10:26 AM	#1
estekeboi Drives: CMRO2LS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Indio Posts: 30	COLD AIR INT for CA Residence Good day ya'll I was thinking on getting a CAI or Roto-fab cold air intake but yes its not legal in CA. Is it a good idea if I still get one and just replaced back to stock when smog test comes? Or if not, what are some legal, best Cold air intake for CA residence?

05-20-2016, 12:45 PM	#3
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	I too will have the same problem as I am moving to Cali. I kept my OEM air box and will be switching it out with the CAI. As did Jimbabwe did I picked up a spare PVC hose for the same reason, but my only cost 9.00 from *MaureenM@RodgersChevrolet* (they are a sponsor) free shipping as well. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

05-20-2016, 03:09 PM	#4
SSJ455 Drives: "Kara Zor-El" 2017 2SS HBM Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lower Hudson Valley Posts: 2,036 View My Garage	If you go for an inspection in CA with a CAI, will they automatically fail it? Or will the CAI not be able to pass because of the way it functions? __________________ Lead me not into temptation. I already know the way. Lana? Lana? LANA! LAAANAAAA!!!! What? Dangerzoooooone.

05-20-2016, 04:31 PM	#5
HAMBO Drives: Supercharged 2013 AGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 786	Here you go: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=437263 __________________ 2013 AGM 2SS/RS SLP TVS2300, Edge CAI, 3" Magnaflow catback, BC Racing BR series coilovers, HRE FF15's (20x10 square) with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S's, GM STB, BMR front and rear sway bars and toe links, Prothane subframe bushings and front control arm inserts, JDP rear upper control arm bushings, Elite Engineering catch can. Tuned by Cunningham Motorsports. 1967 Bolero Red 396 SS/RS Convertible

05-20-2016, 11:39 AM	#2
Jimbabwe Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elk Grove California Posts: 310	I have the CAI intake. It took me about an hour to swap it out with the stock parts before my smog. It only took about 15 minutes to put it back in after. I did buy an extra PVC hose (~$12) so that I wouldn't need to redo the heat shrink. all in all, well worth it.