O.K., now I'm confused. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Macfolk · 02-25-2012, 07:57 AM

I plan on making a cold air intake my first mod for my '11 SS, but there are so many strong opinions on the boards that I am a bit shy about pulling the trigger.

I like the idea of an OTR intake. It makes sense logically, but the fit issues some have with the Vararam and the quality concerns scare me. I found the New Era intake last night but very few have posted about it here. I also don't want to worry that the radiator shift could cause other problems.

If OTR isn't the road to go, the CAI brand looks extremely well made, and I have seen little to no negatives about it on the site. Some also recommend the ADM scoop with it, but as mine is a DD, I do not know if this is necessary. No quarter mile runs are in my immediate future.

So... for a DD planning on staying away from a tune until the factory warranty expires, which intake is best?

Thanks to all for the input,

Jason

JoshBobGuptaMarley · 02-25-2012, 08:21 AM

Cold air inductions, hands down! Its just a very high quality system and looks really clean under the hood. It extremely easy to install too.

lincoln361 · 02-25-2012, 08:24 AM

First you got to decide what you want to do. The title you put on here fits lol. But seriously, I first started with a Cai and drive with it for about 5k miles, than I got the scoop. Best thing that you can do to get some performance gains without a tune. Good luck

MaRoFreK · 02-25-2012, 08:27 AM

Mine is a DD and I have a Vararam. Zero issues, 100% happy, And oh boy the seat of the pants difference was awesome!

Padre · 02-25-2012, 08:32 AM

The Fastlane Pipeline won Jannetty's original test. It's a "down and out" style, so it draws air from behind the foglight. It comes with a washer bottle replacement. I experienced significant gains at the track (check my Build Journal) with it and used it till I out the supercharger on.

It's for sale.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201799

Padre

Macfolk · 02-25-2012, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lincoln361

First you got to decide what you want to do. The title you put on here fits lol. But seriously, I first started with a Cai and drive with it for about 5k miles, than I got the scoop. Best thing that you can do to get some performance gains without a tune. Good luck

I appreciate all the replies. I see a lot of CAI with the ADM scoop rather than the ADM intake. Why is that?

Synner · 02-25-2012, 10:12 AM

Just get the one you like the most; you'll never feel a 2hp difference in real life. The minor differences are so over hyped on here. I have a CAI and I chose it for quality as well as appearance. As long as what you pick isolates engine heat from the intake get the one you like.

Macfolk · 02-25-2012, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

Just get the one you like the most; you'll never feel a 2hp difference in real life. The minor differences are so over hyped on here. I have a CAI and I chose it for quality as well as appearance. As long as what you pick isolates engine heat from the intake get the one you like.

Thanks. I see a lot of mods leading to the next mod, so I just want to invest wisely. It may need to be classified as a medical condition.

Synner · 02-25-2012, 10:45 AM

I consider it a mental illness as well as bankruptcy initiator.

Quick · 02-25-2012, 11:39 AM

I love my cai from CAI...You can't go wrong with this one.

Brianskeet · 02-25-2012, 03:02 PM

I went with CAI and then added the scoop and washer bottle relocate months later. Both are very easy to install. The fit and finish look great under the hood. I have yet to open the hood and not get a comment on how sharp everything looks. There is a very real difference in seat of the pants feel. The Jannetty tests rated this combo at the top. I believe it is true that you would never be able to feel 2-3 horse difference between intakes, but when there is absolutely no penalty for going with number one,,,,why not? Dead nuts easy to install and top quality pieces that look great besides.

Camarowguy · 02-25-2012, 03:22 PM

Looks = cai
Maximum gain in power = vararam

Most people chose the cai because it looks the best. Most people on here don't race their car either. Most don't care about getting the most power from each part. In that case, you can't go wrong with the cai. But if your like me and when I spend my money, I want the most hp per buck. It was a no brainer for me. I wanted true ram air, or should I say the best cold air. Just didn't get the idea of a big sewer pipe sucking hot air from under the hood. Thats why the scoop makes a difference. It helps draw the Cooler air in. Why is it called a cold air intake anyway?

The SwiftChancelor · 02-25-2012, 03:31 PM

I think if I chose to get a different intake I'd go with the CAI. I read a lot of positive comments on here about them and it looks like there proven to be one of the best. JM$.02.
And just to say I believe this is the 5th thread I've read in 2 days where someone says, " I'm gonna pull the trigger". Its like a chain reaction.

jcollins91106 · 02-25-2012, 08:56 PM

I have had two intakes and col air inductions plus the adm scoop is the best combo IMHO. just a really well engineered, plus quality product!

02-25-2012, 07:57 AM	#1
Macfolk J.T. Drives: Camaro 2SS w/RS package, Imp. Blue Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 441 View My Garage	O.K., now I'm confused. I plan on making a cold air intake my first mod for my '11 SS, but there are so many strong opinions on the boards that I am a bit shy about pulling the trigger. I like the idea of an OTR intake. It makes sense logically, but the fit issues some have with the Vararam and the quality concerns scare me. I found the New Era intake last night but very few have posted about it here. I also don't want to worry that the radiator shift could cause other problems. If OTR isn't the road to go, the CAI brand looks extremely well made, and I have seen little to no negatives about it on the site. Some also recommend the ADM scoop with it, but as mine is a DD, I do not know if this is necessary. No quarter mile runs are in my immediate future. So... for a DD planning on staying away from a tune until the factory warranty expires, which intake is best? Thanks to all for the input, Jason

02-25-2012, 08:21 AM	#2
JoshBobGuptaMarley Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '12 2SS/RS LS3 GBA Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: PanamaCityBeach,Florida Posts: 1,375 View My Garage	Cold air inductions, hands down! Its just a very high quality system and looks really clean under the hood. It extremely easy to install too. __________________ Muffler Delete, Cold Air Inductions intake, Technostalgia Sequential LED Tail Lights, Vmax CNC Ported TB, RX Catch Can, AAC LED Interior Lights (Aqua)

02-25-2012, 08:27 AM	#4
MaRoFreK Drives: IOM 1SS w/factory Hurst Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 721	Mine is a DD and I have a Vararam. Zero issues, 100% happy, And oh boy the seat of the pants difference was awesome! __________________ "Success is following the pattern of life one enjoys most." Stainless works Catback with Flowmaster Single Chamber Mufflers, Vararam, Factory Hurst, SLP SS emblems, SLP Skip Shift

02-25-2012, 08:32 AM	#5
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	The Fastlane Pipeline won Jannetty's original test. It's a "down and out" style, so it draws air from behind the foglight. It comes with a washer bottle replacement. I experienced significant gains at the track (check my Build Journal) with it and used it till I out the supercharger on. It's for sale. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201799 Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

02-25-2012, 11:39 AM	#10
Quick Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Union City,Tn. Posts: 858	I love my cai from CAI...You can't go wrong with this one. __________________ OBX 1 7/8 LT's w/high flow cats. Doug Thorley catback w/x pipe. Cold air intake by CAI w/apex scoop.V-max ported throttle body.DynoSpeed tuned by Forest.369 rwhp/385 rwtq Something wicked this way cometh...

02-25-2012, 08:24 AM	#3
lincoln361 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: corpus christi tx Posts: 1,046 View My Garage	First you got to decide what you want to do. The title you put on here fits lol. But seriously, I first started with a Cai and drive with it for about 5k miles, than I got the scoop. Best thing that you can do to get some performance gains without a tune. Good luck

02-25-2012, 10:12 AM	#7
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Just get the one you like the most; you'll never feel a 2hp difference in real life. The minor differences are so over hyped on here. I have a CAI and I chose it for quality as well as appearance. As long as what you pick isolates engine heat from the intake get the one you like.

02-25-2012, 10:45 AM	#9
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	I consider it a mental illness as well as bankruptcy initiator.

02-25-2012, 03:02 PM	#11
Brianskeet Brianskeet Drives: RJTC 1SS RS L99 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crestview FL Posts: 771 View My Garage	I went with CAI and then added the scoop and washer bottle relocate months later. Both are very easy to install. The fit and finish look great under the hood. I have yet to open the hood and not get a comment on how sharp everything looks. There is a very real difference in seat of the pants feel. The Jannetty tests rated this combo at the top. I believe it is true that you would never be able to feel 2-3 horse difference between intakes, but when there is absolutely no penalty for going with number one,,,,why not? Dead nuts easy to install and top quality pieces that look great besides. Attached Images __________________ ARH 1 7/8 coated LT, High flows, Corsa L99 exhaust, Vmax CNC throttle body, Elite Engineering catch can and tunnel brace, C.A.I. Apex Washer relocation and scoop, Janetty Tune, MSD wires, DEI heat shields, RB rotors and pads, Mike the powder coater calipers, pedders lines, Forgestar F14's, Gorilla nutz, MTI spoiler finished by Gary, Gary's Customz Bow Ties, Side Markers and Tails tinted, Bezels matte black, Badges deleted, Windows Tinted, AAC DRL P13W lights, AAC tinted LED reverse lights, AAC LED interior lights, RPI match painted DRL Bezels, Lis plate frame, Lloyds mats

02-25-2012, 03:22 PM	#12
Camarowguy Drives: 2011 imperial blue SS, black 92 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Denham Springs Posts: 2,580	Looks = cai Maximum gain in power = vararam Most people chose the cai because it looks the best. Most people on here don't race their car either. Most don't care about getting the most power from each part. In that case, you can't go wrong with the cai. But if your like me and when I spend my money, I want the most hp per buck. It was a no brainer for me. I wanted true ram air, or should I say the best cold air. Just didn't get the idea of a big sewer pipe sucking hot air from under the hood. Thats why the scoop makes a difference. It helps draw the Cooler air in. Why is it called a cold air intake anyway? __________________ 2011 imperial blue SS/RS a6 12.43@112 vararam, tune, jba cats, magnaflow axle back, self ported tb, under drive pulley, NO headers, Stock tires. 1.87 60ft. Stock tires. SOLD :( 2000 1500 silverado extra cab SOLD :( 2017 Silverado 5.3 all stock 2004 5.7 GTO 78mm turbo

02-25-2012, 03:31 PM	#13
The SwiftChancelor Drives: SGM, 2011 2SS/RS, L99 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildcat Country Posts: 593 View My Garage	I think if I chose to get a different intake I'd go with the CAI. I read a lot of positive comments on here about them and it looks like there proven to be one of the best. JM$.02. And just to say I believe this is the 5th thread I've read in 2 days where someone says, " I'm gonna pull the trigger". Its like a chain reaction. __________________ K&N air intake, Solo w/Jpipes axleback, SP 1 7/8 LT headers

02-25-2012, 08:56 PM	#14
jcollins91106 Drives: 2010 2ss m6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: staten island, ny Posts: 511	I have had two intakes and col air inductions plus the adm scoop is the best combo IMHO. just a really well engineered, plus quality product! __________________ 2010 2ss M6, TSP 1 7/8 Long Tube headers,dual electric cutouts, 3" pipes all the way back to magnaflows. elite engineering catch can, custom painted engine cover,CAI cold air intake, apex cold air racescoop, jannety racing 470 hp kit, custom JRE hot rough idle blower cam, jannety racing dyno tuned. pfadt lowering springs, lsr short throw shifter, custom sub setup,sony 7" indash nav, interior stiching dye, 20% tint all around, HAVOC spoiler, tail light black out, chevy emblem black out, seibon BBII carbon fiber hood,Front and rear bowtie blackouts. 461 rwhp and not done yet!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Confused: Amp to Sub wiring	KTMracing09	Audio, Video, Bluetooth, Navigation, Radar, Electronics Forum	7	07-25-2011 11:18 PM
CONFUSED About HP	jatt5ab1soorma	Camaro V6 LLT Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons	14	07-25-2011 07:42 PM
Very confused about traction control...	jrd761	Dragstrip and Launch Techniques Discussion	6	01-09-2011 10:22 AM
Confused Bikers	Big Brunsy	5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions	11	03-16-2010 04:47 PM
I'm confused here...	soverydeb	Camaro Price \| Ordering \| Tracking \| Dealers Discussions	13	05-08-2009 10:22 PM