Cold Air Inductions or Vararam? Best intake? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

rviper24 · 11-08-2017, 08:27 AM

I am leaning towards the cold air inductions intake but just seeing what everyone is running

DvKillar · 11-08-2017, 08:33 AM

I have a V6 and use K&N. btw, if that's your ride in the sig, very nice!!

Moto-Mojo · 11-08-2017, 08:37 AM

Bout a hundred threads on this subject. Foolish to not go with the GM, genuine article, in my opinion. It works, it fits, it sounds awesome and is a 'factory unit.'

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JDP Sales · 11-08-2017, 11:03 AM

There are quite a bit of good intake systems out there like Cold Air Inductions, K&N, SLP, Holley, LG, Vararam, Injen, Halltech, New Era Performance.
We've had great success with Roto-Fab intakes with performance.
Feel free to call, email, or PM any time with questions.

Regards,
Brandon

ZED SLED · 11-08-2017, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Bout a hundred threads on this subject. Foolish to not go with the GM, genuine article, in my opinion. It works, it fits, it sounds awesome and is a 'factory unit.'

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So the 'genuine GM' K&N unit, as opposed to the 'genuine GM' CAI, Inc. unit?

Juiced1 · 11-08-2017, 11:15 AM

CAI has been our top seller for the 5th gen for good reason. You can't go wrong with either though.

NGUYP · 11-08-2017, 11:23 AM

I like Vararam idea of a cold and ram air intake, but keep in mind if your Camaro SS is 2012+ it won't fit unless you do 2010-2011 radiator swap or find some way to curve the intake into the TB.

ron123 · 11-08-2017, 11:52 AM

OP - You have the Z28 Grill, Splitter, Rockers, Wheel Well trim, even Flowtie? Or did you clone the pic?
WHY NOT go with the Z28 CAI??? Al and his Team WOULD NOT settle for second best, doubt you could find any better than that.
This Z28 unit uses the hood insulation to seal the top. Thick walls and think rubber tube help with insulation. Looks fast just sitting there.
And has Z28 stamped in the end of the filter in perfectly sized font/characters. lol. Ditto Moto-Mojo.
(was lucky and found some of the parts used out on ebay at big discount).

rviper24 · 11-08-2017, 12:05 PM

I think the Cold Air Inductions unit is the winner for me. I've been researching and they seem to lay down the best numbers.

BAD DAB · 11-08-2017, 12:07 PM

To be honest, you can't go wrong with either one. Both are great products. I went with the C.A.I. because I like the way it looked in my engine bay. I also like the ceramic tube which helps cut down on engine heat entering the intake.

Moto-Mojo · 11-08-2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

So the 'genuine GM' K&N unit, as opposed to the 'genuine GM' CAI, Inc. unit?

I'm not sure I understand your question. If there's a GM K&N unit I'm not familiar with it. And if K&N had something to do with the manufacture of my 'GM' unit, I didn't know that either. I just presumed it was a GM product. But I guess SOMEONE had to make it.

Sales@Phastek · 11-08-2017, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rviper24

I am leaning towards the cold air inductions intake but just seeing what everyone is running

As everyone else has mentioned, theres a couple of excellent options out there. CAI, Roto-Fab, the GM Z28........They all serve the same function. Numbers vary from location to location, engine to engine, dyno to dyno. We would recommend not worrying too much on estimated numbers put out there from different people with different cars in different places. We carry Roto-Fab CAI and the GM versions on the shelf cuz they are the more popular brands. Let me know if you need any help placing your order. We do discount forum members

gabe

InFiD3ViL · 11-08-2017, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ron123

OP - You have the Z28 Grill, Splitter, Rockers, Wheel Well trim, even Flowtie? Or did you clone the pic?
WHY NOT go with the Z28 CAI??? Al and his Team WOULD NOT settle for second best, doubt you could find any better than that.
This Z28 unit uses the hood insulation to seal the top. Thick walls and think rubber tube help with insulation. Looks fast just sitting there.
And has Z28 stamped in the end of the filter in perfectly sized font/characters. lol. Ditto Moto-Mojo.
(was lucky and found some of the parts used out on ebay at big discount).

That picture is not his car. Googled the image. It is all over various websites, magazines, and blogs.

Looks like he just happens to like the Z28 and posted that as a sig pic.

DvKillar · 11-08-2017, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

That picture is not his car. Googled the image. It is all over various websites, magazines, and blogs.

Looks like he just happens to like the Z28 and posted that as a sig pic.

No harm in rooting for the team!

11-08-2017, 08:27 AM	#1
rviper24 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 6-Speed Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansdale,PA Posts: 406	Cold Air Inductions or Vararam? Best intake? I am leaning towards the cold air inductions intake but just seeing what everyone is running __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-Speed LS3 All stock.. For now...

11-08-2017, 08:37 AM	#3
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	Bout a hundred threads on this subject. Foolish to not go with the GM, genuine article, in my opinion. It works, it fits, it sounds awesome and is a 'factory unit.' __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

11-08-2017, 11:52 AM	#8
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,053	OP - You have the Z28 Grill, Splitter, Rockers, Wheel Well trim, even Flowtie? Or did you clone the pic? WHY NOT go with the Z28 CAI??? Al and his Team WOULD NOT settle for second best, doubt you could find any better than that. This Z28 unit uses the hood insulation to seal the top. Thick walls and think rubber tube help with insulation. Looks fast just sitting there. And has Z28 stamped in the end of the filter in perfectly sized font/characters. lol. Ditto Moto-Mojo. (was lucky and found some of the parts used out on ebay at big discount). Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package. Last edited by ron123; 11-08-2017 at 12:08 PM.

11-08-2017, 12:05 PM	#9
rviper24 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS 6-Speed Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Lansdale,PA Posts: 406	I think the Cold Air Inductions unit is the winner for me. I've been researching and they seem to lay down the best numbers. __________________ 2013 Camaro 1SS 6-Speed LS3 All stock.. For now...

11-08-2017, 12:07 PM	#10
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	To be honest, you can't go wrong with either one. Both are great products. I went with the C.A.I. because I like the way it looked in my engine bay. I also like the ceramic tube which helps cut down on engine heat entering the intake. Attached Images __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

11-08-2017, 08:33 AM	#2
DvKillar Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2017 Location: MWC, OK Posts: 815	I have a V6 and use K&N. btw, if that's your ride in the sig, very nice!!

11-08-2017, 11:03 AM	#4
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	There are quite a bit of good intake systems out there like Cold Air Inductions, K&N, SLP, Holley, LG, Vararam, Injen, Halltech, New Era Performance. We've had great success with Roto-Fab intakes with performance. Feel free to call, email, or PM any time with questions. Regards, Brandon

11-08-2017, 11:15 AM	#6
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	CAI has been our top seller for the 5th gen for good reason. You can't go wrong with either though.

11-08-2017, 11:23 AM	#7
NGUYP Drives: Junk Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NWA Posts: 59	I like Vararam idea of a cold and ram air intake, but keep in mind if your Camaro SS is 2012+ it won't fit unless you do 2010-2011 radiator swap or find some way to curve the intake into the TB.