On a budget; C.A.I. or Axel back first? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Hemlawk · 05-20-2011, 02:35 PM

I'm going to get 1 or the other, but both will be stretching my budget for now. I want a more aggressive tone from the exhaust but I'd like the HP bump from a CAI.

I'm thinking Vararam cai and SLP LMII axel back.

Any suggestions?

Pollock · 05-20-2011, 02:38 PM

Do you want sound or a little more performance. Up to you.

SGOS252382 · 05-20-2011, 02:39 PM

Its your call.

Axle back = improved sound
CAI = improved performance

MORA84 · 05-20-2011, 02:40 PM

Muffler delete and Cai. Win win.

Hemlawk · 05-20-2011, 02:50 PM

I want both, haha.

I could just get one now, and in 2 months get the other.

2010abmss · 05-20-2011, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MORA84

Muffler delete and Cai. Win win.

^^^^ I'm with him best of both worlds and cheaper to do at once

Sales @ CAI Inc · 05-20-2011, 03:10 PM

You are missing the best option, a CAI Inc. CAI and muffler delete!

Good luck no matter which route you go.

wirebender · 05-20-2011, 03:24 PM

CAI & longtubes! sound & performance!

rjdapilmoto · 05-20-2011, 03:37 PM

Go with air intake first. Then, get the exhaust.

n116ebo · 05-20-2011, 03:45 PM

I went with the CAI Inc. first and then the borla axleback about 8 months later. I could install the CAI Inc myself, so did it first. Used a muffler shop to cut and install the new axleback. If I was not such a warranty chicken, the tune from Jannetty would be next.

BigRed585Lbs · 05-20-2011, 03:46 PM

On an LS3 six speed manual, I'd go with a CAI and have my muffler shop cut out the rear trash cans.

On an L99 automatic, I'd go with the Solo axlebacks with tunable j-pipes and quad tips.

Markel · 05-20-2011, 03:53 PM

I'd go with a tune first, especially if you have a L99. Just turning off torque management and AFM was worth the $399.00. Best mod I've done, by far.

joshs2ss · 05-20-2011, 03:58 PM

I'd get a SCT tuner and let JRE do a custom tune first, then after you buy your cai, etc. you be able to adjust as necessary and get the most out of the other mods. If I had to pick between the exhaust and the cai, I would go with the exhaust. Neither one is going to make a big hp difference on its own and at least the exhaust will sound cool.

cybergrayls3 · 05-20-2011, 08:53 PM

Hmm...tough call...I put my exhaust on first cuz I couldn't stand having a silent SS..but with that being said after the install of my CAI inc. I could actually feel a difference in throttle response and the car def. Pulled harder in the upper rpms...and it did change the exhaust note so I don't know...I would go with the intake first..it will make the car a little louder and more throaty and will pick up some power.

View Poll Results: CAI or Axel back first?
Axel back first! SLP LM2	5	20.83%
Vararam CAI first!	10	41.67%
Charge both now, pay later...	9	37.50%
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05-20-2011, 02:35 PM	#1
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	On a budget; C.A.I. or Axel back first? I'm going to get 1 or the other, but both will be stretching my budget for now. I want a more aggressive tone from the exhaust but I'd like the HP bump from a CAI. I'm thinking Vararam cai and SLP LMII axel back. Any suggestions? __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

05-20-2011, 02:50 PM	#5
Hemlawk AwesomeBillDawesonville Drives: CGM 2SS/RS =) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 2,067	I want both, haha. I could just get one now, and in 2 months get the other. __________________ Order placed on 1/13/11 - Purchased 2/22/11 2SS/RS CGM

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Pollock LT4 M6 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,249	Do you want sound or a little more performance. Up to you.

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05-20-2011, 02:40 PM	#4
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n116ebo n116 Drives: 2010 2SS YELLOW TRANSFORMER AUTO Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SAN ANGELO TX Posts: 632 View My Garage	I went with the CAI Inc. first and then the borla axleback about 8 months later. I could install the CAI Inc myself, so did it first. Used a muffler shop to cut and install the new axleback. If I was not such a warranty chicken, the tune from Jannetty would be next.

05-20-2011, 03:46 PM	#11
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	On an LS3 six speed manual, I'd go with a CAI and have my muffler shop cut out the rear trash cans. On an L99 automatic, I'd go with the Solo axlebacks with tunable j-pipes and quad tips.

05-20-2011, 03:53 PM	#12
Markel Drives: 2010 L99 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 126	I'd go with a tune first, especially if you have a L99. Just turning off torque management and AFM was worth the $399.00. Best mod I've done, by far.

05-20-2011, 03:58 PM	#13
joshs2ss Drives: 2011 black 2ss Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pound, VA Posts: 8 View My Garage	I'd get a SCT tuner and let JRE do a custom tune first, then after you buy your cai, etc. you be able to adjust as necessary and get the most out of the other mods. If I had to pick between the exhaust and the cai, I would go with the exhaust. Neither one is going to make a big hp difference on its own and at least the exhaust will sound cool.

05-20-2011, 08:53 PM	#14
cybergrayls3 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs..m6..CGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: I40-NC Posts: 351	Hmm...tough call...I put my exhaust on first cuz I couldn't stand having a silent SS..but with that being said after the install of my CAI inc. I could actually feel a difference in throttle response and the car def. Pulled harder in the upper rpms...and it did change the exhaust note so I don't know...I would go with the intake first..it will make the car a little louder and more throaty and will pick up some power.