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Mikef 2SS/RS · 09-16-2011, 08:03 PM

So, like the title says, I just installed my cold air intake from CAI, and it sounds un-effin-believable. My only questions to everyone out there is, do you feel a slight hesitation when stepping into the throttle?? I know it wasn't there before I installed, and I know I have everything installed correctly (I was a mechanic for 10 years before moving to the other side of the desk). Any thoughts or suggestions?

Parag · 09-16-2011, 08:07 PM

it should have reduced that effect, but it could be the added power from the increased flow kicking in, rather than decreased power it is boost of power

dshep214 · 09-16-2011, 08:21 PM

The tune will get rid of that and add some more juice. Believe me just did it lol

silentdoom · 09-16-2011, 08:55 PM

Ive never owned a sports car, sports coupe or pony car or whatever you want to call it before the one I have now. You say it sounds amazing. Does it really change the sound? Just wondering bc I'm looking for some upgrades

Mikef 2SS/RS · 09-16-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by silentdoom

Ive never owned a sports car, sports coupe or pony car or whatever you want to call it before the one I have now. You say it sounds amazing. Does it really change the sound? Just wondering bc I'm looking for some upgrades

Yes, it sounds awesome! It growls as soon as you get into the throttle. Definitely one of the first upgrades you should do.

dshep214 · 09-16-2011, 09:47 PM

I have cat back exhaust and it made the car deeper and sound alot meaner. A must have. Halltech or cold air inductions both make great intakes. I got the halltech and sct tuner with custom tune from Ted over at janyetty racing for 700 or so and it made a huge difference

mattbatt · 09-16-2011, 10:01 PM

That hesitation is what I have without the CAI. I also have a weak MAF, maybe you too? I would check into that. If it is weak, you just added a lot more air flow which could make it 'peak' and delay signal to your main computer, hence leaning out fuel, hence the hesitation.

Mikef 2SS/RS · 09-16-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mattbatt

That hesitation is what I have without the CAI. I also have a weak MAF, maybe you too? I would check into that. If it is weak, you just added a lot more air flow which could make it 'peak' and delay signal to your main computer, hence leaning out fuel, hence the hesitation.

So I need a new MAF?

Parag · 09-16-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikef 2SS/RS

So I need a new MAF?

rare

GEEo · 09-16-2011, 10:22 PM

like the guys said a Tune will definitely take care of that.

5thGenOwner · 09-16-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikef 2SS/RS

Yes, it sounds awesome! It growls as soon as you get into the throttle. Definitely one of the first upgrades you should do.

1st CAI (done)
2nd Axle-back (done)
3rd Drive...

Quote:

Originally Posted by dshep214

I have cat back exhaust and it made the car deeper and sound alot meaner. A must have. Halltech or cold air inductions both make great intakes. I got the halltech and sct tuner with custom tune from Ted over at janyetty racing for 700 or so and it made a huge difference

I've heard if you do Cat-back or Axle-back first, you won't notice the change in sound as much, if at all.

dshep214 · 09-16-2011, 11:13 PM

I had a solo performance cat back for 6 months and I could tell a huge difference. The car sounded completly different at high rpm's. Really the sound my car was missing. Best mod so far. Cai and tune!

RayYork · 09-16-2011, 11:33 PM

What tune are you putting in it? What about warranty? (because of the tune)

dshep214 · 09-16-2011, 11:49 PM

A custom tune from Ted over a jannetty racing. On a sct tuner. And with a tuner u can always go back to stock to take it in for warranty work. My dealership has never said a word. I put a tuner on everything I drive. Even left the box in the backseat once and the tech at the dealership said oops were gonna act like we didn't see that. U gotta keep in mind the dealership doesn't lose money on warranty work they still get paid. They only void warranty if they half too. Also my dealership will install any mod u want and keep ur warranty. They will tune also. For ppl with L99's they will tune out AFM. I know not all dealerships do this but I'm sure glad mine does.

09-16-2011, 08:03 PM	#1
Mikef 2SS/RS Nice... Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 168 View My Garage	Just installed CAI... So, like the title says, I just installed my cold air intake from CAI, and it sounds un-effin-believable. My only questions to everyone out there is, do you feel a slight hesitation when stepping into the throttle?? I know it wasn't there before I installed, and I know I have everything installed correctly (I was a mechanic for 10 years before moving to the other side of the desk). Any thoughts or suggestions? __________________ 2010 2SS RS IOM/IO Interior

09-16-2011, 08:55 PM	#4
silentdoom Silentdoom.com Drives: 11' Synergy SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Saint Charles, MO Posts: 154	Ive never owned a sports car, sports coupe or pony car or whatever you want to call it before the one I have now. You say it sounds amazing. Does it really change the sound? Just wondering bc I'm looking for some upgrades __________________ Modern day hair metal! Silentdoom.com

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09-16-2011, 08:07 PM	#2
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	it should have reduced that effect, but it could be the added power from the increased flow kicking in, rather than decreased power it is boost of power

09-16-2011, 08:21 PM	#3
dshep214 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ssRS Ls3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,250	The tune will get rid of that and add some more juice. Believe me just did it lol

09-16-2011, 09:47 PM	#6
dshep214 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ssRS Ls3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,250	I have cat back exhaust and it made the car deeper and sound alot meaner. A must have. Halltech or cold air inductions both make great intakes. I got the halltech and sct tuner with custom tune from Ted over at janyetty racing for 700 or so and it made a huge difference

09-16-2011, 10:01 PM	#7
mattbatt Drives: 2019 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CA Posts: 100	That hesitation is what I have without the CAI. I also have a weak MAF, maybe you too? I would check into that. If it is weak, you just added a lot more air flow which could make it 'peak' and delay signal to your main computer, hence leaning out fuel, hence the hesitation.

09-16-2011, 10:22 PM	#10
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	like the guys said a Tune will definitely take care of that.

09-16-2011, 11:13 PM	#12
dshep214 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ssRS Ls3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,250	I had a solo performance cat back for 6 months and I could tell a huge difference. The car sounded completly different at high rpm's. Really the sound my car was missing. Best mod so far. Cai and tune!

09-16-2011, 11:33 PM	#13
RayYork LordVader Drives: 2011 RS 2SS 99 BMW 328i 96 K1500 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA Posts: 238	What tune are you putting in it? What about warranty? (because of the tune)

09-16-2011, 11:49 PM	#14
dshep214 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ssRS Ls3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cabot, AR Posts: 1,250	A custom tune from Ted over a jannetty racing. On a sct tuner. And with a tuner u can always go back to stock to take it in for warranty work. My dealership has never said a word. I put a tuner on everything I drive. Even left the box in the backseat once and the tech at the dealership said oops were gonna act like we didn't see that. U gotta keep in mind the dealership doesn't lose money on warranty work they still get paid. They only void warranty if they half too. Also my dealership will install any mod u want and keep ur warranty. They will tune also. For ppl with L99's they will tune out AFM. I know not all dealerships do this but I'm sure glad mine does.